January 2026

Automated traffic enforcement program rolls out soon

UPDATE: City of Bend turns off, will uninstall Flock license-plate reader cameras amid security concerns

January 8, 2026 12:16 am Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After hearing citizen concerns from a packed crowd and sharing their own, Bend city councilors agreed Wednesday night to turn off and remove four Flock license plate reader cameras, and not renew the city’s contract with the company. The four cameras, installed six months ago at the north and south end

Trump habló con el presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, y lo invitó a una reunión en la Casa Blanca en el “futuro cercano”

January 7, 2026 10:50 pm CNN Newsource

Por Samantha Waldenberg y Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN El presidente Donald Trump confirmó este miércoles en redes sociales que “aprecia” la llamada que sostuvo con el presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, e invitó al mandatario sudamericano a una reunión en la Casa Blanca en el “futuro cercano”. “Fue un gran honor hablar con el presidente de

US House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer participates in a news conference with other members of the house discussing a bill to provide $28 million in emergency funds to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help it respond to a nationwide shortage of infant formula and strengthen supervision of the industry at the US Capitol in Washington

Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer announces he will retire after four decades in Congress

January 7, 2026 10:27 pm CNN Newsource

By Mary Kay Mallonee, Camila DeChalus, Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer, one of Congress’ longest serving Democrats who spent nearly two decades in his party’s leadership, will not seek reelection this November. The Maryland congressman became visibly emotional at times Thursady as he formally announced his decision during a speech from

Otra muerte violenta en Minneapolis deja al descubierto la fracturada política de EE.UU.

January 7, 2026 10:23 pm CNN Newsource

Análisis por Stephen Collinson, CNN Bastaron apenas unos segundos y una muerte violenta e innecesaria para arrastrar a una calle residencial nevada de Minneapolis a la nueva era de brutalidad política de Estados Unidos. Pronto, todo Estados Unidos compartió el horror cuando el video tomado por un transeúnte de un agente de ICE que disparó

R.V. Fire in Redmond may be set intentionally; what we know right now

January 7, 2026 10:20 pm KTVZ

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An R.V. Fire in Redmond took place earlier Wednesday. Fire Officials believe it was intentionally set. Details are still coming in but here’s what we’ve learned: Redmond Fire Marshal Tom Mooney told KTVZ News, the fire near 11th and Greenwood is currently being investigated by Redmond Fire and Rescue and the Redmond Police. There

This photo posted by US European Command on Wednesday

What we know about the US seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker

January 7, 2026 10:16 pm CNN Newsource

By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — United States forces boarded and seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic Ocean Wednesday following a weeks-long chase on the high seas which has escalated tensions with Moscow and piled further pressure on its ally Venezuela. The aging, rusting tanker, originally called the Bella 1, was sanctioned by

Tamagotchi was released in the US in the late '90s.

Why are people still playing with Tamagotchis?

January 7, 2026 9:37 pm CNN Newsource

By Laura Sharman, CNN (CNN) — “Will you marry me?” William Maneja asked, locking eyes with the stranger in a white dress. It was his fourth proposal in less than 60 minutes. Instead of rings, the pair pulled out their Tamagotchis and wed their virtual pets – in pixelated matrimony. Maneja, 29, and his partner

Longtime DC delegate faces challenge from former staffer for seat in Congress

January 7, 2026 8:56 pm CNN Newsource

By Aleena Fayaz, CNN (CNN) — A top staffer for longtime DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton announced Wednesday he plans to run for her non-voting seat in Congress. Former senior legislative counsel Trent Holbrook’s plan to challenge Norton comes as the 88-year-old Democrat has faced growing concerns about her age and fitness for office. “I

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What’s behind the highly unusual move to block Minnesota officials from investigating ICE shooting

January 7, 2026 8:21 pm

CNN By Hannah Rabinowitz, Evan Perez, Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Mutual distrust between federal and state authorities derailed plans for a joint FBI and state criminal investigation into Wednesday’s shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer, leading to the highly unusual move by the Justice Department to block state investigators from participating

Glenn powers to short program lead at U.S. nationals

January 7, 2026 8:19 pm NBC Olympics

Amber Glenn took a decisive lead at the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in St. Louis, MO on Wednesday night. The reigning national champion laid out a historic 83.05 points to head into the free skate on top.

Close up of Alysa Liu's face as she skates her short program.

Liu skates to short program 2nd place in St. Louis nationals

January 7, 2026 8:09 pm NBC Olympics

Alysa Liu laid down a stunning performance of her fan-favorite short program to Laufey’s ‘Promise.’ She earned 81.11 behind teammate Amber Glenn, and heads into Friday’s free skate in 2nd place.

Levito thrills St. Louis crowd at U.S. nationals

January 7, 2026 8:05 pm NBC Olympics

Isabeau Levito, 2024 world silver medalist and 2023 U.S. champion, completed a strong short program to head into the free skate in 3rd place. She is largely expected to take the third U.S. Olympic berth in February.

Tennell delivers statement short program at U.S. nationals

January 7, 2026 7:54 pm NBC Olympics

Two-time U.S. champion Bradie Tennell completed a strong performance of her short program on Wednesday night, coming in 5th with 69.53 points heading into the free skate on Friday.