Iran Death Toll Hits 116 as Regime Cuts Internet, Threatens US and Israel
Iran protests cross two-week mark with 116 dead, 2,600 detained. Regime cuts internet. Khamenei threatens crackdown. Trump says US is “locked and loaded.”
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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- Iran Death Toll Hits 116 as Regime Cuts Internet, Threatens US and Israel
- Russia Deploys New Hypersonic Missile in Massive Ukraine Attack, Flies at 10 Times Speed of Sound
- ICE Agent Shoots and Kills Mother of Three in Minneapolis, FBI Blocks State Investigation
- One Year Later: LA’s Palisades and Eaton Fires Still Haunt Survivors as Rebuild Crawls Forward
- GOP Congressman Doug LaMalfa Dies at 65, California District Mourns 14-Year Representative
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Russia Deploys New Hypersonic Missile in Massive Ukraine Attack, Flies at 10 Times Speed of Sound
Russia deploys hypersonic missile flying at Mach 10 in massive Ukraine bombardment. Second use of unstoppable weapon system as peace talks continue.
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ICE Agent Shoots and Kills Mother of Three in Minneapolis, FBI Blocks State Investigation
ICE agent shoots Renee Good, 37-year-old US citizen mother of three, in Minneapolis. Video contradicts federal “self-defense” claim. FBI blocks state investigation as protests erupt nationwide.
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One Year Later: LA’s Palisades and Eaton Fires Still Haunt Survivors as Rebuild Crawls Forward
One year after Palisades and Eaton fires killed 31 and destroyed 17,000 homes, fewer than 1,000 buildings under construction. Survivors face insurance battles, trauma, uncertain futures.
Read MoreGOP Congressman Doug LaMalfa Dies at 65, California District Mourns 14-Year Representative
Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) dies at 65 after 14 years representing California’s rural 1st Congressional District. Governor Newsom to call special election.
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US Seizes Russian Oil Tanker After Two-Week Chase Across North Atlantic
US forces seize Russian-flagged oil tanker after two-week Atlantic chase. Part of pressure campaign on Venezuela oil industry following Maduro capture.
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Trump Orders Military Strike on Venezuela, Captures President Maduro in Stunning Overnight Raid
US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in overnight military operation Trump calls most significant since World War II. Maduro now in New York facing narco-terrorism charges.
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Iran Uprising Enters Second Week: Death Toll Hits 10 as Khamenei Threatens Crackdown, Trump Warns of Intervention
Economic protests spread across Iran with at least 10 dead. Khamenei says “rioters must be put in their place” as Trump threatens US intervention.
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Swiss Investigators Confirm Sparklers Ignited Crans-Montana Fire: Waitress on Shoulders, Flames Centimeters from Ceiling
Swiss investigators confirm champagne sparklers caused Crans-Montana bar fire that killed 40 on New Year’s Eve. Investigation examines safety compliance.
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Northern California Faces ‘Dangerous’ Winter Storm: Hospitals Prep for Surge as 5 Feet of Snow, Tornado Risk Threaten Region
Winter Storm Warning through Monday. Sierra could see 5 feet of snow. Tornado risk Saturday. Hospitals preparing for weather-related emergencies.
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