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

Jan 26, 2026
Coverage of a Minneapolis shooting that sparked public outrage and calls for investigation. The toll and widespread disruptions from a massive winter storm across the US. Rescue efforts and details after a private jet crash in Bangor, Maine. Conflicting accounts surrounding the deaths of two Palestinian children in Gaza. Announcement of the teams set to face off in Super Bowl LX.
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INSIGHT

Contested Federal Shooting In Minneapolis

  • A federal agent shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis amid contested accounts of whether he posed a threat.
  • Officials and politicians reacted strongly and called for a full investigation into the shooting.
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Widespread Storm Brings Deadly Cold

  • A massive winter storm caused at least 11 deaths and left nearly 90 million people under extreme cold alerts.
  • The storm knocked out power for over 800,000 people and canceled more than 1,700 flights nationwide.
ANECDOTE

Private Jet Crash In Bangor

  • A private jet crashed on takeoff in Bangor, Maine while carrying eight people.
  • First responders remained on scene with limited information about casualties or cause.
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