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Federal employees file complaint against Trump administration's ban on gender-affirming care

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is facing a new legal complaint from a group of government employees who are affected by a new policy going into effect Thursday that eliminates co...

DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Ukraine as tensions grow amid peace talks

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian drone strike killed 24 people and wounded at least 50 more as they celebrated the New Year in a Russian-occupied village in Ukraine’s Kherson region, Russian...

DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Cities around the world welcome 2026 with thunderous fireworks and heightened security

NEW YORK (AP) — From Sydney to Paris to New York City, crowds rang in the new year with exuberant celebrations filled with thunderous fireworks or light shows, while others took a more subdu...

DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

New Year's Day: What's open? Retailers. What's closed? Government and banks

While schools, government and banks are closed on New Year's Day, most major retailers across the U.S. will be open, with many offering discounts on older inventory to clear the way for newe...

DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Miami beats defending national champ Ohio State 24-14 in the CFP quarterfinal at Cotton Bowl

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Keionte Scott peeked over at the Miami sideline to see the reaction of his teammates as he sprinted 72 yards untouched for a touchdown returning an interception again...

DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes

NEW YORK (AP) — Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight, cementing higher health co...

DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Outdoor hockey. In Miami. It's finally going to happen on Friday, when Panthers play Rangers

MIAMI (AP) — The NHL played its All-Star Game in Tampa in 2018, and when league officials were leaving town they couldn't help but notice a billboard that was created for the occasion. “Next...

DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Northern Colorado visits Montana State after Denker's 33-point game

Northern Colorado Bears (10-3) at Montana State Bobcats (6-7) Bozeman, Montana; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bobcats -3.5; over/under is 148.5 BOTTOM LINE: Northern Color...

DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Cleveland puts home win streak on the line against Denver

Denver Nuggets (23-10, third in the Western Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (19-16, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland hosts Denver...

DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

MacKinnon scores 400th goal and Nichushkin nets hat trick as Avalanche rout Blues 6-1

DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon scored twice, including his 400th career goal, and Valeri Nichushkin netted his second NHL hat trick as the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 6-1 on ...

DATE: Dec 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Capitol riot 'does not happen' without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol “does not happen” without Donald Trump, former special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers earlier this month in characterizing the...

DATE: Dec 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Watson scores 24 points as Nuggets hold off Raptors to win 106-103 without the injured Jokic

TORONTO (AP) — Peyton Watson scored 24 points, Jamal Murray had 21 and the Denver Nuggets won their first game without injured center Nikola Jokic, beating the Toronto Raptors 106-103 on Wed...

DATE: Dec 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

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