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Watch: The dog breed that stands out in Westminster's agility competition

One trainer said the dogs’ sharp minds and agile bodies give them an edge on the Westminster Dog Show's intricate obstacle courses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WFs0hDY via IFTTT

In this US county, measles starts to feel like next pandemic

Health experts fear a future where measles outbreaks keep taking over towns with low vaccination rates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nFoSfKO via IFTTT

Republicans and Democrats reach funding package deal, US president says

Funding for DHS will continue at its current amount for two weeks while both sides work out a new deal to fund the agency, according to US media reports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WYx0Ias via IFTTT

What could happen if the US strikes Iran? Here are seven scenarios

From regime change to retaliation, the BBC's Frank Gardner outlines possible outcomes of US strikes on Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jImsYO2 via IFTTT

Border tsar Homan promises a 'draw down' of forces in Minneapolis

Tom Homan said the immigration operation would be more "targeted", as the Trump administration works to calm frustrations both in the city and on Capitol Hill from BBC News https://ift.tt/QoRmtF2 via IFTTT

Bill Belichick: A Super Bowl god's fall from grace

He is one of the most decorated coaches in NFL history, but his snub from the Pro Football Hall of Fame adds to a growing list of defeats. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Atd9O5m via IFTTT

Watch: Why Trump is hitting the road to rally Americans

The BBC's White House reporter Bernd Debusmann explains why the president is refocusing his attention on the US economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fCXHlp1 via IFTTT

BBC outside hotel targeted by anti-Bovino protesters in Minneapolis

Protesters spent the evening banging drums and chanting outside the hotel where immigration official Gregory Bovino is reportedly staying, the BBC's Tom Bateman reports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/arV6SAu via IFTTT

Immigration chief at centre of Trump's crackdown set to leave Minneapolis

The US president is sending border tsar Tom Homan to the city in an apparent shift in tone from the White House. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zXdFU8H via IFTTT

Trump says administration 'reviewing everything' after fatal shooting of Minneapolis nurse

The US president was asked by the Wall Street Journal whether the immigration agent who shot dead a man in Minneapolis had done the right thing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zrBRjdk via IFTTT

US government invests $1.6bn for stake in rare earths firm

The deal is the Trump administration's latest attempt to reduce its reliance on China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jwSi9ZF via IFTTT

Who was Alex Pretti, the intensive care nurse shot dead in Minneapolis?

He has been described as an avid outdoorsman who loved mountain biking. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PyjrEpV via IFTTT

Hundreds of Minnesota businesses close to protest ICE presence

Thousands of people have joined widespread protests against the weeks-long immigration crackdown in the state. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V8wnXmY via IFTTT

Board of Peace, Zelensky and Musk - What happened before Trump left Davos?

The US president held a charter-signing ceremony for his "new international oversight body", though several key allies were not present. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Nzt1Ex0 via IFTTT

Alleged drug kingpin and ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding arrested after years on the run

Wedding, who had been on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, is accused of running a transnational drug trafficking operation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7wq6otY via IFTTT

What we know about Trump's 'framework of future deal' over Greenland

Denmark and Greenland have made it clear they will not relinquish sovereignty of the world's largest island. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qct9jdb via IFTTT

Massive winter storm expected to bury much of US in snow and ice

Officials, including airport authorities in several major cities, are warning travellers to brace for significant delays amid the severe winter weather. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RfUjNGy via IFTTT

Watch: US citizen describes being detained by ICE in his underwear

Immigration agents were looking for two criminals when they raided the Minneapolis home in sub-freezing temperatures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QJ0aTiR via IFTTT

Blake Lively called Justin Baldoni 'a clown' in text messages

Newly unsealed court documents show Lively criticising the It Ends With Us director. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xs4eNQx via IFTTT

Greenland 'will stay Greenland', former Trump adviser declares

Donald Trump's former chief economic adviser said the US president's actions are a negotiating tactic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vVnhlLc via IFTTT

UK defends Chagos deal after Trump calls it 'act of great stupidity'

The US president says it is "another in a very long line of National Security reasons why Greenland has to be acquired". from BBC News https://ift.tt/KNrBHui via IFTTT

Around 1,500 US soldiers on standby for deployment to Minneapolis, officials say

The troops are an option should Donald Trump decide to use them to quell anti-ICE protests in the city, an official tells CBS News. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YLjtMHr via IFTTT

Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland

The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IM9mdcv via IFTTT

Half American, half Canadian: Take a ride in a car welded from two front ends

The owner of this quirky vehicle says it gets a "lot of smiles per gallon" on the streets of Detroit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EmMhySY via IFTTT

Half American, half Canadian: Take a ride in a car welded from two front ends

The owner of this quirky vehicle says it gets a "lot of smiles per gallon" on the streets of Detroit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EmMhySY via IFTTT

Who are the frontrunners for the top Fed job?

Donald Trump is due to name a new leader of the Federal Reserve at a tricky moment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tx6Un4z via IFTTT

China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi

Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hTjCklx via IFTTT

What is the Insurrection Act?

Trump has threatened to invoke the law, which would allow him to use the military for law enforcement, to stop demonstrations in Minneapolis? from BBC News https://ift.tt/I0jwsAf via IFTTT

Watch: Surveillance footage shows arson suspect in Mississippi synagogue fire

A masked figure is caught on surveillance video inside pouring liquid before the blaze. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pVQy3s7 via IFTTT

It Ends With Us author Colleen Hoover reveals 'successful' cancer surgery

The best-selling author says she has also been undergoing radiotherapy and is "doing much better". from BBC News https://ift.tt/cUvsAqN via IFTTT

World central bank chiefs 'stand in solidarity' with US Fed chair Powell

Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6QDCh4A via IFTTT

BBC seeks dismissal of Trump's multi-billion dollar defamation lawsuit

Court papers filed on Monday show the broadcaster will argue the Florida court lacks "personal jurisdiction" over the BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XystBZe via IFTTT

Trump administration moves to end deportation protection for Somalis

As the US cracks down on illegal immigration in Minneapolis, home to a large Somali community, it will end protections for many in the country legally. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6aHQyEc via IFTTT

More federal agents to be sent to Minnesota, Trump administration says

The move comes after protests against immigration enforcement have been held across the US after a woman was shot by an ICE agent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/05aRWG1 via IFTTT

Trump tells Cuba to 'make a deal, before it is too late'

Trump has been turning his attention to Cuba since US forces seized Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Msu0lq via IFTTT

Who was Renee Nicole Good, the woman killed by ICE?

A mother of three and award-winning poet, Good's sudden death sparks protests across the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lrwm9L0 via IFTTT

Thousands march and dozens arrested in Minneapolis protests against ICE

Days after the death of Renee Good, protests continue in Minneapolis and cities across the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fD2qkKb via IFTTT

More economical to demolish East Wing than renovate, White House says

Officials say the East Wing had "chronic water intrusion, accelerated deterioration and mould contamination". from BBC News https://ift.tt/wQ47UEu via IFTTT

Rare first Superman comic once stolen from Nicolas Cage sells for $15m

Fewer than 100 copies of Action Comics No 1, which introduced the world to Superman, are thought to exist. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RVz4O18 via IFTTT

How could Donald Trump 'take' Greenland?

The White House says it is considering a range of options to acquire the island, including deploying the military. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xpo2LZ3 via IFTTT

Reality TV star Spencer Pratt announces run for LA mayor

His longshot bid comes on the anniversary of a wildfire that destroyed his home in the Pacific Palisades area. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qoOuIPd via IFTTT

Watch: 'I want a president who's involved'- Michiganders weigh in on Maduro's seizure

The BBC speaks to people in the Detroit area about their views on US removing Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro from power. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HST6KDQ via IFTTT

US immigration agent fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis

Trump says the woman was attempting to run over ICE agents. Local leaders disagree. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kuhsfX0 via IFTTT

Watch: US seizes oil tanker in Caribbean sea

The US Coast Guard boarded two "ghost fleet" tanker ships in a "meticulously coordinated" operation, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LAvTXmS via IFTTT

Trump supporters across US react to Venezuela operation

Trump supporters react after US forces seized Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro with some welcoming the move and others expressing caution about what it means going forward. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kgIm5nC via IFTTT

US may intercept and seize oil tanker heading for Europe, reports say

US officials have a warrant to seize the Russian-flagged ship accused of breaking sanctions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wzCGS6c via IFTTT

Abortion stays legal in Wyoming after state's top court strikes down bans

Calling the ban unconstitutional, the court rules that a woman has a fundamental right to make her own health care decisions, including abortion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JfaqDjX via IFTTT

Ashley Tisdale says she quit her 'toxic mom group'

The High School Musical actress says she left the group of new mothers after being "brought to tears". from BBC News https://ift.tt/fo519hH via IFTTT

BBC looks into the relationship between Cuba and Venezuela

The BBC's Cuba correspondent, Will Grant, explains what's the nature of the relationship between Venezuela and Cuba. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ep9dkYg via IFTTT

Watch: Moment more than 80,000 teddy bears fly onto ice rink

A total of 81,796 stuffed toys hit the ice rink in a moment of "sweet, cuddly mayhem" at an American Hockey League game. from BBC News https://ift.tt/06gSeZV via IFTTT

'I can't believe it' - Joy and uncertainty in Florida's 'Little Venezuela'

Celebrations have swept across Florida's Doral, even as questions linger over Venezuela's future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IO8c5SU via IFTTT

Four challenges facing New York City Mayor Mamdani

Can the Democratic socialist deliver on the big cost-of-living promises that propelled him to victory? from BBC News https://ift.tt/GLaBMR2 via IFTTT

Why has Trump attacked Venezuela and taken Maduro?

The US has been ramping up pressure on the Venezuelan leader since Trump took office last January. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EmUlKIp via IFTTT

Trump says US will 'run' Venezuela and 'fix oil infrastructure'

The US launched strikes on Venezuela on Saturday in which Maduro and his wife were captured by US forces. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VoHxMYm via IFTTT

US slashes proposed tariffs on Italian pasta imports

The plan to impose steep tariffs on 13 producers could have seen major price rises for US consumers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dGwXIo5 via IFTTT

Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack in US

Colorado officials said that it would be the first time in more than 25 years that a mountain lion killed a person in the state, if confirmed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z3OnXIW via IFTTT

Social media fuelled Mamdani's rise. Can he keep the momentum as New York mayor?

To succeed in office he will need to keep his supporters engaged with day-to-day governing, experts say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OS8Px5g via IFTTT

Watch: Moment 400-pound runaway prop injures Disney employee

The incident took place during a live recreation of a scene from the film of Indiana Jones from BBC News https://ift.tt/HWtPjUD via IFTTT

Watch: Bomb cyclone hits parts of the US with heavy snow

The powerful storm system brought blizzard conditions to areas of the Midwest and East Coast causing some travel delays. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4LNAQKO via IFTTT