Sprinkles abruptly shut down all its locations on Dec. 31, leaving hundreds of retail employees across Arizona, California, Washington, D.C., Florida, Nevada, Texas and Utah in a lurch with little …
Chargers understand they can’t afford to underestimate Patriots: ‘It’s do or die’
Ahead of their AFC wild-card showdown with the New England Patriots, the Chargers are trying to stay focused and confident, but will Omarion Hampton play? Read full story Author: Benjamin …
While celebrating Maduro’s capture, Venezuelan immigrants worry about deportation
For many of the hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan immigrants facing possible deportation, their relief about the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro was cut by the fear about what comes …
Plaschke: Rams playoff win was messy and ominous. Can they keep winning like this?
The Rams’ uneasy playoff win over Carolina raises questions about their Super Bowl readiness, but no one should question Matthew Stafford’s importance. Read full story Author: Bill Plaschke
Trump tells Cuba to ‘make a deal, before it is too late’
Trump has been turning his attention to Cuba since US forces seized Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Read full story Author:
Iran warns it will retaliate if US attacks as protesters defy crackdown
Medics at two hospitals tell the BBC more than 100 bodies have been brought in over a two day period. Read full story Author:
Epstein kept me ‘separate’ from his sexual side because I’m gay, Mandelson tells BBC
In his first interview since being sacked as the UK’s US ambassador, Lord Mandelson says he never saw any young women at Epstein’s properties. Read full story Author:
Tories will channel anger at Labour, vows Badenoch
The Conservative leader says her party has started to offer more than “reflexive” opposition to the government. Read full story Author:
Four killed and five injured in head-on crash
Three teenagers and a man in his 50s died in the crash in Bolton, says Greater Manchester Police. Read full story Author:
Winners and Sinners: What to expect from the Golden Globes
Marty Supreme, Sinners and One Battle After Another are the films competing at this year’s ceremony. Read full story Author:
Potholes map rates council road repair progress
Thirteen local authorities received a “red rating” on the Department for Transport mapping tool for England. Read full story Author:
I’m having second baby from the same donor – but I don’t know what he looks like
The number of mothers deciding to have a baby solo is increasing rapidly – Lucy explains why she chose this route. Read full story Author:
My three-hour university commute is worth the £7,000 saving on halls
Over a third of students choose not to live at university, latest figures suggest – but is it worth it? Read full story Author:
Five hundred people in Canada were diagnosed with a mystery brain disease: What if it wasn’t real?
A small Canadian province feared it had a mystery neurological illness on its hands. The search for answers set off a battle for the truth. Read full story Author:
‘I had no electricity for six months’: American families struggle with soaring energy prices
Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt. Read full story Author:
The real impact of roadworks on the country – and why they’re set to get worse
There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right? Read full story Author:
Trump won’t take Greenland by force, Mandelson says
The former UK ambassador to the US tells the BBC the president’s advisers would likely warn him against the move. Read full story Author:
Lorraine Kelly pays tribute to father after ‘shock’ death
Lorraine Kelly has paid tribute to her 84-year-old father after his death in East Kilbride in Scotland. Read full story Author:
Cold snap set to ease ahead of wet and windy week
Milder conditions are expected after days of snow, ice and strong winds. Read full story Author:
Tens of thousands of homes still without water after Storm Goretti
South East Water says it is delivering water to those on its priority register. Read full story Author: