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Mcconnell.

Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection, ending long tenure as Republican power broker

Money

Trump supports Musk’s idea to send some DOGE savings to American citizens

Trump Protests

DOGE notches courtroom wins as Elon Musk crusades to slash federal government

Nascar Daytona 500 Auto Racing

NASCAR deals Daytona 500 pole winner massive fine for 2nd consecutive year

Election 2022 Illinois Union Amendment

Apple unveils a souped-up and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone

Breaking News

2 people are dead after a small plane collision in southern Arizona, authorities say

Pope Francis meets with Czech Republic's Prime Minister Robert Fico, right, at The Vatican Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. (Vatican Media via AP, HO)

The pope has pneumonia in both lungs but remains in good spirits, the Vatican says

A Delta Air Lines plane lies upside down at Toronto Pearson Airport on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. (CNN)

Toronto airport CEO says all but two of 21 passengers injured in Delta crash have been released from hospitals

Delta plane flips upside down during landing at Toronto Airport.

Delta plane flips upside down at Toronto airport

Sheryl Crow

Sheryl Crow sells Tesla, donates money to NPR

Wintry Weather

What is a polar vortex? US gets a taste of the Arctic this week

Jeff Gordon Tom Cruise

NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon ready to partner with Tom Cruise on ‘Days of Thunder’ sequel

In this image provided by the U.S. Coast Guard, wreckage is seen in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Washington. (Petty Officer 2nd Class Taylor Bacon, U.S. Coast Guard via AP)

Trump begins firings of FAA air traffic control staff just weeks after deadly DC plane crash

Pope Francis meets with Czech Republic's Prime Minister Robert Fico, right, at The Vatican Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. (Vatican Media via AP, HO)

Pope remains hospitalized as doctors treat a complex respiratory tract infection, Vatican says

La Premiere Of "captain America: Brave New World"

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ soars toward a $100 million holiday weekend

Winter Weather

At least 9 people are dead, including 8 in Kentucky, amid latest blast of winter weather

Amazon Union Election

Amazon workers in North Carolina vote against joining union

Irs Doge

IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season

Financial Markets Snl

The ‘Saturday Night Live’ 50th anniversary celebration is finally here. Here’s how to watch

North Carolina Fema

Some in Hurricane Helene-ravaged North Carolina embrace Trump’s push to abolish FEMA

Federal Data Removed

HHS to lose thousands of workers under Trump administration probationary job cuts

Panthers Smith Newton Feud

Cam Newton doubles down on saying Panthers had ‘locker room of losers’ prior to drafting him

Pope Francis meets with Czech Republic's Prime Minister Robert Fico, right, at The Vatican Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. (Vatican Media via AP, HO)

Pope hospitalized with bronchitis Vatican says

Nascar Daytona 500 Auto Racing

Oh, baby! Bubba Wallace celebrates his 1st win at Daytona with his newborn son and a new outlook

Ncaa Arkansas North Carolina Baseball

Judge denies baseball player’s motion for restraining order in bid for immediate eligibility

Awards Season

What’s going to win best picture? We rank the Oscar field

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's choice to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, arrives to appear before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as Trump’s health secretary by the Senate

Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's choice to be director of the FBI, left, shakes the hand of Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., as he departs following a confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Senate panel advances nomination of Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead the FBI

Igloo is recalling its 90 Qt. Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers over handle hazard concerns.

Igloo recalls coolers after handle hazard causes fingertip amputations

Donald Trump

Elon Musk calls for the US to ‘delete entire agencies’ from the federal government

Nascar Daytona Auto Racing

NASCAR files appeal against 23XI and Front Row just 1 hour before Daytona 500 qualifying begins

Hurricane Recovery North Carolina

North Carolina legislators fleshing out details on $500M more proposed for Hurricane Helene relief

Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's choice to be the Director of National Intelligence, arrives to appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee for her confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Senate confirms Gabbard as Trump’s director of national intelligence after Republicans fall in line

Cartons of eggs sit inside cooler at Norma's Sweets Bakery Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Stephen Smith)

US egg prices hit a record high of $4.95 and are likely to keep climbing

Families enjoy the snow by the Capitol, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, as they sled after a snowstorm in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Eastern storm cuts power to tens of thousands as California braces for flooding

R Kelly

Federal appeals court upholds singer R. Kelly’s convictions and 30-year prison term

Ukraine Crisis

Trump says he and Russian leader Putin have agreed to begin ‘negotiations’ on ending Ukraine war

Trump Putin Fogel

White House says Russia has released detained American teacher Marc Fogel

Pete Hegseth

Hegseth renames North Carolina military base Fort Roland L. Bragg and declares, ‘Bragg is back!’

Trump Plastic Straws

Trump signs order for plastic straws as he declares paper ones ‘don’t work’

Super Bowl Football

Jon Batiste’s reimagined Super Bowl anthem highlighted wife’s painting and set stage for new music

North Carolina Governor

New NC governor sues over more laws meant to weaken him

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with actual hearts in mind

Generic Money

Judge finds Trump administration hasn’t fully followed his order to unfreeze federal spending

This photo provided by the European Space Agency shows a ring of light surrounding the center of the galaxy NGC 6505, captured by European Space Agency's Euclid telescope, an example of an Einstein ring. (European Space Agency via AP)

Space telescope spots rare ‘Einstein ring’ of light around nearby galaxy

Trump Tariffs In Effect Today

Trump’s aluminum and steel tariffs set to go into effect today

Pennies

Trump directs US Treasury to stop minting new pennies because of rising cost

Immigration Birthright Citizenship In this Sept. 16, 2015, photo, a woman in Sullivan City, Texas, who said she entered the country illegally, walks with her daughter who was born in the United States, but was denied a birth certificate. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Third federal judge blocks Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship

Missing Plane Alaska

The remains of all 10 people killed in Alaska plane crash have been recovered, authorities say

Jordana Brewster, Mason Gooding, Olivia Holt, Devon Sawa, Gigi Zumbado

‘Dog Man’ bests ‘Heart Eyes,’ ‘Love Hurts’ at box office

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