January 17 Surfer says shark attack felt 'like being hit by a car' as board bitten in half: reports A shark broke a surfer's board in half during an attack in Mendocino County waters, marking the first shark incident of 2026 in Northern California.
January 17 House majority whip encourages support for law enforcement as Walz pushes ICE surveillance Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., criticizes Gov. Tim Walz’s message urging Minnesotans to film I.C.E. activity and more on ‘The Big Weekend Show.’
January 17 Minnesota National Guard placed on standby to support law enforcement as protests turn violent Minnesota National Guard members will wear yellow reflective vests to distinguish themselves from other law enforcement if activated during anti-ICE protests.
January 17 Illegal migrant workers caught on camera leaping across rooftops to escape Border Patrol in California raid Dramatic video captured alleged illegal immigrants fleeing across California rooftops as federal agents conducted an enforcement raid at a construction site.
January 17 Arizona school district takes huge blow to enrollment as parents choose other options Arizona's second-largest school district eliminated dozens of positions after enrollment losses. Chandler Unified officials blame charter school competition and rising costs.
January 17 One of Tyler Robinson's last meals as a free man may have been a steak dinner — medium rare Tyler Robinson's potential last meal as a free man was traced to a Utah steakhouse before the Charlie Kirk shooting arrest, a restaurant owner told FBI investigators.
January 17 Spanberger takes swipe at Trump admin, says Virginians worried about 'recklessness coming out of Washington' Abigail Spanberger makes history as Virginia's first female governor, delivering sharp criticism of the Trump administration during her inauguration speech.
January 17 Spanberger sworn in as Virginia governor, takes swipes at Trump administration Democrat Abigail Spanberger said during her inauguration speech Saturday that, "I know many of you are worried about the recklessness coming out of Washington.” (Credit: WTTG)
January 17 Police warn of ‘door-kicking challenge’ that can turn viral prank ‘from funny to fatal’ Authorities issued a warning as a door-kicking prank trend gains traction on social media. The dangerous challenge has led to shootings and arrests nationwide.
January 17 Illegal immigrants rack up $1B-plus in Texas hospital costs in fiscal year 2025; total likely higher: report Texas hospitals face over $1 billion in costs linked to illegal immigrants in the first year of tracking, with 313,742 visits recorded under Gov. Greg Abbott's order.