There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025
The U.S. has surpassed 2025’s record for measles cases, with five months left in 2026.
Ford recalls more than half a million Broncos due to engine fire risk
Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than half a million Broncos because a wiring harness in the engine compartment can short circuit and increase the risk of fire.
Paramount delays closing Warner buyout while judge considers states' challenge
Skydance-owned Paramount has agreed to delay closing its $81 billion buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery well into next year.
Duke-Michigan rematch scrapped over broadcast rights, Texas Tech steps in at Madison Square Garden
A highly anticipated NCAA basketball matchup between Duke and Michigan has been canceled because of broadcast rights issues.
Teen pleads guilty to murder in a 2024 shooting that left 4 dead at Georgia's Apalachee High School
A teenager has pleaded guilty to all 55 counts in a deadly shooting nearly two years ago at Apalachee High School in Georgia.
Democrats select South Carolina for their first presidential nominating contest in 2028 election
Democrats have selected South Carolina to hold the first presidential nominating contest in 2028.
White House correspondents' dinner, redux: What will Trump have to say?
When guests arrive for the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at Washington’s Waldorf Astoria hotel, security will be much tighter. The guest list will be smaller Friday.
LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his 'last decision'
LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers. James made the announcement on social media, saying it will be his “last decision” and that it comes after he strongly considered retirement.
Drones target northern Iraqi city where US forces are based as US-Iran fighting escalates
Drones carrying explosives targeted a city in northern Iraq where U.S. forces are stationed, and sirens rang out in Bahrain. The activity unfolded hours after the American military said it finished its 13th night of strikes against Iran.
FDA panel narrowly backs unapproved peptide drugs favored by RFK Jr. and wellness influencers
Federal health advisers are recommending broader access to controversial chemicals called peptides.
Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries as his 10% levies are set to expire Friday
President Donald Trump is going ahead with new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners just as the clock runs out Friday on stopgap levies he imposed after a stinging defeat at the Supreme Court.
NASCAR driver Alex Bowman to retire from full-time racing after 2027 season
NASCAR driver Alex Bowman will retire from full-time racing following the 2027 season.
US health officials are investigating a new outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite
The outbreak included 72 people as of Wednesday.
House again passes resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as some Republicans defect
The House has narrowly passed a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran, sending a warning to President Donald Trump for the second time as the war has escalated and the future of the conflict is increasingly uncertain.
A Super Bowl in Charlotte? David Tepper's $1.3B stadium renovation project could help pave the way
Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper is investing an additional $500 million into stadium renovations with the hopes to bringing more major sports events to Charlotte including the Super Bowl, the NFL draft and the 2031 Women’s World Cup.
Brent oil tops $100 per barrel, as tumbles for Tesla and Alphabet yank Wall Street lower
Brent crude oil jumped above $100 per barrel for the first time since May as increased fighting in the Middle East threatens to slow the global flow of crude. Sharp drops for Alphabet and Tesla, meanwhile, are helping to drag Wall Street lower.
Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, threatening to widen Iran war
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels say they have attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. That has the potential to open a new front in the Iran war as the U.S. military conducted a 12th night of strikes against Iran and international oil topped $100 a barrel.
Eva Benefield releases Black Swan Murder memoir
Taylor Miller and Adam Wurtzel welcomed Eva Benefield into the Rising studio to discuss her new memoir, "Ghost Girl: Surviving the Black Swan Murder."
Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on southern Louisiana with threatening winds
Tropical Storm Bertha has made landfall on the southern tip of Louisiana.
Millions have signed up for Trump Accounts, but some families are still waiting for baby's $1,000
President Donald Trump says Trump Accounts could lift children out of poverty and help more Americans invest in the stock market. But some parents are still waiting for the money.
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