Today's Headlines: Minneapolis Man Killed by Federal Agents Was Holding a Phone, Not a Gun
Timeline: How the Shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti Unfolded
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January 25, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Man Killed by Federal Agents in Minneapolis Was Holding a Phone, Not a Gun

Videos analyzed by The New York Times appear to contradict federal accounts of the shooting. The man, an I.C.U. nurse, was an American citizen with no criminal record, the city police chief said.

Timeline: How the Shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti Unfolded

A moment-by-moment analysis of video from the scene shows that Mr. Pretti was already restrained when fatal shots were fired, which appears to contradict the federal government’s account of the event.

Severe Winter Storm Brings Snow, Ice and Outages

Airlines and schools have announced extensive cancellations as a mix of snow, sleet and freezing temperatures hit regions where nearly 200 million people live.

World

Trump Threatens Canada With Tariffs as Post-Davos Fallout Continues

President Trump said he would impose tariffs if Canada made “a deal with China,” though there is no sign that those countries are discussing a broad trade agreement.

The Woman Who Stands Between Donald Trump and Greenland

Mette Frederiksen, Denmark’s leader, has taken big risks standing up to Mr. Trump. It might just be working — for now.

Syria Announces Cease-Fire Extension, Hours After Truce With Kurds Expired

Syria’s government and Kurdish-led forces in the country’s northeast have clashed as President Ahmed al-Sharaa seeks to extend his authority across the entire country.

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U.S.

What We Know About a Second Fatal Shooting by Federal Agents in Minneapolis

Federal agents shot and killed a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident on Saturday, the city’s police chief said.

Pepper-Sprayed While Pinned Down: A Searing Scene Provokes Outrage

Images of a man getting pepper-sprayed at close range while being held down by Border Patrol agents fueled more tension in Minneapolis.

Millions of Gallons of Raw Sewage Spill Into the Potomac River

About 40 million gallons of untreated sewage a day has spilled into the river since a pipeline ruptured in Montgomery County, Md., on Monday, according to a utility company.

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Politics

Democrats Vow Not to Fund ICE After Shooting, Imperiling Spending Deal

Key Senate Democrats said they would oppose legislation needed to avoid a government shutdown at the end of the week after federal agents shot and killed a Minneapolis resident.

Democrats Running for U.S. Senate in Texas Call for Overhaul of ICE

In a debate, Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico differed in their political styles but agreed that violent immigration agents needed to be held to account.

Appeals Court Rejects Justice Dept. Push for Arrest Warrant for Don Lemon

The department had made an extraordinary request for the appeals court to force a judge to issue warrants for Mr. Lemon and four other people in connection with a church protest in Minneapolis.

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Business

U.S. Automakers’ Foreign Troubles Now Extend to Canada

U.S. trade policy has devastated the Canadian auto industry and pushed the country to reach an agreement that will make it easier for Chinese companies to sell cars there.

New Rules for 401(k) ‘Catch-Up’ Contributions in 2026

Older high-income workers who make contributions beyond the standard amount will have to put that extra money into a Roth 401(k). That may lower their take-home pay.

Washington Post Tears Up Plans to Cover Winter Olympics

The abrupt change in direction came just weeks before the Olympic Games are set to begin in Italy.

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New York

New York’s Latest Forecast Shows Heavy Snow, Then Sleet

The National Weather Service said Central Park could see up to a foot of snow by Monday.

Frank Carone, a Brooklyn Power Broker, Is Under Federal Investigation

Federal prosecutors and the F.B.I. are scrutinizing Mr. Carone, who served as chief of staff during Eric Adams’s first year as mayor of New York.

1 Killed and 14 Injured in Fire at Bronx Apartment Building

About 150 homes were evacuated overnight on Saturday after a gas explosion set off a four-alarm blaze at a public housing complex.

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Arts

Face to Face With History’s Most Dangerous Painter

Jacques-Louis David, artist and politician of the French Revolution, has beguiled our critic Jason Farago for years — and scared him, too. Let him show you why.

The Plotzes and Zetzes of a Life in the Musical Trenches

Broadway, Hollywood and television have been kind to Marc Shaiman. But there’s a reason the subtitle of his new memoir is “Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner.”

9 Songs We’re Talking About This Week

Harry Styles has a new album (and mega-residency at Madison Square Garden) on the way, and Sienna Spiro’s tearful ballad is climbing the Hot 100.

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Food

This Roast Chicken Is Heavenly

Melissa Clark’s five-star green goddess roast chicken pairs inherently likable roast chicken with a zippy, herby, anchovy-enhanced marinade.

90 Seconds to Bake-Off

Sticky toffee pudding, mug cake and Nutella pudding cake at the push of a button.