News articles from 14 January 2026 : 01:23
Democrats outline 'multiple paths' to a Senate majority — all through red terrain
Democrats believe they now have “multiple paths” to flipping the Senate this year, touting strong recruits in some deep-red states and a message focused on costs and health care.
'Zohranomics': NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s socialist math doesn’t add up
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to emulate Sweden and Denmark's democratic socialism, but critics warn higher taxes would hit middle class despite lower per capita GDP outcomes.
Buying Greenland could cost as much as $700 billion
WASHINGTON — The U.S. could have to pay as much as $700 billion if it were to achieve President Donald Trump’s goal of buying Greenland, according to three people familiar with the cost estimate
Rising cost of basic necessities could widen a gap between the well-off and everyone else
The price of basic necessities rose in December, even as overall inflation held steady.
Video shows bodies piled up at Iranian morgue after government crackdown
Video from Iran shows bodies piled up at a morgue near Tehran after the Iranian government began cracking down on protests across the Islamic Republic. The protests began after Iran’s currency hit a …
South Korean prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon over martial law declaration: 'Self-coup'
An independent counsel demanded a death sentence for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on rebellion charges over his controversial martial law decree.
Multiple people killed after construction crane falls, derails train in Thailand
A deadly construction accident unfolded in northeastern Thailand when a crane collapsed onto a moving passenger train, officials said.
ICE head says agents facing 'constant impediments' after migrant seen ramming cars while trying to flee
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons claimed immigration agents are facing "constant attacks" after a suspected illegal migrant rams cars in attempt to evade arrest.
Saks files for bankruptcy as luxury market struggles
The company that owns the iconic luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue filed for bankruptcy late Tuesday
Protesters pepper sprayed as ICE shooting tensions grow
Protesters pepper sprayed as ICE shooting tensions grow
China reports record $1.2 trillion trade surplus, defying Trump's tariffs
China had its biggest trade surplus ever last year at almost $1.2 trillion, according to data released Wednesday, defying tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed on the world’s second-largest econ…
Sen. Elissa Slotkin says she's under federal investigation after video about refusing illegal orders
The Michigan senator is the second Democratic lawmaker to be targeted by the Trump administration with an investigation following the video.
Venezuela releases multiple American citizens from prison following military operation
At least four Americans detained under Nicolás Maduro’s regime were released by Venezuela’s interim government following a U.S. military operation that captured the longtime leader.
Passengers baffled and confused after screams burst from beneath taxiing Air Canada plane
Passengers aboard a taxiing Air Canada flight were left shaken after muffled screams and banging were suddenly heard from beneath the cabin.
2025 was the third-hottest year ever recorded on Earth, data shows
Last year was the third-warmest in modern history, according to Copernicus, the European Union’s climate monitoring service.