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Woman accused of stabbing mother changing her baby in Macy’s pleads not guilty

Shoppers wait in line outside of Macy's flagship store in Herald Square before opening on Black Friday in New York, US, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. (Adam Gray/Bloomberg via Getty Images)(NEW YORK) -- A woman pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges she stabbed a mother changing her baby’s diaper inside a bathroom in Macy's flagship store in New York City during the Christmas shopping season.The woman, Kerri Aherne, 43, was charged with attempted murder, assault and child endangerment in connection […]

todayJanuary 7, 2026

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Sting honored with ‘Bass Magazine’s’ Lifetime Achievement Award

Sting performs onstage during a concert at Eventim Apollo on October 26, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage)Sting has been honored with Bass Magazine’s Lifetime Achievement Award.While the magazine’s 2026 awards ceremony will take place Jan. 22 in Santa Ana, California, the mag presented Sting with his award earlier in New York, sharing the moment in a video on Instagram.In the clip, Sting jokes that while it’s a lifetime achievement honor, he’s “only halfway through" his lifetime. He then gets […]

todayJanuary 7, 2026

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Goo Goo Dolls react to Buffalo Bills playing ‘Iris’ during last game at home stadium

Goo Goo Dolls perform on ABC's 'New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026' (Disney/Chris Willard)If you know only two things about Goo Goo Dolls, it's probably that their biggest hit is "Iris" and that they're from Buffalo, New York. Those two things converged on Jan. 4, when the Buffalo Bills played their final game at their hometown venue, Highmark Stadium.After 53 years at Highmark, which is slated for demolition in March, the Bills are moving to a new stadium next door. […]

todayJanuary 7, 2026

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Uvalde officer’s trial could be in jeopardy after issues with key witness testimony

A memorial dedicated to the 19 children and two adults murdered on May 24,2022 during the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School is seen on January 05, 2026 in Uvalde, Texas. Brandon Bell/Getty Images(CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas) -- The criminal case against former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer Adrian Gonzales could be in jeopardy after defense attorneys accused prosecutors of withholding key information that was revealed during the first day of testimony on Tuesday.Defense attorneys alleged prosecutors failed to disclose that a former Robb Elementary School teacher changed […]

todayJanuary 7, 2026

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Shooting involving ICE agent occurred in Minneapolis, mayor says

Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey speaks with a constituent at a campaign event on October 26, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images(MINNEAPOLIS) -- A shooting involving an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent occurred in Minneapolis on Wednesday, according to the city's mayor."The presence of federal immigration enforcement agents is causing chaos in our city," Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said on social media regarding the shooting. "We're demanding ICE to leave the city immediately. We stand rock solid with our immigrant and […]

todayJanuary 7, 2026

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Energy Secretary Wright details plans for US control of Venezuelan oil

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright speaks during an event with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House on October 06, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- President Trump has been adamant that the U.S. will take control of Venezuela’s oil. Wednesday morning, Energy Secretary Chris Wright explained how the Trump administration envisions this will actually work, saying the U.S. will control the flow and sale of Venezuela's oil and the revenue that comes from […]

todayJanuary 7, 2026

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Judge orders DOJ to explain why Lindsey Halligan is still using the title of US attorney

Lindsey Halligan, holds ceremonial proclamations to be signed by US President Donald Trump, not pictured, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge wants to know why Lindsey Halligan is still using the title of U.S. attorney despite a judge ruling in November that she is legally not in the position. Halligan, who was appointed by President Donald Trump to be the acting U.S. attorney […]

todayJanuary 7, 2026

Music News

On This Day, Jan. 7, 2020: Rush drummer Neil Peart passed away

On This Day, Jan. 7, 2020 ...Rush drummer Neil Peart passed away following a battle with glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer. He was 67. Peart had been diagnosed with the disease over three years earlier but kept his condition a secret from the public.Peart joined Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson in Rush in 1974, six years after it had been formed. They went on to release 19 albums together and sell millions of records, earning 14 Platinum and three […]

todayJanuary 7, 2026

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Chaka Khan to be honored at 2026 Resonator Awards

R&B legend Chaka Khan (Nick Nelson)Chaka Khan is set to be honored at the 2026 Resonator Awards, presented by We Are Moving the Needle.Khan will receive the Luminary Award, which according to a press release, is given to "a creator whose profound impact has transcended the confines of the music realm to significantly change culture.""Empowered women empower women. I am honored to be part of a movement that celebrates the creativity, resilience, and determination of women creators everywhere," Khan said in a statement. […]

todayJanuary 7, 2026

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