Trump Defends People Who Threatened Pence During Jan. 6 Riot
In a taped interview, Donald Trump defended those who had threatened to harm former Vice President Mike Pence during the January 6 riot.

US downs Chinese balloon over ocean, moves to recover debris
While the US has its suspicions, China has continued to claim that the balloon is merely a weather research "airship" that had been blown off course.
By Brian Branch via AP
Blinken postpones China trip following balloon discovery
The decision came hours before the secretary of state had been due to depart for Beijing and marked a new blow to U.S.-Chinese relations.
By Stefani Reynolds/Pool Photo via AP
Defense officials advised Biden not to shoot down Chinese balloon
Officials warned the balloon's size and considerable weight could create a debris field large enough to endanger Americans on the ground.
By Larry Mayer/The Billings Gazette via APTop Stories

AI, like ChatGPT, is creating teaching challenges on college campuses
Plagiarism is nothing new, but the role artificial intelligence is playing in it is now a concern at colleges across the country.
By Scripps News
Southwest to testify before US Senate after mass cancelations
Southwest's Chief Operating Officer will testify before the Senate committee on Thursday Feb. 9.
By Ted S. Warren / AP
Millions expected to lose Medicaid coverage this spring
Here are some ways you can stay ahead of the process.
By Scripps News