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Several passengers were hurt Friday after two airboats collided in the Florida everglades, investigators said.
There have been "multiple" instances of drones entering the airspace at a Navy weapons station in New Jersey, officials said, as concern continues to grow over sightings.
Sean Combs on Friday abandoned his attempt to get released on bail, according to a new court filing.
For the fourth year running, Oprah Winfrey is sharing her Favorite Things of 2024 on "World News Tonight with David Muir."
Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi, 84, was hospitalized while abroad on a congressional delegation, her office said on Friday.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.s personal attorney previously lobbied the Food and Drug Administration to revoke approval of the polio vaccine.
Automation causes "distress, hurt, and harm" for U.S. workers, Trump says.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is throwing his support behind proposed federal legislation that would address drones and unmanned aircrafts.
Bob Menendez was convicted of charges accusing him of corrupting his office but he argued the evidence failed to support those charges.
"I'm grateful he accepted my invitation," Vice President-elect JD Vance said.
Sen. Mike Rounds, who introduced legislation last month to eliminate the Department of Education, told ABC News closing the agency could take "a couple of years."
President-elect Donald Trump said Friday he's in favor of eliminating daylight saving time.
This region is bracing for an ice storm.
Sen. Eric Schmitt, Sen. Adam Schiff, Chris Christie and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt will be on "This Week" airing Sunday, December 15, 2024.
The exchange took place at the remote U.S. base in southeastern Syria known as At Tanf garrison, close to the border with Jordan.
Elon Musk appears to have revealed that the Securities and Exchange Commission issued him a "settlement demand" related to his $44 billion purchase of Twitter.
Shop the best digital picture frames for any price range.
The victims were identified by the Michoacn attorney general's office as Gloria Ambriz, 50, and Rafael Cardona, 53.
The ex-wife of a California doctor and four others have been arrested in his "ambush-style" murder, according to Los Angeles officials.
Frederick Douglass Moorefield Jr. operated under the kennel name "Geehad Kennels" and used his home to keep and train dogs to fight.
The 17 standing committees will be dominated by white men when the new Congress is seated on Jan. 3. No people of color were selected, either.
The only path forward in Donald Trump's hush money case is vacating his conviction and dismissing the case, lawyers for Trump argued in a court filing Friday.
McKinsey had been charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States and with destroying documents.
Workers won a headline-grabbing victory in 2022, but remain without a contract.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned relentlessly on grocery prices in the 2024 race. Now, he says lowering costs will be "very hard."
Al-Hamada travelled the world to share his testimony on the horrors of Assad's regime that he experienced in prison.
Citizens and lawmakers are demanding government answers regarding drone sightings over New Jersey in recent weeks. Here's what to know.
Officials in Seoul, South Korea, plan to spend $327 million over the next 5 years to battle loneliness.
The eastern half of the United States is enduring the latest arctic blast from Minnesota down to northern Florida and up to New England.
An American Airlines flight had to divert to John F. Kennedy International after takeoff after a reported bird strike caused damage to one of the aircraft's engines.
In a series of highly-technical filings posted late Thursday, prosecutors said that the searches of Kohberger's person and belongings were appropriate
Advancements in DNA technology and renewed public interest are rekindling hope for breakthroughs in JonBenet Ramsey's 1996 murder.
As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, his namesake real estate firm has announced plans for a Trump Tower in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Briana Boston, a 42-year-old woman from Lakeland, Florida, said she was denied a medical claim with Blue Cross Blue Shield before making the alleged threats.
The United States is one of the only countries in the world where people change their clocks twice per year.
The murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray has been held up by Donald Trump as evidence of the dangers of migration.
The Sudanese army accuses the UAE of providing weapons to its rival, the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group.
Commissioner Volker Turk indicates he is deeply concerned about the violence following Venezuelas contested election.
Court says all claims dismissed after rights groups file lawsuit to stop arms sales, citing genocide convention.
Musks claims made in social media posts about US vote worried officials in Pennsylvania.
Prosecutors say McKinsey provided Purdue advice on measures it could take to turbocharge OxyContin sales.
US secretary of state visits the Middle East after Bashar al-Assads government collapses.
The draw for the European qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has pitted England against Serbia in the group stage.
The 73-year-old centrist and leader of the Democratic Movement will replace Michel Barnier, who lost a confidence vote.
Gukesh, a teenager from Chennai, is the youngest chess world champion. Heres how he got there.
Veteran politician tasked with hauling nation from crisis after the previous government was toppled.
Putins army is stepping up attacks in an apparent bid to strengthen Trumps argument for cutting aid to Kyiv.
More than 500 cases of unknown illness have emerged in rural, remote Panzi in western Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham promises to form inclusive government but UN says situation remains fluid.
Pakistan have appointed Aqib Javed as their interim Test coach following the resignation of Australian Jason Gillespie.
Former national team coach is the biggest name to be netted in Chinas sweeping crackdown on corruption in sport.
Outgoing Biden administration eager to fast-track more packages before aid-sceptic Trump takes office early next year.
From death to the loss of relationships, Indias wave of bulldozer demolitions leaves a long-lingering trail of despair.
Here are the key developments on the 1,023rd day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Bill weakening government oversight over religious schools was part of a political deal. Now Islamabad is backtracking.
At least 36 people, many members of same family, were killed in the Israeli strike on a Palestinian shelter.
The FBI has faced criticism that it failed to act to prevent the deadly attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Indonesian President Prabowo heralds new focus on foreign policy, but balancing Beijing and Washington will continue.
US president-elect says savings from automation are not worth the distress, hurt, and harm caused to workers.
Experts say Trumps invitation is largely unprecedented, but Xi is unlikely to accept, given their past relations.
Today, the American university just like the American nation-state is once again at peak repression.
Israeli air strike targets post office sheltering displaced Palestinian families and nearby houses in Nuseirat.
Israel launches deadly strikes across the Gaza Strip amid regional diplomatic push for ceasefire and captives deal.
All our updates as South Africa seal the three-match T20 series against Pakistan at Centurion with a game to spare.
Israel carrying out aerial bombardments on strategic areas across Syria, including in and around Damascus.
Exploring 200 years of Muslim American history in the docuseries American Muslims: A History Revealed.
The doctor is the founder of the Abortion Coalition for Telemedicine.
Peak Design was quick to identify Mangione's bag as one of their own.
It was the first meeting between MBS and a member of the incoming Trump administration since the November elections.
More than a quarter of GOP freshmen made it onto the top fiscal committees, the most since 1999.
"Efforts to undermine public confidence in proven cures are not just uninformed they're dangerous," McConnell said.
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Musk's attorney accused the SEC of six years of harassment.
Aaron Siri, a lawyer who worked for RFK Jr. during his presidential campaign, has filed more than a dozen petitions on behalf of private citizens requesting the government halt distribution of certain vaccines
Certain Biden administration climate and infrastructure policies like the electric vehicle tax credit have an uncertain future in the incoming Trump administration, according to Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Ark.).
"Daylight Saving Time is inconvenient, and very costly to our nation," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
The report explicitly said there is no evidence that undercover FBI agents were present on Jan. 6.
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"Let's be real, most people don't like the light version of anything."
The 84-year-old former speaker is cancelling the rest of her CODEL engagements but "continues to work," her spokesperson said.
A new offer Republican negotiators sent Democrats today could signal a deal is close.
House Democrats' two largest ideological caucuses endorsed dueling opponents in the Oversight Committee race.
The argument is the latest salvo in a long-running legal battle between Musk and the ChatGPT maker.
Raskin homed in on allegations of favor-trading against Trump aide Boris Epshteyn.
"It was a scandal Penny was ever prosecuted in the first place," Vance said this week.
Users hate the changes to Apple's app for photos, but an update lets you reverse the changes.
In the U.S., the song has seen a 1,100% increase in streams since Nov. 1.
It's the latest penalty for the company related to its years of work with Purdue Pharma.
"More resources are needed to fully understand what is behind this activity," Murphy wrote.
It remains to be seen if the U.S. can effectively respond to the "worst telecom breach" in history.
The firm didn't admit or deny the findings, but did agree to pay a civil penalty.
The expectation is that the Fed will move forward with a rate cut next week then pause rate cutting in late January.
Private equity has stakes in over 29% of all methadone clinics, which is higher than its penetration in other health-care sectors.
Only three in 10 Americans feel "extremely" or "very" confident Trump will choose qualified Cabinet members.
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It remains to be seen if the U.S. can effectively respond to the "worst telecom breach" in history.
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Both companies are under pressure to return capital to shareholders.
The latest details on a possible year-end health care package.
It's already the third largest jerky brand and is poised to overtake Slim Jim in the next year.
The CEO of UnitedHealthcare's parent company says he wants to help fix the U.S. health care system.
Geothermal could meet up to 15% of global power demand growth through 2050 but a lot has to break right.
Gershkovich was freed in a historic prisoner exchange this summer after being jailed in Russia.
But there are signs things are now moving in the opposite direction.
"When you look at some of these departments, you see that there are like 12 supervisors for every five people," said one House Democrat.
As America's allies grapple with internal crises, Trump's return to office is far from their biggest problem.
Researchers find that as LLMs evolve they could be more likely to deceive users.
The suspect "and his mother were not UnitedHealthcare members," parent UnitedHealth Group said.
Trump said Bezos plans to visit him next week, following a similar Mar-a-Lago meeting with Meta's Mark Zuckerberg.
"I've studied automation, and know just about everything there is to know about it," Trump said after meeting with union leaders.
Congress has little time left to reach a deal on a permitting package.
He's surpassed Garry Kasparov's record set in in 1985, when the Russian grandmaster won the title at age 22.
"I think it's a terrible way to start," Paul said.
House Democrats are targeting districts that voted for Republicans by double digits in the last election.
Women have served in combat roles for the U.S. for more than 30 years, and some veterans and enlisted women worry Pete Hegseth might change that if he's confirmed as defense secretary.
Lawmakers are moving ahead with a bipartisan bill that would provide enhanced Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, but hurdles remain.
President-elect Donald Trump said Republicans will try to end the decades-long ritual of changing the clocks twice a year.
Texas has sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a Dallas-area woman via telemedicine.
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
Former Trump campaign campaign lawyer Kenneth Chesebro tried to have his guilty plea in the Fulton County election interference case invalidated.
President-elect Donald Trump has said he wants to extend the 2017 tax cuts, plus throw in a few more. Here's what to know.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is in the hospital after sustaining an injury on an overseas trip in Luxembourg, her office said Friday.
Macy's is accelerating store closures, with plans to shutter more than 50 locations.
Prosecutors and President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers continue to argue over how a judge should move forward in a case in which Trump has been convicted, but not sentenced.
Tech companies are sending big bucks to President-elect Donald Trump's nonprofit inaugural committee.
The Supreme Court said it will wade into a case over whether California can set its own vehicle emissions standards under a scheme laid out in the Clean Air Act.
Kevin Ray Underwood is scheduled to receive a lethal injection on Thursday, his 45th birthday.
A U.S. defense official told CBS News that Travis Timmerman was flown out of Syria and into Jordan by the U.S. military and handed over to the State Department.
Both options offer homeowners unique access to home equity. Here's how to determine which will be better in 2025.
A CD account can still be beneficial for many savers, assuming they avoid these mistakes going into the new year.
Daniel Penny, the veteran acquitted of homicide in the choking death of Jordan Neely, will join Donald Trump in his suite at the Army-Navy football game.
New investors may want to consider these gold bullion options before the new year rolls around.
A $15,000 HELOC comes with inexpensive payments that could become even cheaper in the weeks ahead.
CBS News goes inside a Syrian prison holding thousands of ISIS fighters, where the U.S.-backed forces in charge say the Assad regime's collapse presents new risks.
According to data released Wednesday by Health Canada, about 4.7% of Canadians who died in 2023 received MAID, or Medical Assistance in Dying.
If you're making these card rate mistakes, you're probably paying too much for your credit card debt.
Consulting firm has agreed to pay $650 million to settle a federal investigation into its work for opioids manufacturer Purdue Pharma.
Bonnie Raitt reflects on her 50-year career, including iconic hits like \"I Can't Make You Love Me\" to her recent Kennedy Center honor.
State prosecutors said the couple was traveling in a pickup truck in the municipality of Angamacutiro when they were shot and killed.
Knowing how your credit card minimum payments are calculated can help keep you out of serious financial trouble.
The woman who in 2006 falsely accused three Duke University lacrosse players of rape admitted publicly that she made up the story.
Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval credits jazz for helping him to pursue his dreams in the U.S. after defecting from Cuba.
A group of missionaries from Florida will continue their tradition of bringing gifts to children in Haiti.
Rod Metzer tried to gain sympathy from his ex-wife, Morgan Metzer, by pretending he had cancer, going as far as creating a diagnosis letter and a bill for his alleged treatment.
Andrew Witty, the CEO of UnitedHealth Group, memorialized slain executive Brian Thompson in an op-ed and acknowledged industry flaws.
A CD has been a smart and effective way to grow your money in recent years. Here's what you should know going into 2025.
A Chinese businessman who won \"a significant degree\" of trust from disgraced British royal Prince Andrew has been barred from the U.K.
The underwater giants can grow up to 10 feet long and weigh up to 660 pounds, or as heavy as a grand piano.
One of the best meteor showers of the year is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can catch the Geminids.
The U.S. State Department offered a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to Maximiliano Dvila's conviction.
Samir Ousman al-Sheikh, who oversaw Syria's infamous Adra Prison from 2005 to 2008 under recently ousted President Bashar al-Assad, was arrested in Los Angeles in July.
If you're in your 40s, paying for a child's college should take a back seat to protecting your own savings, financial experts say.
President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary in his second term, Pete Hegseth, was investigated for alleged sexual assault in 2017, officials in Monterey, Calif. confirm.
Republicans have repeatedly alleged the Biden administration lost track of hundreds of thousands of unaccompanied minors. But experts say they're distorting the facts.
CNBC's Jim Cramer walked investors through next week's Federal Reserve meeting and big earnings from General Mills, Darden Restaurants, Nike and more.
Amazon, Meta, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have all announced $1 million donations to Trump's inauguration fund.
The central bank is likely to show "more caution" on rate cuts after next week's gathering, Morgan Stanley's chief economist said.
If youre eyeing a Roth conversion, your tax bracket could help decide whether the transfer makes sense. Heres what to know, according to financial experts.
Even as the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates, yield opportunities abound.
OpenAI on Friday posted screenshots showing that Elon Musk, one of its co-founders, pushed for the company to have a for-profit structure as far back as 2017.
House members are telling Apple and Google to be prepared to comply with a law that could result in TikTok facing an effective ban in the U.S.
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Almost anyone can build a nest egg of $1 million or more, especially if they start saving early.
A dovish tilt in the central bank's "dot plot" next week could give the year-end rally, which has stumbled this week, one more push.
The technical analyst breaks down the conglomerate run by the 'Oracle of Omaha.'
Despite the S&P 500's expensive forward P/E ratio, Wells Fargo is still confident in its 7,007 target for 2025.
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.
Nouriel Roubini is a portfolio manager of the new Atlas America Fund, which holds real estate, commodities and short-term Treasurys.
The founder of Niles Investment Management expects an "AI digestion phase" in 2025.
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.
Tess Waresmith has built a portfolio worth more than $1 million. But not educating herself cost her a lot of money early on.
TechnipFMC, headquartered in London, manufactures equipment for subsea fossil fuel extraction.
Chili's, Taco Bell and the casual-dining segment were some of the big winners in the restaurant industry this year.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was hospitalized after sustaining an injury while traveling with a congressional delegation in Luxembourg.
Jeff Kilburg breaks down a bearish risk reversal trade in the QQQ.
Hollywood writer and actress Mindy Kaling says working hard and being overprepared helped her develop the confidence she needed to succeed.
The third interest rate cut in a row is on deck, which is welcome news for consumers struggling to keep up with sky-high interest charges.
Shares of Broadcom popped more than 24% Friday, pushing the company's market cap beyond $1 trillion for the first time.
Original year-end forecasts for the S&P 500 ranged from 4,200 at JPMorgan Chase to 5,200 at Oppenheimer. All of them were wrong.
The S&P 500 is expected to end next year at 6,630, according to the average forecast from the CNBC Market Strategist Survey released Friday.
Hard work breeds success and creates good leaders, says AMD CEO Lisa Su who reportedly asks some employees to do work tasks on weekends and after midnight.
Bitcoin ETFs have surpassed $100 billion in assets under management less than a year since launching, and experts think the bull run is just getting started.
Ukraine "cannot sit on its hands" while Russia continues to escalate, Kuleba told CNBC.
Where do the sharpest minds on Wall Street believe the market is headed? The CNBC Pro Market Strategist Survey is a roundup of year-end targets for the S&P 500.
From Trump tariffs on China and Mexico to the threat of a U.S. ports strike, the supply chain expects another year of disruption, but also strong demand.
There are now five S&P 500 sectors in oversold territory, while three others are overbought. The remaining three are neutral, Bespoke Investment Group said.
In a New York Times opinion piece, Witty made his first public comments since last week's fatal shooting of Thompson.
It's Dick Van Dyke's 99th birthday. Here's what you can learn from the lively super-ager about living a happy life.
The Department of Justice had investigated McKinsey & Company for its consulting work with Purdue Pharma, the prescription opioid maker.
Affirm Holdings is getting its largest-ever capital commitment with a new partnership from private credit firm Sixth Street.
The takeaway from Broadcom's earnings: There's insatiable demand for AI chips from the tech titans.
Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Friday.
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in premarket trading.
Apple will be the largest customer at TSMC's new Arizona chip fab, which the Taiwanese company says is 'dang near back' on schedule. Here's an inside look.
With more women, millennials and Gen Zers set to join the ranks of the newly rich, the face of American wealth is set for its most radical makeover in decades.
Shares have advanced nearly 29% in 2024, while the S&P 500 has gained about 27%.
Moldova's parliament on Friday voted to approve a state of emergency, citing fears of an immediate threat to energy security.
Former Google executive Jenny Wood doesn't like seeing long lists of bullets under job titles on a resume, among other red flags.
CNBC Select chose the best companies for annuities based on rates, fees and more
Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day.
"Raising mentally strong kids isn't about shielding them from every challenge it's about teaching them to handle challenges head-on," says Amy Morin.
The firm upgraded the online sports betting stock to overweight from neutral.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named Francois Bayrou as his new prime minister, concluding a week of political deadlock following the toppling of Michel Barnier's government last week.
Goldman Sachs thinks Uber's risk-to-reward balance is among the most attractive heading into 2025.
The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield moved higher on Friday as investors look ahead to the Federal Reserve's final meeting of the year.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a "settlement demand" to Elon Musk, the tech billionaire revealed in a social media post on Thursday.
Its important to keep stocks performance this year in mind even as investors wonder what itll take to get inflation numbers lower.
It marked the country's second consecutive economic downturn, following a 0.1% GDP declinein September.
Chinese president tries to avoid a trade war through negotiations with Trump team but concessions on key issues are unlikely, experts say.
European markets ended lower Friday as investors reacted to data prints from two of the region's largest economies.
New AI winners beyond Big Tech are set to emerge, UK fund manager predicts
Ukraine relies on military and financial aid from international partners to sustain its military campaign, especially the U.S. and Europe.
Drought and high temperatures, alongside a global reliance on supplies from relatively few regions, are regarded as the key drivers for the dramatic price rise.
Demand for AI talent has surged in Singapore, but 45% of workers report feeling uncomfortable revealing they use the technology at work, according to Slack.
Its important to keep stocks performance this year in mind even as investors wonder what itll take to get inflation numbers lower.
With gross margins and paid memberships trending higher, this rally to fresh highs can continue.
We're increasing our price target on the stock after a slew of positive AI updates.
Stocks fell on Thursday, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average posted its sixth negative session. Here's what's on CNBC's radar going into Friday.
President-elect Donald Trump has praised the polio vaccine as the greatest thing, but a lawyer affiliated with Trumps pick to lead the countrys top heath agency has petitioned the US Food and Drug Administration to revoke approval of the vaccine used in the United States.
In a statement from his office, Andrew, also known as the Duke of York, said he accepted government advice and ceased all contact with the Chinese national as soon as concerns were raised.
Victims of major public corruption cases in Pennsylvania and Illinois are angry that President Joe Biden granted clemency this week to the two convicted officials.
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A Supreme Court decision from 70 years ago prohibits military members from suing the government for injuries they sustain while on active duty. CNNs Leigh Waldman speaks to veterans who feel this long-standing doctrine goes too far, shielding military doctors and the government from cases of alleged medical malpractice.
Federal agencies are facing intense pressure Friday to give the public more details on unexplained drone sightings in the New York City metropolitan area that have been going on for weeks over residential neighborhoods as well as restricted sites and critical infrastructure.
President-elect Donald Trump continues to forge ahead with his presidential transition as his Cabinet picks look to garner confirmation support from senators on Capitol Hill. Follow the latest news here.
President-elect Donald Trump said on Friday the Republican Party would try to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, calling it inconvenient and costly.
CNNs Jake Tapper speaks with Tyree Wallace, a Philadelphia man whose murder conviction was vacated and is now free after being sentenced to life in prison.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Iraqs prime minister as the region weighs a post-Assad Syria. The US is also pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza as Israel continues strikes. Follow for live news updates.
The donkey is gone! Donkey! Donkey! the crowd chanted at one point, with many still in disbelief that the deposed presidents pejorative nickname can be shouted out loud in the open, rather than whispered in secrecy.
The Buffalo Bills loss last week at the hands of the Los Angeles Rams was one of the most painful regular season defeats I could recall. How could Buffalo waste a historic six-touchdown (three passing and three rushing) day from quarterback Josh Allen?
The US Environmental Protection Agency fails to protect the public from a toxic flame retardant found in black plastic consumer products, a new lawsuit alleges.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Iraq Friday to meet with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani as the international community grapples with the implications of the Syrian governments collapse.
People in the trans community, we just want to navigate life normally like everyone else. Thats literally it, says Holbrook.
Risks from the Covid-19 pandemic and increasingly intense wildfire seasons sparked interest in air purifiers as a tool to keep indoor air healthy. But experts say they can be just as important to help manage indoor air pollution when there isnt an acute air crisis.
For the 125th time on Saturday, Army and Navy will face off in their (mostly) annual showdown. With 11-1 Army coming in as AAC champions and Navy sitting at 8-3, its set to be one of the most high-profile editions of the game in recent years.
Sheila Johnson, billionaire co-owner of WNBA franchise Washington Mystics, has criticized Time for their awarding of Athlete of the Year to Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.
How the rebels governed Idlib offers insight into how they might rule Syria. Experts and residents of Idlib describe their governance as pragmatic and influenced by internal and external pressure. However, their rule was far from democratic or liberal.
Briana Boston, 42, faces charges after allegedly ending a phone call with an insurance company by saying, Delay, Deny, Depose echoing the words found on bullet casings linked to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City last week.
Given the image of the homicide captured on surveillance video a dark-hooded figure with a gray backpack fatally shooting the executive in the back from several feet away the case may seem like an obvious candidate for an even more severe charge.
Texas has sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas, launching one of the first challenges in the US to shield laws that Democrat-controlled states passed to protect physicians after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
49ers linebacker DeVondre Campbell refused to play when asked during the teams Thursday night 12-6 loss against the Rams as Los Angeles eked past San Francisco to keep its playoff hopes alive. A day later, head coach Kyle Shanahan said he doesnt expect Campbell to play again this season.
The Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide whether religious affiliated entities like Catholic Charities should be exempt from state unemployment taxes, taking up its first major religion case in more than a year.
A lawsuit which proceeded So You Think You Can Dance judge and producer Nigel Lythgoe stepping away from the show has been settled.
In his first public response to the consumer outcry following the fatal shooting of one of his top executives, UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty said Friday that the US health system is not perfect and that coverage decisions are not well understood.
When President Donald Trump was searching for a new FBI Director after firing James Comey in 2017, he wanted among other things someone who looked the part of Americas top law enforcement official.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi has been admitted to the hospital in Luxembourg after she sustained an injury during an official engagement, according to a statement from her office.
An administrator with the diversity, equity and inclusion office at the University of Michigan was fired Tuesday after she was accused of making antisemitic remarks and now she plans to pursue legal action against the school, her attorney said.
In the months before Iranian ballistic missiles struck the Nevatim Airbase, Iran dispatched spies to film the site in southern Israel, according to Israeli authorities.
Israel has arrested more than two dozen suspected Iranian spies over the last several months. CNNs Jeremy Diamond reports.
Former FBI supervisory special agent Tom Adams, who helped pioneer the FBIs counter-drone program, explains what he thinks is behind the mysterious drone sightings in the New York City metropolitan area.
In a study conducted by the University of Richmond, behavioral neuroscientist Kelly Lambert demonstrates how rats can learn to drive miniature cars, using a lever to navigate towards a reward. According to Lambert, this training not only boosts cognitive function but also fosters positive emotions like optimism, making researchers think that the driving experience is inherently enjoyable for the rats.
McKinsey & Co has agreed to pay $650 million to resolve a US Department of Justice investigation into the consulting firms work advising opioid manufacturer OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma on how to boost sales.
Planks may seem daunting but are great for strengthening muscles in your core and elsewhere. Modifications can make the exercise more accessible or more difficult.
Bianna Golodryga speaks with Stephen Rapp, Former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice, on how to achieve justice for the victims of Bashar al-Assads brutal regime in Syria.
CNN traces the timeline of the UnitedHealthcare CEOs murder and the subsequent manhunt, while examining the lives of Brian Thompson and his alleged shooter Luigi Mangione.
From the moment fatal shots were fired outside a New York City hotel, the US has been riveted by the search for the UnitedHealthcare CEO killer. CNN traces the timeline of the murder and the subsequent manhunt, while examining the lives of Brian Thompson, a healthcare executive, and Luigi Mangione, the alleged shooter. How does this case expose deeper issues of Americas healthcare system? Subscribe to CNN to unlock more exclusive documentaries.
Apple and Google must be ready to remove TikTok from their U.S. app stores on Jan. 19, two U.S. lawmakers said in a letter to the companies CEOs Friday.
Luigi Mangione, the suspect accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City last week, was not a customer of the private health insurer, but police say he had identified the company as one of the largest corporations in America in his manifesto writings.
Russia launched a new widespread attack on Ukraines energy infrastructure overnight, forcing the country to implement emergency power outages, Ukrainian authorities said on Friday.
Ex-Commandant Karl Schultz said he didnt share the findings of a probe known as Fouled Anchor with Congress because he worried lawmakers wouldnt protect the privacy of the victims.
The card collecting app adds an expansion featuring Mew, a new Ninja Turtles game for 2025, and a VR tour of Notre-Dame cathedral. Rick Damigella reports.
Buckingham Palace is investigating after a member of staff was arrested at the end of a rowdy Christmas party.
A secret investigation into alleged sexual abuse at the US Coast Guard Academy, the training ground for the Coast Guards top officers, uncovered a dark history of rape, assault and other serious misconduct being ignored and, at times, covered up by high-ranking officials.
Post-grad student Momodou Taal nearly lost his student visa after taking part in protests. He says international students may face the same dilemma as him.
Big drones have become a big topic of conversation in New Jersey: residents have reported seeing drones the size of small cars flying around at night; officials are unsure if theyre seeing anything unusual.
A crucial dam is at risk as fighting continued in several areas of northern Syria between Kurdish groups and Turkish-backed factions.
It was a challenging year for the royal family, with some serious health revelations from King Charles and Catherine, Princess of Wales. But there were also more positive moments as the months ticked on.
Crystal Mangum, the woman who accused three Duke lacrosse players of rape, now says she lied about the encounter
Drummer Larry Mullen Jr., a founding member of Irish rock band U2, has revealed that he has a learning difficulty that makes counting musical bars feel like climbing Mount Everest.
Crystal Mangum, the former exotic dancer who accused three Duke mens lacrosse players of rape in 2006, igniting a national firestorm, admits she lied about the encounter on the web show Lets Talk with Kat, hosted by Katerena DePasquale.
Human DNA recovered from remains found in Europe is revealing our species shared history with Neanderthals. The trove is the oldest Homo sapiens DNA ever documented, scientists say.
The Israeli military battered Kamal Adwan Hospital on northern Gaza with heavy ground and aerial bombardment overnight Thursday into Friday, according to the director of the facility, who described it a catastrophic barrage.
CNNs Bill Weir witnesses a moment years in the making, as Rewilding Argentina and Tompkins Conservation, led by former Patagonia CEO Kristine Tompkins, take the next steps to release a female jaguar into northeastern Argentina, in the hopes of reviving a lost population.
Canada could retaliate against President-elect Donald Trumps threatened tariffs by shutting down energy flows to the United States, a top Canadian official warned.
The act of hosting others in my home created an intimacy that meeting at a restaurant or park couldnt. Now Ive become a dinner party evangelist.
Frances embattled President Emmanuel Macron has appointed centrist ally Francois Bayrou as prime minister, he announced on Friday, as he seeks to calm a political crisis that has left his authority dwindling by the day.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) tells CNNs Kate Bolduan that he believes the FBI and other officials should explain to residents in New Jersey what they know about mysterious drone sightings. He says state and local officials should be able to shoot the drones down if necessary.
Manchester City defender Kyle Walker condemned the vile, racist and threatening online abuse he received on social media after the teams 2-0 loss to Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday.
CNNs Clarissa Ward reports from Damascus, Syria, on the first Friday after the fall of Bashar al-Assads regime.
When American twentysomething Jennea bumped into Dutchman Arthur on a London train station platform in 2013, their lives changed forever.
LeBron James is set to miss his second consecutive game amid injury concerns and rumors that his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, and perhaps even his NBA career, may be coming to an end.
Denzel Washington may have spoken out of turn.
Conclave and Wicked top this years Critics Choice Awards nominations, and the classic musical White Christmas returns to theaters for its 70th anniversary. David Daniel reports.
Gaia Wise and Brian Cox discuss their new animated film The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.
A former Chinese soccer star and coach of the countrys national mens team has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for corruption, state media reported on Friday.
CNNs Kasie Hunt talks with former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe about a Justice Department watchdog finding that there were no undercover FBI employees at the US Capitol during the January 6, 2021, riot.
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Elon Musk apparently has one last battle to wage with outgoing Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler.
The Miss Netherlands beauty pageant has been scrapped, after the competitions organizers said it was time for change.
Famed British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, who became a household name after performing at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, has said he had to cancel a concert in Canada after the countrys largest airline denied his pre-booked seat for his cello.
Mysteries surround the elusive Greenland shark, the longest-living vertebrate in the world. Researchers have new insight into the unique fishs genetic makeup.
Indias 18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest-ever undisputed classical chess world champion after defeating Chinas Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in their best-of-14 final in Singapore on December 12.
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A cat that disappeared from its home in Oregon, Wisconsin in 2013 has been found 806 miles away in Dillard, Georgia, and returned to its owner. Its been 11 years since owner Dave Dexter has seen Rutherford Rudy B. Cat, who disappeared without a trace more than a decade ago, according to CNN affiliate WANF.
A senior Chinese delegation is expected to attend President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration after he extended an invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping, who will not be in attendance. CNNs Kristen Holmes reports.
Heads up to anyone who is a freelancer, independent contractor, business owner, property renter or just a hobbyist who occasionally sells their creations: If you accept business-related income through a payment app or online marketplace like Venmo, CashApp, Airbnb and Etsy, come January you may start receiving 1099-K tax forms from the platforms where you do business.
Join husband and wife duo Ghislain Bardout and Emmanuelle Pri-Bardout on a mission across the Mediterranean Sea as they explore the depths in search of an undiscovered oasis.
Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis will reunite to play doubles at the 2025 Australian Open, three years after they lifted the title together.
Ghislain Bardout and Emmanuelle Pri-Bardout, founders of ocean exploration organization Under the Pole, take their children on wild and remote expeditions to investigate the oceans twilight zone.
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When an uprising against the Assad regime erupted in 2011, Mazan al-Hamada was among the first to join protests in his city of Deir Ezzor. It made him a target of the regime. CNNs Salma Abdelaziz reports.
A US serviceman was sentenced to five years in prison for kidnapping and raping an underage girl last year, an official from Naha District Court on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa told CNN Friday.
In the chaotic early days of the pandemic, Wall Street scrambled to place bets on the companies that looked the most likely to thrive the uncharted waters that were rising all around us. The early winners won big the WFH plays like Zoom and Peloton and Home Depot, and, of course, the vaccine makers like Pfizer and Moderna.
More than 140 police officers were assaulted by the mob, and the damage to the Capitol from windows rioters smashed to enter the building to property rioters stole was in the millions.
NATO head Mark Rutte warned the US-led transatlantic alliance on Thursday that it was not ready for the threats it would face from Russia in the coming years and called for a shift to a wartime mindset - with much higher defense spending.
Accurately predicting the weather is hard really hard, but a new AI-powered forecast model just hit a milestone that has experts saying your forecast could soon get more accurate, and further out, too.
OnlyFans, a popular subscription-based website known for its sexually explicit content, is now blocked in China after a period of being accessible.
Lila Ibrahim, the first COO for AI company Google DeepMind, says bringing in outside perspectives to the next frontier of artificial intelligence is more important than ever.
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Stanley, the drinkware brand that exploded in popularity on social media, issued a recall of roughly 2.6 million travel mugs over potential burn hazards, the Consumer Product Safety Consumer (CPSC) announced in a release Thursday.
A Japanese sake maker is going where no sake maker has gone before: space.
Following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, thousands of Syrians have crowded his regimes notorious detention facilities in a desperate search for loved ones who were jailed or forcibly disappeared.
Taylor Swift has broken yet another record.
A former Syrian military official who oversaw a prison where alleged human rights abuses took place has been charged with several counts of torture after being arrested in July for visa fraud charges, authorities said Thursday.
Set off the coast of Sablayan in the Philippines, Apo Reef Natural Park spans 13 square miles. This protected aquatic wonderland teems with marine life, including 530 fish species and 400 types of coral.
Lawyers for women who claim theyve been sexually harassed while working for global mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto say theyve been inundated with emails since filing two class action cases in an Australian court.
From a marble god stashed in a sewer to a mysterious ancient object whose use has been lost to time, the best archaeological and art historical finds of the year were uncovered by professionals and amateurs alike.
CNNs Jason Carroll reports on what Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the death of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, is experiencing inside SCI Huntingdon in Pennsylvania while he fights extradition to New York.
After months of speculation, the French fashion house has appointed Bottega Venetas creative director to its top job.
North Carolina mom and long-time activist Zen Honeycutt founded Moms Across America, a grassroots network that challenges food production and vaccine standards in the US. She tells CNNs Meena Duerson why she feels hopeful RFK Jr. will, make America healthy again.
A man was arrested after getting stuck in a chimney while he attempted to flee from police in Massachusetts. The man then required the help from the very people he was trying to run from.
The National Labor Relations Board issued a complaint against the producers of hit reality TV show Love Is Blind, arguing that the contestants should be classified as employees and therefore be eligible for worker protections. The complaint is NLRBs first legal action of this kind regarding reality show participants.
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Nearly 20 years later, Luke Wilson is surprised that his cult satire 'Idiocracy' is one of the roles his fans still frequently recall.
Wicked, the blockbuster musical movie from director Jon M. Chu, stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
'Scream 7' has added Sam Rechner to its cast also featuring the returning Neve Campbell and several other up-and-comers.
Sony's 'Kraven the Hunter' 'Lord of the Rings' animated movie are bombing while 'Moana 2' is seeing her third weekend at No. 1 with $26M.
Director Sue Kim and producer Malala Yousafzai team for 'The Last of the Sea Women,' a documentary on South Korea's "bad ass" free divers.
Amazon will not be proceeding with a second season of Freevee comedy series 'Dinner with the Parents', based on UK's 'Friday Night Dinner.'
NBC reveals its New Years Eve broadcast lineup including comedy repeats and holiday specials.
Hayley Atwell To Reprise Agent Carter character in Marvel's 'Avengers: Doomsday'
'No Good Deed' creator Liz Feldman explained why the Netflix series ends the way it does, as well as her hopes for a Season 2.
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Signs that Warner Bros DC Studios is very serious about its standalone Clayface movie even though it doesn't have a director or star yet: The studio is given the movie written by Mike Flanagan a Sept. 11, 2026 theatrical release.
'October H8te,' the documentary on rising antisemitism post October 7, directed by Wendy Sachs, has been acquired by Briarcliff Entertainment.
The ex-So You Think You Can Dance judges have come to an agreement that ends Paula Abdul's sexual assault suit against Nigel Lythgoe
Jim Carrey is open to reprising his role in a The Mask sequel but under one condition.
'Ghost Adventures' host and producer Zak Bagans launches Scarehouse Films
Doctor Odyssey: Joshua Jackson on his first funny, spicy show since Dawsons Creek; news on upcoming film Karate Kid: Legends
Adam Elliot's animated Memoir of a Snail boasts an Aussie voice cast including Sarah Snook, Eric Bana, Jackie Weaver and Kodi Smit-McPhee.
NBC will attempt to the whet the whistle of viewers who have yet to subscribe to Peacock by airing the first episode of The Day of the Jackal.
'The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru,' directed by Fang Li, tells an incredible WWII story of villainy and heroism.
Owen Wilson stars opposite Matt Rife in 'Rolling Loud,' a Live Nation comedy set at the music festival of the same name, which is about to shoot.
'The Last Showgirl' starring Pamela Anderson and RaMell Ross' 'Nickel Boys' open the indie film box office with Jeremy Piven in 'The Performance' as awards season heats up.
Season 3 of The Night Agent will introduce three new series regulars who have led their own series, David Lyons, Jennifer Morrison and Stephen Moyer.
A television staple is looking for a new home. "Sesame Street" original episodes will no longer air on HBO or stream on Max, though some library titles remain.
Producers Guild of America revealed the first nominees for its 2025 PGA Awards. Documentary films and TV shows are up first, with other noms in coming weeks.
EXCLUSIVE: Sonic Gods Studios, the company behind reality competition series 60 Day Hustle, has found representation. The production company has signed with UTA. It comes after its inaugural show, which Deadline revealed earlier this year, has been renewed for a second season.
Filming recently wrapped on the film led by stand-up and actor Cook and Babysitter actress Lee.
Mara Elena Salinas is exiting ABC News after two years.
Construction workers on a Guy Ritchie series have been paid by Paramount and 101 Studios in time for Christmas after being left unpaid by Helix3D.
Filmmaker Errol Morris writes that here was never a policy of separating families at the U.S. border until the Trump administration implemented it.
Jennifer Love Hewitt has closed a deal to star in the 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' sequel movie.
Amanda Lie has joined full-service representation firm M88 as Talent Manager.
'The Gallerist' will be produced by MRC, with Cathy Yan directing and Natalie Portman & Jenna Ortega starring.
Malcolm In the Middle will return for a limited, 4-episode run on Disney+ with original cast members Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston & Jane Kaczmarek.
The film follows a family fighting for their lives against a pack of crazedcoyotes during a raging wildfire in the Hollywood Hills.
Anne Hathaway and Dave Bautista will star In an untitled wedding sting comedy being scripted by Jonathan Tropper for Amazon MGM Studios and AGBO.
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The film will chart the relentless hunt for Craig Petties, an American drug traffickerbest known for the criminal empire he led in Tennessee.
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The Visual Effects Society has announced Hiroyuki Sanada and Takashi Yamazaki as recipients of its Award for Creative Excellence and Visionary Award.
Former Pres. Obama has come out swinging for 'The Turnaround,' a baseball-themed documentary directed by Kyle Thrash and Ben Proudfoot.
Amazon plans to donate $1 million to Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration, the latest sign that tech companies are seeking better relations with the incoming administration. The Wall Street Journal and other media outlets reported on the donation on Thursday evening.
The African American Film Critics Association voted Orion Pictures and Amazon MGM Studios' Nickel Boys as its Best Picture of 2024.
The Costume Designers Guild unveiled nominations for the 2025 CDGAs, including blockbusters like Wicked and indie hits like Emilia Prez.
Netflix's 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' Series Boosts Colombia's Economy
Disney's quest to hire BBC content chief Charlotte Moore leads this week's International Insider.
Allu Arjun has been granted interim bail after he was arrested in connection with the death of a woman during a screening of 'Pushpa 2: The Rule'.
David Beckham and Bela Bajaria are signed up for MIP London - the first bit of star power from Netflix and the world of soccer.
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The film was shot on location in the Dolomites and London, with studio shooting at Twickenham studios.
The Wham! George Michael BBC Last Christmas documentary has been bought by Netflix from Sony.
2024 Game Awards announced their winners live on Thursday at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles
Making history with most career wins at 49 total, Taylor Swift swept Thursday's Billboard Music Awards with 10 new wins.
Deadline's review of the new Broadway play 'Cult of Love,' starring Zachary Quinto, Mare Winningham and David Rasche.
In a first, Netflix is making the upcoming video game derived from Squid Game available to anyone, whether or not they are a subscriber.
This weekend, 'Saturday Night Live' alum Chris Rock returns to host the NBC sketch comedy show alongside Gracie Abrams.
Alexander Payne & Director Eva Nathena On Greece's Oscar Submission 'Murderess
Liz Feldman couldn't resist the clear metaphor on which her new show, 'No Good Deed' is based. She spoke in this interview about the house's role.
The Swedish Oscar-contending documentary 'The Last Journey' celebrates an ordinary hero in Lars Hammar.
Angourie Rice, Finn Bennett, Ella Purnell, Lukas Gage in talks for Radio Silence production 'Loser'
Industry creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay joined the HBO series' stars for an FYC conversation about expanding from the show's modest origins
National Association Of Latino Independent Producers Set New Board Members including Daniela Federman, Erika Kennair, Al Madrigal and Gina Reyes.
Matthew Gray Gubler's Dr. Spencer Reid is making a long-awaited return appearance in Criminal Minds: Evolution.
The spunky Lucy mission will make a second gravity assist of our world tonight as it heads off on its hunt for the solar system's origins.
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Purnell wonders if she'll become a victim of her own success if she keeps knocking it out of the park with video game adaptations.
Amazon has the GoPro Hero13 Black for even cheaper than it was going for Black Friday.
The WNBA star has since expertly responded to the remarks made by the former Fox News personality.
Gabbard, a recent Donald Trump Cabinet pick, predicted catastrophe if Assad were overthrown. So far, things have played out differently.
A Department of Justice report finds that the Mount Vernon Police Department grossly violated residents rights, including illegal strip searches of people who werent under arrest.
A lawsuit alleges former wide receiver Eric Moulds intentionally gave herpes to women and "specifically targeted" fans of the Buffalo Bills, his former team.
"Anyone seeking the Senates consent to serve in the incoming Administration would do well to steer clear of" such efforts, the polio survivor stated Friday.
"You have the unique ability to grant him clemency and rectify this grave injustice," reads a letter from U.S. senators and members of Congress.
Fetterman is the first Democratic senator to join Trump's Truth Social platform.
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But passing such a bill could be harder than it seems.
Fans seemed to think Gellar's apparent reticence to chat about her "I Know What You Did Last Summer" co-star was evidence of a feud.
Texas has sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a Texas woman via telemedicine.
The mystery sightings continue, yet the federal government isn't sure anything's actually amiss.
"We are all extremely relieved and glad that my sister is alive and seemingly okay, but we also have mixed and overwhelming feelings of exhaustion, devastation, and betrayal," her sister wrote on Facebook.
The former CNN host torched the magazine Thursday for putting "an adjudicated assaulter" who tried to overturn a presidential election on its cover.
Polio used to infect some 16,000 Americans a year, but the vaccine has brought that number nearly to zero.
Two of the country's most prominent GOP and Democratic pollsters say Democrats must find a way to coexist at least until the midterm elections.
The singer-producer's sophomore album is one of the best R&B projects of the year. Now, he wants to push the genre and his career to even bigger heights.
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Abdul accused the producer of assaulting her when she was a judge on "American Idol" in the early 2000s.
It's a very small number of people we're talking about, the president-elect said in an interview with Time.
Andrew Witty said Brian Thompson cared about consumers and was working to make the system better before his death last week.
The beloved comedian, who lauded his parents for raising six children, said he'd never heard anyone laugh louder than his father.
Timmerman said he was released Monday morning alongside a young Syrian man and 70 female prisoners, some of whom had their children with them.
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"It's probably not the best time to start that drug, but I really had an amazing time," Brolin told Jimmy Kimmel.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan said he'd never heard that explanation before.
The man accused of killing Jordan Neely, a homeless Black man, will sit beside the future president and vice president at the Army-Navy game.
Naturally, the reporter published a deep dive into the shadowy Kremlin spy unit that held him captive.
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A new rape allegation puts the hip-hop mogul under fire, and some folks feel like this scrutiny has been a long time coming.
The former House speaker sustained an injury during an official engagement while traveling in Luxembourg, said her spokesperson.
Apparently calling yourself a "proud feminist" makes you a "soy boy" or a woman.
The company said that the mugs lid threads can shrink when exposed to heat and torque, causing the lid to detach during use, posing a burn hazard.
Authorities say the strike disabled two engines on an American Airlines plane shortly after takeoff from New Yorks LaGuardia Airport.
The Fox News host and his colleagues turned an ordinary family video into political blather.
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Trump's pick to lead the Department of Defense has faced damaging allegations about his past behavior.
Doctors say there should be limits for how often and how long you wear it.
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It was the first time Crystal Mangum publicly stated she made up the story about a sexual assault that shocked the nation.
The radio host suggested the president use his pardon power elsewhere instead of using it on Trump's political foes.
The president-elect was named Time's "Person of the Year" this week for the second time.
Kinzinger was one of two GOP lawmakers who sat on the now-defunct committee tasked with investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.
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The TikTok-famous Fullstar vegetable chopper "has given me back so much time over the holidays," according to a reviewer.
Americans don't have high confidence in Trump's ability to choose well-qualified people for his Cabinet or effectively manage government spending and the military.
"You know that's coming," the "Late Show" host joked.
"Health care in this country has gotten to such a depraved state that people are living with things they should never have to live with," the congresswoman said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described it as one of the heaviest bombardments of the country's energy sector since the full-scale invasion began.
The clothes don't make the man, but they certainly help.
Biden is facing calls from lawmakers, activists, those condemned to die and even some victims' family members to use his clemency power to empty federal death row.
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It's a hot and cold relationship, to say the least.
Donald Tusk met with Emmanuel Macron following the French president's awkward exchange with Trump recently.
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The "Late Night" host called out Trump for walking back a promise he "repeatedly" made on the campaign trail.
The "Daily Show" correspondent roasted Trump for sharing one of his tales of "real Americans who are really suffering for real."
Meta announced a similar donation earlier in the week as tech leaders hope to reverse antagonistic relationships with the president-elect.
Mescal shared the unexpected on-set drama that led to his natural hair being in the epic sequel.
Alexander Smirnov has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges related to false claims that President Joe Biden and Hunter Biden accepted bribes, according to court filings.
The lawsuits are the latest in an ongoing string of suits against the rapper, whose legal name is Sean Combs, since 2023.
Certain social media users criticized the outfit, but many others voiced support for the 12-year-old daughter of Beyonc and Jay-Z.
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A poll seemingly designed to sink North Kansas Citys chances of landing a new Royals stadium came from the mayor's re-election campaign.
A panel of Dole Institute of Politics experts sort out the 2024 presidential election -- Trump's attempted assassination, Biden's bailout, Harris' struggle.
School districts across Kansas will receive a 20-page report containing guidance on cell phones that recommends daytime cell phone bans, mental health awareness and bolstered parental oversight.
College sports now hinge on negotiated financial payments in return for yards and touchdowns. Aim to describe this new era for what it is.
Eric Trump promised to build a very large, ethical wall. It seems to come with a big, beautiful door.
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Last years toll: 263 million cases and almost 600,000 dead.
"Malcom in the Middle" is coming back to TV screens with a reboot set for Disney+.
The exotic dancer who once accused three Duke University lacrosse players of raping her admitted this week that she invented the 2006 allegations that set off a combustible national conversation about gender, race and class. Crystal Mangum, who is now in prison serving time for second-degree murder, said she "made up a story that wasn't true" against one-time defendants David Evans, Collin Finnerty and Reade Seligmann who "didn't deserve that."
President-elect Donald Trump has been ordered to spend part of the week before Christmas being grilled by lawyers in his defamation case against ABC News.
San Francisco 49ers linebacker De'Vondre Campbell left the sidelines during his team's season-crushing loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night, in an apparent refusal to play that earned scorn from teammates and jeopardized his spot on the team.
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the ambush killing of UnitedHealthcares CEO, was not insured by the company, the overarching business that owns it said.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., a polio survivor, responded critically to a report in The New York Times that a key lawyer and longtime advisor to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
A person in Louisiana is hospitalized with what may be the states first case of bird flu, state health officials said Friday.
Authorities set on a worldwide chase to find Nicholas Alahverdian, once praised for his work as a child advocate, who has been accused of rape, abuse and fraud.
Republican Sen. Joni Ernst is feeling from the right in Iowa over Pete Hegseth's defense secretary bid ahead of her 2026 re-election campaign.
The annual Geminid meteor shower is set to peak overnight Friday and into the early hours of Saturday.
The Chicago Cubs made one of their most significant trades in recent memory, acquiring three-time All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros in exchange for a three-player package headlined by third baseman Isaac Paredes.
Lawmakers have suggested the U.S. military shoot down mysterious drones over New Jersey. Here's why residents shouldn't do that.
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday said he and Republicans would seek to permanently eliminate daylight saving time when he takes office.
The UnitedHealth Groups CEO addressed boiling frustrations, threats and vitriol aimed at health care insurers, conceding, We know the health system does not work as well as it should.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell for a seventh session on Friday, posting its longest run of losses since 2020.
Daniel Penny, the man who was found not guilty in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely, will be the personal guest of Vice President-elect JD Vance at the Army-Navy game.
An orchestra from Afghanistan which defied the Taliban recently played at New York's Carnegie Hall.
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a case about whether a charitable group linked with the Catholic Church can claim a religious exemption from Wisconsins unemployment tax system.
The former Indiana University basketball team doctor accused of sexually assaulting players back in the 1990s invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination dozens of times during a recent deposition when he was asked whether he performed rectal examinations on young athletes, according to the transcript of his testimony.
The hundreds of mysterious New Jersey drone sightings are sparking mounting demands for a more forceful federal response, calls that come as even more sightings are being reported in New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland.
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Travis Timmerman, the missing Missouri man who was unexpectedly found in Syria after he said he crossed into the country to make a "pilgrimage," was flown out by the U.S. military to Jordan, two U.S. defense officials and his family said Friday.
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Lawyers for Donald Trump called prosecutors' suggestion that he be treated like a defendant who's died a "dark dream scenario" and "irresponsible," while again urging a New York judge to make the hush money conviction against their client go away.
An Arizona man was arrested this week for allegedly producing child sex abuse materials, in which he coerced minors to self-mutilate, as part of his efforts with online terror groups, federal prosecutors said.
More than $100 trillion in household wealth is expected to be passed down as part of the Great Wealth Transfer, the largest in U.S. history, according to a new report.
A rocky year for restaurants separated the industrys biggest chains into winners and losers, as eateries competed for a smaller pool of customers who have grown more discerning about how they spend their dollars.
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President-elect Donald Trumps national security team has held discussions with the White House and Ukrainian leaders as part of a concerted effort to find a way to end the war with Russia, multiple sources with knowledge of the matter told NBC News.
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Attorneys for "Vanderpump Rules" star James Kennedy said there were no injuries in the incident that led to his arrest on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence earlier this week.
Stepping into a legal fight that has been raging for years, the Supreme Court said it would decide whether California can set its own, often strict vehicle emissions standards that include curbs on greenhouse gases.
A handful of U.S. colleges and universities have been cautioning their international student bodies to return to campus early to avoid any travel delays.
Obesity dipped in U.S. adults last year for the first time in more than a decade, research found. That might be due, in part, to weight loss drugs like Ozempic.
One of two suspects has been arrested in connection with a home invasion in Pennsylvania earlier this month that left a 25-year-old man dead and his mother paralyzed after being shot multiple times.
DAMASCUS, Syria Cockroaches crawled out of the walls near a dirty, stained sink in the Syrian prison cell where an ex-prisoner told NBC News that American journalist Austin Tice was once held.
The White House said drones flying over New Jersey and New York dont pose a public threat, but lawmakers still want more answers.
Pressure from President-elect Donald Trump was a major factor in Hamas relenting on two key issues during cease-fire and hostage-release talks with Israel, a senior administration official told NBC News on Friday.
A "magazine disconnect" on handguns can help prevent accidental shootings, but the gun industry has opposed efforts to mandate it.
McKinsey & Company agreed to pay $650 million in a deferred prosecution agreement that will resolve a federal criminal probe into the companys consulting work advising Purdue Pharma on how to increase sales of its opioid painkiller OxyContin, a court filing said Friday.
Miguel Cardona, from 4th grade teacher to Education Secretary, defends federal agency amid Trumps push to eliminate it, emphasizing its role in public school oversight.
We tested over a dozen models from top brands like Sony, Bose, Apple, Sonos, Soundcore and more. Find our top picks for travel, noise-canceling and more.
An incoming West Virginia state lawmaker was arrested Thursday after he allegedly threatened to kill other state lawmakers.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., was injured and admitted to a hospital in Luxembourg while on a congressional delegation trip to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, a Pelosi spokesperson said.
Many guests who appear on NBC's "Meet the Press" have written books in their areas of expertise or on timely topics. Here's where you can buy them.
The sister of Hannah Kobayashi, the Hawaii woman who was at the center of a Southern California missing persons investigation, posted an update to the family's GoFundMe page on Thursday offering refunds to people who donated.
The ex-wife of a prominent Los Angeles doctor who was gunned down in an ambush-style attack outside his clinic was among five people arrested and charged in his murder.
I tested three popular coffee machines, Nespresso, DeLonghi and Breville, to compare their performance.
Two trendy areas in finance fintech and private credit are coming together in a new multibillion-dollar joint venture.
French President Emmanuel Macron named centrist ally Franois Bayrou as France's new prime minister on Friday as he sought to steer the country out of political chaos.
Police have arrested a fake Uber driver who is accusing of stealing more than $300,000 in cryptocurrency from unwitting passengers.
Israel ordered troops to prepare to spend winter on Mount Hermon in the Syria buffer zone after the Assad regime's collapse. And a post office in Nuseirat refugee camp was hit by the IDF, killing dozens according to local health officials.
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst is facing some intra-party unrest in Iowa as she weighs whether to support Donald Trump's secretary of defense pick, Pete Hegseth.
A U.S. airman stationed in Japan was sentenced to five years in prison Friday after being convicted of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor.
Marjorie Fiterman and Bernie Littman are officially the worlds oldest newlyweds, with a combined age of 202.
The Department of Justice accused 14 North Korean nationals of conspiring to use false identities to get IT jobs with U.S. companies and siphon money back to their home country, in violation of U.S. sanctions.
As Biden confirms his final judicial nominees before his single term in office ends, he is on track to have appointed the most federal judges of color of any president.
Broncos vs. Colts isn't the most exciting NFL game. But the outcome could shape the playoff picture.
The lien on Donna and Gary Lindabury's home for a 15-year-old medical debt was one of 11,500 released by Atrium Health after an NBC News report.
At issue is whether the charity Catholic Charities is qualified to be exempt from state unemployment taxes as a religious institution.
Three years ago, councilmembers in Washington, D.C., approved a tax hike on the wealthy as a way to raise the wages of child care workers. It's led to big gains for the city's child care workforce.
This year marks 30 years since the release of Mariah Carey's hit, "All I Want for Christmas is You." But have any other pop singles been able to enter the holiday music canon since?
Travis Timmerman, the missing American found wandering barefoot in the Syrian capital after being released from prison - is going home. NPR were there when for the moment he was welcomed home.
NPR's Juana Summers previews Saturday's Heisman Trophy award ceremony, one of college football's sacred traditions, with sports and culture critic Tyler Tynes.
President-elect Donald Trump's administration picks are shaping up to be a very affluent bunch. If all are confirmed, Trump's incoming administration would be the wealthiest in the nation's history.
Even in war, Lebanon's migrant workers -- many of them South Asian -- play cricket weekly. A vacant lot has become a space for the marginalized, with Filipina cooks and Syrian refugees joining in.
Your one-stop guide to the year in arts and culture, from binge-worthy shows to hundreds of books recommended by NPR staff and a playlist of the 124 best songs of 2024.
Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Bourbon Balls, Somebody Somewhere, The Amazing Race and Tim Curry's performance of A Christmas Carol.
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Paula Abdul and former American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show.
The U.N. estimates over a 100,00 people have gone missing in Syria under the regime of Bashar al-Assad. And many families never knew the fate of their loved ones. Now that the regime has fallen, the search is on for the missing. We join some Syrians on that search. Sign up for State of the World+ to listen sponsor-free and support the work of NPR journalists. Visit plus.npr.org.
Last week's earthquake off the coast of Humboldt County triggered a tsunami warning urging people across a huge swath of California and Oregon to evacuate. Why aren't tsunami warnings more precise?
Last week's earthquake off the coast of Humboldt County triggered a tsunami warning urging people across a huge swath of California and Oregon to evacuate. Why aren't tsunami warnings more precise?
Hidden deep in an archive in New Jersey is the world's oldest living bond. It's gearing up for its 400th birthday and still paying interest.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed the lawsuit against a New York doctor who prescribed abortion pills for a client near Dallas, pitting an abortion ban against laws that protect physicians.
The FDA is trying to find out why food companies use the labels they do. Food waste and food safety experts share what these labels mean and how to reduce food waste while making sure food is fresh.
Calgary took fluoride out of its water supply in 2011, but it's reversing course. City council member Gian-Carlo Carra explains why he voted to remove fluoride and why he would vote differently today.
The brutal regime of Bashar al Assad fell over the weekend with dizzying speed. Syrians within the country and around the world burst into celebration. Now, the rebel group Hay'at Tahrir al Sham, or HTS has to govern. They are designated a terrorist organization by the US.And some worry that HTS could slide into its own kind of autocratic regime.That fear is not unfounded. Across the Middle East and North Africa, many revolutions have overthrown autocrats, only for those countries to descend bac
In Damascus, Syria, posters of President Bashar al Assad are still being torn down. Here's what its like in the capital at this pivotal moment in the country's history.
The annual Geminid meteor show is happening now, with activity hitting its peak late Friday into Saturday morning. NASA is calling for 120 meteors per hour.
Ben Witten found an unusual rock on an English beach when he was 6. It turned out to be an exceedingly rare hand ax made by Neanderthals, tens of thousands of years ago.
A decade of effort to win more water from the Colorado River is finally paying for the Navajo Nation. The Infrastructure Act is funding new irrigated farms now that the desert tribe can legally pull water from the river.
Expect the incoming Office of Management and Budget to take a more activist role in leading President-elect Trump's push to deregulate, cut spending and overhaul the federal workforce.
The powerful consulting firm McKinsey will "accept responsibility" and pay $650 million for helping to fuel the opioid crisis, but executives will once again dodge prosecution.
Tell us what your favorite unexpected recipes and ingredients are when cooking during the holidays.
Ohio and 16 other Republican-dominated states have sued, asserting that a waiver granted to California to set its own rules violates the basic design of the U.S. Constitution, which they assert should treat states as equals.
In Damascus, people stood shoulder to shoulder at one of Syria's holiest sites, the Umayyad Mosque, in the first Friday prayers since Bashar al-Assad was overthrown less than a week ago.
The donations are seen as the latest example of tech moguls' changing stance toward the incoming president. During his first administration, Trump clashed with Bezos and Zuckerberg.
The World Health Organization gathered data from 139 countries for its first-ever report on how to prevent drowning.
For better or mostly worse, Hollywood has helped shape the public's image of the health insurance industry in films ranging from John Grisham's The Rainmaker to the Oscar-winning As Good as It Gets.
The FBI and NYPD offered up to $60,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the UnitedHealthcare shooting suspect. But cashing in on the reward is a complicated process.
A spokesperson said Pelosi was "admitted to the hospital for evaluation."
With a ceasefire in place, Hezbollah wants to rebuild Lebanon. But its supply chains across Syria have been weakened by Israeli airstrikes, rebel fighting and the ouster of its ally Bashar al-Assad.
The British actor and singer played abolitionist Harriet Tubman in Harriet, and Aretha Franklin in Genius: Aretha. Now she's defying gravity as Elphaba in Wicked. Originally broadcast Oct. 18, 2021.
Rock critic Ken Tucker picks his favorite new Christmas songs, including "Christmas Time Rhyme," by Ben Folds; "Glow," by Little Big Town; and "Maybe this Christmas," by Jason Kelce and Stevie Nicks.
Inspired by the real-life theft of $18 million worth of government-stored maple syrup, Amazon Prime's six-episode series is loaded with wonderful characters, performances, music and surprises.
Why universities are advising international students to return before Inauguration Day. And, the last NPR news quiz of the year.
People in Syria are looking for their relatives and friends in prisons, hospitals and morgues. The U.N. estimates over a 100,00 people have gone missing in Syria under the Assad regime.
Researcher Kari Leibowitz traveled to places with some of the harshest winters on Earth to understand how people thrive in the cold and dark. Her findings may inspire you to find comfort and joy in the season.
RaMell Ross' adaptation of Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is an ambitious, immersive experience.
The gene-editing technique is effective for treating some illnesses but it's been too expensive to consider it for rare conditions. A new approach in the works could make it more widely available.
Russia launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine on Friday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described it as one of the heaviest bombardments of the country's energy sector since Russia's full-scale invasion.
Record-breaking mainstream hits. A new generation of artists rising to seize their moment. Rappers in and out of courts. A pair of the biggest names in the game transforming their careers by taking their rivalry to sometimes bitter new heights. In 2024, hip-hop brought us wave upon wave of massive, surprising, culture-shifting moments. NPR Music's Sheldon Pearce, Sidney Madden and Rodney Carmichael were watching and listening all year long, and they've gathered together to explain the most impor
Research shows K-12 students in different states spend wildly different amounts of time in school, and suggests the nation's schools could be much better about using the learning time they do have.
In this week's StoryCorps, a father and son talk about sources of love in their lives.
The governors of New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming assess President-elect Donald Trump's incoming agenda -- from energy to immigration.
Mail carriers and shipping companies will be closed on Christmas Day.
Who or what died? Who or what broke up? Why so many bears? And what color IS "brat green," anyway? Test yourself in this year's final news quiz.
Director Tim Fehlbaum's new film September 5 is centered on how the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre changed the way media outlets cover major global stories, especially those involving acts of terror.
In Washington, D.C., a tax on residents earning more than $250,000 a year is boosting the wages of child care workers. Two years in, it's proving to be a great investment.
Residents in New Jersey for weeks have reported seeing mysterious drones in the skies. Officials still have few concrete explanations.
Some U.S. colleges and universities, worried about potential restrictions under the incoming Trump administration, are advising international students to return to campus before inauguration day.
Iran considered Syria a critical component of its so-called Axis of Resistance. Collapse of the Assad regime caps months of setbacks for Iran, including defeat of its proxies Hezbollah and Hamas.
Immigrants with protection under the DACA program worry they could targeted with mass deportations. But Trump now says he thinks so-called 'Dreamers' should be allowed to stay.
Natural gas utilities likely will face stricter federal regulations for their climate-warming methane emissions. Among the biggest sources of leaks is the meter outside a gas customer's home.
A corporate finance professor explains how Boeing's troubles stem from the company's fateful shift away from engineering to financial engineering decades ago.
Friday the 13ths are among the busiest days of the year for tattoo artists. Why people want to get inked on a day synonymous with bad luck.
We look at what the Trump White House did in early 2017, and what might be different this time around.
Collapse of Assad regime in Syria has been a huge blow for Iran. U.S. colleges and their international students prepare for second Trump term.Mystery drones flying over New Jersey puzzle officials.
The movie Queer stars Daniel Craig as you've never seen him: as a junkie prowling the streets, hooking up, shooting up and guzzling tequila. He meets a handsome young man (Drew Starkey) he longs to connect with, and they embark on a quest into the jungle in search of a drug that will unite them on a deep, spiritual level. Directed by Luca Guadagnino (Challengers, Call Me By Your Name), the film is based on a short novel by William S. Burroughs.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at lette
Luigi Mangione is alleged to have shot and killed United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and even before he was identified, the reaction to the shooter was far different than other instances of gun violence. Today on It's Been A Minute, guest host Gene Demby talks with The Guardian's Aben Clayton about why Mangione is being praised by some, and why his alleged actions won't do much to fix the healthcare industry.And later on the show, a conversation with Dr. Laurie Santos, psychology professor a
In the 1950s, scientists exposed a tin of meat to a dose of radiation that they expected would kill all forms of life. But one organism defied the odds and lived: Conan The Bacterium. Turns out this microorganism, known to science as Deinococcus radiodurans, is capable of surviving extreme levels of radiation thousands of times the amount that would kill a human. So what's Conan's secret?Want more stories about the microbial world? Let us know by emailing us at shortwave@npr.org!
It's the most wonderful time of year, er, week, because it's that time when we look at the most fascinating economic numbers from the news. On today's Indicators of the Week: A messy grocery store breakup, a quantum leap in subatomic computing and an unexpected change to the Christmas tree market. Happy holidays! Related Episodes: The Efficient Christmas: Why Economists Hate Gifts We buy a lot of Christmas trees Can an old law bring down grocery prices? For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator
As NPR correspondent Emily Feng reported on the Kucar family, she encountered a mysterious figure working to keep her sources from speaking out. Later, she meets another Uyghur man who - perhaps unwillingly - becomes an actor within China's systems of control. These men are accused of working to silence others, but they say they've found themselves silenced as well. To listen to this series sponsor-free and support NPR, sign up for Embedded+ in Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.
The company behind the uber-viral water bottles is recommending customers affected by the recall reach out for a replacement part.
Astro Bot, Balatro, and Metaphor: ReFantazio claimed the most trophies at The Game Awards in a night dominated by sweeps, surprising reveals and fourth-wall breaks.
The public outrage unleashed by the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO echoes the anti-banking fury after the financial crisis and comes as populist economic fatigue helped re-elect Donald Trump.
Abdullatif Kucar returns to China, determined to find his children, who have been sent to state-run "boarding schools," and his wife, who has spent two years in prison. They're among hundreds of thousands of Uyghurs arrested and detained over the years. Kucar is trying to do what is virtually impossible in China: bring his loved ones home for good. To listen to this series sponsor-free and support NPR, sign up for Embedded+ in Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.
Residents around the country and European military officials have seen colored lights and drones in varying sizes
Luigi Mangione is considered the prime suspect in the killing of Brian Thompson and has elevated to cult status in different parts of the country and on social media.
Orlando Health held a special flag-raising ceremony to honor Sophia Marie Herrick, a patient who passed away on Tuesday and donated her organs.
America's biggest health insurance carriers have seen their stocks plummet amid renewed frustration with the nation's health care system after a CEO's killing.
The House from A Christmas Story is asking for the public's help after an employee lost his wedding ring while packing orders.
Dr. Thomas OBrien and Ruth R. OBrien, the parents of late-night legend Conan OBrien, both passed away within days of each other.
Jim the Elf set up his stoop and waved to drivers as they passed by, waving back and snapping photos.
Luigi Mangione is being held at State Correctional Institution Huntingdon in western Pennsylvania, where he has resided since Monday.
Applebees simply wrote that its value meal, which is currently priced at $9.99, is better than that other $10.99 meal deal.
Authorities in Harris County, Texas uncovered kilograms of meth, cocaine and heroin, as well as up to 200 pounds of marijuana, during a recent drug bust
Dozens of mystery drones were spotted over New Jersey and exclusive footage was obtained by NewsNation.
Watching TV, I keep hearing MORE DRONE SIGHTINGS oh the intrigue - I am going to tell you something nobody else will.
Top White House officials are hopeful that a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas could be reached in December.
Veterans tell NewsNation the banning of TCE and PCE by the Environmental Protection Agency is bittersweet.
Mysterious drones spotted flying at night over sensitive areas in New Jersey and other parts of the Mid-Atlantic region have left puzzled t their origin.
Iran has a new ship with the capability of launching drones, according to satellite images reviewed by Maxar Technologies that were shared with The Hill. The new drone ship, called Shahid Bagheri, is anchored offshore of the Iranian naval port of Bandar Abbas in the Persian Gulf, according to Maxar. The ship was originally a []
Illinois law prohibits local police from cooperating with immigration agents and detaining a person because of their immigration status, but a judge released one of two men arrested for hiding drugs laced with fentanyl in a car, and the sheriff and governor disagree on the impact of the law on crime.
The Super Bowl championship coach brings a new approach to a program part of changing the college sports landscape
A federal grand jury has awarded over $34 million to a woman who sued the police department and two of its detectives for framing her.
NewsNation's interview with State Correctional Institution inmates did not surprise Larry Levine, director of Wall Street Prison Consultants.
Oscar Health CEO Mark Bertolini believes anger at the healthcare system is "justified."
A Florida doctor has lost his medical license after a patient died from a "Brazilian butt lift," according to a WESH report.
The family of an accused killer from Independence County, Arkansas, is speaking for the first time.
Monarch butterflies could be elevated to "threatened" species, but some officials in Texas say that would hurt the economy.
A 28-year-old has been sentenced to pay a record-setting restitution in Ohio after wildlife officials report he illegally shot a trophy deer.
Scientists have noticed an increase in marine heatwaves, which are periods of warmer-than-usual ocean waters.
A woman who accused three former Duke University mens lacrosse players of rape nearly two decades ago admitted she lied about the allegations.
The Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act is among bills being discussed in 10 states about expanded cryptocurrency use
Tulsi Gabbard is struggling through her meetings with senators this week, highlighting the difficult path she faces in winning confirmation to be director of national intelligence.
Nancy Pelosi was hospitalized for evaluation in Luxembourg after sustaining an undisclosed injury during a trip with a congressional delegation, her spokesperson said Friday.
Biden pardoned 39 people and commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 others on Thursday, a sweeping move that comes after Hunter Biden's pardon.
President-elect Trump has named several people to his next administration who have faced legal troubles, including Trump himself.
House Republican leaders on Thursday choose Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) to lead the House Financial Services Committee in the 119th Congress.
An AMBER Alert has been issued for an 11-month-old missing from Little Rock. According to police, Khamari Key has been missing since 8:26 p.m. Thursday
Several high-profile figures in the Jan.6, 2021 Capitol riots could be in line for pardons by President-elect Donald Trump.
Authorities uncovered a black market operation selling weight loss drugs illegally from a home and clinics in Haywood County, Tennessee.
A convicted killer whod escaped his crime for more than a decade learned he will likely spend the rest of his life in prison.
Vice President-elect JD Vance confirmed he invited Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran recently acquitted of negligent homicide in New York City, to be his guest at Saturday's Army-Navy college game.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City denied coverage of a medicine that a Missouri woman says could save her life, leaving her with a monthly bill of over $8,000.
The Aurora Police Department has arrested an 18-year-old in connection to a sextortion scheme targeting students at several local schools.
A flight from LaGuardia Airport to North Carolina was diverted to John F. Kennedy International Airport on Thursday evening due to a bird strike.
Tom Homan told Dr. Phil he's already working on a plan for borderlands the Texas offered the Trump administration's "border czar."
Officials are investigating possible cases of H5 bird flu after two cats died from consuming recalled raw milk.
Nearly 100 reports have been received about users being burned after hot beverages caused the lid to shrink and come off.
Ross Coulthart says a dissident rogue group could be behind drones being seen in the sky over New Jersey and New York
Lawmakers want to have more meetings with investigators over the drones recently seen flying over New Jersey.
Within the banking industry, "debanking" refers to the process of a bank closing a customer's account that it deems poses a financial, legal, regulatory or reputational risk.
High-yield savings accounts have higher interest rates compared to regular or traditional savings accounts.
New Jersey lawmakers are calling for transparency on recent drone sightings.
Former convicts previously represented by Luigi Mangione's lawyer told NewsNation that high-profile inmates "upset the natural order" in a prison.
Shaun Golden, the sheriff of Monmouth County, New Jersey, wants feds to get to the bottom of recent mysterious drone activity in his state.
The lawyer for the three men accusing Sean "Diddy" Combs of drugging and raping them says it's important for the men to have their voices heard "just like a woman could."
Social Security is not on a path toward bankruptcy, nor is it a "legal Ponzi scheme," according to former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley.
U.S. Rep. Chris Smith joined Elizabeth Vargas Reports" to discuss the large number of mysterious drones that have been reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks.
A man police say is responsible for burglarizing a donut shop in Hutchinson has been caught.
A Horry County mother claims her 4-year-old son was left on a school bus and given to a stranger last week.
The family of Hannah Kobayashi, who was recently found safe after being reported missing in Los Angeles last month, is offering a refund to those who donated to an online fundraiser during the search for her.
The NYPD said Thursday evening the suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter was never a client of the insurance company.
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CARBs cancellation of an electric motorcycle rule is the latest example of Trumps chilling impact on state climate policies.
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And over the last 24 hours or so, Pete Hegseth has walked back some of his more controversial stances.
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House Republicans on Thursday tapped Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) to replace retiring Chair Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) atop the panel overseeing Wall Street, the Federal Reserve and cryptocurrency next year.
Vivek Ramaswamy, co-leader of President-elect Donald Trumps Department of Government Efficiency, is eyeing Medicare and Medicaid as potential sources to cut federal spending by trillions.
The respiratory syncytial virus continues to confound scientists in their quest to develop vaccines protecting young babies from severe illness.
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These presents will make everyone happy for the holidays.
But members of the Steering Committee were still trying to suss out his preferences, and he mightve played a key role in selecting Rep. Brian Mast and clearing the way for Rep. Sam Graves.
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The current Agriculture secretary said he called Rollins and left a voicemail, but is still waiting to hear back.
These presents will make everyone happy for the holidays.
The president commuted 1,500 sentences and issued 39 pardons.
While defendants may sneer and defense lawyers may preen, the nearly 1,600 cases have produced a record that will endure.
As negotiations intensified in recent weeks on a bill to restrict U.S. investment in China, recent versions have shown deference to the incoming administration.
The Pentagon pick backtracked after conversations with Republican senators seen as potential swing votes.
It cannot be about loyalty to their party, said Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine).
"Were still sorting out what hes actually serious about," said one Democrat.
Former GOP Rep. Rodney Davis is the U.S. Chamber of Commerces new top lobbyist. Can he warm his former Republican colleagues frosty relationship with the Chamber in time for reconciliation and the Trump presidency?
Daniels a good guy, and New Yorks mob district attorney tried to ruin his life for having a backbone, Vance wrote in a post on X.
Researchers attending the American Geophysical Union conference worry their work could disappear when a president who rejects climate science takes office.
Real-time news, updates and analysis on the Trump transition of power, including presidential appointments, Congressional hearings and confirmations, and more from Capitol Hill and the White House.
Khmeimim and Tartus bases stationed until 2066 according to previous agreement are reportedly operating as usual
Donald Trump is serious about stopping the Ukraine-Russia conflict but little is known about what he has in mind, a new report says
Donald Trump could solve the Ukrainian conflict within the next few months, his chosen Ukraine-Russia special envoy Keith Kellogg has said
The Washington Post owner is reportedly seeking to mend relations with the US president-elect after years of harsh criticism
The Eurozones biggest economy is set to decline further, according to latest monthly report from Bundesbank
Israel has struck Latakia and Tartus, targeting strategic posts and military warehouses, a Beirut-based TV channel has reported
More than 15,000 Canadians chose medically assisted death to end their lives last year under the countrys national suicide law
Refusing to display the rainbow flag for Pride Month has cost the Canadian town of Emo and its head a combined $15,000 in penalties
A copy of the French icon represents foreign aggression, argues the mayor of a town in Kursk Region that has come under Ukrainian attacks
A group of MEPs has traveled to Georgia, meeting opposition figures and taking part in anti-government unrest
J.D. Vance has invited Daniel Penny to the Army-Navy football game, just days after he was cleared of homicide charges in Manhattan
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered preparations for the IDF to stay in position at a strategic location overlooking Damascus
While the militants who have seized power in Syria make promises that delight Western journalists, the country is drowning in blood
Alexander Smirnov previously claimed that a Ukrainian oligarch had paid the US President and his son $5 million each in bribes
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been hospitalized in Luxembourg after reportedly falling and injuring her hip
Kievs refusal to extend its gas deal with Moscow has triggered an energy crisis in Chisinau
Ex-soldier Daniel Burke was shot dead by an Australian, who tried to frame the killing as an accident, a British coroner has concluded
Suspected spy UAVs have reportedly flown over the Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany, as well as Rheinmetall and BASF factories
Ukraine needs additional protection from Russian missile attacks, the countrys top diplomat has said
Veteran centrist Francois Bayrou has become the third premier to be nominated this year amid Frances political quagmire
The US secretary of state has cautioned Trkiye that putting too much pressure on the Kurds could lead to a resurgence of Islamic State
Andrius Kubilius has said Russia has expanded its defense sector to an unimaginable extent despite Western sanctions
Uralchem Group has donated 55,000 metric tons of potash to Sri Lanka amid global food crisis
Moscow shares Donald Trumps view that long-range missile strikes deep into Russia are an escalation, the Kremlin spokesperson has said
Hungarys Orban hopes for Christmas ceasefire and claims Russia accepted his plan for a truce and prisoner swap, but Ukraine turned it down
Ivory Coast no longer needs the supposed support of foreign troops, the Russian Foreign Ministry has said
Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has requested more Western weapons in the wake of Russias retaliatory overnight barrage
BRICS is finalizing Cuba and Bolivias accession as partner states starting next year, Russias deputy foreign minister has said
A US resident has discovered 12 original Michael Jackson in an old storage unit
Elon Musks net worth has surpassed a record $400 billion, making him far the richest person on the planet
OpenAIs artificial intelligence chatbot will be able to recognize objects through a smartphone camera and give real-time reaction
Kiev says it will stop the flow of Russian gas through its pipelines from January 1, after a deal with Russias Gazprom expires
US claims successful hypersonic weapon test days after Pentagon reported breakthrough in intercepting intermediate-range ballistic missile
The outgoing US president has commuted the sentences of almost 1,500 people, less than two weeks after pardoning his son Hunter
Moscows forces have successfully hit a number of Kievs critically important facilities, the Russian Defense Ministry has reported
Initial lab results have showed malaria in nine of 12 samples in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
One person has been killed and another severely wounded in Ukrainian attacks on Russias Belgorod Region, the governor has said
The US-based tech giant had previously stripped entities and individuals from the country of several other monetization tools
Niger has ordered a three-month suspension of BBC broadcasts in the country, effective immediately
An OECD study has evaluated core skills including literacy and numeracy among adults in 31 countries
Donald Trump may support an Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, the Wall Street Journal has said
US President Joe Biden has authorized another arms package for Ukraine worth $500 million, according to statements
Beijing has said it firmly opposes South Korean leader Yoon Suk Yeols Chinese espionage accusations
Large-scale strikes have been reported across Ukraine, causing power outages in Kiev and other cities
A new wave of email warnings has targeted the Reserve Bank of India and Delhi schools, prompting evacuations and police investigations
The largest NATO members in Europe have backed Ukraines desire to eventually join the bloc
Syrias former president, Bashar Assad, should live in Russias Donbass, a politician in Moscow has said
A couple new Senators and a lot of possible future Trump administration officials dominated the Capitol this week.
The Supreme Court agreed Friday to hear a case seeking to challenge Californias ability to set tighter car emissions standards than the EPA.
Were nearing the end of the line for the 118th Congress, and this week saw departing lawmakers having their final say.
As the Indiana Republican closes out his last term in Congress, the former heart surgeon says hes taking the long view.
President-elect Donald Trump, in a sweeping interview, suggested foreign policy and national security policy would start and stop with him.
The UnitedHealth Group boss penned an op-ed acknowledging issues, as CEO slaying-fueled backlash continues
Nancy Pelosi was hospitalized after reportedly falling down a staircase at the palace in Luxembourg.
The firm, led by Trump's nominee for commerce secretary, neither confirmed nor denied the charges
A man in California found unreleased Michael Jackson music in a storage unit
Aaron Siri, a conspiracy theorist like Kennedy, has also filed a petition to stop 13 other vaccines
The Trump administration could end a requirement that car makers report crashes caused by assisted-driving features
Alexander Smirnov was charged with lying to the FBI with fabricated allegations against the Biden family
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Review of RaMell Ross' 2024 Oscar contender "Nickel Boys"
Dick Van Dyke shares that his neighbors helped him evacuate his Malibu home during the fire
The move would have a massive impact on agencies in charge of protecting consumers' money
News brief about the recent recall of MadeGood granola bars over possible metal contamination
The media mogul's bid to give his son Lachlan control over his Fox News media empire failed
The former House speaker has been asking members to oppose the progressive even as she backs other insurgent bids
Republicans in the state are trying to overturn Democratic victories and prevent them from occurring again.
The judgment doesn't just "evaporate just because you become president," former NY AG prosecutor says.
Review of Netflix's "Carry-On" starring Taron Egerton
There is no doubt that Wray understands the threat that Trump and his henchmen pose to the country and the world
Millennials have faced a longer stretch of economic challenges, experts say
Getting surgery wasn't my only reason for relocating to Italy, but it was certainly the smartest
In a world where Joe Rogan and Donald Trump rule, how should Democrats plan for the next political battle?
Why is Speaker Johnson one of the few left in Washington standing in the way of a bill to protect children?
Experts explain why the public empathize with some killers and not others
Caitlin Clark said she's "blocking out" critics like Megyn Kelly.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer copped to faking his end-of-year round-up.
Morgan Wallen will spend a week in a DUI education center after pleading guilty to reckless endangerment.
The bill would classify pregnancy termination at any point as a homicide
Dennis Reilley is identified in court documents as the source of a leak about the 2014 sale of Covidien.
The science cooperation agreement carries symbolic weight for being the first major bilateral deal between China and the US.
The political landscape has changed since 2017.
The retiring New Hampshire governor is a Republican Trump skeptic, but true believer in Elon Musks cost-cutting effort.
YouTube and podcasts have come fully of age as dominant forms of media, and legacy media companies are frantic to buy their way in.
The country had previously changed its anthem following independence from the USSR in 1991, but leaders say its time for another revision.
The Japanese-made vaccine should arrive in the country as early as next week, as the number of cases continues to surge.
The energy equipment manufacturer says that some of its orders are backlogged until 2029, as global demand soars.
The plans will streamline access for new clean energy projects.
Bayrou is Frances fourth prime minister this year, following months of political turmoil.
Secretary General Mark Rutte argued members should allocate more than 2% of their GDP to defense spending at his first public appearance in the role.
ExxonMobil plans to offer data centers gas plants equipped with carbon capture.
Few governments have had direct contact with Syrias new rulers, a group listed as a terrorist organization by many countries.
Reps. Susan Wild, Janelle Stelson, and Rebecca Cooke are among the contenders that could run again in two years.
Asian markets fell as economists expressed disappointment after a keenly watched meeting of Chinas economic leadership.
The departing head of the National Institute of Standards and Technology says the US needs to keep up funding for semiconductor research.
Chief Investment Officer Anne Walsh highlights Saudi Arabias economic potential and infrastructure opportunities.
With the fall of Assad, Gulf states clearly signal there is no love lost for the former president, cautiously welcome Syrias new chapter, balancing hope for stability with lessons from past regime collapses.
Tight economic conditions are helping drive a boom in Kenyas buy now pay later (BNPL) credit sector, with more people paying in installments for higher-priced purchases.
The Alphabet and Google CEOs quiet conviction begins to bear fruit, with new AI products and breakthroughs.
In an exclusive interview, Sundar Pichai talks to Semafor after a week of product announcements.
NASA astronaut Don Pettit's latest photography from the International Space Station showcases not only his visual prowess, but also his engineering skills.
SpaceX has readied its next Starship vehicle for testing ahead of the megarocket's seventh test flight.
Here's the full rundown of new space-related game titles from The Game Awards 2024.
SpaceX plans to launch the RRT-1 mission perhaps an advanced GPS satellite from Florida's Space Coast tonight (Dec. 13).
The December full moon, the final full moon of 2024, rises overnight on Dec. 14 during the peak of the Geminid meteor shower.
SpaceX launched 22 more of its Starlink internet satellites from California's central coast on Friday (Dec. 13).
Here's how you can watch the Geminid meteor shower tonight, with a free livestream courtesy of the Virtual Telescope Project.
Find out how to make the most of the Geminid meteor shower tonight, including where to look and top meteor hunting tips.
Humanity needs to start addressing the growing space junk problem now, before it gets out of hand, scientists stress.
Naughty Dog's first new IP in over a decade is taking the developer back to its light-hearted action roots.
NASA's Perseverance rover has summited the rim of Mars' Jezero Crater, a climb of 1,640 vertical feet that took about 3.5 months.
NASA has developed special probes that will fly aboard F-15B jets trailing closely behind its X-59 "quiet" supersonic jet in order to measure the shock waves it produces.
Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour confirmed on a podcast interview that his employees asked social media influencers to promote memes about the FBIs raid on the
The raise is a bullish vote of confidence in climate and sustainability startups.
Databricks is close to finalizing a $9.5 billion round at a $60 billion valuation, including a secondary sale for employees that could climb even higher
The oil and gas company announced that its planning to build a massive power plant for data centers.
Optum's AI chatbot was found exposed online at a time when the healthcare giant faces scrutiny for its use of AI to allegedly deny patient claims.
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OpenAI has fired back at billionaire Elon Musk, publishing a series of mesages that the company claims show Musk's lawsuit against it is misleading.
The Department of Energy (DOE) is on a loan-approval spree in the lead-up to President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration, and the winners are all
Electric vehicle charging startup EVgo is the latest company to secure funds from the U.S. Department of Energy as the Biden administration races to
Google announced on Friday that NotebookLM is rolling out the ability for users to interact with the AI podcast hosts.
The Trump transition team wants to end a federal rule requiring automakers to report crashes when advanced driver-assistance or autonomous driving
OpenAI is in the holiday spirit, it seems. The ChatGPT series of reveals, called 12 Days of OpenAI, will be streamed live at 10 a.m. PT each weekday
Liquid AI, an AI startup co-founded by robotics luminaryDaniela Rus, has raised $250 million in a Series A led by AMD.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Jeff Bezos Amazon plan to donate $1 million each to President-elect Donald Trumps inaugural fund, according to reports from
Google's bringing its viral NotebookLM app to the enterprise via a new service for Google Cloud customers, Agentspace.
OpenAI is blaming one of the longest outages in its history on a "new telemetry service" gone awry. On Wednesday, OpenAI's AI-powered chatbot platform,
When Koko Xs considered pursuing a career as a VC after he graduated from college last year, he observed a handful of trends that suggested he should do
Now with 25 million users, Bluesky is facing a test that will determine whether or not its platform will still be seen as a safe space and place of refuge
The European Union's executive body is facing an embarrassing privacy scandal after it was confirmed on Friday that a Commission ad campaign on X
Two prominent programs, Activate and The Engine Accelerator, have decided they can give founders an advantage if they team up.
WhatsApp announced that it had added new video calling features just before the holidays, including participant selection for group video calls, better
Syndicate One is a debut investment firm out of Belgium that has raised a 6.5 million fund to back Belgian founders and startups. While the amount is
With disinformation on the rise, especially given the explosion of AI, companies are just as vulnerable to its effects as individuals. Refute is a
Texas attorney general Ken Paxton on Thursday launched an investigation into Character.AI and 14 other technology platforms over child privacy and safety
Microsoft has announced the newest addition to its Phi family of generative AI models: Phi-4. It's in limited research preview.
Meta is open sourcing a method to watermark AI-generated videos. Called Meta Video Seal, the company says it's robust against compression and edits.
President-elect Trump and anchor George Stephanopoulos to be deposed in Trump's defamation case against ABC News.
Welcome to The Hills Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trumps inauguration fund gets tech cash The leaders of multiple major technology companies are throwing money into President-elect Trumps inauguration fund, raising questions over what their relationship with the incoming administration will look like. Greg Nash Meta and Amazon announced this week
President-elect Trump on Friday evening called for authorities to shoot down the mysterious drones that have been seen in the skies of New Jersey and around the country. He also suggested the government must know more about the mysterious sightings. Mystery Drone sightings all over the Country. Can this really be happening without our governments
New Jersey officials are alarmed by drones, Senate Democrats are angered by key 'nays,' a shutdown deadline looms and Trump administration picks are making their cases. Follow along for live updates.
Welcome to The Hills Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Outrage over drones grows as federal agencies stay mum Officials across the U.S. northeast are growing increasingly worried about the now-regular spotting of drones, with lawmakers calling for answers and more transparency from federal agencies.
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Supreme Court may revive challenge to Calif. car rule The Supreme Court indicated Friday it will take up a case that could revive industry efforts to axe Californias stricter-than-federal vehicle emissions standards. AP Photo/Gregory Bull The high court granted a petition from companies
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against a New York doctor alleging she violated state law by prescribing abortion medication to Texans via telehealth appointments. Both surgical and medication abortions are banned in Texas, and Fridays lawsuit is the first legal test to see what happens when state abortion laws conflict with
Plus: Corporate execs cozy up to Trump {beacon} Evening Report Friday, Dec. 13 @xGabbyNu/TMX via AP East Coast on edge over drone sightings LAWMAKERS ARE DEMANDING ANSWERS about the cluster of mysterious drone sightings across the Eastern Seaboard. All eyes are turned to the skies, as citizens, political leaders and pilots across the
House Freedom Caucus supports two-step approach to Trump's agenda on border, taxes, and energy. Prioritizing border security before tax reform.
Reports of drone sightings in New Jersey, nearby states spark intrigue and calls for transparency. FBI investigates, finds no national security threat.
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe was not surprised at all by the findings of a watchdog report, which concluded that there were no undercover FBI agents on the National Mall during the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The findings counter a conspiracy theory about government involvement in the rioting that
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban said he ignored notes that Vice Presidential Harriss campaign was giving him while he was their acting surrogate on the trail. I would go into immigration and, you know, I was honest, I would not let the Harris campaign tell me what to say. They would try to give me notes
The Supreme Court indicated Friday that it will take up a case that could revive industry efforts to axe Californias stricter-than-federal vehicle emissions standards. The high court granted a petition from companies and groups representing oil refiners and biofuel producers that seeks to revive their lawsuit against the Biden administrations reinstatement of Californias clean cars
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sounded the alarm over anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elects Trumps pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Say goodbye to your smile and say hello to polio thats whats on the horizon if Robert F. Kennedy Jr. becomes the Secretary of Health and Human
President-elect Trump on Friday said Republicans would push to eliminate daylight saving time, calling it inconvenient and costly. The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, which has a small but strong constituency, but shouldnt! Daylight Saving Time is inconvenient, and very costly to our Nation, Trump posted on Truth
Kentucky's Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear opposes using taxpayer dollars for gender-affirming surgery for transgender inmates.
The U.S. military on Friday flew a missing American citizen out of Syria this week, after the stunning fall of Syrian leader Bashar Assads regime. Travis Timmerman was transferred to U.S. forces in Syria on Friday, according to a defense official, and was flown to Jordan. U.S. Central Command, the military headquarters in the Middle
November was Earths second-warmest month in 175 years of record-keeping, and the year is all but certain to be the warmest on record, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Average worldwide land and ocean surface temperatures for the month were 2.41 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the 55.2-degree average in the
The Supreme Court will hear a Catholic charitable group's case challenging Wisconsin's denial that it qualifies for an unemployment exemption granted to religious employers.
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty acknowledged frustrations in a response to Brian Thompson's shooting, saying UnitedHealth shares "the desire to build a ... system that works better for everyone."
Oscar Health CEO Mark Bertolini believes anger at the healthcare system is "justified."
A Texas A&M University study found 30 of 89 bottlenose dolphins studied in the Gulf had traces of drugs in their system
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is planning to make a $1 million personal donation to President-elect Trumps inaugural fund, joining various other tech leaders who have made similar contributions this week. The $1 million donation will come from Altmans funds rather than from the ChatGPT maker itself, his spokesperson confirmed to The Hill. This differs from
Georgia judge rejects ex-Trump lawyer Kenneth Chesebro's attempt to invalidate guilty plea in election interference case.
President-elect Trumps attorneys condemned Alvin Braggs suggested alternatives to dismissing Trumps hush money criminal conviction, going as far to call one of them "absurd."
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Belleville mayor directs local officials to call bomb squad if drone falls from sky. Concerns over payloads and lack of information.
Exploring the consequences of U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and its impact on Ukraine. The importance of U.S. commitments to allies and their impact on global security.
Survey reveals disapproval of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rises as Americans learn more about his views.
Scientists have noticed an increase in marine heatwaves, which are periods of warmer-than-usual ocean waters.
The holidays are just around the corner. Lucky for you, weve put together a sweeping collection of great gift ideas, including TVs, laptops, and non-tech goodies.
Why the real estate billionaire Frank McCourt thinks his Project Liberty plan to buy TikTok will not only rescue the app from a US ban, but make the internet better for creators.
OpenAI is rolling out a feature called Projects to ChatGPT that gives you folders to organize things youre working on while using the AI chatbot.
Rumors claim Peak Design traced the UnitedHealthcare shooting suspect via a backpack serial number, but the company says it didnt, and that it cant.
Attorney General Ken Paxton filed the lawsuit against Dr. Margaret Daley Carpenter, founder of the Abortion Coalition for Telemedecine, in Collin County civil court.
Nest Audio and Nest Mini smart speakers can now use Gemini AI to answer your questions.
We highlight standouts from Nintendo, GuliKit, and 8BitDo, plus a couple of Joy-Con alternatives from Hori and a dongle for connecting Xbox and PlayStation gamepads.
The BBC is complaining about Apple Intelligences incorrectly summarized notification of a news report about UnitedHealthcare shooting suspect Luigi Mangione.
Dbrands CEO says the company has actual dimensions not an educated guess of the Nintendo Switchs successor, which it used to design a case, the Killswitch 2.
Amazon is shipping its first color screen e-reader again, but some customers are still reporting a discoloration issues with the Kindle Colorsofts display after receiving replacement units.
Sesame Streets new episodes currently air first on Max, but that deal with Warner Bros Discovery will expire soon.
OpenAI just published a new blog post that calls out Elon Musk for wanting more control, as part of their ongoing lawsuit.
Lenovo may swap out the Legion Gos 8.8-inch IPS LCD screen for one with an OLED panel at the same size, and keep its detachable controllers.
Donald Trumps transition team is considering getting rid of a rule that requires Tesla and other automakers to report crashes involving fully and partially autonomous vehicles.
EVgo will receive $1.25 billion from the Department of Energy to expand its EV charging network, in the latest loan approved by the Biden admin before Trump takes office.
Ankers new Anker MagGo 5K Power Bank is its thinnest MagSafe battery and supports both 15W Qi2 wireless charging speeds and charging over USB-C.
The FTC warns of a sharp rise in online job scams that convince victims to perform tasks for money but end up paying the scammers.
Leaked images have shown an unannounced Lenovo handheld with a Steam button. The Legion Go S has a Steam button next to its display.
Kraven The Hunter is everything thats terrible about Sonys weird universe of Spider-Man spin-off movies.
Google is going to let you talk with the AI hosts of NotebookLM Audio Overviews. NotebookLM is getting an interface update and a new subscription, Notebook LM Plus.
Dissecting what went wrong with the news business in the digital age, and how to fix it.
Waymos first responder protocols were audited by independent company Tv Sd to ensure they meet industry standards.
NASA believes the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter crashed after its navigation system was confused by featureless terrain resulting in a hard landing at high velocities.
Ahead of New Years Eve, Airbnb is rolling out tech to thwart people trying to book listings for unauthorized and disruptive parties.
The second-gen Backbone One with USB-C is 50 percent off for one day. Other deals bring the Logitech G203 Lightsync gaming mouse and an Anker charger under $20.
Tumblrs communities was first announced a year ago and had been in beta testing. It brings a subreddit-like grouping structure to the platform.
We tested the 2024 MacBook Pro 16 with both M4 Pro and M4 Max chips in photo editing, video editing, and gaming. Guess which two theyre good at.
With Gemini 2.0 and Android XR, Google is looking for a way to make AI work for everyone. OpenAI is doing the same with ChatGPT and Sora. Can anyone make AI work?
How to create a particular kind of American celebrity.
Microsoft is ending its Skype Credit pay-as-you-go service. If you have Skype Credit then you can keep using it until it runs out.
Intel faces some tough decisions about its future. Now, executives are hinting that theres a potential for a manufacturing spinoff.
Naughty Dog, the studio behind Uncharted and The Last of Us, has unveiled its next major franchise with a sci-fi game called Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
At The Game Awards, Capcom officially announced Okami 2, a surprise sequel to the cult classic adventure game.
Gearboxs next sci-fi looter shooter is launching in 2025.
Split Fiction is the next game from It Takes Two developer Hazelight Studios and its charismatic, if foul-mouthed founder Josef Fares.
At The Game Awards 2024, Bandai Namco and Fromsoftware announced Elden Ring Nightreign, which will launch next year on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
At The Game Awards 2024, CD Projekt Red showed off the first cinematic trailer for The Witcher 4.
Elon Musk posted a letter to X from his lawyer, Alex Spiro, saying that the SEC was preparing numerous charges against Musk if he didnt agree to pay a fine.
The GeForce LAN 50 will run January 4th through January 6th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Youre theoretically invited, should you manage to reserve one of the 400 available spaces.
Whether youre considering the Fitbit Inspire 3, Versa 4, Charge 6, Google Pixel Watch 3, or another fitness tracker or smartwatch, heres what to look for.
The best robot vacuums, robot vacuum / mop hybrids, and self-empty docks from Roomba, Roborock, Dreame, Switchbot, Eufy, and more.
President-elect Trump vowed to work to eliminate daylight saving time, calling it "inconvenient" and "very costly."
Elton John, one of the world's most famous anti-drug advocates, says U.S. marijuana legalization "is one of the greatest mistakes of all time."
Located in a 10 Best ski town, Bear Pond Books showcases New England creators, national authors and has an adorable bulldog behind the counter.
A spokesperson said the newspaper did not publish a story with that headline, which had been digitally edited.
Kyle Tucker is one of the best all-around players in the game.
Friday the 13th might be unlucky for many people, but Mega Millions players could be lucky for tonights $695 million jackpot.
Jets QB Aaron Rodgers criticized ESPN shows during his appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show." Ryan Clark was the latest to respond to Rodgers on Friday.
USA TODAY collected data from the Bureau of Prisons showing the demographics of the 1,499 clemencies.
Six giant Mekong catfish were caught in the span of a week in Cambodia recently, suggesting a potential revival of the critically endangered species.
Upon arriving to the Gold Country Wildlife Rescue, the bear cub was dehydrated, anemic, underweight and suffering ear infections and a skin infection.
The Dow and S&P 500 recorded losses for the week, but the Nasdaq got a boost from big tech. Broadcom's valuation hit $1 trillion for the first time.
The image shows Bidens son Beau, not Hunter. It was taken in 1973 when Biden was sworn in to the Senate in a Delaware hospital.
An American Airlines flight headed to North Carolina from LaGuardia Airport diverted back New York's JFK Airport after a possible bird strike.
Altman's announcement comes after both Meta and Amazon announced plans to contribute $1 million to the inauguration.
Import prices edged up 0.1% last month after a downwardly revised 0.1% rise in October, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics said.
A spokesperson for the cruise line said the cases have mostly been mild and quickly resolving.
Shop the REI last-minute gifting sale to save up to 30% on the best outdoor gift ideas. Save on Arc'teryx, Keen, Patagonia, Columbia, Hoka and more.
McKinsey & Company agreed to pay $650 million to resolve criminal and civil investigations into its advice to opioids manufacturer Purdue Pharma.
The Hawks play the Bucks and the Thunder face the Rockets in the NBA Cup semifinals. Sizing up the four teams, plus odds, TV and more.
The Homeland Security Department and the FBI say there's no evidence drones flying over New Jersey at night are a menace.
Beyonce will put on a halftime performance during the Ravens-Texans NFL Christmas Day game. Here's what to know from Mariah Carey to show length.
A court ruling doesnt permit schools to force-vaccinate students, it addresses civil liability for accidentally vaccinating the wrong student.
These products could make daily responsibilities easier for pet owners in your life.
The killing of a health care executive kicked off a firestorm of anger at a troubled system. The CEO of UnitedHealth responds to the concerns.
With Christian Slater as dad Harry Morgan, Irish actor Patrick Gibson puts young life into TV's favorite serial killer in "Dexter: Original Sin."
233,000 bottles of duloxetine, the generic name for a popular antidepressant, were recently recalled. Here's what to know about the medication.
New to Sarah J. Maas? Here's your definitive guide to "A Court of Thorns and Roses," "Crescent City" books and how to tandem read "Throne of Glass."
It is officially college bowl season! On Saturday, we have the Salute to Veterans Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama, between the South Alabama Jaguars (6-6, 5-3 Sun Belt) facing the Western Michigan Broncos (6-6, 5-3 MAC). Kickoff from Cramton Bowl is
The case the court agreed to hear involves groups affiliated with the Catholic church that serve people with developmental and mental health disabilities.
More than 233,000 bottles of an antidepressant have been recalled by the FDA due to the presence of duloxetine posing the risk of cancer.
Officials at Wildlife World Zoo in Arizona reported two big cats and three large birds died, while 25 human employees were also exposed to the bird flu.
Neither Quaker Oats nor its parent brand, PepsiCo, have announced Aunt Jemima products are returning following their rebrand in 2021.
The industry that moves everything Americans make and buy will be among the first to signal any unintended consequences of trade policies.
Video captured the terrifying moment a bear struck a snowboarder while it was running in the middle of the slopes in California.
Once San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said De'Vondre Campbell refused to play in Thursday's loss to the Los Angeles Rams, criticism was swift.
Robert Shouse, 37, of Houston, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for running a child sex abuse website and sexually abusing a 9-year-old.
Beloved children's program "Sesame Street" is in limbo after Warner Bros. Discovery declined to renew it's contract for additional seasons.
The judge's ruling nixes effort by Kenneth Chesebro, a Trump election lawyer in 2020, to say his guilty plea violated his right to due process.
The industry is one of the most reliant on workers in the country illegally, making it a test case for whether Trump will fulfill completely his campaign promises.
The Jacksonville Jaguars announced the status for tight end Evan Engram for Week 15 and beyond.
California wants to move away from gas-powered cars. But 'the Golden State is not the golden child,' 17 states complained to the Supreme Court.
The SEC gave Elon Musk until Monday to respond to an offer to resolve a probe into his $44-billion Twitter takeover in 2022, a source said.
The NFL playoff picture should fill out further in Week 15. The Rams started things off by dealing a serious blow to the 49ers' hopes.
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said on Friday the team plans to part ways with linebacker De'Vondre Campbell.
Everyone's favorite serial murderer Dexter is back, this time in a prequel that offers audiences insight into how his blood lust came to be.
What did Nick Saban think about his longtime friend Bill Belichick's move to coach at North Carolina? What he said Friday on "The Pat McAfee Show."
Charles Woodson believes Travis Hunter can play both offense and defense in the NFL. But only if Hunter plays offense on a limited basis.
The woman smuggled about 22.4 pounds of methamphetamine into her carry-on bag, Auckland International Airport authorities say.
Yankees land ace closer Devin Williams in trade with Milwaukee Brewers.
The New York governor said residents have reported sightings this week, while the former governor of Maryland posted a video himself.
U.S. Climate Reference Network data does show warming since 2005.
Get your furry friends ready for the holiday season with cute, festive outfits at Chewy. Shop Santa hats, bow ties, ugly sweaters and more for cats and dogs.
The Dallas-based company is a strategy-driven, full-service creative agency known for its data-driven methodology and expertise in creating custom strategies for clients.
Dr. Mehmet Oz is Trumps pick to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Oz held stocks in companies doing business with Medicare.
The LA Clippers (14-11) take on the Denver Nuggets (12-10) Friday evening. Tip-off from Ball Arena is set for 9 p.m. ET. (NBA TV) Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Clippers vs. Nuggets odds and make our expert
The Los Angeles Chargers host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday afternoon. Here's the latest on their top wide receiver's status for the game.
Frankie Muniz is set to headline new episodes of "Malcolm in the Middle," the TV sitcom that catapulted him to child stardom in the early 2000s.
Crystal Mangum says she lied about being raped and sexually assaulted by three former Duke University lacrosse players in 2006.
This new dad created a safe space for men to talk about the stresses and strains of parenthood.
China's ambassador to the U.S. is expected to lead a delegation of senior officials at Trump's Jan. 20 ceremony, instead of President Xi Jinping.
The original CNN video shows the graphic does not include pronouns next to the Syrian rebel leader's name.
The image in the post shows a replica of a prop ID from the 2007 film doctored to replace actor Christopher Mintz-Plasse's face with Mangione's.
The former House Speaker was admitted while on a trip abroad to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge.
Macy's is accelerating its plan to close underperforming stores by the end of the year. The company plans to shutter 65 stores after the holidays.
Caitlin Clark doubles down on recognition of her white privilege, stands up for the Black women who were foundation of WNBA.
Ivan Lee, a Hall of Fame fencer and former board chairman at USA Fencing, pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of a collegiate fencer he coached.
According to an affidavit, Briana Boston said the phrase, "Delay, Deny, Depose. You people are next" during a recorded call with BlueCross BlueShield.
On Friday, the cause of the Franklin Fire remained under investigation, Cal Fire said. Rain was also expected in the region Saturday, per the NWS.
Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie reflect on reuniting onscreen more than 20 years after "The Simple Life" for new series "Paris & Nicole: The Encore."
ESPN's latest "30 for 30" film takes an unvarnished look at the Jets' "New York Sack Exchange," from the dysfunctional group's rise to its fall.
The San Antonio Spurs (12-12) and Portland Trail Blazers (8-16) meet Friday. Tip-off from Moda Center is set for 10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Spurs vs. Trail Blazers odds and
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Meta plans to release an artificial intelligence model called Meta Motivo,which could control the movements of a human-like digital agent.
The Jackson State Tigers (11-2) and South Carolina State Bulldogs (9-2) meet Saturday in the Cricket Celebration Bowl. Kickoff from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta is scheduled for noon ET (ABC). Lets analyze BetMGM Sportsbooks college football odds around th
Founded by entrepreneur Shane Valdez, SuperFile has already captured the attention of industries and consumers alike, offering something previously thought impossible: total file control, even after a file has been shared.
Known as "poor man's cocaine," captagon is an addictive amphetamine-like stimulant banned in many countries but worth billions of dollars in trade.
A new business model and website, LifeInsuranceReview.com (LIR), is setting a new standard by shifting the focus back to where it belongs: the consumer.
Auction sells baseball from Aaron Judge error that will forever live in Dodgers and Yankees lore.
Fox News host Laura Ingraham called on international popstar Taylor Swift to perform at President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration in January.
The Federal Trade Commission said there were no task scams in 2020, there were 5,000 in 2023 and then task scams quadrupled by the first half of 2024.
The list largely skews to locations in Appalachia, with cities in the Carolinas, Tennessee and Indiana.
Manhattan prosecutors began presenting evidence to a grand jury as they seek an indictment against CEO shooting suspect Luigi Mangione, reports say.
Following reports that Nissan will produce 100K fewer vehicles in the U.S. than last year, the company launched its new Murano in Smyrna on Tuesday.
The Indiana Hoosiers (8-2) take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers (6-2) Friday evening. Tip-off from Pinnacle Bank Arena in is set for 8 p.m. ET (FOX). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's college basketball odds around the Indiana vs. Nebraska
Chuck Scarborough first started informing NBC audiences in the 1970s. On Thursday night, he thanked viewers and signed off for the last time.
In honor of Taylor Swift's birthday today, we're sharing the top three enchanting moments that fans were surprised with Eras Tour tickets.
The Utah Jazz (5-18) welcome the Phoenix Suns (12-11) to the Delta Center Friday. Tip is set for 9:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Suns vs. Jazz odds and make our expert
Trump's pledge to impose steep tariffs on Canada and Mexico is raising fears of a trade war between the US and two of its biggest trading partners.
The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security said the drones reported over New Jersey appear to be manned aircrafts flying legally.
Voice of America touts itself as the largest United States international broadcaster, providing news in 50 languages.
Lisa Kudrow and Ray Romano star in a twisty new Netflix series from the creator of "Dead to Me." Spoilers: Here's how "No Good Deed" ends (spoilers!).
Winter's brutal grip is continuing Friday for millions across the eastern U.S. as temperatures remain well below average.
Anne Strober, mother of an autistic son, said the Cracker Barrel incident is "triggering," bringing up upsetting memories from her son's childhood.
The couple, identified only as Rafael C. and Maria Gloria A., were found inside a car riddled with bullet holes in the Michoacan town of Angamacutiro.
The USWNT fell to 5th in the FIFA world rankings in June, just before new coach Emma Hayes arrived and led the team to Olympic gold in Paris.
This will be the second inauguration missed by the 100-year-old former president. Other living ex-presidents have yet to announce their plans.
Megan Fox's ex-husband Brian Austin Green is slamming her longtime boyfriend and rapper-turned-rocker amid the pair's rumored split.
To celebrate Taylor Swift turning 35, her team published a new Eras Archive site. Here's what Swifties can expect to find.
The Charlotte Hornets (7-17) visit the Chicago Bulls (10-15) on Friday. Tip from United Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Hornets vs. Bulls odds and make our
Elton John's astonishingly prolific career is distilled to the 1970s and his 2022 farewell tour in new Disney+ documentary, "Never Too Late."
A new study of colon cancer tumor cells finds the kind of inflammation that is known to be caused by the typical American diet.
Preserving birthright citizenship is not just about protecting a constitutional right it is about safeguarding the heart and soul of America.
Angelina Jolie channels Maria Callas in Netflix's operatic biopic "Maria." Also: You want the best? You got the best. (2024 movies, that is.)
Arguing to keep Lil Durk jailed for a 2022 murder in Los Angeles, prosecutors unveiled an FBI investigation into his involvement in another murder.
The Washington Wizards (3-19) face the Cleveland Cavaliers (21-4) on Friday. Tip from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Wizards vs. Cavaliers odds
Morgan Wallen pleaded guilty to reduced charges after he threw a chair off of a roof in April. Here are the details of his plea deal.
President-elect Donald Trump, VP-elect JD Vance and Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth are among those expected at the annual Army-Navy football game.
The Indiana Pacers (10-15) visit the Philadelphia 76ers (7-15) on Friday. Tip from Wells Fargo Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Pacers vs. 76ers odds and ma
Syrian official who immigrated to the US in 2020, was in charge of Damascus prison from 2005-2008 and lied about his crimes to get a US "green card."
Buckingham Palace said it was investigating reports that royal employees were in a bar fight following a party at King Charles' residence.
Playing in his first G League road game for the South Bay Lakers, Bronny James scored a career-high 30 points.
Ragging on pop music was one of my favorite pastimes. Now I love Chappell Roan without shame or pretense.
Lake effect snow is expected to continue in the Buffalo, New York area for most of Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
Silent night can also be a spooky night: Across Europe, Christmas monsters have been scaring children for centuries. Here are seven of those stories.
The Miami Dolphins released veteran WR Odell Beckham Jr. on Friday. Beckham played in only nine games this season and caught nine passes.
In a bid to end political turmoil, France's president named Francois Bayrou prime minister. One lawmaker likened France's crisis to a 'bad movie.'
Taylor Swift celebrated the eve of her 35th birthday by making history at the Billboard Music Awards, becoming the most decorated artist of all time.
'September 5' shows how ABC Sports reporters went from covering the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics live via satellite to a horrific news story.
Dozens of Palestinians died in Israel airstrikes last week as the U.S. said it saw movement from Israel and Hamas on a cease-fire deal.
The Heisman ceremony is just a day away. Here are the odds for each of the finalists to walk away with the hardware.
Krispy Kreme announced Friday customers can get a free dozen of Grinch green doughnuts for a limited time. Here's what to know about the promotion.
Tech giant Amazon joins Meta in donating $1 million to President-elect Trump's inauguration fund. It also will air the Jan. 20 event on Prime Video.
Angelina Jolie is a potential Oscar heavyweight for Netflix movie "Maria," playing opera singer Maria Callas. Here's what's real and what's not.
Preeclampsia is a high blood pressure condition that develops during pregnancy. Here's what you should know.
Angel numbers arerepeating numeric sequences used as guides for spiritual exploration. But are specific ones meant to find you? It depends.
Biden promises more action after pardons and more news to start your Friday.
Remembering Colorados first Heisman Trophy winner, 30 years before Travis Hunter: "It needs to be told."
Anyone can win on any given NFL Sunday. Here's who we think can keep it close or pull off the upset in Week 15.
NFL Week 15 features an exciting schedule, with several playoff contenders squaring off against one another. Here are our bold predictions.
The college football season wraps up with bowl games. This year, there are 35 in the lineup outside the College Football Playoff. We rank them all.
How will the rest of the college football bowl season play out? Our experts give their picks for all 39 games that run from Dec. 14 through Jan. 4.
By embracing Bill Belichick's plan for North Carolina, the Tar Heels show they're willing to go 'all-in' on football. We'll see how it goes.
The historical significance embedded in each year's official Christmas ornament reminds us the White House is not just a building on Pennsylvania Ave.
Donald Trump said it would be easy to lower food prices. Now he says it's hard. Never trust a con man.
In the spirit of inspiring future 401(k) millionaires, here are eight tips for achieving a seven-figure balance in your retirement account.
It's not snow or freezing temperatures that signal the holiday season in some parts of America. Sometimes it's seasonal harvests.
Tim Miller and Dave Wilson talk about how the horror-tinged Pac-Man episode came to be, and why they didn't consider removing Concord episode.
Americans take the least vacations, according to the latest numbers from Expedia. But it turns out you can extend your next vacation.
Its one of those wild twists at a time when many layoffs are buried in a big number. The TikTok, by the way, got 1.6M views.
Read your free daily horoscope for December 13, 2024, from the astrology experts at USA TODAY.
Many have channeled their frustrations with the health care system into justifying the violent death of Brian Thompson, an innocent father and husband
The Ottawa Senators (13-13-2) meet the Carolina Hurricanes (18-9-1) Friday at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds around the Senators vs. Hurricanes
The exact origins of Friday the 13th may be somewhat of a mystery of its own, but many agree it has roots in Christian stories.
Holiday travel spending is up by over 50% this year as Americans plan more ambitious trips.
Find answers to the latest online sudoku and crossword puzzles that were published in USA TODAY Network's local newspapers.
While the 49ers and Rams battled with an eye towards the playoffs, other teams are hoping to land the top draft pick in April.
The winners and losers of the low-scoring "Thursday Night Football" game between the Rams and 49ers.
Explore daily insights on the USA TODAY crossword puzzle by Sally Hoelscher. Uncover expert takes and answers in our crossword blog.
According to 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, LB De'Vondre Campbell refused to enter the game in the third quarter when asked to check in.
The Brooklyn Nets (10-14) and Memphis Grizzlies (17-8) meet for the final time this regular season Friday. Tip-off from FedExForum is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Nets vs. Grizzlies
Alexander Smirnov reached the agreement with U.S. Department of Justice Special Counsel David Weiss, according to a court filing on Thursday.
We head into Week 15 of the 2024 NFL regular season with a full slate of games Sunday, and 2 Monday night contests. Bye weeks are now in the rear-view mirror, and we have a full slate for the remainder of the schedule. We were looking for a third
The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (8-4) face the Colorado Buffaloes (7-2) Friday. Tip-off from CU Events Center in Boulder is set for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Lets analyze BetMGM Sportsbooks college basketball odds around the South Dakot
It's awards season for college football. Here's a list of the award winners in 2024.
A Sewell, New Jersey HVAC business shared footage of a deer breaking into its office and rampaging through the Christmas decorations.
A wrongful death lawsuit alleges Thirteen Restaurant By James Harden offered excessive alcohol to an "obviously intoxicated" Christian Daniel Herrera.
Zillow is offering free virtual tours of Santa Claus' cabin, all the way in the North Pole. The 2,086-square-foot cabin is worth $1.2 million.
The defending Super Bowl champions will soon get another key piece on offense with receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown cleared to practice.
Burger King has confirmed the return of a few items, including three Whopper Melt sandwiches and Churro Fries to usher in the winter season.
The Detroit Lions have revoked a fan's season tickets following an on-field confrontation with Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur.
Pets forced to evacuate by the Franklin Fire in Malibu have found shelter at the Agoura Animal Care Center. The fire stands at 20% containment as of Thursday.
Three-time Pro Bowl QB and former No. 1 overall pick Carson Palmer will take over the program he won multiple state titles with starting next season.
Lakers star LeBron James will miss a second straight game. Here's what you need to know.
Online shopping, sponsorships, advertisements and influencers are all fueling hyper-consumerism. However, fast fashion may be fueling it the most.
In Week 14 of the NFL regular season, favorites went 10-3 straight up. The Jacksonville Jaguars (+3 at Titans), LA Rams (+3.5 vs. Bills) and Seattle Seahawks (+3 at Cardinals) were the underdog to be victorious outright. The
More shoppers came to Costco stores in the three months ending Nov. 24, just days ahead of Black Friday. The company saw sales up 7.5% over last year.
Dick Van Dyke credits neighbors with saving his life and his house after the Franklin Fire inched its way to toward his Malibu home earlier this week.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Googly eyes have been appearing on sculptures around the central Oregon city of Bend, delighting many residents and sparking a viral sensation covered widely by news outlets and featured on a popular late-night talk show.
LAS VEGAS (AP) Trae Young might be the NBA's biggest enigma.
MEXICO CITY (AP) Walmarts Mexico subsidiary said Friday it plans to appeal a $4.6 million fine for alleged anti-competitive practices involving suppliers.
Time magazine gave Donald Trump something it has never done for a Person of the Year designee: a lengthy fact-check of claims he made in an accompanying interview.
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) My Driver and I was supposed to be made in 2016, but was scuttled amid Saudi Arabia's decades-long cinema ban. Eight years later, the landscape for film in the kingdom looks much different and the star of My Driver and I now has an award.
MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK (AP) A suburban New York police department routinely violated residents' civil rights, including making illegal arrests and using unnecessary strip and cavity searches, according to a new U.S. Department of Justice report.
A judge who helped orchestrate one of the worst judicial scandals in U.S.history a scheme to send children to for-profit jails in exchange for kickbacks was among the 1,500 people whose sentences were commuted by President Joe Biden this week.
Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss said Friday he is being treated for cancer found outside his bowel duct between his pancreas and liver.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) New West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez admitted Friday he made a mistake by leaving West Virginia for Michigan 17 years ago.
ATLANTA (AP) Georgia Senate Republicans recommended on Friday that the state write laws banning transgender girls and women from participating in high school and college sports, setting the stage for action in the 2025 legislative session.
RAINBOW CITY, Ala. (AP) A man who fired at officers during a domestic dispute was shot and killed by police in eastern Alabama, authorities said.
LOS ANGELES (AP) The leader of a Southern California white supremacist group was sentenced Friday to two years in federal prison for inciting violence at California political rallies in 2017.
WASHINGTON (AP) A Dallas man who tried to fly overseas to join the Russian military and fight against Ukraine was sentenced on Friday to six months in prison for violating the terms of his probation for storming the U.S. Capitol four years ago.
A mortgage escrow account is used as a way to include property taxes and insurance in your monthly payment.
CHATHAM, N.J. (AP) That buzzing coming out of New Jersey? It's unclear if it's drones or something else, but for sure the nighttime sightings are producing tons of talk, a raft of conspiracy theories and craned necks looking skyward.
Will everyday Americans benefit or will Trumps tariffs just cause consumer prices to go higher? Depends on who you ask.
WEST BABYLON, N.Y. (AP) The owner of a New York thermometer factory was sentenced Friday to three years of probation for failing to protect workers who were exposed to hazardous levels of mercury after a spill at his plant.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Former South Carolina Sen. Kay Patterson, who rose from cleaning offices at the segregated Statehouse to serving as a state legislator for over 30 years died Friday. He was 93.
The questions may be hypothetical, but the 'maybes' are worth paying attention to.
Some people are turning to mouth tape to encourage nasal breathing while they sleep. Does it work? Heres more information on what mouth taping is and its potential benefits and risks.
NEW YORK (AP) President-elect Donald Trump wants to turn the lights out on daylight saving time.
Medicare covers much of the care and services you receive during a hospital stay, but there are limitations to how much and how long this insurance will pay.
Social media users are misrepresenting a report released Thursday by the Justice Department inspector general's office, falsely claiming that it's proof the FBI orchestrated the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) North Carolina's Supreme Court issued mixed rulings Friday for businesses seeking financial help from the COVID-19 pandemic, declaring one insurer's policy must cover losses some restaurants and bars incurred but that another insurer's policy for a nationwide clothing store chain doesn't due to an exception.
WASHINGTON (AP) The Supreme Court on Friday said it would take up a business-backed appeal that could make it easier to challenge federal regulations, acting in a dispute related to California's nation-leading standards for vehicle emissions.
Republicans got a trifecta. They didnt get a green light for unpopular policies.
UNITED NATIONS (AP) The U.N. Security Council said Friday it was deeply concerned about the recent decision by Afghanistans Taliban rulers to ban women from medical education, which could leave millions of women and girls without health care in the future.
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A pair of conservative groups on Friday challenged a Maine law that limits donations to political action committees that spend independently in candidate elections, arguing that money spent to support political expression is "a vital feature of our democracy.
Taylor Swift has made a surprise stop at a Kansas City childrens hospital, shocking parents and patients alike as she laughed with them, posed for photos and exchanged gifts.