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The month's top story

Opinion | What’s New in Trump Two

Nestor Gregorio Vera urges rival factions to unite against US intervention after Venezuela strongman's capture

FOX · 5 sources

Also covering this ABCSenate readies vote on Venezuela war powers as Trump pressures GOP defectors NYTIn Venezuela, Trump Revives ‘Gunboat Diplomacy.’ What Is It? CBSU.S. seizes oil tankers; Rubio says U.S. will control money from oil sales
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What dominated January

3 stories that ran all month
  1. Top Stories

    Why This 15-Year-Old’s Case Is at the Supreme Court

    5 of 30 days · 5 articles

  2. Top Stories

    Opinion | Notable & Quotable: Fire

    5 of 30 days · 5 articles

  3. Top Stories

    9/22: The Takeout with Major Garrett

    5 of 30 days · 5 articles

Top Stories 240 stories

  1. After Watergate, the Presidency Was Tamed. Trump Is Unleashing It.

    FOX · 4 outlets

    Georgians display Iranian Lion and Sun flags during daily protests in Tbilisi, showing solidarity with Iranian demonstrators while opposing EU accession halt by their government.

  2. Pentagon officials brief Senate, House committees on Venezuela

    NYT · 5 outlets

  3. House Committee Presses NYU, Columbia Over Epstein Ties

    WSJ · 5 outlets

  4. Former Colorado Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell dead at 92

    FOX · 5 outlets

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  1. U.S. forces seize 5th oil tanker linked to Venezuela

    NYT · 4 outlets

  2. Why This 15-Year-Old’s Case Is at the Supreme Court

    FOX · 5 outlets

  3. Suspect in Brown University Shooting Confessed in Videos

    WSJ · 5 outlets

  4. What to Know About Minnesota’s ‘Industrial-Scale Fraud’ Scandal

    NYT · 5 outlets

  5. Bondi Beach Terror Suspects Condemned ‘Zionists’ and Amassed an Arsenal

    CBS · 4 outlets

  6. Photos of tensions between federal officers and locals in Minneapolis

    FOX · 5 outlets

  7. The Standoff That Has Turned Minnesota Into a Tinderbox

    ABC · 5 outlets

  8. ICE Plans to Send 2,000 Personnel to Minnesota Amid Fraud Scandal

    ABC · 5 outlets

Business 365 stories

  1. Stock Funds Rose 14.6% in 2025

    CNBC · 3 outlets

    The S&P 500 ended Friday near the flatline, but posted a loss on the week.

  2. Trump is weighing options against Iran: Reports

    WSJ · 2 outlets

  3. These CEOs Might Boost Your Portfolio

    CNBC · 3 outlets

  4. Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup

    WSJ · 1 outlets

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  1. Mitsubishi to Buy Shale-Gas Assets in Texas, Louisiana for $5.2 Billion

    WSJ · 2 outlets

  2. Trump Targets Defense Firms on Weapons Speed, Stock Buybacks

    CNBC · 3 outlets

  3. CNBC's Becky Quick details daughter's rare disease journey

    CNBC · 3 outlets

  4. Consumers Love Cheap Gas, but the Oil Patch Will Pay the Price

    WSJ · 3 outlets

  5. The Tanker Tycoons and Oil Brokers Cashing In on the Venezuela Trade

    WSJ · 3 outlets

  6. Former Neiman Marcus Chief Is Picked to Lead Saks Through Bankruptcy

    CNBC · 2 outlets

  7. Singapore Dollar Consolidates as Traders Assess U.S. CPI Data

    WSJ · 3 outlets

  8. What the Big Oil executives told Trump about investing in Venezuela

    MKTW · 3 outlets

  9. The Score: Constellation, Chevron, Lockheed Martin and More Stocks That Defined the Week

    MKTW · 3 outlets

  10. Older Americans Making Catch-Up 401(k) Contributions Set for Tax Hit

    MKTW · 3 outlets

Sports 184 stories

  1. Bills-Jaguars averages 32.7 million viewers

    CBS · 4 outlets

  2. Let's Debate: Most Impactful, Most Perplexing Transfer Portal Additions

    ESPN · 3 outlets

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  1. Why these semifinals are just what college football needed

    CBS · 4 outlets

  2. Six of seven AFC playoff teams are set

    PFT · 4 outlets

  3. Malik Willis, Zach Tom limited in Packers practice

    FOX · 4 outlets

  4. Lamar: I'm playing, have never quit on Ravens

    PFT · 4 outlets

  5. Metcalf's 2-game ban upheld, will forfeit $555K

    FOX · 4 outlets

  6. 49ers-Eagles attracts 41 million viewers

    PFT · 3 outlets

Technology 412 stories

  1. Quordle hints and answers for Friday, January 16 (game #1453)

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

    Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

  2. Salesmate CRM review 2026

    9to5 · 3 outlets

  3. Businesses are struggling to achieve AI success - this report reveals why

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

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  1. Cloud marketplace Pax8 accidentally exposes data on 1,800 MSP partners

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  2. CES 2026 robots were wild, silly, and sometimes disappointing but there was one that restored my faith in robotics

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  3. New Apple external display appears in regulatory filing

    9to5 · 2 outlets

  4. Apple Card is switching to Chase, and I have a lot of questions

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  5. This could be the date when you can buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 – and it's later than normal

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  6. These nine hidden Nintendo Switch 2 features can help your console last longer, save you money, and more

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  7. HP Omen Max 16 review: a powerhouse gaming laptop at a compelling price

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  8. 9to5Mac Overtime 054: How’s it better than AltaVista?

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  9. Black Basta boss makes it onto Interpol's 'Red Notice' list

    Bleeping · 2 outlets

Entertainment 303 stories

  1. Who Is Lawyer Alan Jackson’s Wife? Meet L.A. Deputy DA Lisa Kassabian

    USMag · 1 outlets

  2. This Or That: Pop And Rock Christmas Songs

    USMag · 2 outlets

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  1. Experts Debate Timothy Busfield's Polygraph Results in Child Sex Abuse Case

    USMag · 1 outlets

  2. Make A Taylor Swift Playlist And We'll Guess What You Look For In A Partner

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

  3. Braxton Berrios Seemingly Unfollows Ex Alix Earle After Tom Brady Outing

    USMag · 1 outlets

  4. Inside Kristy Scott and Desmond Scott's Divorce: Alleged Infidelity and More

    USMag · 1 outlets

  5. Jean Smart Alluded To Her Political Red Carpet "Rants" During Her Golden Globe Acceptance Speech, And Here's Exactly What She Said

    BuzzFeed · 1 outlets

  6. Influencer Isabel Veloso Dies at Age 19 After Battling Hodgkin's Lymphoma

    USMag · 2 outlets

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