ICE Shooting In Minneapolis Sparks Nationwide Protests, US Seizes Two Venezuelan Tankers, Rubio To Meet With Denmark, Senate Talks Obamacare Subsidies

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ICE Shooting In Minneapolis

The nation’s immigration focus moved to Minneapolis Wednesday after an ICE agent shot and killed a woman attempting to drive away after being told to get out of her car.  The shooting, caught on multiple cameras, had led to outrage and protests on the streets of Minneapolis and spread nationwide in cities throughout the country Wednesday evening.  Correspondent Rich Johnson reports there are conflicting accounts of what happened, with the Minneapolis mayor and Minnesota governor urging public calm as they demand ICE agents leave immediately. 

 US Captures Two More Venezuelan Tankers

The United States intercepted two oil tankers, one east of Iceland that had painted a Russian flag on its hull.  This means the US military has now boarded four ships carrying Venezuelan oil.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.  

No More Post-Gazette

The media footprint in Pittsburgh will be getting smaller as the largest newspaper in the Steel City that was founded in 1786 is shutting its doors for good.  

Iowa Getting Education Help

On the heels of the Trump administration cutting billions in funding to five Democrat-governed states for social services and child care over concerns of fraud, one state is now being given waivers for state education funding.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.  

California Paying The Price

The state of California is paying a hefty fine to the government for a delay in revoking thousands of commercial driver’s licenses.  Lisa Dwyer has the story.  

Alaska’s Weather Worries

Alaska is used to snow and freezing cold, but not like this.  December in Southeast Alaska was one for the record books, with historic snow and cold.  

Rubio To Meet With Denmark

As talk from the Trump administration about annexing Greenland continues, Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to talk with Denmark next week.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports a number of European nations are pushing back on US talk of taking over the world’s largest island.  

Fixing Healthcare

With the clock ticking on another possible government shutdown, a bipartisan group of Senators are working to come up with a plan to bring back subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.  

Available Jobs Down

The latest job opening figures in the U.S. were not what some had hoped, showing the number of available jobs at the lowest level in more than a year.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports. 

Making Homes Affordable

The White House wants to make owning a home more affordable.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.  

Florida Plans Redistricting

Another state is ramping up plans to redistrict months before the 2026 midterm elections.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports Florida is joining the redistricting battle - Audio courtesy WFSU-TV/The Florida Channel.  

Ohio Deaths Remain A Mystery

An investigation continues in Ohio into the murders of a dentist and his wife in their home on the day before New Year’s Eve.  Correspondent Bob Brown has the latest.

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