- 550-pound bear finally evicted from California home after bizarre strategy ends monthlong ordeal January 9, 2026A massive black bear caused thousands in damage while living beneath a California home for weeks before wildlife specialists finally removed the animal.
- Naked woman allegedly assaults deputy while intoxicated, claims she was ‘trying to be a mermaid' January 9, 2026A Louisiana woman allegedly attacked a sheriff’s deputy after skinny-dipping in a neighbor’s pond and claiming she was “trying to be a mermaid," authorities said.
- Commanders star Marshon Lattimore arrested on weapons charges after traffic stop in Ohio January 9, 2026Washington Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore was charged with concealed weapons violations after a traffic stop in Lakewood, Ohio.
- Venezuela teeters as guerrilla groups, cartels exploit Maduro power vacuum January 9, 2026Criminal networks including Tren de Aragua cartel and ELN guerrillas exploit power vacuum in Venezuela after former President Nicolás Maduro's arrest, threatening transition efforts.
- Canadian columnist asks if Trump will arrest Canada leader after Maduro arrest January 9, 2026A Toronto Star columnist claimed President Donald Trump could target Ontario Premier Doug Ford following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
- Chinese national charged with photographing US stealth bomber base after illegal entry January 9, 2026A Chinese national allegedly photographed a U.S. Air Force stealth bomber base after illegally entering the country in 2023, now faces federal charges in Missouri.




