The NewsWorthy MN Prosecutors Quit, Cancer Survival Milestone & Olympics Tickets Lottery - Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Jan 14, 2026
Protests in Minnesota escalate as federal agents face off against demonstrators. In a surprising turn, six federal prosecutors resign over a contentious investigation. President Trump offers unclear support to Iranian protesters amid violence. Exciting news on cancer survival rates shows a significant milestone—70% of patients now survive five years. The ticket lottery for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics opens today, giving fans a chance to secure their place at the event. All this and more packed into ten informative minutes!
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Prosecutors Quit Over Minneapolis Pressure
- Six federal prosecutors resigned rather than work on investigations tied to the Minneapolis shooting and related political pressure.
- Erica Mandy notes one was the Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney who led a major welfare fraud probe implicated in the surge of immigration agents.
U.S. Messages To Iranian Protesters Are Vague
- President Trump publicly told Iranian protesters "help is on the way" but gave no specifics and told reporters to "figure that one out."
- Erica Mandy highlights conflicting casualty estimates and U.S. warnings if Iran's regime continues killing protesters.
Conflicting Counts After Venezuela Prisoner Releases
- The U.S. welcomed releases of detainees from Venezuela after the U.S. military captured Nicolás Maduro, though official counts differ.
- Erica Mandy reports civil rights groups say 56 political prisoners freed while Venezuela's interim government claims 400 without proof.