ICE halted a 1990s murder and rape suspect search in Rochester after agitators blocked access and raised safety concerns.

Governor Hochul proposes $262.7B budget with $100M in aid to struggling cities, including $40M for Buffalo.

Yemen’s government restarts in Aden amid protests, vowing reforms and unity.

A federal court ruled ICE can't detain people in courthouses without legal cause, calling the practice unconstitutional.

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a GOP bill restricting gender-specific facilities, citing flaws and harm, as it may be overridden.

A Tennessee court delays ruling on QB Joey Aguilar’s bid for a fourth NCAA season, citing his time at Diablo Valley College.

A 13-year-old giraffe died at Toronto Zoo Jan. 1, 2026, from heart failure after struggling to free his head from a hydraulic door gap during a habitat move.

A pipeline fire near Brighton, Iowa, erupted before 11 a.m. on Feb. 15, 2026, sparking an emergency response with no injuries reported.

Inuit leaders urge Canada to adopt Greenland’s Indigenous-led model for Arctic development, emphasizing self-determination and local control for better healthcare, education, and housing.

New Zealand bans seaweed and invertebrate harvesting in northern Auckland rockpools from March 2026 to protect marine ecosystems.