Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is assessing damage to its Florida launch pad after a rocket exploded during a test firing.
US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low
The cigarette smoking rate among U.S. adults dropped to another all-time low.
Woman without hand gets traffic stop charges dropped
A Florida woman is no longer facing a distracting driving ticket after a traffic stop that went viral online very quickly.
Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure
A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations.
Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump's $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from paying any claims through a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for the Republican president's allies who believe they were victims of a weaponized government.
Bus en route to Charlotte hits cars in Virginia, killing 5 people and injuring 34, state police say
A bus heading from New York to Charlotte struck six vehicles on Interstate 95 in Virginia early Friday as traffic slowed for a work zone, killing five people and injuring 34, including the driver.
Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
Prices for tomatoes are up 40% over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price Index. Experts say the spike is the result of crop yields and two pillars of President Donald Trump's second term policies.
Bondi refuses to answer lawmakers' questions about Trump's involvement in Epstein files release
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi has refused to answer questions on Donald Trump’s involvement in the release of case files on Jeffrey Epstein.
Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test
A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has exploded during a test at the launch pad. Thursday night's blast was felt in nearby Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach, Florida, and briefly turned the sky orange.
NBA's board of governors passes anti-tanking changes to draft lottery
The NBA has approved sweeping changes to the draft lottery that will strip the teams with the worst records from receiving the best odds of winning the No. 1 pick.
Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source
The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether longtime advice columnist E. Jean Carroll lied during the course of civil litigation against Donald Trump.
MLB owners have proposed a salary cap for the first time since baseball's 1994-95 strike
Major League Baseball owners made their long-expected salary cap proposal to the players’ association on Thursday.
Kyle Busch had pneumonia for 'days to weeks,' according to his death certificate
Kyle Busch died last week from hemorrhagic shock and disseminated intravascular coagulation after complications from bacterial pneumonia led to sepsis, according to the former NASCAR star's death certificate.
US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and launch nuclear talks
Officials say U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and launch talks on Iran’s nuclear program.
Trump says Iran 'negotiating on fumes,' insists that midterm elections won't impact his war strategy
President Donald Trump is asserting that Iran’s “negotiating on fumes” and insisting November’s midterm elections won't factor in shaping his approach to the nearly three-month-old conflict that’s spurred unease across the global economy, expressing confidence that a deal is near.
Key Sens. Cruz, Cantwell look to break college sports logjam in Congress with a bipartisan bill
The senators trying to fix college sports will introduce a bipartisan bill designed to break a congressional logjam that would regulate payments to players, limit them to one “free” transfer over their careers and create a “Lane Kiffin Rule” to restrict coach movement during the season.
Rodney Atkins taking fans to the "True South"
Country star Rodney Atkins joined Adam Wurtzel live on Rising to talk about his new album "True South."
The Carolina Hurricanes look like a powerhouse again, up 2-1 in the East final against the Canadiens
After a rusty start to the Eastern Conference Final, the Carolina Hurricanes look like their old selves. They lead the Montreal Canadiens two games to one in the best-of-seven series after back-to-back wins in overtime.
Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit to Walter Reed and declares 'Everything checked out PERFECTLY'
President Donald Trump has wrapped up a three-hour visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for what the White House describes as preventive medical and dental exams. In a social media post after Tuesday's visit, the 79-year-old Trump said, “Everything checked out PERFECTLY.”
Adam tries new Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
Adam Wurtzel got to preview the new Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Walt Disney World.
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