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US launches another retaliatory strike in Syria, killing leader tied to deadly Islamic State ambushJan 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.
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More than 100 dead in torrential rains and floods across southern AfricaJan 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.
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No. 8 Nebraska stays unbeaten with a dominant 77-58 win over NorthwesternJan 17, 2026 6:12 pm - Braden Frager and Pryce Sandfort each scored 20 points and No. 8 Nebraska stayed unbeaten with a 77-58 victory at Northwestern on Saturday afternoon.
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Former Cubs reliever Ryan Pressly announces his retirementJan 17, 2026 6:09 pm - Two-time All-Star reliever Ryan Pressly has retired after a 13-year career in which he collected 117 saves and helped the Houston Astros win the 2022 World Series.
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Iran’s leader calls Trump a ‘criminal’ for backing protests and blames demonstrators for deathsJan 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.
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Trump’s Twin Cities immigration crackdown has made chaos and tension the new normalJan 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.
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Pro- and anti-ICE demonstrators face off during Minneapolis immigration crackdownJan 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.
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Zvonimir Ivisic scores 18 points and Keaton Wagler adds 17 as No. 13 Illinois beats Minnesota 77-67Jan 17, 2026 3:48 pm - Zvonimir Ivisic scored 18 points and pulled down nine rebounds off the bench and Keaton Wagler had 17 points to lead No. 13 Illinois to a 77-67 victory over Minnesota on Saturday.
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Trump says 8 European countries will face 10% tariff for opposing US control of GreenlandJan 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.
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Israel objects to US announcement of leaders who will help oversee next steps in GazaJan 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.