An aspiring nurse, a football star, a single mother and a father of 2 killed in New Orleans attack Officials have not yet released the names of the 14 people killed in the New Orleans New Year's Day truck attack, but their families and friends have started sharing their stories. The Associated Press
Biden blocks U.S. Steel's sale to Nippon, citing national security concerns The move wasn't unexpected despite efforts by the Japanese government to persuade the Biden administration to approve the sale. NPR Washington Desk
Farmers are abandoning their land. Is that good for nature? Traditional farmers around the world are walking away from millions of acres of land where they once grew crops or grazed animals. It's provoking mixed reactions. Dan Charles
A record number of migrants reached the Canary Islands by sea in 2024, Spain says The number beats the previous record, set in 2023, as a recent report also points at a peak in the number of deaths recorded in the dangerous Atlantic migration route. Miguel Macias
Biden to award Medal of Honor to Korean and Vietnam War veterans The Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military decoration, is awarded to service members who display exceptional valor in combat. Lexie Schapitl
Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping Apple isn't acknowledging wrongdoing in the settlement, which still must be approved by a U.S. District judge. Lawyers in the case have proposed scheduling a Feb. 14 court hearing to review the terms. The Associated Press
2 dead and several injured in Southern California plane crash Two people died and 18 were injured Thursday when a small plane crashed through the roof of a furniture manufacturing building in Southern California, police said. The Associated Press
