Photos show the aftermath of Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine

By The Associated Press
January 9, 2026 | 3:26 AM

Kyiv, UKRAINE (AP) — Russia’s Defense Ministry said Friday its military used the new Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile in its latest strike on Ukraine.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

Today in History: January 17, US alcohol prohibition begins

By The Associated Press
January 17, 2026 | 4:10 AM

Today is Saturday, Jan. 17, the 17th day of 2026. There are 348 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 17, 1920, prohibition of alcohol began in the United States as the Volstead Act went into effect in support of the 18th Amendment. Also on this date:

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