Amy Klobuchar is running for Minnesota governor

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made it official, and is running for governor of Minnesota after Gov. Tim Walz dropped out of the race earlier this month.

Texas Democrats demand 5-year-old's release from ICE facility in Dilley

Three Texas Democrats visited the Dilley Detention Center demanding the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos. Liam and his father were taken into ICE custody in Minnesota last week.

Car slams into Chabad Lubavitch HQ in Brooklyn, NY
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We are learning more tonight after a car drove into the side of Chabad Lubavitch Headquarters in Brooklyn, according to NYPD. According to police on the scene, officers arrived and found a gray car, which had collided into the bottom entrance door of the building. According to the NYPD, the operator of the car was taken into custody. An investigation is currently ongoing as the identity of the individual who rammed the synagogue is currently unknown. Our partners at FOX 5 New York have a reporter on the scene, and LiveNOW is bringing you all of the latest updates.

Reps. Omar, Pressley respond after town hall attack
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We are now learning, according to Fox News Digital, the man accused of attacking Rep. Ilhan Omar this week, has a criminal record. This comes after a town hall event hosted by Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota, on Tuesday, where a 55-year-old man allegedly attacked the congresswoman with an unknown chemical spray that had a foul odor. The man was charged with third-degree assault and was booked at the Hennepin County Jail. Rep. Omar, along with Rep. Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts, spoke alongside community leaders in Minneapolis the day after the town hall event where the incident happened. 

Shirley Raines, 'Beauty 2 The Streetz' founder, dies at 58

Beauty 2 The Streetz founder and activist Shirley Raines, affectionately known as "Ms. Shirley," has died, leaving behind a profound legacy of advocacy for the homeless in Los Angeles and Nevada.

Charlie Kirk murder: Attorneys for suspect Tyler Robinson don't want video of murder introduced as evidence

Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, are asking a Utah judge to block video of the fatal shooting from being introduced as evidence at a hearing scheduled for Feb. 3.

Viral video shows man stomped during chaotic gas station brawl as teen is arrested

An Arkansas teenager is behind bars and another man is in the hospital with serious injuries after video of a brutal fight at a local gas station went viral last weekend. 

Federal Reserve keeps rate unchanged in 1st meeting of 2026

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged even as it's facing mounting pressure from President Trump to be lowered. Here's a look at what's ahead for the central bank in 2026.

Yale to offer free tuition to families making less than $200K a year

Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.

TV meteorologist among 2 killed in Idaho plane crash

A broadcast meteorologist from a local Idaho television station was among two men killed Tuesday morning when a small plane crashed.

US population growth slowest since COVID-19 pandemic

The US population growth slowed significantly last year, and was at its lowest growth rate yet since the coronavirus and Spanish flu pandemics. Trump’s immigration crackdown contributed.

Border Patrol agents involved in southern Arizona shooting: PCSD

PCSD says a man from the Pima County community of Sahuarita is in serious condition following a shooting that involved Border Patrol agents.

Cost of living is rising the most in these US cities

According to new data, the cost of living is rising in cities across the United States. Here’s where it’s the worst.

ICE in Minnesota: Gov. Walz met with Border Czar Tom Homan, Trump comments

Some federal agents are expected to begin leaving Minnesota on Tuesday as leadership of immigration operations in the Twin Cities changes. Find live updates on ICE operations here.

The Challenger disaster stuns the nation
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The myth of "routine" spaceflight was tragically shattered in 1986 as thousands of schoolchildren watched space shuttle Challenger explode on live television. In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we hear from witnesses young and old.