What to know about the partial government shutdown and its impact
The partial government shutdown is a lot different from the record-long shutdown in the fall.
NASCAR's Greg Biffle wasn't flying his plane before crash that killed him and 6 others
Federal safety officials have concluded that retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was not flying his jet when it crashed last month, killing him and six others.
Vonn crashes in last race before Winter Games and says 'My Olympic dream is not over'
Lindsey Vonn has crashed in her final downhill race before the Winter Olympics and injured her left knee.
Kon Knueppel is giving former Duke teammate Cooper Flagg a challenge in NBA Rookie of the Year race
Cooper Flagg entered the season as the favorite for NBA Rookie of the Year, but his former college roommate, Kon Knueppel, is making waves.
Catherine O'Hara, Emmy-winning comedian of 'Schitt's Creek' and 'SCTV' fame, dies at 71
Catherine O'Hara has died at 71. The Emmy-winning actor was known for her roles in "Home Alone" and "Schitt's Creek."
DOJ has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti, deputy AG says
The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis resident killed Saturday by Border Patrol officers, according to federal officials.
Journalist Don Lemon arrested after protest that disrupted Minnesota church service
Lemon was arrested by federal agents in Los Angeles, where he had been covering the Grammy Awards, his attorney Abbe Lowell said.
Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in US, expanding trade war
President Donald Trump is threatening Canada with a 50% tariff on any aircraft sold in the U.S..
NASCAR adjusts Clash schedule at Bowman Gray Stadium due to winter storm
NASCAR has adjusted the schedule for this weekend's exhibition race at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem.
Trump's border czar suggests a possible drawdown in Minnesota, but only after βcooperationβ
President Donald Trumpβs border czar says immigration enforcement could reduce the number of officers in Minnesota.
Starbucks sees room to expand with hundreds of new US stores and increased seating
The company unveiled its plans during a presentation in New York for investors. After announcing in September that it would close hundreds of less profitable stores, Starbucks said it now expects to open up to 175 new U.S. coffee shops this year and around 400 in 2028.
DHS says immigrants should self-deport to avoid long wait times for appointments
A spokesman for the Department of Homeland Security said immigrants who are sleeping outside the Charlotte DHS office because of long wait times for check-in appointments should self-deport to avoid situations like this.
Your baby could qualify for $1,000 with a Trump Account. Here's what to know
Claiming to give every child βa shot at financial freedom,β President Donald Trump is unveiling the new Trump Accounts initiative, which gives $1,000 to every newborn if their parents open an account.
It's one storm after another for much of the US, but the next one's path is uncertain
Winter's brutal grip on the U.S. East is not letting up.
Partial federal shutdown seems increasingly likely as Democrats demand major changes to ICE
A partial government shutdown is looming at weekβs end.
Trump signals interest in easing tensions, but Minneapolis sees little change on the streets
President Donald Trump seemed to signal a willingness to ease tensions in Minneapolis after a second deadly shooting by federal immigration agents.
Amazon cuts about 16,000 corporate jobs in the latest round of layoffs
Amazon is cutting about 16,000 jobs in the latest round of tech industry layoffs.
Man wounded after exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents near US-Mexico border
A man who authorities say was involved in a human smuggling operation was shot Tuesday in an exchange of gunfire with the U.S. Border Patrol and after firing at a federal helicopter near the U.S.-Mexico border, authorities said.
Man arrested in the attack on Ilhan Omar has a criminal history and made pro-Trump posts
The man who sprayed an unknown substance on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at a town hall in Minneapolis has a criminal history and has made online posts supportive of President Donald Trump.
Duke and QB Darian Mensah reach settlement to resolve legal fight, clearing way for his transfer
Mensah, who transferred from Tulane and led the Blue Devils to their first outright ACC title since 1962, had signed a two-season contract in July 2025 running through 2026 that paid him for exclusive rights to market his name, image and likeness (NIL) tied to playing college football.
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