On This Day: January 11

10 years of headlines that grabbed us.
January 11, 2025
A New Addiction Is Rising Among Teens
A story in New York magazine is raising the alarm about nitrous oxide, which is easy to get in wink-wink fashion as an inhalant rather than its marketed use as a culinary tool.  Keep reading >>
 
January 11, 2024
Trump to Court: 'Sir, This Is a Fraud on Me'
In a surprise development, Donald Trump was given a chance Thursday to briefly address the court on the final day of his civil fraud trial in New York—and he quickly criticized both the New York attorney general and the judge in the case.  Keep reading >>
 
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January 11, 2023
The World Has Lost One of the 'Original' Supermodels
One of the "original" supermodels has died.  Keep reading >>
 
January 11, 2022
Fauci Unloads on Rand Paul at Hearing
There's no love lost between Dr. Anthony Fauci and Sen. Rand Paul, and that became abundantly clear as Fauci testified Tuesday before a Senate panel on the COVID crisis.  Keep reading >>
 
January 11, 2021
In Letter on Capitol Riot, Melania Trump Swings Back
On Thursday, CNN reported that its multiple requests seeking the first lady's opinion on Wednesday's events had gone unanswered.  Keep reading >>
 
 
January 11, 2020
Teen Intern on 3rd Day: What's This Black Dot?
There's nothing like a good intern—and Wolf Cukier proves it.  Keep reading >>
 
January 11, 2019
Missing Teen Jayme Closs Found Alive After 3 Months
Amazing news from Wisconsin, where relatives of 13-year-old Jayme Closs say their prayers have been answered.  Keep reading >>
 
January 11, 2018
Trump: 'Why Do We Want ... People From Shithole Countries?'
“What do we want Haitians here for?” the Los Angeles Times quotes President Trump as saying during a meeting Thursday, as per two sources briefed on the meeting.  Keep reading >>
 
January 11, 2017
Trump Won't Take Question From 'Fake News' CNN
Things got a little testy at Donald Trump's news conference Wednesday when a CNN reporter attempted to ask a question.  Keep reading >>
 
January 11, 2016
2 Boys Turned in by Their Moms in NYC Gang Rape
Two teenagers accused of taking part in a gang rape that shocked New York City were turned in by their own mothers, police say.  Keep reading >>