The Australian Open’s first formal opening ceremony became the Roger Federer show on the eve of the season-opening major. The band Crowded House played a hit-filled setlist to a capacity crowd in the 15,000-seat Rod Laver Arena. Laver himself, 87, sat courtside. Record-setting champion Novak Djokovic watched from the stands. Federer, a six-time Australian Open … Read more
Syrian government forces entered two northern towns Saturday morning after the command of Kurdish-led fighters said it would evacuate the area in an apparent move to avoid conflict. Two soldiers were killed and others wounded in the latest clash, state media reported. The town of Deir Hafer changed hands after deadly fighting erupted earlier this … Read more
A Minnesota federal judge put limits Friday on the tactics that federal law enforcement are permitted to use in their handling of the ongoing protests in Minneapolis over the Trump administration’s surge of immigration resources to the city. In an 83-page order, U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez blocked federal agents who are deployed to Minnesota … Read more
Viral Texas Moment in Early 2026In the early days of 2026, as the world was still shaking off the holiday haze, a bizarre and hilariously chaotic video exploded across social media, reminding everyone that in Texas, the line between everyday life and Wild West legend remains delightfully blurred. The clip featured a man riding a … Read more
1/16: The Takeout with Major Garrett – CBS News Watch CBS News Clashes rage in Minneapolis between ICE agents and protesters; Looking back on Major’s week with the San Diego Padres Source link
The Trump administration is delaying its plans to withhold pay from student loan borrowers who default on their payments, backing off a measure that threatened to deliver a financial blow to millions of Americans. The Education Department announced Friday that involuntary collections on federal student loans will remain on hold as the agency finalizes new … Read more
Extended interview: Pennsylvania Sens. Fetterman and McCormick – CBS News Watch CBS News Pennsylvania Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick join Tony Dokoupil on the “CBS Evening News” to discuss President Trump’s plan for Greenland, the debate over health care and more. Source link
1/16: CBS Evening News – CBS News Watch CBS News New details in death of Minneapolis ICE shooting victim; Winter storm wreaks havoc on Northeast Source link
WCCO is uncovering new details about the fatal shooting of Renee Good regarding the emergency response and attempts to save her life. According to a Minneapolis Fire Department report, Renee Good was shot at least three times. The Minneapolis Fire report says life-saving measures went on for nearly an hour. People dialed 911 right after … Read more
The Tennessee General Assembly is considering a bill honoring the late founder of Turning Point USA, while questions arise about a new partnership with high schools statewide.