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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

January 20, 2011 - 12:20 am

NEW YORK -- It's a kinder "American Idol" without Simon Cowell.

Television's top show returned Wednesday with a makeover for its 10th season on Fox. Cowell, everyone's favorite villain, is gone as a judge. So are Kara DioGuardi and Ellen DeGeneres, replaced with the star power of Jennifer Lopez and Aerosmith's Steven Tyler. Original judge Randy Jackson remains.

The first, two-hour episode accentuated the positive, an indication that producers are setting a different tone.

Lawsuit says Krispy Kreme driver, other motorist hit and killed cyclist

By Noble Brigham / RJ

January 26, 2026 - 11:59 am

Marlon Page was thrown into the road by the first driver and hit again by a van delivering doughnuts, according to the suit.

Videos of deadly Minneapolis shooting contradict government statements

By Jim Mustain and Michael Biesecker Associated Press

January 26, 2026 - 10:52 am

Leaders of law enforcement organizations expressed alarm Sunday over the latest deadly shooting by federal officers in Minneapolis while use-of-force experts criticized the Trump administration’s justification of the killing, saying bystander footage contradicted its narrative of what prompted it.

A federal judge hears arguments on Minnesota’s immigration crackdown after fatal shootings

By Steve Karnowski The Associated Press

January 26, 2026 - 9:52 am

MINNEAPOLIS — A federal judge began hearing arguments Monday on whether she should halt, at least temporarily, the immigration crackdown in Minnesota that has led to the fatal shootings of two people by government officers.

Israel recovers the last hostage’s remains in Gaza. Ceasefire moves into tricky new phase

By Julia Frankel and Samy Magdy The Associated Press

January 26, 2026 - 10:40 am

The return of all remaining hostages, living or dead, has been a key part of the Gaza ceasefire’s first phase.

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You’ll soon have to pay a fee to fly without a Real ID. Here’s what to know

Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times

January 26, 2026 - 9:07 am

Starting next month, travelers who want to board a domestic flight without a Real ID will have to pay a fee to have their identity verified through the TSA’s new security screening program.

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Brightline’s Florida operation gives glimpse toward Vegas to SoCal high-speed rail service

By Mick Akers / RJ

January 26, 2026 - 11:00 am

As work continues toward getting Brightline West’s Las Vegas to Southern California high-speed rail line built and running, the company’s east coast operation is transporting passengers daily.

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CCSD to add more tests for middle schoolers in 2026-2027 school year

By Spencer Levering / RJ

January 26, 2026 - 6:00 am

CCSD says middle schoolers will take semester exams in four subjects starting next school year. The tests aim to monitor and improve student academic performance.

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Price of gold tops $5,100 per ounce on Monday, setting another record

The Associated Press

January 26, 2026 - 8:52 am

U.S. stocks are ticking higher Monday, while other markets make much louder moves, including another record-breaking rush for the price of gold.

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Sen. Rosen urges Noem’s impeachment amid Minneapolis shooting

By Mary Clare Jalonick Associated Press

January 25, 2026 - 4:02 pm

Sen. Jacky Rosen said Krisiti Noem’s conduct is “deeply shameful” and she “must be impeached and removed from office immediately.”

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Federal and state officials both claim moral high ground in immigration crackdown after Pretti shooting

By Sarah Raza, Jack Brook and Steve Karnowski Associated Press

January 25, 2026 - 1:08 pm

Federal and state officials offered starkly different messages with both claiming the moral high ground in the wake of another shooting death by federal agents.