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1. 'Sanford and Son' co-star Demond Wilson dies at 79

   The actor was best known for playing Lamont Sanford, opposite Redd Foxx's Fred Sanford in the hit 1970s sitcom. Wilson died Friday from complications related to cancer, his publicist said.

2. Milan protesters call for U.S. ICE agents to leave Italy as Winter Games approach

   An ICE unit from the US Department of Homeland Security is playing a role providing security at the Winter Games. At past Olympics, their involvement would have been unremarkable. But after the violence in Minneapolis, many Italians protesting in Milan say ICE agents are no longer welcome.

3. Judge says she won't halt the immigration enforcement surge as a lawsuit proceeds

   U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi praised the ruling on social media, calling it "another HUGE" legal win for the Justice Department.

4. Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina defeats No. 1 Aryana Sabalenka to win Australian Open

   Saturday's win marks the second Grand Slam title for Rybakina, who took Wimbledon in 2022.

5. Opinion: Remembering Catherine O'Hara

   Actor Catherine O'Hara, famed for her comedic skill, died Friday at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness. She was 71.

6. The U.S. will likely lose its measles elimination status. Here's what that means

   The South Carolina measles outbreak is now bigger than last year's Texas outbreak and is happening as the U.S. is poised to lose its measles elimination status.

7. Israeli strikes kill 23 Palestinians as Gaza ceasefire inches forward

   Hospitals in Gaza said Israeli strikes killed at least 23 Palestinians Saturday, one of the highest tolls since the October ceasefire aimed at stopping the fighting.

8. With decades-long restrictions lifted, a Pakistani brewery has started exporting beer

   Drinking is illegal for Pakistan's Muslim majority, but Murree Brewery's beer has long been available to non-Muslims and foreigners there. Now it's being exported to the U.K., Japan and Portugal. Is the U.S. next?

9. A red hat, inspired by a symbol of resistance to Nazi occupation, gains traction in Minnesota

   A Minneapolis knitting shop has resurrected the design of a Norwegian cap worn to protest Nazi occupation. Its owner says the money raised from hat pattern sales will support the local immigrant community.

10. Want to get stronger? Start with these 6 muscle-building exercises

    If you're curious about starting a resistance training routine and not sure where to begin, start with these expert-recommended movements.