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Federal officer shoots person in leg after being attacked during Minneapolis arrest, officials say 01/14/2026 11:05pm • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal officer shot a man in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel and broom handle while trying to make an arrest Wednesday, officials said. Smoke filled the street near the site of the shooting as federal officers and protesters squared off. A group of o Colorado appeals panel skeptical of sentencing for former county clerk who breached election systems 01/14/2026 10:56pm • DENVER (AP) — A Colorado appeals panel on Wednesday seemed skeptical that a judge could use former county clerk Tina Peters' insistence on spreading election conspiracy theories as part of the reason to sentence her to nine years in prison for orchestrating a data breach of election equipment. The The Latest: Trump claims killing of Iran protesters 'has stopped' as Tehran signals executions ahead 01/14/2026 10:42pm • U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he’s been told “on good authority” that plans for executions in Iran have stopped, even as Tehran has signaled fast trials and executions ahead in its crackdown on protesters. The U.S. president’s claims, which were made with few details, come Cavaliers' Darius Garland suffers another foot injury in win over 76ers 01/14/2026 10:34pm • PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cavaliers guard Darius Garland has sustained another foot injury. A two-time All-Star, Garland hurt his right foot in Cleveland's 133-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night and was doubtful to play in the rematch on Friday. Garland was ruled out for the game lat Venezuela war powers resolution fails in Senate as 2 Republicans bow to Trump pressure 01/14/2026 10:13pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans voted to dismiss a war powers resolution Wednesday that would have limited President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks on Venezuela after two GOP senators reversed course on supporting the legislation. Trump put intense pressure on five Republ NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation 01/14/2026 09:29pm • CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — An astronaut in need of doctors' care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA's first medical evacuation. The four returning astronauts — from the U.S., Russia and Japan — are aiming for an early Thursday morning splashdown Grand jury indicts suspect in vandalism of Vice President JD Vance’s Ohio home 01/14/2026 09:10pm • COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A grand jury indicted the individual accused of vandalizing the Ohio home of Vice President JD Vance and causing other property damage on federal charges Wednesday. The three-count indictment charges William D. DeFoor, 26, of Cincinnati, with damaging government property, en Renee Good's family hires George Floyd law firm to investigate Minneapolis ICE shooting 01/14/2026 09:06pm • Renee Good ’s family is accusing federal immigration officers of killing the Minneapolis mother of three as she attempted to follow agents' instructions, and said Wednesday they have hired the same law firm that represented George Floyd ’s family to press for answers and accountability. Her love Venezuela's acting president vows to continue releasing prisoners detained under Maduro 01/14/2026 09:05pm • CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Wednesday her government would continue releasing prisoners detained under former President Nicolás Maduro's rule in what she described as “a new political moment” since his ouster by the United States earlier this Some personnel at key US base in Qatar advised to evacuate as Iran official brings up earlier attack 01/14/2026 07:49pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Some personnel at a key U.S. military base in Qatar were advised to evacuate by Wednesday evening, according to a U.S. official and the Gulf country, as President Donald Trump has warned of possible action after a deadly crackdown on protesters in Iran. The decision came as a sen Japanese and South Korean leaders jam to K-pop hits at a summit 01/14/2026 07:47pm • TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese and South Korean leaders agreed to deepen cooperation between their countries before they let loose with their own surprise cultural exchange in a surprise jam session drumming to K-pop hits. The musical performance between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Japan's Takaichi plans to seek early election soon, party says 01/14/2026 07:45pm • TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve the lower house of Parliament soon to set up for a snap election to seek the public's mandate for her policies, a top party official said Wednesday. Takaichi was elected in Parliament as Japan's first female prime minister in Oc Doctors turning to trusted life hack to eliminate pain of perfectionism 01/14/2026 07:22pm • The hair-splitting and nitpicking pain of perfectionism can cause many people to overthink, stress or burnout. But an old life hack is surging that's designed to eliminate anxiety linked to making perfect choices and spark quick action. It’s called "satisficing," a combination of making choi How to Find LGBTQIA-Friendly Senior Living Communities 01/14/2026 07:00pm • Moving into a senior living community is a big step for anyone. But for older LGBTQIA+ adults, the decision often comes with concerns that go beyond downsizing or parting ways with a longtime home. It raises a more personal and more urgent question: Will I feel safe being myself in this community? A What College GPA Is Needed for Medical School? 01/14/2026 07:00pm • In the highly competitive medical school admissions process, grades can make or break an application, experts say. Top programs often expect a GPA of 3.6 or higher, with A's and B's in science courses carrying particular weight as schools assess academic readiness. There are three GPAs on the med sc