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Ukrainian delegation arrives in US for peace talks as Russia hammers energy sites

By SAMYA KULLAB and ELISE MORTON
Jan 17, 2026 8:06 pm - A Ukrainian delegation arrived in the United States for talks Saturday on a U.S.-led diplomatic push to end the nearly 4-year-old war as Russian attacks again took aim at Ukraine's power grid, cutting electricity and heating in freezing temperatures.
US launches another retaliatory strike in Syria, killing leader tied to deadly Islamic State ambush

Jan 17, 2026 6:20 pm - A third round of retaliatory strikes by the U.S. in Syria resulted in the death of an Al-Qaeda-affiliated leader, who officials say had a direct tie to the Islamic State member responsible for last month’s ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and one American civilian interpreter in the country.
More than 100 dead in torrential rains and floods across southern Africa

By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME, MICHELLE GUMEDE and GERALD IMRAY
Jan 17, 2026 6:16 pm - Army helicopters rescued people stranded on rooftops and hundreds of tourists and workers were evacuated from one of the world’s biggest game reserves, as torrential rains and flooding in three countries in southern Africa killed more than 100 people, authorities said Friday.
Iran’s leader calls Trump a ‘criminal’ for backing protests and blames demonstrators for deaths

By ELENA BECATOROS
Jan 17, 2026 6:05 pm - Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday branded U.S. President Donald Trump a “criminal” for supporting protesters in Iran, and blamed demonstrators for causing thousands of deaths.
Trump’s Twin Cities immigration crackdown has made chaos and tension the new normal

By TIM SULLIVAN
Jan 17, 2026 5:53 pm - Work starts around sunrise for many of the federal officers carrying out the immigration crackdown in and around the Twin Cities, with hundreds of people in tactical gear emerging from a bland office building near the main airport.Within minutes, hulking SUVs, pickup trucks and minivans begin leaving, forming the unmarked convoys that have quickly become feared and common sights in the streets of Minneapolis, St. Paul and their suburbs.
Pro- and anti-ICE demonstrators face off during Minneapolis immigration crackdown

By JACK BROOK
Jan 17, 2026 5:45 pm - Protesters for and against the Trump administration's latest immigration crackdown clashed in Minneapolis on Saturday in exchanges that grew heated before local police showed up.
Sled dogs, birds of prey and ponies draw interest at Winterfest in Palatine

By Joe Lewnard
Jan 17, 2026 5:05 pm - Animals, including birds of prey, sled dogs and ponies, were the main draw during the annual Salt Creek Park District Winterfest at Twin Lakes Recreation Area in Palatine Saturday.
Elgin’s 41st annual MLK prayer breakfast features speakers, music, awards

By Brian Hill
Jan 17, 2026 3:51 pm - The 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast at Elgin Community College featured speakers, music and awards.
Trump says 8 European countries will face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland

By JOSH BOAK, EMMA BURROWS and DANIEL NIEMANN
Jan 17, 2026 3:20 pm - President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations because of their opposition to American control of Greenland, setting up a potentially dangerous test of U.S. partnerships in Europe.
Israel objects to US announcement of leaders who will help oversee next steps in Gaza

By NATALIE MELZER
Jan 17, 2026 3:19 pm - Israel’s government is objecting to the White House announcement of leaders who will play a role in overseeing next steps in Gaza as the ceasefire moves into its challenging second phase.

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