- Seahawks unsure if star QB Sam Darnold will play vs 49ers after sustaining injury in practice: report January 17, 2026The Seattle Seahawks are reportedly unsure if star quarterback Sam Darnold will be ready to play against the San Francisco 49ers because of an oblique injury.
- 'Thorn Birds' star Rachel Ward fires back at fans who mocked her 'unkempt appearance' at 68 January 17, 2026"The Thorn Birds" star Rachel Ward, 68, delivers an empowering message about aging naturally after critics target her appearance in viral farm video.
- ‘Scourge’ of sexual predators, violent criminals being removed from Minneapolis streets despite backlash January 17, 2026Despite widespread protests, DHS said that its agents are continuing to remove the “scourge" of sexual predators, domestic abusers and drug traffickers from Minneapolis streets.
- Judge orders Ohio State to expunge record of anti-Israel influencer ousted over videos 'inciting violence' January 17, 2026A federal court ruled this week that Ohio State likely violated a former student's due process and free speech rights by expelling him over anti-Israel social media posts.
- Governors Braun, DeSantis place 'friendly wager' for National Championship between Miami and Indiana January 17, 2026Indiana Gov. Mike Braun and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed to a friendly wager involving local foods ahead of the national championship between Indiana and Miami.
- Construction crews find remnants of devastating 18th-century fires beneath iconic American city January 17, 2026French Quarter artifacts from the Fire of 1788 and the Fire of 1794 were discovered during a $9 million water main project on St. Peter Street in New Orleans.