Record number of women are state lawmakers
Women in New Mexico and Colorado made significant gains in representation to reach female majorities in the legislature, while South Carolina saw a notable loss that has decades-long implications.
Jussie Smollettβs conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday overturned actor Jussie Smollettβs conviction on allegations that he staged a racist and homophobic attack against himself in downtown Chicago in 2019 and lied to police.
US regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment
U.S. regulators want a federal judge to break up Google to prevent the company from continuing to squash competition through its dominant search engine after a court found it had maintained an abusive monopoly over the past decade.
Police report reveals assault allegations against Trump's pick for defense secretary
A woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth after he took her phone, blocked the door to a California hotel room and refused to let her leave.
Up 'n Adam On Tour: CMA Awards
Adam Wurtzel was on the red carpet for the 58th Annual CMA Awards.
Up 'n Adam On Tour: JBJ's with Taylor Austin Dye
Adam Wurtzel met the owners of Bon Jovi's bar, JBJ's Nashville, and country artist Taylor Austin Dye.
Judge dismisses wrongful death lawsuit that Gabby Petito's parents filed against Moab, Utah police
A Utah judge on Wednesday dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit that Gabby Petito's parents filed against the city of Moab alleging police did not do enough during a traffic stop to protect their daughter from the man who killed her weeks later.
Trump has called for dismantling the Education Department. Here's what that would mean
Throughout his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump heaped scorn on the federal Department of Education, describing it as being infiltrated by "radicals, zealots and Marxists."
Ex-student pleads guilty to fatally shooting 3 University of Virginia football players in 2022
A former University of Virginia student pleaded guilty Wednesday toΒ fatally shooting three football playersΒ and wounding two other students on the campus in 2022.
Alec Baldwin film 'Rust' has world premiere with dedication to cinematographer killed on set
Alec Baldwinβs Western βRustβ had its world premiere Wednesday at a film festival in Poland with a dedication to cinematographerΒ Halyna Hutchins, who was fatally shot in an accident on the set three years ago.
Susan Smith is denied parole 30 years after drowning 2 sons by rolling car into South Carolina lake
A parole board decided Wednesday thatΒ Susan SmithΒ should remain in prison 30 years after she killed her sons by rolling her car into a South Carolina lake while they were strapped in their car seats.
Matt Gaetz meets privately with senators to shore up support as House Ethics decision looms
President-elect Donald Trumpβs pick for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, has launched an effort to personally secure his embattled nomination.
Man convicted of murder in killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
A Venezuelan man has been convicted of murder in the killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, a case that fueled the national debate over immigration during this yearβs presidential race.
Kuechly & Smith among the 25 semifinalists for football Hall of Fame
Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, prolific tight end Antonio Gates and former Panthers Luke Kuechly and Steve Smith are among the semifinalists for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.
US will allow Ukraine to use American antipersonnel land mines against Russian forces
The Biden administration will allow Ukraine to use American-supplied antipersonnel land mines to help it slow Russiaβs battlefield progress inΒ the war, the U.S. defense secretary said Wednesday.
Laken Riley's final moments revealed in court
During testimony Tuesday, a timeline of Laken Rileyβs final moments was revealed. Missed texts and urgent calls between loved ones characterize Rileyβs last known communications.
Bomb cyclone slamming into the West Coast
A powerful bomb cyclone is taking aim at the west coast. Heavy rain and strong winds are expected with at least a foot snow possible in parts of the mountains.
FEMA administrator says she supports investigation of alleged Trump bias in relief efforts
The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency told lawmakers Tuesday she has encouraged the agency's inspector general to review whether an employee was acting alone when directing workers helping hurricane victims not to go to homes with yards signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump.
Trump chooses TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
President-electΒ Donald TrumpΒ on Tuesday tapped Dr. Mehmet Oz, a former television talk show host and heart surgeon, to head the agency that oversees health insurance programs for millions of older, poor and disabled Americans and selected Wall Street executive Howard Lutnick to lead the Commerce Department.
The White House's Christmas tree is a symbol of resilience for hurricane-hit North Carolina farms
The White House's Christmas tree is slated to be cut and transported from a North Carolina farm on Wednesday.
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