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U.S. intervention in Venezuela divides Houston - 2026-02-01T00:01:00-05:00
In nearly two dozen interviews, Houstonians expressed everything from admiration and relief to skepticism and dread following the seizure of leader Nicolás Maduro.

Anti-ICE protesters call for national action against federal immigration tactics - 2026-01-31T21:27:55-05:00
Hundreds of groups hold protests against federal immigration operations, calling for an end to ICE surge. Demonstrators challenge Minneapolis-based retailer Target.

Mine collapses in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 dead - 2026-01-31T21:10:00-05:00
The collapse happened Wednesday due to heavy rains at the rebel-controlled Rubaya mines. Congo is a major supplier of coltan, which contains a key component in the production of smartphones.

Don Lemon and Georgia Fort vow to continue reporting following arrests tied to anti-ICE protest - 2026-01-31T20:00:49-05:00
The two independent journalists face federal charges related to the interruption of a church service in Minnesota earlier this month. Lemon and Fort say they were there to cover a protest.

Judge orders release of 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his dad from ICE detention - 2026-01-31T16:19:06-05:00
A judge has ordered the U.S. to release a father and 5-year-old son who were taken into custody during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota. A judge previously ruled that they could not be removed from the U.S. for now.

'Sanford and Son' co-star Demond Wilson dies at 79 - 2026-01-31T15:49:32-05:00
The actor was best known for playing Lamont Sanford, opposite Redd Foxx's Fred Sanford in the hit 1970s sitcom. Wilson died Friday from complications related to cancer, his publicist said.

Milan protesters call for U.S. ICE agents to leave Italy as Winter Games approach - 2026-01-31T15:04:38-05:00
An ICE unit from the US Department of Homeland Security is playing a role providing security at the Winter Games. At past Olympics, their involvement would have been unremarkable. But after the violence in Minneapolis, many Italians protesting in Milan say ICE agents are no longer welcome.

Judge says she won't halt the immigration enforcement surge as a lawsuit proceeds - 2026-01-31T12:58:41-05:00
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi praised the ruling on social media, calling it "another HUGE" legal win for the Justice Department.

Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina defeats No. 1 Aryana Sabalenka to win Australian Open - 2026-01-31T12:22:07-05:00
Saturday's win marks the second Grand Slam title for Rybakina, who took Wimbledon in 2022.

Opinion: Remembering Catherine O'Hara - 2026-01-31T08:00:00-05:00
Actor Catherine O'Hara, famed for her comedic skill, died Friday at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness. She was 71.