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Outrage in Minnesota, Brutal Cold Expected to Linger, Super Bowl LX set and more

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Jan 26, 2026
Reactions swirl after a federal agent shot a registered gun owner in Minneapolis, with conflicting video claims fueling debate. A monster winter storm caused deaths, power outages and travel chaos across the US. Responders work at the scene of a private jet crash in Maine. Conflicting accounts emerge about the deaths of two Palestinian children in Gaza. The Super Bowl LX matchup is now set.
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Contested Minneapolis Shooting Sparks Outrage

  • Minneapolis erupted after a federal agent shot and killed Alex Preti amid disputed accounts and video that shows no clear attack or weapon use.
  • Bipartisan calls and the NRA demand a full investigation while political leaders trade blame on the incident.
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Storm Brings Deadly Cold And Major Disruptions

  • A massive winter storm caused at least 11 deaths, widespread power outages, and over 1,700 flight cancellations on the worst day since the pandemic.
  • Nearly 90 million people faced extreme cold watches or warnings with wind chills dropping below zero for over half the U.S.
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Private Jet Crash In Bangor Under Investigation

  • A private jet crashed after takeoff in Bangor, Maine, with eight people onboard and first responders remaining on scene.
  • Officials gave few details immediately and warned more information would take hours to release.
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