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A tense White House call with Minnesota leaders over federal agents and immigration enforcement. Lawmakers threaten to block a major funding bill after a deadly shooting in Minneapolis. Bitter cold and a winter storm threaten record lows and outages. Tragic update on a private jet crash in Maine. Venezuela’s acting president pushes back at U.S. pressure.

Tom Homan is dispatched to oversee immigration operations in Minneapolis following a high-profile killing. Brutal cold alerts blanket much of the US, causing outages and travel chaos. A US carrier strike group moves nearer to Iran amid potential military options. A Philippine ferry sinks with mass rescues underway. The EU launches a probe into a chatbot after troubling image-generation reports.

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.

Tami Luhby, CNN senior writer covering economics and policy, provides clear analysis. She unpacks three Trump proposals on health care, housing, and credit cards. Short takes on who benefits and how plans could affect prices. Conversations also highlight public reactions and political tone.

A medical milestone: a man with a genetically modified pig kidney finally received a human match. Middle schoolers revive cursive and explain why handwriting still matters. Buddhist monks trek across the South spreading mindfulness and unity. A digital detox trend encourages hands-on hobbies. An American table tennis star reflects on how the sport shaped her rise.

A massive 2,000-mile winter storm threatens ice, snow and widespread travel chaos across the US. Cold snaps and historic ice loom for states like Georgia with prolonged power outage risk. Protesters in Minnesota demonstrate in freezing conditions over ICE actions. NATO tensions flare after provocative remarks drawing criticism from allies. A former Olympic snowboarder wanted by the FBI is now in custody.

Officials from Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. meet face to face to discuss peace talks. Minnesota businesses shut down in protest of an immigration crackdown. FEMA pauses worker removals as a major winter storm approaches. Social conservatives push to limit mailed abortion medication. The U.S. completes its formal split from the World Health Organization.

A massive winter storm is poised to hit half the U.S., bringing ice and dangerously cold winds. The detention of a preschooler and his father by ICE in Minneapolis raises community trust concerns. In Davos, President Trump stirs controversy with tariff threats and talks about Gaza. U.S., Ukrainian, and Russian officials prepare for face-to-face negotiations, marking a pivotal moment since the war began. Additionally, TikTok's future in the U.S. is solidified with a new joint venture aimed at American ownership and data privacy.

A major winter storm is expected to impact much of the U.S., bringing snow, ice, and dangerous cold. Meanwhile, Vice President J.D. Vance met with ICE agents amidst ongoing immigration enforcement tensions. Former special counsel Jack Smith testified on the importance of upholding the rule of law in cases against Donald Trump. In other news, new details emerge about a framework agreement concerning Greenland, while Trump launches a $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan, citing political motivations for their actions against him.

Trump meets with Zelensky at Davos, focusing on the urgent need for a ceasefire in Ukraine, with territory taking center stage in negotiations. Zelensky criticizes Europe's slow response to the crisis, while concerns arise about the future of U.S.-Europe relations. In Minneapolis, tensions escalate as the Vice President visits and acknowledges past ICE missteps, following protests. Meanwhile, former special counsel Jack Smith testifies on Capitol Hill regarding charges against Trump. In entertainment news, 'Sinners' shatters Oscar nomination records with 16 nods.