- San Antonio ends its abortion travel fund after new state law, legal action January 12, 2026San Antonio shut down its abortion travel fund after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit and new state law banning public funding for out-of-state abortions.
- Los Angeles wildfire recovery enters second year as frustration and uncertainty linger January 12, 2026One year after massive wildfires devastated Los Angeles County, many families remain displaced, frustrated by slow rebuilding, permit delays and ongoing housing challenges.
- Smithsonian replaces Trump portrait display, strips Jan. 6 and impeachment references from accompanying text January 12, 2026Smithsonian replaces Trump portrait, removes impeachment text after president calls museums 'woke' and threatens funding cuts in sweeping review.
- Patriots crush Chargers in Wild Card defensive slugfest, secure first playoff win since 2018 January 12, 2026The New England Patriots have secured its first playoff win since the 2018 season, as they dominated the Los Angeles Chargers at home on Sunday night.
- Five severed heads found hanging on Ecuador beach amid escalating gang clashes January 12, 2026Ecuador gang violence escalates as five severed heads discovered on tourist beach in Puerto Lopez, highlighting country's record homicide rate amid military crackdown.
- Trump says Greenland's defense is 'two dog sleds' as he pushes for US acquisition of territory January 12, 2026President Trump argued the U.S. must acquire Greenland to prevent Russia or China from taking over, claiming Arctic territory has minimal defenses amid rising geopolitical tensions.