Jan 21 - The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing a series of important cases during its current term involving issues such as presidential powers, tariffs, birthright citizenship, guns, race, transgender athletes, campaign finance law, voting rights, LGBT "conversion therapy," religious rights and capital punishment. Here is a look at some...
Trump Says No Tariffs Next Month After Agreeing Outline of Greenland Deal
President Donald Trump on Wednesday withdrew a threat to impose tariffs on a number of nations for their stance on Greenland, saying he had reached the outlines of a deal with NATO on the island's future. "Based upon this understanding, I will not be imposing the tariffs that were scheduled...
Visalia Police Seek Public’s Help in Fatal Hit-and-Run
Visalia police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian on Sunday. Officers with the Visalia Police Department responded just after midnight to reports of a hit-and-run involving a vehicle and a pedestrian near Giddings Street and Howard Avenue,...
US Supreme Court Appears Reluctant to Let Trump Fire Fed’s Lisa Cook
Conservative and liberal U.S. Supreme Court justices signaled skepticism on Wednesday toward President Donald Trump's bid to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook in a case with the central bank's independence at stake. During about two hours of arguments in the case, the justices indicated they were unlikely to grant...
Longtime ‘Great British Bake Off’ Judge Steps Down After Nine Series
A longtime judge on "The Great British Bake Off" announced she is stepping down from the hit baking competition after nine series, saying it is time to slow down and enjoy life away from the tent. In a statement on social media, Prue Leith said she has decided to leave...
Trump Administration Starts Immigration Operation in Maine, NYT Reports
The Trump administration has started an immigration enforcement operation targeting Somali immigrants in the state of Maine, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing two U.S. officials with knowledge of the plans. — (Reporting by Bhargav Acharya in Toronto; Editing by Doina Chiacu)
Iran Deaths Went Beyond Protesters, Hitting Bystanders Too, Witnesses Say
Art student Arash was walking home through the streets of Tehran when a shotgun blast ended his life. He had not shouted slogans, joined protesters or raised a fist. A friend, speaking by telephone from the Iranian capital, described the moment in a voice cracking with grief: Arash fell instantly,...
Fresno Gets $25 Million in Tax Credits to Convert Emergency Shelter to Housing
Fresno Housing said Tuesday it has secured about $25 million in federal and state tax credits to convert an emergency shelter in the Parkway Drive area to affordable housing. "Parkway Drive has a long history of challenges, but today it represents one of Fresno’s most promising examples of what reinvestment...
Slovenia Will Not Join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’, Prime Minister Says
Slovenia's Prime Minister Robert Golob said on Wednesday his country will not accept an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to join his so-called "Board of Peace". Trump has invited dozens of world leaders to join the U.S.-led initiative, which he would chair and would initially aim to end the...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Santa Olivia Hernandez
January 21, 2026 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Santa Olivia Hernandez Suspects Date of Birth: July 31, 1977 Physical Description: Hispanic Female, 5’ 5, 250 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Stolen vehicle Warrant Number: F23901986 Synopsis of the Case: Santa Olivia Hernandez is wanted on a...