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Minneapolis shooting by ICE agent brings debate over police force and moving vehicles back in focus 01/07/2026 09:17pm • The fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday has thrust a long-running and deeply contested question back into the national spotlight: When is a law enforcement officer justified in using lethal force against someone in a moving vehicle? The killing, cap Seahawks sign LT Charles Cross to 4-year extension. He's expected to return from injury for playoffs 01/07/2026 09:15pm • RENTON, Wash. (AP) ��� The Seattle Seahawks have finalized a four-year contract extension with left tackle Charles Cross. The contract runs through the 2030 season and includes $75 million guaranteed, according to multiple reports. Cross, 25, was already under contract through 2026 because the Seah Sen. Graham says Trump has 'greenlit' sanctions bill aiming to punish Russia for war in Ukraine 01/07/2026 09:14pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� President Donald Trump is now on board with a hard-hitting sanctions package meant to economically cripple Moscow as his administration continues to negotiate a deal to end the war that began with Russia���s invasion of Ukraine. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said he met with Trump Spurs' Victor Wembanyama set to play, while Lakers' LeBron James rests 01/07/2026 09:08pm • SAN ANTONIO (AP) ��� San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama was set to play Wednesday night, while Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been ruled out. Both were listed as questionable on the second night of back-to-back games. Wembanyama had 30 points Tuesday night in a 106-105 loss at Memp The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists 01/07/2026 09:06pm • From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today���s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors. Wilkerson scores 24 points, Indiana rolls past Maryland 84-66 01/07/2026 08:57pm • COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) ��� Lamar Wilkerson scored 24 points, including all 16 of Indiana's points in a key second half run, and the Hoosiers defeated Maryland 84-66 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight win. Wilkerson had a personal 16-4 run in a 5 1/2-minute stretch, putting Indiana ahead Packers' Jordan Love believes he's learned from previous playoff disappointments 01/07/2026 08:56pm • GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) ��� Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has done a great job of avoiding interceptions throughout this season. However, he hasn't been nearly as effective in that regard during his playoff career. The Packers��� chances of extending their season beyond this weekend depend Kahmare Holmes puts up 27 in Wofford's 97-85 win over UNC Greensboro 01/07/2026 08:53pm • SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) ��� Kahmare Holmes scored 27 points as Wofford beat UNC Greensboro 97-85 on Wednesday. Holmes shot 8 of 13 from the field and 10 of 13 from the free-throw line for the Terriers (11-5, 3-0 Southern Conference). Nils Machowski scored 16 points and Chace Watley added 14 off the b Kameron Taylor's 24 points leads UNC Asheville over Longwood 72-61 01/07/2026 08:52pm • ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) ��� Kameron Taylor scored 24 points off the bench as UNC Asheville beat Longwood 72-61 on Wednesday. Taylor added five rebounds for the Bulldogs (7-10, 1-2 Big South Conference). DJ Patrick added 18 points while shooting 6 for 11, including 6 for 10 from beyond the arc. Justin W Speed, Loyola (MD) defeat Army 84-76 in OT 01/07/2026 08:52pm • WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) ��� Braeden Speed scored 19 points, including five in the overtime, and Loyola (MD) beat Army 84-76 on Wednesday. Speed added nine rebounds for the Greyhounds (5-11, 1-2 Patriot League). Jacob Theodosiou added 16 points on 5 for 12 shooting (1 for 3 from 3-point range), and 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 Clashes between residents and gold mining company kill 4 in Afghanistan 01/07/2026 08:51pm • KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) ��� Clashes between residents and operators of a gold mining company in northern Afghanistan left four people dead and five others injured, officials said Wednesday. Three residents and one company employee were killed in the violence that occurred Tuesday in the Chah Ab dist Cincinnati women beat No. 11 Iowa State 71-63 for 1st win over ranked opponent since 2011 01/07/2026 08:48pm • CINCINNATI (AP) ��� Mya Perry scored 26 points on 10-of-14 shooting, 4 of 6 from 3-point range, to help Cincinnati beat No. 11 Iowa State 71-63 on Wednesday night for the Bearcats' first win over a ranked team in nearly 15 years. The Bearcats, who are 1-4 against Iowa State, beat a Top-25 opponent 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. But underscoring this year���s progr Trump administration funding threats set child care providers and parents on edge 01/07/2026 08:45pm • Without federal subsidies, Breyanna Rodriguez���s child care bill for her four children would run $4,400 a month, which would eat up most of her husband���s paycheck. With child care assistance, Rodriguez, who lives in Cortland, Illinois, is able to work part-time and take community college classes