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A phone call between national and state leaders shifts federal agents in Minnesota. Lawmakers push back on spending plans after a deadly shooting linked to immigration enforcement. Brutal Arctic air brings record cold and outages across the eastern US. A private jet crash in Maine prompts investigations. Venezuela's acting president warns the United States against interference.

Tom Homan is sent to oversee immigration operations in Minneapolis after a fatal shooting. Extreme cold alerts impact over 250 million people, causing travel chaos and outages. A US carrier strike group moves closer to Iran amid talks of military options. A ferry sinks in the Philippines with hundreds aboard. The EU opens a probe into X’s Grok chatbot over explicit image concerns.

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.

Tami Luhby, CNN senior writer who covers housing, health care and affordability. She contrasts public feelings about costs with economic data. She outlines Trump’s shifts in messaging and his travel plan. She breaks down three policy areas to watch: health care, housing and credit-card reforms, and questions whether those proposals can actually lower prices.

A medical milestone as a patient who lived with a pig kidney bridge receives a human transplant. Middle schoolers revive cursive with lessons on creativity and focus. Buddhist monks trek across the US promoting peace and mindfulness. A TikTok-driven 'analog' trend encourages unplugging and hands-on hobbies. An American table tennis star reflects on how the sport reshaped her life.

A massive 2,000-mile winter storm threatens ice, heavy snow and widespread travel chaos. Protests over immigration enforcement disrupt Minneapolis–St. Paul airport amid cold and arrests. Tensions flare after comments about NATO that drew criticism from allies. A Virginia murder trial sees dramatic testimony and disputed phone evidence. A former Olympic snowboarder is arrested in a major drug trafficking case.

Talks about high-stakes peace negotiations with Ukraine, Russia and US officials meeting in the same room. Businesses in Minnesota close in protest of an immigration crackdown. FEMA pauses staff removals as a powerful winter storm approaches and mobilizes response centers. Social conservatives push for tighter limits on mailed abortion medication and the US separates from the World Health Organization.

A historic winter storm threatens half of the U.S. with extreme conditions. Tensions rise as a preschooler and his father face detainment by ICE, risking community trust. President Trump makes waves at the World Economic Forum discussing various global issues, including Gaza reconstruction. Crucial talks are set between U.S., Ukraine, and Russia, potentially pivoting the war's trajectory. Meanwhile, TikTok's future in the U.S. solidifies with a new American ownership structure amid rising data privacy concerns.

A massive winter storm is set to hit much of the U.S., bringing snow, ice, and frigid temperatures. Vice President JD Vance's visit to Minneapolis reveals growing tensions following a recent ICE incident. Former special counsel Jack Smith defends his legal actions against Donald Trump, emphasizing accountability for the powerful. Meanwhile, new developments surface regarding Trump's verbal agreement on a framework deal for Greenland. Lastly, Trump takes JPMorgan Chase to court, alleging bias in the closure of his accounts.

Tensions rise as President Trump meets Ukraine's Zelensky amidst critical ceasefire talks. Former EU leader Charles Michel warns that the U.S.-Europe relationship is in dire need of repair. In Minneapolis, Vice President Vance navigates escalating protests while ICE guidelines spark controversy. Former special counsel Jack Smith defends his Trump indictments on Capitol Hill. Meanwhile, the film 'Sinners' breaks records with a staggering 16 Oscar nominations, setting the stage for a thrilling awards season!