Thursday Evening Headlines Federal agents shoot two people in Portland, Mayor Katie Wilson supports a capital gains tax, and Microsoft denies reports of mass layoffs. Paige Browning
DHS identifies people shot by Border Patrol in Portland; 6 arrested in protests after shooting U.S. Border Patrol shot and injured two people in Portland Thursday afternoon, police said, spurring protests that sent hundreds into the streets even as local authorities scrambled to get answers themselves. Conrad Wilson/OPB
New year, new Washington laws, new legislative session You like laws? We got some new ones in 2026. And taxes. Scott Greenstone
Photos: Protests grow over the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis In cities across the country, demonstrators have expressed grief and outrage over the death of Renee Nicole Good, who was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer on Wednesday morning. Juliana Kim
Doctors says 'The Pitt' reflects the gritty realities of medicine today The Pitt is back for a new run, evoking the tensions health care providers face in the U.S. today. Here's what one doctor says to watch out for this season. Michal Ruprecht
Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Jan 8-11 Our first Weekend Warmup of 2026 brings you an entire weekend's worth of events, including a couple of conventions, but no jazz... Jason Burrows
What we know one day after the killing of Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good "followed his training." Local officials want ICE to leave, but Noem says she's open to sending more officers. Bill Chappell
Minnesota and federal officials are no longer cooperating in ICE shooting investigation In two different press conferences roughly one hour apart, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the White House disagreed about the facts behind Wednesday's fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis. Federal and state officials are no longer cooperating in the investigation of the incident. Alana Wise
'The atmosphere is very authoritarian': Venezuela's opposition reels from the sidelines President Trump sidelined Venezuela's opposition and is working with remnants of the regime led by ousted leader Nicolás Maduro. What's next for the opposition? John Otis
These dogs can learn new words just by eavesdropping Some dogs have an amazing ability to learn the names of dozens, even hundreds of toys. Now, a new study suggests these super learners can pick up new words by overhearing people talk, just as toddlers can. Nell Greenfieldboyce