TikTok ban upheld; man allegedly brought gun to school l Morning News Brief

TikTok will be banned in the United States, unless the popular social media platform cuts ties with its parent company; a man who police say brought a gun to an Arizona school allegedly planned on harming children; and more – here's a look at some of our top stories for the morning of Friday, January 17.

1.TikTok ban upheld

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TikTok ban: Supreme Court upholds federal law forcing app’s shut down

The Supreme Court has upheld a law banning TikTok in the U.S. starting Jan. 19, unless the popular social media platform cuts ties with its China-based parent company. Here's what to know.

2. Man allegedly wanted to harm children

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Man found with gun, knife at Tucson school: police

A man accused of bringing a gun and a knife on the campus of a Tucson school allegedly told police he planned on harming children.

3. Motorcycle crash near Apache Junction

4. Biden sets record for pardons, commutations

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Biden commutes sentences of nearly 2,500 non-violent drug offenders

Biden has now set the presidential record for most individual pardons and commutations issued. Here's what to know:

5. ‘Put its users at risk’

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Cash App parent company to pay up to $120 million to fraud victims, feds say

The parent company of Cash App has been ordered to pay up to $120 million to fraud victims, in addition to a $55 million penalty. Here's what to know.

Today's weather

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Arizona weather forecast: Highs in the 60s this weekend in Phoenix

A mostly sunny and cool Friday in the Valley with a high in the 60s.

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