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John Krasinski Named People Magazine's 2024 Sexiest Man Alive

Let the office debates begin — John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024.

Trump says he will nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate Republican Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general, putting a loyalist in the role of the nation’s top prosecutor.

US overdose deaths are down, giving experts hope for lasting decline

New government data shows that U.S. drug overdose deaths appear to be showing a sustained decline. There were about 97,000 overdose deaths in the 12-month period that ended June 30.

Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader

Sen. John Thune has won an internal election among Republican senators to become the chamber’s next majority leader. It makes the South Dakota Republican a key partner on Capitol Hill to President-elect Donald Trump.

Trump meets Biden in the Oval Office

Donald Trump made a victor’s return to Washington on Wednesday, visiting the White House for an Oval Office meeting with Democratic President Joe Biden and committing to a smooth transition of power as the Republican president-elect moves quickly to build out his new administration.

Up 'n Adam On Tour: The Hollywood Museum

Adam Wurtzel explored The Hollywood Museum with game show announcer, Hollywood historian and friend, Randy West.

US inflation rose in October after 2 years of steady cooling

Inflation in the United States ticked up in October, driven by costlier rents, used cars, and air fares, a sign that price increases might be leveling off after having slowed in September to their lowest pace since 2021.

Trump returns to Washington for meetings with Biden & GOP leaders

President-elect Donald Trump is making a victor’s return to Washington. The president-elect's plane landed Wednesday morning at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.

National Toy HOF Announces Three New Inductees

My Little Pony, Transformers and Phase 10 inducted into the National Toy HOF.

Eminem, Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow, N.W.A. & Janet Jackson Get Songwriters Hall Of Fame Nods

An eclectic group of rap, rock, hip-hop and pop pioneers are among the nominees for the 2025 class at the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Federal Judge Blocks Louisiana Law Requiring Classrooms Display Ten Commandments

A new Louisiana requirement that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public classroom by Jan. 1 has been temporarily blocked. A federal judge says the law is “unconstitutional on its face.”

Supreme Court Rejects Push To Move GA Case Against Ex-Trump Chief Of Staff

The Supreme Court has refused to let former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows move the election interference case against him in Georgia to federal court, where he would have argued he was immune from prosecution.

Up 'n Adam On Tour: Canter's Deli

Adam Wurtzel is continuing his tour of Hollywood, stopping by the iconic Canter's Deli for Tasty Tuesday.

Judge Delays Ruling On Whether To Scrap Trump's Hush Money Conviction

A judge is postponing a key ruling in President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money case as his lawyers argued for dismissing it so he can run the country.

Speaker Mike Johnson Says Republicans Are 'Ready To Deliver' On Trump's Agenda

House Speaker Mike Johnson says Republicans won't make the mistakes of the first term and will be more prepared for a second-term Trump White House.

Consumer Watch: Fed Cuts Rates, Mortgage Rates Stay High

The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates last week but mortgage rates remain high.

Source: Elon Musk's Super PAC Spent $200 Million To Help Elect Donald Trump

Elon Musk’s super PAC spent around $200 million to help elect Donald Trump. Most of that money came from Musk himself.

When To Catch The Last Supermoon Of 2024

Better catch this week's supermoon. It will be a while until the next one.

Jazz Saxophonist Lou Donaldson, Who Blended Many Influences, Dies At 98

Lou Donaldson, a celebrated jazz saxophonist with a warm, fluid style who performed with everyone from Thelonius Monk to George Benson and was sampled by Nas, De La Soul and other hip-hop artists, has died. He was 98.