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Man shot and killed by federal officers in Minnesota was an ICU nurse, his parents say The man who was shot and killed by a federal officer during an immigration operation has been identified as 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an intensive care unit nurse.

The man who was shot and killed by a federal officer during an immigration operation has been identified as 37-year-old Alex Pretti. His parents told The Associated Press that Pretti was an intensive care unit nurse. https://to.pbs.org/4bNkSWH

The man killed by a US Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis was an ICU nurse, family says Family members say the man who was killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis was an intensive care nurse at a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital who cared deeply about people and was upset by President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in his city.

The Minneapolis protester fatally shot by a federal officer was 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti, his parents say.

Man shot dead by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis The incident, which was caught on video, marks the second deadly shooting by federal officers in Minneapolis in less than a month.

JUST IN: The incident, which was caught on video, marks the second deadly shooting by federal officers in Minneapolis in less than a month.

in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today

DOJ Opens Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell—He Vows To Stand Firm In ‘Face Of Threats’ Powell said the investigation is a result of the Federal Reserve refusing to adhere to the President’s preferences on sharply slashing interest rates.

Powell said the investigation is a result of the Federal Reserve refusing to adhere to the President’s preferences on sharply slashing interest rates.

Mark Kelly sues Hegseth over ‘chilling’ effort to reduce military retirement rank US defense secretary Pete Hegseth tried to reduce veteran’s pension for speaking out against Trump administration

Sen. Mark Kelly sued Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to block a Pentagon move to strip his retired rank and pension after he urged troops to refuse illegal orders, calling it unconstitutional retaliation that chills free speech and legislative independence.

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Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth have tried to silence me for speaking out.

Today, I’m fighting back because this isn’t just about me. This is about the rights of all retired veterans and all Americans, and I’m not going to let this Administration take those away.

Arizona US Sen. Mark Kelly sues Hegseth over penalties for 'illegal orders' video | Colorado Newsline Sen. Mark Kelly sued Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday for trying to demote Kelly’s retirement rank and pay.

Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly sued Secretary Pete Hegseth and the department on Monday for trying to demote Kelly’s retirement rank and pay after he appeared in a video where he and other lawmakers told service members they didn’t need to follow illegal orders.
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How IVF has led to a record number of single moms in their 40s Who gets to be a parent has been reshaped by IVF: Single women in their 40s are increasingly opting to become moms.

Who gets to be a parent has been reshaped by IVF: Single women in their 40s are increasingly opting to become moms.

David Bowie's Final Live Performances: From the Heart Attack Show to Radio City Ten years since David Bowie's death, we look back at his final seven live performances.

Ten years ago this month, David Bowie died just three days after releasing 'Blackstar.'

Here’s a fantastic voyage back to Bowie’s seven last live appearances.

David Bowie – ★ (Blackstar)

Black and white photography of David Bowie

10 years ago, David Bowie released 'Blackstar' on his 69th birthday. Two days later, he passed, leaving 'Blackstar' behind as his final artistic statement, and transcending the mortality he faced while making the album. https://www.discogs.com/release/7954216-David-Bowie--Blackstar

‘A perplexing, astonishing finale’: world pays tribute to David Bowie a decade after his death Celebrations of his life include David Bowie Day at Foyles bookshop and a re-release of classic family film Labyrinth as well as a slew of club nights

‘A perplexing, astonishing finale’: world pays tribute to David Bowie a decade after his death

In 1999, David Bowie spoke about the "unimaginable" effects of the Internet on society

David Bowie died ten years ago today so here is a photo of him in Japan looking cool as the current Berlin winter.

David Bowie died ten years ago today so here is a photo of him in Japan looking cool as the current Berlin winter.

New archive in London celebrates David Bowie’s dazzling career and legacy The chameleon of rock, David Bowie, left behind a profound and colorful legacy. We zoom to London, virtually, to visit the new home for the British star’s archive that just opened this weekend.

The chameleon of rock, David Bowie, left behind a profound and colorful legacy. We zoom to London, virtually, to visit the home for the British star’s archive that opened last September. (from 2025) https://to.pbs.org/4pnMsy5

WATCH LIVE: Minnesota officials hold briefing after ICE agent kills woman motorist The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot the woman in her vehicle in a residential neighborhood in Minneapolis, Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said in a stat...

After the shooting, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said immigration agents were "causing chaos in our city." https://to.pbs.org/44X7ivR

An ICE agent has fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis.

DHS claims the woman tried to run over agents, but security footage shows her trying to drive away from them.

Nick Reiner to be arraigned in killing of parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner Nick Reiner is set to be arraigned and enter a plea in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.

BREAKING: A judge delayed Nick Reiner's arraignment in the killing of his parents after his high-profile attorney asked to be replaced by a public defender.

Five years ago, our great American democracy was put to the test, and Donald Trump failed it.

The danger he poses was clear then, and it remains clear now. We must never forget that.

A U.S. takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO, Danish prime minister says Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Monday an American takeover of Greenland would amount to the end of the NATO military alliance.

"If the United States chooses to attack another NATO country militarily, then everything stops," Denmark's prime minister said Monday. "That is, including our NATO and thus the security that has been provided since the end of the Second World War." https://to.pbs.org/45upOvG

An anti-smoking billboard is an LA New Year’s mainstay. What do its sponsors think? The American Cancer Society says when it comes to raising awareness about lung cancer screening, the more the merrier.

The smoking deaths billboard has grown from a neighborhood gathering to a packed viral celebration in the 2020s.

JUST IN: Trump confirms Greenland could be the next target.😑

Live updates: US strikes Venezuela and says its leader, Maduro, has been captured President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. had struck Venezuela early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country.

BREAKING: Deposed Venezuelan leader Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, will face charges after an indictment, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says. Follow AP's live updates.

Why is the US attacking Venezuela? The five biggest questions about a massive military buildup.

President Donald Trump announced early on Saturday, January 3, that the United States had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife after a “large scale strike” on the country, a significant escalation of US involvement in the region.
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US will be ‘strongly involved’ in Venezuela oil industry, Trump says after Caracas attacked and Maduro captured – live Donald Trump says Nicolás Maduro and wife will be taken to New York after being captured during US attack on Venezuela

Surprise!

"We have the greatest oil companies in the world, the biggest, the greatest, and we’re going to be very much involved in it."

Under an archway that reads “CITY HALL,” Zohran Mamdani stands on subway stairs with his right hand raised. He is being sworn in by Letitia James, the state attorney general, as he rests his left hand upon a Quran held by his wife, Rama Duwaji. A headline reads: "Zohran Mamdani Is Sworn In As Mayor of New York City." Photo by Amir Hamja for The New York Times.

Zohran Mamdani was officially sworn in as mayor of New York City early on Thursday, just after the New Year’s Eve ball dropped in Times Square. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/n...

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor at historic subway station Zohran Mamdani is the new mayor of New York City. He was sworn in around midnight Thursday. He is the city’s first Muslim mayor, its first of South Asian descent and the first to be born in Africa.

BREAKING: Democrat Zohran Mamdani becomes mayor of New York City, taking the oath of office at an historic subway station in Manhattan.

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Merry Christmas, California!🎄

'Tis the season to celebrate the timeless spirit of generosity, kindness, and hope with the ones we love most.

From our family to yours, we wish all Californians celebrating a peaceful day of joy and togetherness.

News Team, Thank you for the notes and texts. I apologize for not reaching out earlier. I learned on Saturday that Bari Weiss spiked our story, INSIDE CECOT, which was supposed to air tonight. We (Ori and I) asked for a call to discuss her decision. She did not afford us that courtesy/opportunity. Our story was screened five times and cleared by both CBS attorneys and Standards and Practices. It is factually correct. In my view, pulling it now-after every rigorous internal check has been met is not an editorial decision, it is a political one. We requested responses to questions and/or interviews with DHS, the White House, and the State Department. Government silence is a statement, not a VETO. Their refusal to be interviewed is a tactical maneuver designed to kill the story. If the administration's refusal to participate becomes a valid reason to spike a story, we

have effectively handed them a "kill switch" for any reporting they find inconvenient. If the standard for airing a story becomes "the government must agree to be interviewed," then the government effectively gains control over the 60 Minutes broadcast. We go from an investigative powerhouse to a stenographer for the state. These men risked their lives to speak with us. We have a moral and professional obligation to the sources who entrusted us with their stories. Abandoning them now is a betrayal of the most basic tenet of journalism: giving voice to the voiceless. CBS spiked the Jeffrey Wigand interview due to legal concerns, nearly destroying the credibility of this broadcast. It took years to recover from that "low point." By pulling this story to shield an administration, we are repeating that history, but for political optics rather than legal ones.

We have been promoting this story on social media for days. Our viewers are expecting it. When it fails to air without a credible explanation, the public will correctly identify this as corporate censorship. We are trading 50 years of "Gold Standard" reputation for a single week of political quiet. I care too much about this broadcast to watch it be dismantled without a fight. Sharyn

Per NY Times’s Michael Grynbaum on X, this is Sharyn Alfonsi’s email to her “60 Minutes” colleagues in full: