Everything you need to know about the world this morning, curated by VICE.Clinton Denounces Immigrations Raids
Hillary Clinton has urged President Barack Obama to end immigration raids, and provide legal support for all children who arrived at the US border without parents. Raids launched on New Year's weekend have resulted in the arrest of at least 121 people so far this year.—NBC NewsAlleged Abuse at Grand Canyon
A report out today has outlined a history of harassment at Grand Canyon National Park: employees allegedly propositioning female colleagues and touching them inappropriately. One park official said an attitude of "what happens on the river, stays on the river" pervaded.—AP
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Hillary Clinton has urged President Barack Obama to end immigration raids, and provide legal support for all children who arrived at the US border without parents. Raids launched on New Year's weekend have resulted in the arrest of at least 121 people so far this year.—NBC NewsAlleged Abuse at Grand Canyon
A report out today has outlined a history of harassment at Grand Canyon National Park: employees allegedly propositioning female colleagues and touching them inappropriately. One park official said an attitude of "what happens on the river, stays on the river" pervaded.—AP
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Bond Cut for Affluenza Teen's Mom
The mother of a Texas teen known for his "affluenza" defense after killing four people in a crash has had her bond cut from $1 million to $75,000. Tonya Couch is charged with hindering apprehension of a felon, but the judge said it didn't merit a $1 million bond.—USA TodayObama Offered Biden Financial Help
Vice President Joe Biden has revealed President Obama offered his family financial assistance while his son Beau was battling cancer. Obama made the offer after Biden told him he was considering selling his house to pay for Beau's brain cancer treatment.—[CNN ](http://edition.cnn.com/2016/01/11/politics/joe-biden-barack-obama-financial-help/)Ten Killed in Istanbul Blast
Ten people have been killed and another 15 wounded after a large explosion in a central square in Istanbul. Police have sealed off the square in the city's historic Sultanahmet district, popular with tourists, close to the Blue Mosque.—ReutersUN: 400 Must Be Evacuated From Madaya
Around 400 people in the besieged Syrian town of Madaya must be urgently evacuated for medical treatment, according to the UN. An aid convoy brought food to 40,000 people in the rebel-held town, where there have been credible reports of people dying of starvation.—BBC NewsCanadian Captured in Afghanistan is Freed
Colin Rutherford has been freed five years after he was taken hostage by the Taliban in Afghanistan. Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister thanked the Qatari government for its help securing his release. Qatar also played a role in the release of US Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl.—VICE News IS Claims Responsibility for Iraq Bombings
At least 19 people were killed in a car bomb attack on the al-Jawhara shopping centre in Baghdad. Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack, as well as for a twin suicide bombing which killed another 18 people at a casino northeast of Baghdad.—[Al Jazeera ](http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/01/baghdad-jawhara-mall-attack-160111154400651.html)
The mother of a Texas teen known for his "affluenza" defense after killing four people in a crash has had her bond cut from $1 million to $75,000. Tonya Couch is charged with hindering apprehension of a felon, but the judge said it didn't merit a $1 million bond.—USA TodayObama Offered Biden Financial Help
Vice President Joe Biden has revealed President Obama offered his family financial assistance while his son Beau was battling cancer. Obama made the offer after Biden told him he was considering selling his house to pay for Beau's brain cancer treatment.—[CNN ](http://edition.cnn.com/2016/01/11/politics/joe-biden-barack-obama-financial-help/)
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Ten people have been killed and another 15 wounded after a large explosion in a central square in Istanbul. Police have sealed off the square in the city's historic Sultanahmet district, popular with tourists, close to the Blue Mosque.—ReutersUN: 400 Must Be Evacuated From Madaya
Around 400 people in the besieged Syrian town of Madaya must be urgently evacuated for medical treatment, according to the UN. An aid convoy brought food to 40,000 people in the rebel-held town, where there have been credible reports of people dying of starvation.—BBC NewsCanadian Captured in Afghanistan is Freed
Colin Rutherford has been freed five years after he was taken hostage by the Taliban in Afghanistan. Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister thanked the Qatari government for its help securing his release. Qatar also played a role in the release of US Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl.—VICE News IS Claims Responsibility for Iraq Bombings
At least 19 people were killed in a car bomb attack on the al-Jawhara shopping centre in Baghdad. Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack, as well as for a twin suicide bombing which killed another 18 people at a casino northeast of Baghdad.—[Al Jazeera ](http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/01/baghdad-jawhara-mall-attack-160111154400651.html)
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David Bowie mural in Brixton, London. Photo by Jake Lewis.
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Fans have gathered to mourn the death of the music legend in the cities he called home: London, Berlin and New York. Hundreds met in Brixton, London, where Bowie was born, for a mass sing-along of "Starman."—The GuardianSean Penn 'Got Nothin' To Hide'
The actor dismissed criticism of his interview with Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. "I've got nothin' to hide," Penn told reporters in a brief email exchange.—The Chicago TribuneMurdoch and Jerry Hall Engaged
Rupert Murdoch has announced his engagement to Jerry Hall, the former supermodel. "They have loved these past months together, are thrilled to be getting married," said a Murdoch family spokesman.—The Huffington PostDinosaurs Were into Foreplay
Evidence of "scrap traces" that suggest courtship rituals in dinosaurs have been discovered in a 100-million rock in Colorado. The marks suggest males danced before love-making.— [Broadly ](https://broadly.vice.com/enus/article/dinosaurs-were-into-foreplay-new-study-says)Done with reading today? Watch our video '_Investigating Ferguson and the Militarization of America's Police'