Two teens died in sledding accidents amid major winter weekend storm

The two teenagers died in separate sledding accidents in Arkansas and Texas over the weekend as a huge winter storm hit multiple states.

Here's how much snow and ice the US got this weekend

A massive winter storm brought snow, sleet and ice from Texas to New England this weekend. Here’s a look at the outcomes.

ICE in Minnesota: Gov. Walz speaks on shooting, protests continue, Alex Pretti remembered

ICE continues its operations in Minnesota a day after a federal agent fatally shot a second person in Minneapolis. Find live updates on protests, press conferences and operations in the state here.

Buddhist monks braving arctic conditions near end of 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’

Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.

NRA Minnesota statements: Calls out ‘dangerous and wrong’ sentiment

The NRA called out a “dangerous and wrong" sentiment in response to the latest deadly shooting in Minneapolis, warning against making generalizations and “demonizing law-abiding citizens." Here’s what they said.

Minneapolis shooting: AG Pam Bondi gives Gov. Walz conditions for ICE to leave Minnesota

The United States Attorney General is urging Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to support federal law enforcement efforts and immigration policy, hours after a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident was fatally shot a Border Patrol agent.

Minneapolis shooting: Border Patrol fatally shoots Alex Pretti; witness video conflicts DHS

Federal Border Patrol agents fatally shot a Minneapolis man, 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti, Saturday morning. This is the third shooting involving federal agents this year, including that fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent on Jan. 7. Find live updates on the story here.

Noem says ‘agent’s finger was bitten off’ in Minnesota
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem on Saturday labeled the alleged actions of the suspect killed in a Border Patrol-involved shooting in Minneapolis as "domestic terrorism". Sec. Noem also accused Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz of inciting violence against federal officers. "When you perpetuate violence against a government because of ideological reasons and for reasons to resist and perpetuate violence, that is the definition of domestic terrorism," Noem said during a news conference at FEMA headquarters in Washington, D.C. 

Sen. Klobuchar says Minneapolis has been under ‘siege’
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar and other members of Minnesota's Congressional delegation held a press conference after federal agents fatally shot a man in the City of Minneapolis on Saturday morning. Sen. Klobuchar spoke in Minneapolis and called for ICE to leave Minnesota, saying the city has been under "siege." Minnesota Senator Tina Smith, and other elected officials and city leaders spoke during the press conference.

Maxwell Frost punched in face at Sundance Festival, congressman says

Congressman Maxwell Frost was punched in the face at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah on Friday, according to a tweet from the official.

DHS funding: After latest Minneapolis shooting, Democrats move to block spending bill

After the third shooting in Minneapolis involving federal agents in less than a month, the DHS funding bill that’s moving through the Senate is facing more scrutiny. Here’s what to know about it.

Mayor Frey, Minneapolis police chief speak to media
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has spoken to the media again today after a deadly shooting involving federal agents in the city that took place earlier in the morning. Frey has requested assistance from the Minnesota National Guard to support the Minneapolis Police Department, which has around 600 police officers in total. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara also spoke to the media alongside state and local officials. "Our demand today is for those federal agencies that are operating in our city to do so with the same discipline, humanity and integrity that effective law enforcement in this country demands," O'Hara said earlier in the day. 

Minneapolis shooting today: Reaction pours in after man killed by border agent

Reaction across the country, from Minnesota to those in other cities, is pouring in after another person was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis.

Powdered whole milk may be culprit in botulism outbreak that sickened dozens of babies

Health officials say powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened dozens of babies.

Florida man accused of throwing ketchup packet at man at St. Pete bus station: Police

A Florida man was arrested Monday after police say he threw an opened ketchup packet at a man while at a bus station, according to a St. Petersburg Police Department arrest affidavit.

DOJ: Pennsylvania man defrauded VA out of more than $240,000 over nine years

A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for defrauding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) out of approximately $241,260 in benefits.