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By Amy Langfield January 09, 2026

Good afternoon and welcome to your afternoon news update from AP. Today, in a challenge to the Trump administration, Hennepin County prosecutor calls on the public to share Renee Good shooting evidence with her office; the U.S. intercepts a fifth sanctioned tanker as it exerts control over Venezuelan oil distribution; and highlights from the CES technology show. UP FIRST Protesters chant and march during a rally in Minneapolis on Thursday for Renee Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE officer the day before. (AP Photo/John Locher) Hennepin County prosecutor calls on the public to share Renee Good shooting evidence with her office Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty in Minnesota on Friday called on members of the public to send any video or other evidence in the fatal shooting of Renee Good directly to her office, challenging the Trump administration’s decision to leave the investigation solely to the FBI. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ ICE officer who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis has served decades in military and law enforcement Minneapolis schools will offer remote learning amid federal immigration enforcement Sluggish hiring closes out a frustrating year for job seekers though unemployment slips to 4.4% UN says the US has ‘legal obligation’ to fund agencies after Trump withdraws from several US will provide $45 million in aid to Thailand and Cambodia in a bid to ensure regional stability Wisconsin man accused of killing parents to fund Trump assassination plot pleads guilty to homicide

TOP STORIES US intercepts fifth sanctioned tanker as it exerts control over Venezuelan oil distribution U.S. forces boarded another oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea on Friday, the U.S. military said, as the Trump administration targets sanctioned tankers traveling to and from Venezuela as part of a broader effort to take control of the South American country’s oil. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ US sends delegation to Venezuela in first step toward restoring relations after Maduro’s capture Venezuela releases imprisoned opposition figures and activists, which Trump says US requested Why boosting production of Venezuela’s ‘very dense, very sloppy’ oil could harm the environment As Trump promises Venezuelan renaissance, locals struggle with crumbling economy China, Russia and Iran join South Africa for naval drills as tensions run high From climbing vacuums to cyber pets: Some highlights of CES 2026 CES 2026 offered a glimpse of a future that feels straight out of a sci-fi movie: bendable screens, paper-thin TVs and cars and gadgets that can think for themselves as they get to know you and your family’s wants and needs. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ ‘Worst in Show’ CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells Entertainment leaders amp up discussions about AI, creators and innovative tech at CES 2026 Musk’s Grok chatbot restricts image generation after global backlash to sexualized deepfakes Elon Musk’s xAI to build $20 billion data center in Mississippi Meta signs three nuclear power deals to help support its AI data centers

ADVERTISEMENT IN OTHER NEWS An aerial view of a huge mound of garbage that collapsed at a waste segregation facility in Binaliw, Cebu city on Friday. (AP Photo/Jacqueline Hernandez) Philippines: Photos show aftermath of fatal avalanche of garbage Carlos Castro: Crime reporter killed in Mexico’s Veracruz state Ohio shoplifting accusation: A use-of-force review board clears the officer who fatally shot Ta’Kiya Young and her unborn child Honduras: Lawmaker injured in Congress by homemade explosive Uganda: UN rights office cites ‘widespread repression’ before presidential election Brazil: Former Catholic priest sentenced to 24 years in prison for underage rape case Master tapes ownership: Judge dismisses Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit to reclaim master recordings from Universal Music Group QUIZ: Test your knowledge of this week's news  WATCH: Strength training after menopause TRENDING An installer climbs into an attic with parts of a new HVAC system that was installed in a residential home in Fate, Texas, in July. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Why home maintenance deserves a spot in the annual health and budget plans Many people start the new year thinking about ways to improve their health, be more organized and manage their finances. Experts say there is one area that touches on each of those resolutions — home care.

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