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CNN By Chelsea Bailey, Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — In the days since the Trump administration announced it would freeze federal child care payments to Minnesota amid an alleged fraud investigation, fear and confusion have spread almost as fast as the viral video that launched the scandal. Minnesota receives about $185 million annually in federal

By Ray Sanchez, Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration, for the second time in recent weeks, is using allegations of fraud to justify increased federal law enforcement actions in Minnesota, the state with the country’s largest Somali population. The latest surge in federal resources — from the FBI and Department of Homeland Security

KUSA, KMGH, CNN By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — A woman was found dead Thursday on a hiking trail in northern Colorado, in what authorities believe to be a rare fatal mountain lion attack. Hikers on the Crosier Mountain trail in Larimer County spotted a mountain lion near a person lying on the ground around

By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — A woman was found dead Thursday on a hiking trail in northern Colorado, in what authorities believe to be a rare fatal mountain lion attack. Hikers on the Crosier Mountain trail in Larimer County spotted a mountain lion near a person lying on the ground around 12:15 p.m., according

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of retired professional golfer Jack Nicklaus. Personal Birth date: January 21, 1940 Birth place: Columbus, Ohio Birth name: Jack William Nicklaus Father: Louis Charles Nicklaus Jr., a pharmacist Mother: Helen (Schoener) Nicklaus Marriage: Barbara Jean (Bash) Nicklaus (July 23, 1960-present) Children: Michael, Gary, Nancy,

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, three-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist. Personal Birth date: January 17, 1942 Death date: June 3, 2016 Birth place: Louisville, Kentucky Birth name: Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. Father: Cassius (Cash) Clay, sign and mural painter Mother:

By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — It may now be the most famous – or infamous – sign in the country. Posted above a door on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis, the Quality Learning Center was missing an “n.” For a conservative content creator attempting to call out fraud – and the supporters who made his

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Did you know it takes 26 hours to ring in the New Year across 39 time zones all around the world? It’s already 2026 in China, India and Australia. See how people are celebrating. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day.

By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — On November 30, 2019, according to documents released by the Department of Justice, the lawyer Joe Nascimento, apparently representing an unnamed employee of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, sent an email to investigators. “Good morning,” Nascimento wrote. “Just wanted to check-in as” — and then the rest of

By Jeff Winter, CNN (CNN) — When Greg Pryer served in the Marine Corps three decades ago and then worked as a New York City police officer who experienced the trauma of September 11, alcohol was his go-to coping mechanism. After retiring from the NYPD in 2015, his drinking habit only worsened, he said. Without

By Alexandra Banner, CNN It’s been a whirlwind year, and we’re grateful you have read along with us. If it all feels like a blur, CNN’s Year in Review Quiz is a fun way to jog your memory. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day.

By Zoe Sottile, Andy Rose, Holmes Lybrand, Lauren Mascarenhas, Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Some Minnesota families are in danger of losing child care after the US Department of Health and Human Services announced a freeze on child care payments to the state Tuesday amid a federal investigation into allegations of fraud, providers say. It’s

By Elizabeth Hartfield, CNN (CNN) — Lone actors and smaller groups with a range of ideological motives pose the most significant threat to New Year’s Eve celebrations like the one in Times Square, according to a joint assessment from the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security. The report, which was obtained by CNN, specifically

By Jordan D. Brown, Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! In pop culture, this was the year of rot, slop and rage. Whether it was a debate on Sydney Sweeney’s jeans or “Love Island” binges, everything felt like a huge deal. Check out the most memorable moments of 2025. Here’s what else

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN The next presidential election is not until 2028, but speculation is already swirling about who might make a run for the Oval Office. Take a closer look at the names beginning to come into focus. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with

By Alexandra Banner, CNN The next presidential election is not until 2028, but speculation is already swirling about who might make a run for the Oval Office. Take a closer look at the names beginning to come into focus. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your

By Daniel Wine, Jordan D. Brown, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! In 1998, Americans were asked what they thought life would be like in 2025. Some of their predictions didn’t pan out, but others were right on target. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Singing

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Michelle Obama, wife of 44th US President Barack Obama. Personal Birth date: January 17, 1964 Birth place: Chicago, Illinois Birth name: Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Father: Fraser Robinson, water filtration worker Mother: Marian (Shields) Robinson Marriage: Barack Obama (October 3, 1992-present) Children: Sasha, Malia

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday that falls on the third Monday in January. Facts January 19, 2026 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day. King’s actual birthday was on January 15. Timeline April 8, 1968 – Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) introduces legislation for a