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1. Border Patrol has a history of excessive force. Critics say they're out of their depth

   People who study the Border Patrol say it continues to be less well prepared than big city police for handling crowds and situations involving protesters, some of whom are legally armed.

2. U.S. sled racer Uhlaender says she was unfairly denied sixth Olympic bid

   Five-time U.S. Olympian Katie Uhlaender says a point-manipulation scheme blocked her bid to compete in Milan Cortina. U.S. sports officials are backing her bid for a special berth at the Winter Games.

3. GOP lawyer Chris Madel ends bid for Minnesota governor, calls ICE effort a 'disaster'

   Chris Madel — a Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota — has dropped out of the state's gubernatorial race, saying he no longer supports the immigration crackdown taking place in Minneapolis.

4. Amid lawsuits and protests, Trump signals changes to Minnesota immigration surge

   A federal judge on Monday considered the legality of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, where backlash has intensified after federal agents shot and killed two U.S. citizens this month.

5. Treasury cancels Booz Allen contracts over leaks about wealthy taxpayers

   A Booz Allen contractor had leaked confidential tax information that showed how wealthy people like Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos manage to minimize their tax obligations.

6. Josh Shapiro sees light in his constituents, even in dark times

   NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania about his memoir, Where We Keep the Light, immigration raids and the upcoming elections in 2026 and 2028.

7. Minnesota officials rebuff DOJ's data demands after latest shooting by federal agents

   Minnesota officials are rebuffing demands from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, as the state continues its clash with the Trump administration over the surge of federal immigration enforcement.

8. Hundreds of thousands without power in the U.S. after a powerful winter storm

   A powerful winter storm walloped a huge swath of the U.S., killing at least 25 people. Electricity is out for hundreds of thousands, and freezing rain and snow have coated streets.

9. Ukrainians are sharing hacks online on how to survive winter power cuts

   After repeated Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy grid, Ukrainians face long outages during a cold winter at war. On social media, Ukrainians share tips for keeping warm at home.

10. Israel finds the last hostage body in Gaza, paving the way for next steps in Trump plan

    The Israeli military says the body of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old special forces policeman killed while fighting Hamas militants on Oct. 7, 2023, has been found.