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A series of unexpected events after the narrow election has set up a power struggle in the Minnesota Legislature. Days before the legislative session kicks off, it’s unclear who will take control. (Image credit: Clay Masters)

Trump wants to take Greenland: Four ways this saga could go  BBC.com Trump’s words on Greenland and borders ring alarms in Europe, but officials have a measured response  The Associated Press Greenland’s leader ready to talk to Trump  Reuters Trump’s Talk of Buying

As a Felon, Trump Upends How Americans View the Presidency  The New York Times

Zelensky says two North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia were captured in Kursk region  CNN Ukraine captures first North Korean soldiers, Zelensky says  The Hill Ukraine captures two North Korean soldiers in Kursk, Zelenskiy says  Reuters Ukraine captured two injured North Korean soldiers,

Trump was sentenced to an ‘unconditional discharge’ in his hush money conviction. Here’s what that means  PBS NewsHour As a Felon, Trump Upends How Americans View the Presidency  The New York Times Donald Trump’s meaningless sentence is unfair to other convicted felons  MSNBC

Flames were already attacking the campus of Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center when the cantor, Ruth Berman Harris, and three companions rushed in to rescue its sacred Torah scrolls. Physically, that’s now all that is left of the 80-year-old synagogue,

Reporters covering a Chinese dissident in Europe were targeted with bomb threats. An NPR investigation later found evidence the dissident was linked to con which included the specter of bomb threats.

NPR’s Scott Simon recalls a conversation he once had with the late President Jimmy Carter about the possibility of UFOs. (Image credit: Charles Tasnadi)

Former diplomat Barry Rosen was a hostage during the Iran crisis. In an interview with All Things Considered, he reflects on former President Jimmy Carter’s quest to free him. (Image credit: JOE KLAMAR/AFP via Getty Images)

‘Significant flare-up’ in Palisades fire forces new evacuations in Brentwood  Los Angeles Times Live updates: New evacuation orders as deadly LA blaze stretches further east  CNN Los Angeles Geared Up for Fire Risk, but Fell Short  The New York Times Live updates: New