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Critics hated 'Melania.' How did it make box office history?

First lady Melania Trump attends Amazon MGM's "Melania" World Premiere at The Trump Kennedy Center on Jan. 29, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

"Melania" was panned by critics. Still, the film made history, illustrating the divide between Hollywood and Trump's hold on his MAGA base.

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Liam Conejo Ramos, who was detained with his father by immigration officers during a raid in Minnesota and then taken to a detention center in Texas, is back at home after a judge ordered their release, in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, U.S., in this picture obtained from social media February 1, 2026.

5-year-old boy detained by ICE released, back in MN after judge's order

The 5-year-old boy became a symbol of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement in Minnesota.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) dribbles the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) plays defense Nov 15, 2025 at Target Center. Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Who Made the 2026 NBA All-Star Teams? Full Roster Revealed Tonight

The NBA All-Star Game will take place in two weeks, at the Intuit Dome on Feb. 15 in Los Angeles, home of the Clippers.

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The U.S. Capitol dome rises above a pile of snow, as Congress works to resolve a dispute over immigration enforcement and avert a looming partial government shutdown, in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 29, 2026.

Shutdown? What shutdown? For DC, just another day at the office

Reviews of "Melania" were creating more buzz than the latest government shutdown. What once seemed cataclysmic is now nearly routine.

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Darren Criss speaks onstage during the premiere ceremony of the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

The Grammy Awards pack a lot into one show, and we're here to show you all the highlights.

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Pete Davidson as Tom Homan on "Saturday Night Live" on Jan. 31, 2026.

Pete Davidson stars in 'SNL' cold open tackling Minneapolis, Don Lemon

Pete Davidson is back on "SNL," returning in the latest cold open to play White House border czar Tom Homan.

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Gordy, the Milwaukee County Zoo's groundhog, seems to be making a statement after not seeing his shadow during the zoo's Groundhog Day festivities on Feb. 2, 2022.

Which groundhog forecaster is most accurate? It's not Phil.

Most groundhog forecasters are actually more accurate than Punxsutawney Phil it turns out.

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SNAP beneficiaries will have to fulfill new, stricter work requirements come Feb. 1.

New SNAP work requirements are coming on Feb. 1. What to know.

The more than 40 millions recipients of the largest nutrition assistance program in the U.S. will be subject to stricter requirements come Feb. 1.

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Grammy Award trophies are seen in the press room during the 64th Annual Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 3, 2022.

How to watch the 2026 Grammy Awards on TV, streaming

Celebrating the "best in music," the Grammys are organized by Recording Academy, which "is preparing for another historic night." Here's how to watch.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer takes part in a joint press conference with Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi, after their bilateral meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo, Japan January 31, 2026.

Keir Starmer says former Prince Andrew should testify on Epstein

Keir Starmer told reporters on Jan. 31 that Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, should appear before Congress to answer questions.

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