Coming up tonight: The Grammys
- Minute-by-minute updates
- The winners' list
- A pro-life dress kicks off political fashion on the Grammys red carpet
- Why the Grammy Awards are going white
- 5 things you missed at the epic pre-Grammys party
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2 of 44![The Common Kings]()
3 of 44![Erin Lim]()
4 of 44![JJ Hairston]()
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6 of 44![Scott Evans]()
7 of 44![Edgar Wright]()
8 of 44![Code Orange]()
9 of 44![Josh Tatofi]()
10 of 44![Liz Hernandez]()
11 of 44![The Mavericks]()
12 of 44![Marvin Sapp]()
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14 of 44![The Blind Boys of Alabama]()
15 of 44![Taj Mahal (L) and Keb' Mo']()
16 of 44![Zach Williams]()
17 of 44![Marcus Baylor (L) and Jean Baylor]()
18 of 44![Tunji Ige]()
19 of 44![Eve arrives at the 60th annual Grammy Awards.]()
20 of 44![Mastodon]()
21 of 44![Los Amigos Invisibles]()
22 of 44![Marcella Guarino]()
23 of 44![Jazzmeia Horn]()
24 of 44![Nomad]()
25 of 44![Liliana Saumet]()
26 of 44![Eve]()
27 of 44![The Walls Group]()
28 of 44![Eric Dawkins]()
29 of 44![Kristin Cavallari gives a wave on the red carpet at]()
30 of 44![Lilliana Vazquez]()
31 of 44![J White Did It]()
32 of 44![Alex Cuba]()
33 of 44![Fritzi Horstman]()
34 of 44![Sheinelle Jones]()
35 of 44![Bobby Osborne]()
36 of 44![John Beasley]()
37 of 44![The Mill]()
38 of 44![Kristin Cavallari]()
39 of 44![Joey de Francesco]()
40 of 44![Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hell Raisers]()
41 of 44![Vince Mendoza]()
42 of 44![Antonio Adolfo]()
43 of 44![USA TODAY reporters Erin Jensen (L) and Maeve McDermott]()
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Top GOP leader rejects need for Congress to protect special counsel Mueller
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Sunday dismissed the need for Congress to protect Robert Mueller, the special counsel overseeing the Russia investigation, despite recent reports that President Trump wanted to fire Mueller last year. The No. 2 Republican in the House said on NBC's Meet the Press that Trump fully cooperated with Mueller's team and "I think we'll just continue this investigation to see where it goes." But after reports last week that Trump ordered Mueller fired and White House counsel Don McGahn refused, there is growing support among some Senate Republicans for stepping in to protect Mueller.
According to The New York Times, President Donald Trump ordered White House lawyer Don McGahn to fire special counsel Robert Mueller last June. Trump pushed back Friday against the report calling it "Fake news." (Jan. 26) AP
Steve Wynn resigns as RNC finance chair
Casino mogul Steve Wynn resigned as the Republican National Committee Finance Chair amid sexual misconduct allegations Saturday. The billionaire CEO of Las Vegas-based Wynn Resorts was alleged to have engaged in sexual misconduct with company employees over decades, according to a Friday report by The Wall Street Journal. Wynn's abrupt departure threatens to complicate the party's fundraising efforts heading into an already challenging mid-term election cycle for the GOP. A day later, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., fired Chief of Staff Clint Reed following allegations of “improper conduct” with employees in the senator’s office.
Michigan attorney general assigns special prosecutor to investigate MSU
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced a special prosecutor to investigate "systemic issues with sexual misconduct at Michigan State," during a press conference Saturday. William Forsyth, a retired Kent County (Mich.) prosecutor, will serve as the independent special prosecutor, and the Michigan State Police will provide assistance with any criminal issues that arise as part of the investigation. The involvement of the Michigan State Police and Schuette's office comes after many months of calls for an independent investigation into how MSU addressed allegations against former MSU doctor Larry Nassar going back two decades. Michigan State athletic director Mark Hollis had already resigned.
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette says an investigation into Michigan State University's handling of sexual abuse claims against sports doctor Larry Nassar will find out who knew what and when, who took action, and who failed to do so. (Jan. 27) AP
103 people killed in Afghan car bombing
At least 103 people were killed and 235 wounded in Kabul Saturday after a suicide bomber driving an ambulance detonated an explosive device at a security checkpoint near a hospital. Zabihullah Mujahid, a Taliban spokesman, claimed responsibility for the attack in the Afghan capital. It follows last week's attack by Taliban militants that killed 22 people in an armed assault on an international hotel in central Kabul. The blast closed the Jamhuriat hospital, government offices, businesses, two consulates and a school.
Authorities say a suicide bomber driving an ambulance killed at least 95 people and wounded 158 in an attack claimed by the Taliban in the Afghan capital Kabul. (Jan. 27) AP
Five dead in Pennsylvania shooting rampage
Five people were killed and another was wounded Sunday in a shooting rampage in a small town 50 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania State Police said. Police said four people died at the scene and one died after being rushed to a hospital. The shootings took place at a car wash in Melcroft at about 3 a.m. ET. The facts were still being sorted out, but it was possible the shooter was among the victims, police said.
IKEA founder dies at 91, once had Nazi leanings
Ingvar Kamprad, the IKEA founder who turned a small-scale mail order business into a global furniture empire, has died at 91, the company said Sunday. Kamprad’s life story is intimately linked to the company he founded at age 17 on the family farm. His work ethic, frugality and down-to-earth style remain at the core of its corporate identity today. But his missteps in life, including early flirtations with Nazism, never rubbed off on IKEA, one of the world’s most recognizable brands.
Ingvar Kamprad, who founded IKEA has died at 91, leaving behind a global furniture empire and a lifetime of achievements. USA TODAY
Emotional Roger Federer beats Marin Cilic in Australian Open for 20th Grand Slam title
What do you do when you're Roger Federer, and at 36 years old, you just stole another piece of tennis history by winning your 20th Grand Slam trophy at the Australian Open? You cry. And that’s exactly what the Swiss master did as he delivered an impassioned on-court speech to the crowd after his 6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 win against Marin Cilic to defend his Australian Open crown on Sunday night.
![Roger Federer holds the Australian Open trophy, celebrating]()
1 of 58![An emotional Roger Federer poses with the Norman Brookes]()
2 of 58![Roger Federer wipes away a tear after winning the Australian]()
3 of 58![Roger Federer poses with the trophy as he celebrates]()
4 of 58![Roger Federer hoists the trophy over his head in celebration.]()
5 of 58![Marin Cilic holds the runner-up trophy after his loss]()
6 of 58![Roger Federer exults after beating Marin Cilic to win]()
7 of 58![Roger Federer struggled in the fourth set, but he let]()
8 of 58![Once the moment settled in, Roger Federer took a moment]()
9 of 58![Roger Federer follows through on a backhand.]()
10 of 58![Marin Cilic celebrates after winning the fourth set.]()
11 of 58![Supporters of Marin Cilic cheer him on as he rallied]()
12 of 58![Roger Federer's serve abandoned him in the fourth set]()
13 of 58![Roger Federer seemed to lose a step in the fourth set]()
14 of 58![Marin Cilic follows through on a serve to Roger Federer.]()
15 of 58![Switzerland's Roger Federer leaps to let a ball pass]()
16 of 58![A packed house watched the championship match between]()
17 of 58![A fan holds a Switzerland flag in support Roger Federer]()
18 of 58![Roger Federer's shoes leave the ground as he hits a]()
19 of 58![Marin Cilic lunges for a forehand.]()
20 of 58![Roger Federer has fans everywhere.]()
21 of 58![This is the face you make when you win a set against]()
22 of 58![Roger Federer times a backand that landed close to]()
23 of 58![Marin Cilic wipes sweat from his forehead during a]()
24 of 58![Roger Federer reacts while playing Marin Cilic during]()
25 of 58![Switzerland's Roger Federer hits a forehand to Croatia's]()
26 of 58![Croatia's Marin Cilic changes his shirt during a break]()
27 of 58![Marin Cilic reacts against Roger Federer during their]()
28 of 58![Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky watch the]()
29 of 58![Croatia's Marin Cilic serves to Switzerland's Roger]()
30 of 58![Roger Federer of Switzerland and Marin Cilic of Croatia]()
31 of 58![Caroline Wozniacki kisses her first Grand Slam championship]()
32 of 58![Caroline Wozniacki exults after the final point of]()
33 of 58![Caroline Wozniacki collapses on the court after she]()
34 of 58![Caroline Wozniacki celebrates with her fiance, David]()
35 of 58![Caroline Wozniacki, left, poses with Simona Halep after]()
36 of 58![Simona Halep holds up the runners-up trophy after the]()
37 of 58![The Melbourne skyline can be seen in the distance as]()
38 of 58![Spectators on the grounds at the Australian Open watch]()
39 of 58![Caroline Wozniacki lunges for a backhand during the]()
40 of 58![Caroline Wozniacki, right, and Simona Halep change]()
41 of 58![Simona Halep receives medical attention during the]()
42 of 58![Simona Halep had played some marathon matches during]()
43 of 58![Caroline Wozniacki gets hit in the fact by her hair]()
44 of 58![Simona Halep serves to Caroline Wozniacki during their]()
45 of 58![Romania's Simona Halep reacts after losing a point]()
46 of 58![Caroline Wozniacki places a cold towel on her neck]()
47 of 58![Simona Halep follows through on a return during the]()
48 of 58![Spectators wait for the start of the women's championship]()
49 of 58![Caroline Wozniacki hits a forehand during the championship]()
50 of 58![Simona Halep reacts as she reaches for a backhand return]()
51 of 58![Simona Halep reacts after a rally in the first set]()
52 of 58![Caroline Wozniacki plays a backhand during the championship]()
53 of 58![Caroline Wozniacki serves to Simona Halep during the]()
54 of 58![Simona Halep serves to Caroline Wozniacki during the]()
55 of 58![Simona Halep chases down a forehand during the women's]()
56 of 58![Caroline Wozniacki follows through on a serve to Simona]()
57 of 58![Caroline Wozniacki celebrates winning a point during]()
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