News for January 20, 2025

Trump’s inauguration drew both supporters and protesters to Washington, with big crowds turning out for rallies, marches, and indoor ceremony changes because of the cold.

Panama’s president rejected Donald Trump’s claim that the US should “take back” the Panama Canal, saying the waterway remains under Panama’s control.

The Senate Armed Services Committee advanced Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Pentagon, moving the decision to the full Senate.

Death Valley National Park rangers rescued a stranded hiker from a steep gully after he became stuck on a dangerous side route in Mosaic Canyon.

Icelandic police helped find two young siblings from Ohio in Reykjavik months after they were reported missing.

Houston airports will close Tuesday because of an expected winter storm, and United Airlines and Southwest Airlines are helping travelers change plans.

Chicago is facing such severe cold that it is colder than Antarctica right now, with dangerous wind chills and a cold weather advisory in place.

A large study led by Dr Ziyad al-Aly at Washington University found that Ozempic and Wegovy may improve many parts of health, including heart health and dementia risk, but they also carry some risks.

Los Angeles County is under another round of dangerous red flag warnings as the National Weather Service warns that strong Santa Ana winds could drive extreme fire spread this week.

Homes can survive nearby wildfire damage because of a mix of luck, building design, and fire-resistant materials, according to experts and one Altadena homeowner.

Bernice King said Martin Luther King Jr. Day falling on the same day as Donald Trump’s inauguration is a reminder to move forward in her father’s spirit.

Pope Francis called Donald Trump's plan for mass migrant deportations in the United States a disgrace and urged a more humane approach to migration.