About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewing
More than 250,000 people paid their last respects toΒ Pope FrancisΒ over three days of public viewing by ordinary mourners and statesmen alike that ended Friday.
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal death penalty charge in UnitedHealthcare CEOβs killing
Luigi Mangione has pleaded not guilty to a federal murder charge in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, as prosecutors formally declared their intent to seek the death penalty against him.
Whooping cough cases are rising again in the US
Whooping cough cases are rising, and doctors are bracing for yetΒ another tough year.
Judge blocks parts of Trumpβs overhaul of US elections, including proof-of-citizenship requirement
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from immediately enacting certain changes to how federal election are run, including adding a proof-of-citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form.
Judge blocks Trump push to cut funding to public schools over diversity programs
A federal judge on Thursday blocked Trump administration directives that threatened to cut federal funding for public schools with diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Brooke Burns on new "Tic Tac Dough" reboot
Adam Wurtzel spoke to Brooke Burns, host of the new "Tic Tac Dough" reboot on Game Show Network.
Feds consider giving $5,000 checks to new moms to increase birth rates
The White House is considering ways to encourage more Americans to have more children. One of the reported ideas involves paying brand new mothers a "baby bonusβ of $5,000.
NFL draft starts Thursday. Players likely to make first round have ties to 28 states
The three-day NFL draft begins Thursday night, April 24, in Green Bay, Wisconsin
NJ wildfire expected to grow before it's contained
A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jerseyβs Pine Barrens has not resulted in any injuries, officials said, though itβs expected to continue to grow before forecast rain later this week.
US Senateβs No. 2 Democrat won't seek reelection to a sixth term in 2026
Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois said Wednesday that he will not seek reelection in 2026, ending his more than four-decade career representing Illinois and piling more pressure on the party as it already faced a difficult path to reclaiming a majority in the Senate.
Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica
Thousands of people are filing through the central aisle of St. Peterβs Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis.
Wall Street leaps nearly 3% as markets worldwide rally
U.S. stocks are leaping Wednesday as a worldwide rally comes back around to Wall Street following updates from President Donald Trump about his plans for the Federal Reserve and his trade war that investors found encouraging.
Wall Street rallies and recovers Monday's losses
U.S. stocks jumped in a widespread rally Tuesday, and other U.S. investments steadied a day after falling sharply on worries about President Donald Trumpβs trade war and his attacks on the head of the Federal Reserve.
Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial to open Wednesday with majority-woman jury
Opening statements are set in former movie mogul Harvey Weinsteinβs rape retrial, this time with a majority-woman jury deciding the landmark #MeToo case.
Supreme Court signals support for Maryland parents who object to LGBTQ books in public schools
The Supreme Courtβs conservative majority is signaling support for the religious rights of Maryland parents who want to remove their children from elementary school classes using storybooks with LGBTQ characters.
RFK Jr. plans to phase out eight artificial dyes from the US food supply
U.S. health officials said they plan to phase out eight petroleum-based artificial colors from the nation's food supply, triggering an overhaul of scores of brightly hued products on American store shelves.
Report: Hegseth pulled airstrike info from secure military channel for Signal posts
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pulled the airstrike information he posted into Signal chats with his wife, brother and dozens of others from a secure communications channel from U.S. Central Command.
Harvard University suing the Trump administration
Harvard University has filed suit to halt a federal freeze on more than $2.2 billion in grants after recently announcing it would defy the Trump administrationβs demands to limit activism on campus.
Funeral for Pope Francis to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday
Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peterβs Basilica.
Tariq Bokhari sworn-in as Deputy Adminstrator of the FTA
Former Charlotte City Councilman Tariq Bokhari is officially the number two for the Federal Transit Administration. Bokhari tweeted pictures of his swearing in on Monday.
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