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1. What we know one day after the killing of Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis

   Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good "followed his training." Local officials want ICE to leave, but Noem says she's open to sending more officers.

2. Minnesota and federal officials are no longer cooperating in ICE shooting investigation

   In two different press conferences roughly one hour apart, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the White House disagreed about the facts behind Wednesday's fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis. Federal and state officials are no longer cooperating in the investigation of the incident.

3. 'The atmosphere is very authoritarian': Venezuela's opposition reels from the sidelines

   President Trump sidelined Venezuela's opposition and is working with remnants of the regime led by ousted leader Nicolás Maduro. What's next for the opposition?

4. These dogs can learn new words just by eavesdropping

   Some dogs have an amazing ability to learn the names of dozens, even hundreds of toys. Now, a new study suggests these super learners can pick up new words by overhearing people talk, just as toddlers can.

5. Community reacts to ICE shooting in Minnesota. And, RFK Jr. unveils new food pyramid

   Minnesota law enforcement and the FBI are investigating an ICE officer's fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman. And, Health Secretary RFK Jr. unveils new dietary guidelines for Americans.

6. 5 women's health myths, debunked by doctors

   Some common misconceptions keep women from taking optimal care of their health. Here, doctors set the record straight.

7. A Supreme Court ruling could bring historic drop in Black representation in Congress

   If the Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination in redistricting, it could usher in the largest-ever drop in representation by Black members of Congress.

8. In Lodge Grass, Montana, a Crow community works to rebuild from meth's destruction

   Meth is a problem most everywhere, but particularly in Indian Country. In one small town on the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana, new buildings serve as symbols of a town trying to rebuild after being devastated by addiction.

9. Venezuela and health care are the early focus for Congress in a busy start to 2026

   As the Senate voted Thursday to begin debate over authorizing future military force in Venezuela, the House was moving towards renewing enhanced insurance subsidies that expired last year.

10. 2 killed in shooting outside Mormon church in Salt Lake City

    Two people were killed and six others injured in a shooting outside a Salt Lake City church Wednesday night while mourners were attending a memorial service inside, police said.