Here’s the latest for Wednesday, January 28th: Rubio defends Trump on Venezuela, addresses Greenland and NATO; Middle East worries over possible US strike on Iran; Kristi Noem faces calls for her firing or impeachment; Fed keeps interest rates unchanged.

AP top stories January 28

Here’s the latest for Wednesday, January 28th: Rubio defends Trump on Venezuela, addresses Greenland and NATO; Middle East worries over possible US strike on Iran; Kristi Noem faces calls for her firing or impeachment; Fed keeps interest rates unchanged.

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A government supporter holds an image of President Nicolas Maduro during a women's march to demand his return in Caracas, Venezuela, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, three days after U.S. forces captured him and his wife. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

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Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 140th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. Phil's handlers said that the groundhog has forecast six more weeks of winter. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

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Fisherman Mauricio Contreras casts his nets alongside his daughter at sea near Los Arrecifes, Mexico, Oct. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)

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Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 140th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, Phil's handlers said that the groundhog has forecast six more weeks of winter. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

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Bad Bunny acepta el premio al álbum del año por "Debí Tirar Más Fotos" durante la 68ª edición anual de los Premios Grammy el domingo 1 de febrero de 2026, en Los Ángeles. (Foto AP/Chris Pizzello)

Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards

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