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→ NewsSmithsonian removes impeachment mention as it replaces Trump's portrait
The National Portrait Gallery swapped a longer label that referenced President Trump's two impeachments and the Jan. 6, 2021, attack for a much shorter caption and replaced the displayed photograph with a black-and-white image by White House photographer Daniel Torok.
Charlotte Flair says her WrestleMania 39 smile meant 'Follow that'.
Charlotte Flair told ClutchPoints her smile after losing to Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 39 was a 'Follow that' gesture, reflecting pride in their match and positive backstage reaction.
Randy Moss announces trademark and health update during NFL playoffs
Randy Moss announced he has secured the trademark for "You Got Moss'd," saying he will use the phrase for a clothing line; the trademark filing was first submitted in July 2024. He has also shared health updates after revealing in December 2024 that he was diagnosed with bile duct cancer and later returned to ESPN broadcasts.
California driver named a suspect in two crashes that killed three
A 24-year-old woman, identified as Ahkeyajahnique Owens, has been named a suspect in a January 4 hit-and-run that killed two people and was also booked this week on charges linked to an October crash that later killed a bicyclist.
Renee Nicole Good seen blocking ICE agents before fatal shooting
A newly surfaced video appears to show Renee Nicole Good blocking ICE agents with her SUV for more than three minutes before she was fatally shot. Federal officials have said she used the car as a weapon and the shooting is under investigation.
Sheboygan teen, 17, dies in Manitowoc County crash
A 17-year-old Sheboygan girl died in a two-vehicle crash Jan. 10; Wisconsin State Patrol is reconstructing the scene to determine circumstances.
The View questions Ashley Tisdale's handling of mom group split.
Co-hosts on The View discussed Ashley Tisdale's essay about leaving a "toxic" mom group and questioned her decision to announce the departure publicly; the conversation highlighted differing views on whether a quiet exit would have been better.
Town's sky turns pink after football club's LED lights.
Residents in Hednesford, England saw the sky glow pink during snowfall; Hednesford Town FC said the colour came from LED pitch lights used to support grass growth.
Melissa Gilbert's comments on child sex abuse resurfaced after her husband's arrest warrant
Melissa Gilbert wrote in November that she felt pressured to kiss an older co‑star at age 15 while filming Little House on the Prairie; those remarks resurfaced after a New Mexico arrest warrant was issued for her husband, Timothy Busfield, on charges related to alleged sexual contact with minors.
Amanda Seyfried says family and routines kept her from Hollywood's party scene
In a Vogue interview, Amanda Seyfried said she was diagnosed with obsessive‑compulsive disorder at 19 and that the condition led her to avoid heavy drinking, drugs and nightclubs; she now lives on a farm in upstate New York with her husband and two children.
Black Mirror will return with Season 8.
Netflix has ordered Season 8 of Black Mirror, and no release date has been announced.
Overripe bananas: 9 clever ways to use them.
The article lists nine ways to use overripe bananas and explains that ripening converts starch into sweeter sugars; examples reported include banana ketchup, refrigerator jam, vegan egg substitute, banana chips, and frozen banana bark.
Columbus police chief speaks on killing of Ohio dentist and his wife
Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant called the Dec. 30 deaths of Spencer and Monique Tepe "disturbing" as investigators released surveillance video of a person of interest and said a murder-suicide was ruled out; authorities said the deaths occurred between about 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. and asked anyone with video or digital evidence from that timeframe to contact police.
Washington National Opera leaves Kennedy Center amid artist departures
The Washington National Opera said it will end its residency at the John F. Kennedy Center, citing a new policy that requires productions to be fully funded in advance; the Kennedy Center says it chose to end the exclusive partnership. Undetermined at this time.
T.K. Carter, 'The Thing' and 'Space Jam' actor, found dead at 69
Actor T.K. Carter was found dead at his home in Duarte, California at age 69; authorities say no foul play is suspected and officials have not released a cause of death.
Protester tears down Iranian regime flag at London embassy
A protester climbed onto the balcony of the Iranian embassy in London, removed the regime's flag and raised the banned 'Lion and Sun' flag; Metropolitan Police said officers were on site and additional officers were deployed.
Nick Reiner says he is a victim of a 'conspiracy' while jailed for his parents' murders
Nick Reiner remains jailed on charges that he killed his parents, and a new TMZ documentary reports he believes he is the victim of a conspiracy while linking his behavior to a change in medication, a schizoaffective disorder diagnosis, and past substance use.
Robbie Williams fears fame could hurt his daughter
Robbie Williams said he worries that words and unkind people could hurt his 13-year-old daughter Teddy, who had her first major film role last year; he also spoke about his father attending a recent show after being housebound with Parkinson's disease.
Billie Eilish calls ICE a "terrorist group" after Minneapolis shooting.
Billie Eilish posted Instagram Stories calling ICE a "terrorist group" and urged its abolition after the January 7 Minneapolis shooting that killed Renee Nicole Good; federal officials have described Good as a "domestic terrorist."
L.A. Reid sexual assault trial begins next week.
Drew Dixon’s federal lawsuit against former Arista head L.A. Reid goes to trial in Manhattan next week, with jury selection scheduled to begin then.
Conan O'Brien says some comedians trade jokes for anger about Trump
Conan O'Brien told the Oxford Union that comedians who repeatedly shout 'F Trump' are being co-opted by anger and are losing their primary tool, which he called being funny.
David Ortiz performs on The Masked Singer as 'Googly Eyes'.
David Ortiz was revealed as the 'Googly Eyes' performer on Fox's The Masked Singer and sang DJ Snake and Lil Jon's 'Turn Down For What'.
Tiny acts of kindness grew after her brother's death
Rachel Hunt started the Tiny Kindness project after her brother died, inspired by a small gesture from a family member; the Instagram account has shared over 5,000 stories from people in more than 88 countries.
Palisades Fire victims protest leadership one year after blaze
Survivors gathered at a "They let us burn" rally on the one-year anniversary of the Palisades Fire to demand accountability from elected officials and fire agencies, saying emergency response and resources were insufficient.
Pennsylvania grave robbery case uncovers about 100 skulls and body parts
Police say investigators found about 100 human skulls and other remains linked to break-ins at Mount Moriah Cemetery; a 34-year-old man was arrested, charged with multiple counts and is jailed on $1 million bond.
Pennsylvania man faces hundreds of charges after human remains found in home
Authorities reported finding more than 100 full or partial human and skeletal remains at a Pennsylvania man's residence and a nearby storage unit, and prosecutors say he has been charged with over 500 offenses connected to an investigation of stolen remains.
Performers have canceled shows at Trump's Kennedy Center.
The Kennedy Center was renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center and Richard Grenell was installed as its president; numerous artists and productions have canceled or withdrawn performances in response.
Isabeau Levito nears 2026 Olympic selection after strong U.S. Nationals
Isabeau Levito posted a personal-best total of 224.45 at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in St. Louis and performed a free skate to Jackie Evancho's rendition of the 'Cinema Paradiso' love theme; the official U.S. Olympic team announcement was scheduled for Sunday, while Amber Glenn and Alysa Liu had long been unofficially considered as selected.
2026 poses challenges for media, from Hollywood to journalism.
A high-stakes bidding contest between Netflix and Paramount over Warner Bros. Discovery assets and recent editorial changes at CBS News are shaping expectations for media ownership and newsroom direction in 2026.
After her brother's overdose, she shared tiny acts of kindness
Rachel Hunt launched the Tiny Kindness project after her brother died of an overdose in 2018, inspired by a small, heartfelt gesture from family. The Instagram account has collected thousands of submissions and Hunt has selected stories for a book to be published by a Hachette imprint.
