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US to return $52.88M in seized assets linked to Nigeria's former oil minister
The United States announced Friday that it would be returning $52.88 million in seized assets to Nigeria as part of a yearslong corruption probe against former oil minister Die…
Time5 hours ago
What we know about the arrest made near the Kenneth Fire in LA
"This investigation is ongoing," the LAPD confirmed on Friday.
Associated Press3 hours ago
Efforts continue to stabilize area where Pennsylvania woman fell to her death in sinkhole
A sinkhole where a Pennsylvania woman fell to her death last month is now being filled with hundreds of cubic yards of grout in a bid to stabilize the site. The work in the vi…
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CBS News3 hours ago
A month before fires, LA fire chief warned about impact of budget cuts
The Los Angeles Fire Department's budget was cut by $17.6 million, about 2%, this fiscal year. The fire chief warned last month it would make it harder to respond to emergencie…
ABC News6 hours ago
Passengers evacuate plane on slides after Delta flight aborts takeoff from Atlanta
Hundreds of passengers were forced to evacuate on slides during a snowstorm after their Delta flight aborted takeoff from Atlanta due to an engine issue Friday morning, the air…
Associated Press3 hours ago
Winter storm lets Southern states enjoy a rare snow day
When life gives you a snow day, make a snowman. Across the U.S. South, millions of residents woke up Friday to a rare chance to bust out the mittens and snow pants thanks to a…
CBS News2 minutes ago
How a beloved professor's bond with a former student transcends illness
When Clay Morton discovered his mentor, Dr. Walt Manger, had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, he set out to save as much of his mentor's brilliance as possible.
USA TODAY8 minutes ago
'We're going to be there': Evacuated Los Angeles couple housing dozens of wildfire victims
Gina Zapanta and husband Michael Alder sprang into action to offer emergency housing and supplies to wildfire victims.
NY Post12 minutes ago
Trump border czar Tom Homan wants a hotline for Americans to report suspected criminal migrants
“We need to take care of the American people. We need to make sure they have an outlet to help report child traffickers, forced labor traffickers.”
NY Post24 minutes ago
Kathy Hochul does 180 on universal free school lunches after dismal polls— but price tag is a mystery
The move is another flip flop for Hochul, who let proposals for universal free school lunches from the legislature die in state budget talks for at least the last two years.
NY Post24 minutes ago
4 teen girls busted in violent NYC mugging of woman, 71, heading to church on New Year’s Day: cops
The teens – ages 13, 14 and two 15-year-olds – were nabbed on Wednesday and Thursday, each facing charges of robbery, assault and harassment in the Jan. 1 evening attack on Lin…
CNN8 minutes ago
Supreme Court to review Obamacare’s no-cost coverage of cancer screenings, heart statins and HIV drugs
The Supreme Court said Friday it will review the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act’s no-cost coverage mandates for certain preventive care services, putting the land…
Associated Press38 minutes ago
Biden is still considering pardons for people who have been criticized or threatened by Trump
President Joe Biden on Friday said he was still considering whether to give pardons to people who have been criticized or threatened by President-elect Donald Trump. Speaking …
USA TODAY49 minutes ago
President Joe Biden says he won't pardon himself before leaving White House
Joe Biden said Friday he won't pardon himself, blasted Meta's decision to cut fact-checkers and reiterated he thinks he would have defeated Trump.
NBC Universal43 minutes ago
What's next for TikTok? App left with few options after skeptical Supreme Court reception
After lawyers for TikTok defended the app to the Supreme Court and received a skeptical reception, it seems that there are only a few pathways left for the app.
USA TODAY54 minutes ago
An aerial view of the LA fires: Neighborhoods torched, communities look like war zones
Aerial view of LA fires shows devastation as communities try to bounce back from a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle
NY Post12 minutes ago
LAFD chief slams city leadership for mishandling fire budget amid deadly wildfires: ‘Screaming to be properly funded’
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kirstin Crowley slammed the city’s leadership over its handling of the fire department’s budget as deadly wildfires continue to rip through Southern Cali…
NY Post47 minutes ago
Hochul poses for LIRR photo-op while dispatching her security detail to pick her up from station
At a gathering of local officials and business leaders hosted at Crest Hollow Country Club Friday morning, Gov. Kathy Hochul bragged about taking the LIRR out from Manhattan th…
CNN31 minutes ago
Biden slams Meta’s decision to get rid of fact-checking in wide-ranging Q-and-A with reporters
President Joe Biden said Friday that Meta’s decision to get rid of fact checkers and replace them with user-generated community notes is ��really shameful” as he answered quest…
Reuters1 hour ago
Location tracking company Unacast tells Norway its data was hacked, broadcaster says
Last week claims began circulating online that Unacast's data broker subsidiary Gravy Analytics had been the victim of a digital heist. The document published by NRK is address…
BBC1 hour ago
Death toll rises as governor confirms hydrants issue 'impaired' LA wildfires fight
As 11 are confirmed dead, Gavin Newsom orders an independent investigation into the water supply problem.
NY Post12 minutes ago
Unfazed Donald Trump gets in round of golf after teeing off on NY judge at hush-money sentencing
He’s going to play through. President-elect Donald Trump casually played a round of golf Friday afternoon — completely unfazed by the sentencing from New York Judge Juan Mercha…
CNN14 minutes ago
Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro sworn in for third presidential term as opposition decries ‘coup’
Maduro’s inauguration seals an election outcome that opposition politicians and the US government say was stolen.
CBS News8 minutes ago
How to help victims of Southern California wildfires
Nonprofit groups are working to distribute essential supplies to those impacted by the fires across the Los Angeles area.
NBC Universal43 minutes ago
What we know about L.A. fire evacuations, maps, causes and more
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted Tuesday and roared across the Los Angeles area, destroying hundreds of homes and killing at…
CNN37 minutes ago
Massive ice core is a ‘time machine’ that could help solve an ancient climate mystery, scientists say
Air bubbles within a deep ice core drilled in Antarctica could reveal why Earth suddenly began to experience longer ice ages nearly 1 million years ago.
Associated Press1 hour ago
Are cars 'structures'? Here's a look at how damage is tallied in devastating Los Angeles wildfires
The extent of the damage from wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area is horrific however it's tallied: Neighborhoods have been erased, landmarks destroyed and lives lost. Los…
CBS News8 minutes ago
Reward for capture of Venezuela's Maduro increased to $25 million
The increase to $25 million reflects "the gravity of his crimes and the continued threat he poses," a senior official said.
NBC Universal43 minutes ago
McDonald's to close three CosMc's locations — and open two more
McDonald’s will shutter three locations of its drinks-focused spinoff brand, CosMc’s.
NY Post1 hour ago
Mayor Adams gets eyebrows threaded in visit to NYC ‘Market of Sweethearts’ he says has been cleaned up of crime, prostitution
He gives a pluck about crime prevention! Mayor Adams stopped to get his eyebrows “threaded” Friday while on a tour of a notorious Queens street he aimed to show had...
NY Post53 minutes ago
How Gavin Newsom has failed California and set fire to his own political prospects
The emperor has no clothes — and no empathy. It’s likely, though, he still does have a standing reservation at the French Laundry. Of course, it’s Gavin Newsom, of whom...
BBC39 minutes ago
'It's like a ton of bricks fell on me' - Victims' loved ones share stories
An amputee and his bedbound son, a man trying to defend his home of 55 years are among the 11 victims of the Los Angeles fires.
CNN55 minutes ago
California child is presumed positive for bird flu
A child in San Francisco who had red eyes and a fever had a probable case of H5N1 bird flu, according to the city’s Department of Public Health.
The Center Square25 minutes ago
Newsom's 2025-2026 budget released, highlights disaster relief amid raging wildfires
(The Center Square) – Joe Stephenshaw, California’s Department of Finance director, highlighted wildfire relief efforts and CAL Fire staffing in Friday’s presentation of the go…

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Navy veteran cleared of conspiracy charges in high-profile Jan. 6 case is sentenced to time served

Watch the dramatic aerial video showing 'staggering' devastation of Los Angeles fires

After Apalachee school shooting, Ga. lawmakers might seek to share more information on students

US chicken, pork plant workers face higher health risks, USDA studies confirm

'Insane scenario' as danger far from over in California wildfires

Federal probe of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre says 'no avenue' for criminal case in connection to attack

US to return $52.88M in seized assets linked to Nigeria's former oil minister

What we know about the arrest made near the Kenneth Fire in LA

Efforts continue to stabilize area where Pennsylvania woman fell to her death in sinkhole

A month before fires, LA fire chief warned about impact of budget cuts

Passengers evacuate plane on slides after Delta flight aborts takeoff from Atlanta

Winter storm lets Southern states enjoy a rare snow day

How a beloved professor's bond with a former student transcends illness

'We're going to be there': Evacuated Los Angeles couple housing dozens of wildfire victims

Trump border czar Tom Homan wants a hotline for Americans to report suspected criminal migrants

Kathy Hochul does 180 on universal free school lunches after dismal polls— but price tag is a mystery

4 teen girls busted in violent NYC mugging of woman, 71, heading to church on New Year’s Day: cops

Supreme Court to review Obamacare’s no-cost coverage of cancer screenings, heart statins and HIV drugs

Biden is still considering pardons for people who have been criticized or threatened by Trump

President Joe Biden says he won't pardon himself before leaving White House

What's next for TikTok? App left with few options after skeptical Supreme Court reception

An aerial view of the LA fires: Neighborhoods torched, communities look like war zones

LAFD chief slams city leadership for mishandling fire budget amid deadly wildfires: ‘Screaming to be properly funded’

Hochul poses for LIRR photo-op while dispatching her security detail to pick her up from station

Biden slams Meta’s decision to get rid of fact-checking in wide-ranging Q-and-A with reporters

Location tracking company Unacast tells Norway its data was hacked, broadcaster says

Death toll rises as governor confirms hydrants issue 'impaired' LA wildfires fight

Unfazed Donald Trump gets in round of golf after teeing off on NY judge at hush-money sentencing

Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro sworn in for third presidential term as opposition decries ‘coup’

How to help victims of Southern California wildfires

What we know about L.A. fire evacuations, maps, causes and more

Massive ice core is a ‘time machine’ that could help solve an ancient climate mystery, scientists say

Are cars 'structures'? Here's a look at how damage is tallied in devastating Los Angeles wildfires

Reward for capture of Venezuela's Maduro increased to $25 million

McDonald's to close three CosMc's locations — and open two more

Mayor Adams gets eyebrows threaded in visit to NYC ‘Market of Sweethearts’ he says has been cleaned up of crime, prostitution

How Gavin Newsom has failed California and set fire to his own political prospects

'It's like a ton of bricks fell on me' - Victims' loved ones share stories

California child is presumed positive for bird flu

Newsom's 2025-2026 budget released, highlights disaster relief amid raging wildfires

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What's next for TikTok? App left with few options after skeptical Supreme Court reception

Biden to give prime-time farewell address to nation

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