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The Latest: Trump exits 66 international organizations in latest retreat from global cooperation 01/07/2026 08:51pm • President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order suspending U.S. support for 66 organizations, agencies and commissions, including those affiliated with the United Nations, as the country further retreats from global cooperation. The targets are primarily U.N.-related groups that focus Entertainment leaders amp up discussions about AI, creators and innovative tech at CES 2026 01/07/2026 08:46pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) — The world’s largest tech showcase does not come without theatrics. Innovations and gadgets like a lollipop that sings to you as you consume it, a laundry-folding robot and a “smart” LEGO brick have stolen the spotlight so far at CES 2026. 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Many focus on climate, labor, migration and other issues the Trump administration has categorized as catering to diversity and “woke” initia The Latest: ICE officer shoots and kills a woman during Minneapolis immigration crackdown 01/07/2026 08:14pm • An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist on Wednesday during the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown in a major U.S. city — a shooting that federal officials claimed was an act of self-defense but that the city’s mayor described as � Attorney for Rob Reiner's son resigns but says his client is not guilty of murder under state law 01/07/2026 08:09pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — The high-profile private attorney for Nick Reiner resigned from his case Wednesday for reasons he said he could not reveal, and he later told reporters that under California law his client is definitely not guilty of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele S Bet365 Bonus Code WTOP365: Get $200 Bonus for Spurs-Lakers, NBA Games 01/07/2026 08:04pm • With an exciting night of NBA action -- and upcoming NFL Playoffs and College Football Playoff action -- on the schedule, new sports bettors have the perfect opportunity to get in on the action with bet365 bonus code WTOP365. 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The Philippines evacuates 3,000 people after activity increases at Mayon Volcano 01/07/2026 07:36pm • MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A series of mild eruptions at the most active volcano in the Philippines has prompted the evacuation of nearly 3,000 villagers from a danger zone on its foothills, officials said Wednesday. 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