Former Rep. Mary Peltola, a Democrat, plans to challenge incumbent GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan in the 2026 midterms. AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, FileFormer Rep. Mary Peltola of Alaska announced Monday morning she would challenge incumbent GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan in the 2026 midterms, a decision placing the Last Frontier at the center of the battle for the Senate. Even in her loss, Peltola convinced 7% of Alaskan voters to split their ballots between her and President Donald Trump. “Voters trust Dan Sullivan to keep fighting for the Alaskan comeback and will reject Peltola again.” (Peltola went to work for a law and lobbying firm after losing her reelection bid but never registered as a lobbyist.) AdvertisementMurkowski herself, who had crossed party lines to endorse Peltola in the past, told local media she is backing Sullivan for reelection.

Trump tells CNN he would strike Iran if they targeted USPresident Donald Trump told CNN reporter Kit Maher that Iran would face strikes “like they’ve never been hit before” if it targeted US military or commercial bases. It comes after Trump threatened intervening in Iran amid a deadly crackdown on anti-government protests there. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump also said he plans to discuss the use of Starlink with Elon Musk as Iranians endure an internet blackout.

The shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, prompted hundreds of thousands of Americans to protest across the country this weekend. “I'm wondering if you're not doing a disservice to the officer by reaching a conclusion before the investigation takes place,” he suggested. The back-and-forth between the two continued for several minutes, with Noem deflecting and dodging every question Tapper asked. As Noem insisted that Tapper was wrong to say she was lying about what was seen on the video of the shooting, Noem told Tapper that her remarks were “factual” before immediately being caught changing her story. As she responded to Tapper, Noem changed her language slightly: “They were there, pushing out a vehicle earlier-”“But that’s not what you said,” a frustrated Tapper responded.

Will Italy's ice hockey arenas be completed before the Olympic Games begin? With less than one month until the Winter Olympic Games begin in Milan, construction delays around its ice hockey arenas have raised concerns about whether they'll be ready in time for the games. CNN's Antonia Mortensen reports.

The Washington Nationals will hold a supplemental minor-league training camp at their West Palm Beach facility beginning Jan. 20, inviting roughly 60 minor-league players as part of a push to expand the club’s offseason player-development footprint. Players will work on strength and conditioning, nutrition, skill work and medical assessments under a stabilized coaching core that will remain in West Palm Beach for the season. This supplemental camp also follows a broader revamp of the Nationals’ minor-league operation. If the West Palm Beach experiment produces measurable gains in performance, health or cohesion, the Nationals plan to expand offseason programming in subsequent years. Keep an eye on the names heading to West Palm Beach—Sime Jr., Coy James, Dickerson and Feliz are worth following—and watch how the Nationals translate winter work into midseason promotions.

Hannity purchased the Manalapan property in what's known as Billionaires Row through a trust linked to his financial adviser. "It's arguably one of the most exclusive and private communities in the country, perhaps even more so than Palm Beach," Liguori said. While Palm Beach is known for its high-end real estate, Manalapan has become a stronghold for generational wealth. Hannity's decision to offload the Manalapan estate may be linked to his ongoing mega-mansion project in nearby Palm Beach, Realtor.com reported. Hannity received approval from the Palm Beach Architectural Commission to combine two adjacent townhomes — purchased for a combined $20.2 million — into a single waterfront residence.

AdvertisementMaxim Naumov, who finished third behind Malinin’s dominant performance on Saturday, has a legacy in the sport that is heartbreaking. Matthew Stockman via Getty ImagesAdvertisementVadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova, who were world champions in pairs figure skating in 1994, became coaches at the Skating Club of Boston. They were returning from Wichita, Kansas, host of the 2025 U.S. championships, along with 26 others connected to figure skating, when their plane collided with a military helicopter, killing everyone aboard both aircraft. “I would not be sitting here without the unimaginable work effort and love from my parents,” Naumov said in a news conference on Sunday. AdvertisementThe married couple of Chock, 33, and Bates, 36, have won five straight national titles and seven overall, a record.

LOADING ERROR LOADINGNEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of nurses in three hospital systems in New York City went on strike Monday after negotiations through the weekend failed to yield breakthroughs in their contract disputes. The strike was taking place at The Mount Sinai Hospital and two of its satellite campuses, with picket lines forming. AdvertisementAbout 15,000 nurses are involved in the strike, according to New York State Nurses Association. It could also put a strain on city hospitals not involved in the contract dispute, as patients avoid the medical centers hit by the strike. Nurses strike outside Mount Sinai West Hospital on Monday.

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The author and her husband, Shahrokh, on their wedding day in October 2009. Photo Courtesy Of Brandi RahimiMy husband, Shahrokh, proposed in early 2009. But our happily ever after came under attack on June 22, 2025, when my husband was taken from our home. Our daughter and I miss my husband dearly, and she’s constantly telling me she wants her dad. The author with her husband, Shahrokh.

The Iranian national flag flies in Tehran, Iran on October 24, 2025. Bahram/Middle East Images/AFP/Getty ImagesIranian Americans are expressing a mix of pride and grief for the protesters who are demonstrating against the regime across Iran. The 93-year-old does not think the protesters will succeed, saying the majority of the 90 million Iranians will still want the regime’s order. I used to live with lamb in a big garden.”More context: The anti-government demonstrations have reverberated beyond Iran’s borders. And a protester was also seen at the Iranian embassy in London, tearing down the Iranian flag.

Donald Trump on Sunday shared an image of an entrance to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida — for reasons that remain unclear — on his Truth Social platform. “The Entrance to Mar-a-Lago!” the president captioned the post, offering no further explanation. The entrance to Mar-a-Lago that Donald Trump shared an image of his on his Truth Social platform. Many questioned why the image was posted at all, bluntly asking, “Who cares?”Others contrastedthe gold-embellished doorwaywith the ongoing cost-of-living crisis during Trump’s second term. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementSeveral commenters mocked the aesthetic as “tacky.”One person said the image made them think of “a urinal,” while another argued it underscored that “Trump wants to be an emperor.”Related...Read the original on HuffPost

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Jan 12 (Reuters) - Health insurer UnitedHealth Group ​used aggressive ‌tactics to gather diagnoses that ‌can boost Medicare Advantage payments, the Wall Street Journal ⁠reported on ‌Monday, citing a U.S. Senate ‍committee investigating the company's practices. Shares of the company ​were down 1.7% ‌to $339.42 in early trading on Monday. The Senate report makes no formal recommendations and does ⁠not accuse UnitedHealth ​of wrongdoing, ​the Journal reported. The company did not ‍immediately ⁠respond to a Reuters request for ⁠comment. Sign up for the Yahoo Finance Morning Brief By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's Terms and Privacy Policy Subscribe(Reporting by Sneha S ‌K; Editing by ‌Tasim Zahid)

The author and her husband, Shahrokh, on their wedding day in October 2009. Photo Courtesy Of Brandi RahimiMy husband, Shahrokh, proposed in early 2009. But our happily ever after came under attack on June 22, 2025, when my husband was taken from our home. Our daughter and I miss my husband dearly, and she’s constantly telling me she wants her dad. The author with her husband, Shahrokh.