Bishop Rob Hirschfeld in the chapel at the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire in Concord on Jan. 13, 2026. Elena Eberwein/NHPR hide caption toggle caption Elena Eberwein/NHPR A New Hampshire Episcopal bishop’s stark warning to his clergy is resonating across the nation, drawing fervent praise from some and rebukes from others. Bishop Rob Hirschfeld was […]
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Minneapolis ICE shooting live updates: Trump vows ‘day of reckoning & retribution’ for Minnesota Democrats
The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago have also sued the Trump administration, alleging in a lawsuit filed Monday that the Department of Homeland Security has been “causing turmoil and imposing a climate of fear.” The 103-page complaint alleges that Border Patrol agents were told to “push the envelope” on immigration enforcement and […]
Mamdani ‘outraged’ after New York City council employee detained by ICE
A New York City Council employee was detained during a “routine” immigration appointment on Long Island on Monday, according to city officials, who called the incident an “egregious government overreach.” Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is “outraged” by the worker’s arrest. “This is an assault on our democracy, on our city, and our values,” he […]
ICE in Minnesota; Iran-U.S. talks; Federal Reserve : NPR
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is deploying more federal agents to Minnesota. The move comes as nationwide protests continued yesterday after an […]
Video shows fatal Minnesota ICE shooting from officer’s perspective : NPR
People participate in a protest and noise demonstration calling for an end to federal immigration enforcement operations in the city, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Minneapolis. John Locher/AP hide caption toggle caption John Locher/AP MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota prosecutor on Friday called on the public to share with investigators any recordings and evidence connected to […]
Video filmed by ICE agent who shot Minneapolis woman emerges
A video filmed by the US immigration agent who fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday has emerged, showing the moments before gunfire rang out. The 47-second footage, obtained by Minnesota-based outlet Alpha News, shows Renee Nicole Good sitting behind the wheel of her car and speaking to the officer. US Vice-President JD Vance […]
AI images of Minneapolis ICE agent spread confusion : NPR
An original still image from an eyewitness video shows the masked ICE agent who shot Renee Nicole Good (Left). Users on social media “unmasked” the agent using Grok (Right). Experts warn AI cannot “unmask” individuals. NPR is publishing both images to show how AI is being used to manipulate images of news events. Screenshots by […]
Minneapolis ICE shooting live updates: Minnesota says it’s been pushed out from taking part in shooting probe with FBI
Minnesota Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson said it would be “extremely difficult, if not impossible” to file state charges in the deadly shooting without cooperation from the FBI, which state officials said is now solely leading the investigation into the incident. “They do have all the evidence in the original investigative notes and […]
ICE shooting; Venezuela tanker; Dietary guidelines : NPR
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis woman, yesterday during a road traffic dispute. […]
Ice and snow around UK in wintry start to 2026
Snow and ice blanketing the UK could last into the weekend and beyond as the Met Office extends weather warnings. The most severe conditions will be seen in Scotland, where amber snow warnings came into effect from midday Friday. Yellow snow and ice warnings are in place elsewhere until Monday. Up to 40cm (15in) of […]