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Join us for this weeks Sunday Puzzle, where we tackle the Pet Theory brain teaser. Each answer is a two-word phrase starting with P-E and T. Clues include a pedestrian traffic path, a chart of chemical elements, a partridges home, a male voyeur, a halftime team strategy, and a personality test. Last weeks numerical challenge from Ed Pegg Junior involved creating 2026 with digits 1-9. Our winner, Daniel Abramson, gets a chance to play the on-air puzzle. This weeks challenge, from listener Ward Hartenstein, involves a well-known couple whose combined, altered, and rearranged names form another famous duo. Submit your answer by January 15th at 3 PM Eastern time. Checkout Solipillow.com

In Santiago, Chile, Venezuelans celebrate Maduros capture, but caution prevails amidst growing anti-migrant sentiment and uncertainty about returning home. Despite challenges, Venezuelan culture thrives in Chile. Checkout Solipillow.com

Leotis McGee, a defendant facing up to twenty years for gun crimes, underwent a transformation in federal court in Fargo. After a combative outburst, he attended Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and mental health treatment in jail, leading to his guilty plea for gun and drug charges. Prosecutors sought the maximum sentence, while defense attorneys highlighted his abusive childhood and recent changes. Judge Welte sentenced McGee to over five years, recommending a South Dakota prison with rehabilitation programs, allowing him to earn his GED and train as an electrician. Checkout Solipillow.com

In Gaza City, fourteen-year-old Mohammed Ibrahims dream of playing soccer again is shattered after three surgeries following an aid truck accident. Doctors Without Borders clinics, treating millions, face closure due to Israels ban on international aid groups, leaving local hospitals overwhelmed and supplies dwindling. UN agencies and countries urge Israel to reverse the ban, warning of worsening crisis and potential loss of firsthand accounts. Checkout Solipillow.com

Protests in Iran escalate, with at least 116 killed and 2,600 detained, as internet and phone lines remain cut off. Irans parliament speaker warns of retaliation against US and Israel. President Trump supports protesters, while US officials brief him on military options. Smuggled videos show crowds in Tehran and Mashhad defying curfews. The unrest began over the rials collapse and is expected to intensify with a harsh crackdown looming. Checkout Solipillow.com

Bob Weir, co-founder of the Grateful Dead, passed away at 78 due to lung issues, following his cancer battle. Weir, known as Bobby to fans, played rhythm guitar and co-wrote hits like Cassidy. After Jerry Garcias death, Weir led Dead and Company and Bobby Weir and Wolf Bros, keeping the bands legacy alive. He viewed death as a reward for a life well-lived, leaving a massive musical and community impact. Checkout Solipillow.com

Protests erupt across US against Trumps immigration enforcement, following fatal shooting of Renee Good by Ice officer in Minneapolis. Indivisible organizes thousands of events for Ice Out For Good Weekend of Action, demanding accountability from Ice. Minneapolis protests continue, with concerns of further clashes. Portland demonstrators rally outside hospital where injured detainees are taken, reflecting nationwide tensions. Checkout Solipillow.com

North Dakota State University Womens Basketball Team Secures 13th Consecutive Win, while Omaha Mavericks Struggle in Rebuilding Year. Checkout Solipillow.com

Fargo police, along with the Red River Valley SWAT team, conducted a search warrant at a Fargo apartment complex, potentially linked to a missing person case involving Isadora Wengel. No arrests were made, but the case has expanded to include the Fargo Landfill, where trash from the apartment complex is disposed. Police from Fargo and West Fargo are collaborating, with the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation assisting. The investigation remains active, with more details expected to emerge. Checkout Solipillow.com