NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch site
The first Artemis moonshot was delayed on Thursday after near-freezing temperatures prompted NASA to postpone a fueling test of the rocket.6 months ago
How bomb cyclones form and create dangerous conditions
What does it mean when a storm becomes a bomb cyclone?6 months ago
What to know about the partial government shutdown and its impact
The partial government shutdown is a lot different from the record-long shutdown in the fall.6 months ago
More consumers are buying or selling gold. What to know about the latest rush and swings in value
Gold prices hit new heights in early 2026 — and many consumers have rushed to buy and sell pieces of the precious metal.6 months ago
Trump administration approves new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion
The Trump administration has approved a massive new series of arms sales to Israel totaling $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion.6 months ago
Catherine O’Hara, Emmy-winning comedian of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘SCTV’ fame, dies at 71
Catherine O'Hara, Emmy-winning actor and comedian who starred in 'Schitt's Creek,' 'SCTV' and 'Home Alone,' dies at 71.6 months ago
DOJ has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti, deputy AG says
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department opened a federal civil rights investigation into the death of Alex Pretti.6 months ago
Judge bars federal prosecutors from seeking death penalty against Luigi Mangione
Federal prosecutors can't seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a judge ruled Friday.6 months ago
Journalist Don Lemon is charged with federal civil rights crimes in anti-ICE church protest
Journalist Don Lemon was arrested after he entered a Minnesota church and recorded anti-immigration enforcement protesters who disrupted a service.6 months ago
Melania Trump’s documentary premieres at the Kennedy Center ahead of global release
Melania Trump is capping her first year back as first lady with the global release of "Melania," a documentary she produced about the 20 days leading up to her husband, President Donald Trump’s return to the White House.6 months ago
Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown
Democrats and White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security as they negotiate new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.6 months ago
A man impersonating an FBI agent tried to get Luigi Mangione out of jail, authorities say
The man was arrested and charged with impersonating an FBI agent in a foiled bid to free Mangione from the Metropolitan Detention Center.6 months ago
Venezuela’s acting president signs oil industry overhaul, easing state control to lure investors
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has signed a law that will open the nation’s oil sector to privatization. The move reverses a tenet of the self-proclaimed socialist movement that has ruled the country for more than two decades.6 months ago
US life expectancy hit an all-time high in 2024, CDC says
U.S. life expectancy has hit the highest mark in American history. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday reported that life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024.6 months ago
Democrats block government funding package in Senate as negotiations continue to avert a shutdown
Democrats voted to block legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies Thursday as they continued to negotiate with Republicans and the White House on new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.6 months ago
Tesla annual profit plunges to lowest level since pandemic
Tesla’s annual profit plunged to its lowest level since the pandemic five years ago as it lost the title of the world’s biggest electric vehicle maker to a Chinese rival and boycotts hammered sales.6 months ago
Democratic Sen. Klobuchar says she’s running for Minnesota governor after Gov. Walz dropped out
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she's running for governor of Minnesota, promising to take on President Donald Trump’s administration and unify the state after a series of challenges.6 months ago
Republicans fear their midterm chances are slipping away over immigration chaos
Republicans are increasingly worried about immigration enforcement becoming a political problem in the upcoming midterm elections.6 months ago
Sarah Mullally confirmed as archbishop of Canterbury, first woman to lead the Church of England
The Confirmation of Election service for Sarah Mullally, archbishop of Canterbury, marks a major milestone for the Church of England, which ordained its first female priests in 1994 and its first female bishop in 2015.6 months ago
Two companies supplied dried milk powder linked to botulism in ByHeart baby formula
Two suppliers provided dried milk powder that could be linked to the outbreak of botulism in ByHeart formula that has sickened dozens of babies.6 months ago
Amazon cuts about 16,000 corporate jobs in the latest round of layoffs
Amazon is cutting about 16,000 jobs in the latest round of tech industry layoffs. Beth Galetti, a senior vice president, announced this Wednesday in a blog post. The reductions follow October's layoffs of 14,000 workers.6 months ago
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered
The Federal Reserve pushed the pause button on its interest rate cuts Wednesday, leaving its key rate unchanged at about 3.6% after lowering it three times last year.6 months ago
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces rising calls for her firing or impeachment
A groundswell of voices have come to the same conclusion: Kristi Noem must go.6 months ago
