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Good morning. It's Monday, Jan. 12, and if you still can't decide on a New Year's resolution, you might find inspiration from our poll of 1,000 Americans. Now let's catch up.

The Justice Department opened a criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve chair.

Why? The probe is tied to the central bank's renovation of its D.C. headquarters. The move follows repeated threats from President Donald Trump to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Powell's response: He issued an unusually forceful rebuttal, accusing Trump and officials of using the threat of prosecution to pressure the bank to lower interest rates.

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Hundreds of protesters have been killed in Iran, rights groups say.

What's happening? Authorities are struggling to contain some of the largest anti-regime protests in decades. The Iranian government shut down access to the internet last week.
In the U.S.: The Trump administration is considering military action in response to the crackdown, a U.S. official said. Iranian leaders have proposed talks, according to Trump.

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The Trump administration plans to send more federal officers to Minneapolis.

The latest: Protests continued through the weekend after Renée Good was fatally shot by an ICE officer last week. Minneapolis's mayor is aggressively countering Trump officials.
Two congressmen watched the ICE shooting video: They saw different things.
Across the nation: A loose-knit but increasingly organized network of activists is tracking ICE arrests. The killing of Good has thrust their efforts into the spotlight.

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Trump is trying to change how this year's midterm elections are conducted.

What's going on? Trump is using every tool he can find to influence the midterms. He has cast it in existential terms, saying he'd again face impeachment if Democrats control the House.
Meanwhile, at the National Portrait Gallery: Museum officials removed text mentioning Trump's two impeachments as it swapped out a photo of him — take a look.

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A booming longevity industry is trying to sell you a longer life.

How? With unproven treatments like lasers, ozone infusions and plasma exchanges. Critics say anti-aging clinics exaggerate the treatments' benefits, but people are spending big.
You can trust this advice: We listed five ways to reduce your risk of colorectal cancer here, including avoiding sugary drinks, red meat and long periods of sitting and watching TV.
Test yourself: Officials flipped the food pyramid. See what foods fit with this quiz.

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Decades of data show what jobs have grown (and declined) the fastest.

Key examples: Computer systems analysts, construction workers and app developers have each had a moment as the fastest-growing job. See what's fared worse on these charts.
Have you struggled to buy a home? A dynamic called the "mortgage lock-in effect" has made people reluctant to sell. That's changing, and it could be good news for young people.

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The Golden Globes gave us a clearer picture of this year's Oscars contest.

Last night: "Hamnet" and "One Battle After Another" won the big prizes. Timothée Chalamet emerged as an Oscars front-runner for "Marty Supreme." Find the list of winners here.
At the event: Selena Gomez and Noah Wyle were among the 10 best-dressed celebs. And host Nikki Glaser roasted Leonardo DiCaprio and other guests — see all the highlights here.

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Before you go … the NFL playoffs divisional round is almost set: See how the bracket is shaping up. A highlight from the weekend's games: This trick play from the 49ers.

One more good read: The hunt for a stolen Jackson Pollock painting — and answers to a family's pain.

We want to hear from you: Do you have questions about stories you've seen in The 7? Send them here. We'll find the right person to answer them and share responses in our weekend edition.

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