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January 11, 2026 18:28 UTC

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January 11, 2026 17:49 UTC

No one could have anticipated . The United States has urged its citizens to leave Venezuela immediately amid reports that armed paramilitaries are trying to track down US citizens, one week after the capture of the South American country’s president, Nicolás Maduro. In a security alert sent out on Saturday, the state department said there were reports of armed members of pro-regime militias, known as colectivos, setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles for evidence that the occupants were US citizens or supporters of the country. “US citizens in Venezuela should remain vigilant and exercise caution when traveling by road,” the alert added, urging citizens to depart immediately now that some international flights from Venezuela have restarted.

January 11, 2026 17:41 UTC

Similar protests unfolded across the US - from Los Angeles and New York to Washington, DC, El Paso and Boston. Demonstrators have converged outside hotels where they believe federal agents are staying in the Twin Cities. "Trump sent thousands of armed federal officers into our state, and it took just one day for them to kill someone," Walz wrote on social media. As night fell, about 150 protesters gathered outside a strip of federal buildings along Alameda Street, outfitted with upside-down American flags and handmade anti-ICE posters. In Austin, Texas, some protesters confronted armed officers outside a federal building.

January 11, 2026 17:41 UTC





Kids’ show ‘Alma’s Way’ debuts new season “Alma’s Way” creator Sonia Manzano and supervising producer for Fred Rogers Productions Olubunmi Mia Olufemi discusses the children’s show’s new season.

January 11, 2026 16:53 UTC

Holguín-Veras, J., Jaller, M., Van Wassenhove, L. N., Pérez, N. & Wachtendorf, T. On the unique features of post-disaster humanitarian logistics. Ruesch, L., Tarakci, M., Besiou, M. & Van Quaquebeke, N. Orchestrating coordination among humanitarian organizations. Balcik, B., Beamon, B. M., Krejci, C. C., Muramatsu, K. M. & Ramirez, M. Coordination in humanitarian relief chains: Practices, challenges and opportunities. Stadtler, L. & Van Wassenhove, L. N. Coopetition as a paradox: Integrative approaches in a multi-company, cross-sector partnership. Konyndyk, J., Saez, P. & Worden, R. Inclusive coordination: Building an area-based humanitarian coordination model.

January 11, 2026 16:46 UTC

Fire officials confirm that a suspect is in custody for the fire at Beth Israel Congregation, Jackson’s only synagogue. Members of Beth Israel Congregation at Jackson, Mississippi, are rebuilding on Sunday after the arrest of an individual believed to have set ablaze the historic synagogue in an early Saturday arson attack. The city’s only synagogue, which has previously been targeted in antisemitic violence, went up in flames overnight the morning of Shabbat. Mississippi Today, which obtained a copy of the email, reported that Mr. Shemper said the building will need extensive cleanup and repair. “Beth Israel holds a sacred place in Jackson’s moral history,” wrote a pastor for the nearby Mt.

January 11, 2026 16:27 UTC

Just days after the fatal shooting of a Minnesota woman by a federal immigration agent, the Trump administration’s immigration policy was a top focus of California gubernatorial candidates at two forums Saturday in Southern California. Former Assembly Majority Leader Ian Calderon, speaking at a labor forum featuring Democratic candidates in Los Angeles, said that federal agents aren’t above the law. Advertisement“You come into our state and you break one of our f— ... laws, you’re going to be criminally charged. Candidates for California’s next governor including Tony Thurmond, speaking at left, participate in the 2026 Gubernatorial Candidate Forum in Los Angeles on Saturday. We’ve had governors who are kids of other governors, and we’ve had governors who look hot with slicked back hair and barn jackets.

January 11, 2026 16:20 UTC

Trump was briefed in recent days on different plans for intervention, the officials told CNN, as violence in the country has led to dozens of deaths and arrests. The options include cyber operations going after the Iranian military or regime targets, a step that could disrupt efforts to crack down on protests, an official said. A number of different agencies have been involved in helping prepare options for the president, officials said. “If the US takes military action towards Iran or the occupied territories, the US military and shipping centers will be considered legitimate targets,” Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said. “Iran is looking at FREEDOM, perhaps like never before,” Trump posted to social media on Saturday.

January 11, 2026 16:09 UTC

Little kid gets to meet his boy, Mickey Mouse Three-year-old Mali, who went viral for his adorable response to seeing his favorite Disney character on stage, gets to meet with Mickey at Walt Disney World and give him a hug.

January 11, 2026 16:08 UTC

How Greenland’s tranquility contrasts with latest Trump threatThe tranquility of Greenland's wilderness lies in stark contrast to Trump's latest threats for the US to acquire the country. While many Greenlanders are staunchly opposed to such a takeover, others worry that there's nothing Greenland can do if the US is intent on its acquisition. CNN's Nic Robertson reports.

January 11, 2026 15:36 UTC

With the internet down in Iran and phone lines cut off, gauging the demonstrations from abroad has grown more difficult. But the death toll in the protests has grown, while 2,600 others have been detained, according to the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency. Meanwhile, Iran's parliament speaker warned the U.S. military and Israel would be “legitimate targets” if America strikes the Islamic Republic, as threatened by President Donald Trump. Trump offered support for the protesters, saying on social media that “Iran is looking at FREEDOM, perhaps like never before. In Mashhad, Iran's second-largest city, some 725 kilometers (450 miles) northeast of Tehran, footage purported to show protesters confronting security forces.

January 11, 2026 15:36 UTC

At two Republican candidate forums held last week in coastal Alabama, neither Marshall nor Moore was in attendance due to prior obligations or traveling issues. While the candidates largely shared similar conservative themes, the forums allowed each to emphasize different policy interests and personal backgrounds. He emphasized economic growth and said attracting manufacturing jobs to Alabama would be a central focus of his campaign. Former U.S. Senate candidate Mike Durant. During his appearance in Mobile, Walker stressed concerns about hospital reimbursement rates tied to Medicare and said rural hospitals remain financially vulnerable.

January 11, 2026 15:32 UTC

Similar protests unfolded across the US – from Los Angeles and New York to Washington, DC, El Paso and Boston. More than 1,000 demonstrations were planned across the country this weekend by the “ICE out for good” national coalition of advocacy groups. Thousands protest across MinneapolisCrowd listens to speech before Anti-ICE protest for Renee Good at Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday. Demonstrators have converged outside hotels where they believe federal agents are staying in the Twin Cities. “Trump sent thousands of armed federal officers into our state, and it took just one day for them to kill someone,” Walz wrote on social media.

January 11, 2026 15:30 UTC