World Cup draw ceremony underway as FIFA awards peace prize to Trump
The 2026 World Cup draw began Friday with FIFA awarding its first peace prize to U.S. President Donald Trump, who has campaigned to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion
Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, the legacy Hollywood giant behind βHarry Potterβ and βFriends,β to buy its studio and streaming business for $72 billion.
US filings for jobless benefits fall to 191,000, lowest since September of 2022
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in more than three years last week, potentially complicating the Federal Reserveβs upcoming decision on interest rates.
US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events
The Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners wishing to visit the United States to either invest in America or attend the 2026 World Cup, 2028 Olympics and other major sporting events.
Man accused of planting pipe bombs before Jan. 6 Capitol attack is charged with explosives offense
A man arrested by the FBI in its investigation into who placed pipe bombs in Washington before the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol has been charged with an explosives offense.
Raccoon goes on drunken rampage in Virginia liquor store and passes out on bathroom floor
The masked burglar broke into the closed Virginia liquor store early on Saturday and hit the bottom shelf, where the scotch and whisky were stored.
Admiral tells lawmakers there was no 'kill them all' order in attack that killed drug boat survivors
A Navy admiral has told lawmakers that there was no βkill them allβ order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. That disclosure Thursday comes as Congress scrutinizes an attack that killed two survivors of an initial strike on an alleged drug boat in international waters near Venezuela.
Towns, Brunson carry the Knicks to a 119-104 victory over the Hornets
Charlotte (6-16) fell to 1-10 on the road and dropped its ninth straight away from home.
Trump proposal would weaken vehicle mileage rules that limit air pollution
President Donald Trump has announced a proposal to weaken vehicle mileage rules for the auto industry.
NASCAR team owner Bob Jenkins reveals emotional fallout from rushed charter deal
Front Row Motorsports owner Bob Jenkins has testified in a federal antitrust case against NASCAR.
Doctor who sold ketamine to 'Friends' star Matthew Perry gets 2 1/2 years in prison
A doctor who sold ketamine to βFriendsβ star Matthew Perry before his overdose death has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison.
Gunman hijacks Samaritan's Purse plane headed to South Sudan
A Samaritanβs Purse plane was hijacked by a gunman while enroute to South Sudan.Β
The Latest: Trump administration halts immigration applications from 19 countries
The move follows the designation of Nigeria as a βcountry of particular concernβ under the International Religious Freedom Act last month, although it could apply to other nations on that list.
Wall Street pulls near its all-time high
The U.S. stock market is drifting near its record levels on Wednesday following reactions to profit reports from Macy's, Marvell Technologies and other companies.
Trump administration threatens to withhold SNAP management funds from states that don't share data
Twenty-two states and the District of Columbia previously sued over the request for information, which was initially made in February.
'Operation Charlotte's Web' arrests continue as Border Patrol focuses on New Orleans
The Department of Homeland Security released updated arrest data for theΒ immigration crackdown dubbed 'Operation Charlotte's Web.'
Prada buys Milan fashion rival Versace for $1.4 billion
The Prada Group has officially purchased Milan fashion rival Versace for $1.375 billion.
Melania Trump reveals White House holiday decorations and her theme, 'Home Is Where the Heart Is'
Melania Trump unveiled the holiday decorations at the White House with the theme, βHome Is Where the Heart Is.β The decor is also a nod to next yearβs 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Denny Hamlin testifies that signing NASCAR's charter deal would have been a 'death certificate'
Denny Hamlin testified Tuesday in a federal antitrust trial against NASCAR, outlining the financial struggles facing NASCAR teams.
The first big snowstorm of the winter hits the Northeast
The Northeast is seeing its first major winter snowstorm arrive just as the Midwest began to escape snow and ice that snarled travel after the Thanksgiving holiday. Some parts of northern New England are expecting up to 10 inches of snow.
