By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court appeared poised Tuesday to significantly weaken the scope of environmental reviews of major infrastructure projects in a case that could hand President-elect Donald Trump an early win on an issue he often hammered on during his first term. If the court backs the plan to build
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Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that immigrants known as “Dreamers” in 19 states aren’t entitled to health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act. The decision Monday from Judge Daniel Traynor in North Dakota limits an effort by the Biden administration to help young adults brought to the U.S.
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the civil war in Syria. Facts Bashar al-Assad ruled Syria as president from July 2000-December 2024. His father, Hafez al-Assad, ruled Syria from 1970-2000. Roughly 4 million Syrians have fled to neighboring countries, according to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, and more than 12
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of US Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.PersonalBirth date: September 14, 1970Birth place: Washington, DCBirth name: Ketanji Onyika BrownFather: Johnny Brown, attorneyMother: Ellery Brown, school principalMarriage: Patrick Jackson (1996-present)Children: Leila and TaliaEducation: Harvard University, B.A., 1992, magna cum laude; Harvard Law School, J.D.,
Continue Reading Associated Press Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is scheduled to go to trial Thursday in the Dominican Republic in a sexual abuse case involving a 14-year-old girl. Now 23, Franco was having an All-Star season in 2023 before Dominican authorities began investigating allegations he had been in a relationship with a minor and paid
Continue Reading AP Health Writer Americans should eat more beans, peas and lentils and cut back on red and processed meats and starchy vegetables, all while continuing to limit added sugars, sodium and saturated fat. That’s the advice released Tuesday by a panel of nutrition experts charged with counseling the U.S. government about the 2025 edition of
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell fell and sprained his wrist while walking out of a GOP luncheon on Tuesday, the latest in a series of medical incidents for him in recent years. McConnell, who is stepping down from his leadership post at the end of the year, was walking out
Continue Reading Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Two bodies have been recovered amid debris from a fishing boat that reportedly capsized with five people aboard in rough seas in waters off southeast Alaska earlier this month. The Alaska Department of Public Safety says authorities on Monday traveled to a bay near the community of Hoonah after
Continue Reading By Clare Foran, Manu Raju, Morgan Rimmer and Ted Barrett, CNN (CNN) — GOP Senate Leader Mitch McConnell tripped on Tuesday, spraining his wrist and sustaining “a minor cut to the face,” his office said in a statement. The incident is the latest in a high-profile string of health issues for the 82-year-old Kentucky Republican.
Continue Reading SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Protesters across North Macedonia have taken part in demonstrations to demand better air quality in cities that are among the most polluted in Europe. In the capital, Skopje, the protesters gathered Tuesday outside the Environment Ministry, some wearing gas masks to highlight the problem blamed by authorities for some 3,500
Continue Reading If you want to get yourself thoroughly depressed, spend a little time looking at statistics about Americans’ retirement preparedness. Though many people are hurtling toward a retirement shortfall, you can consider several prudent strategies to help make up for a savings gap. Employing modest changes like working longer and delaying Social Security means they’re apt
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Por Hannah Rabinowitz y Evan Pérez, CNN El Departamento de Justicia obtuvo en secreto registros telefónicos de dos miembros del Congreso y 43 empleados, incluido Kash Patel, la selección del presidente electo Donald Trump para dirigir el FBI, durante amplias investigaciones de filtraciones en el primer mandato de Trump, según un informe de supervisión publicado
Continue Reading Authorities say eight people and two law firms have been charged in a more than decade-long scheme that allegedly began with staging vehicle crashes in the New Orleans area to submit fraudulent insurance claims. They add one person was killed in connection with the alleged scheme. According to a 10-count indictment unsealed Monday in Louisiana,
Continue Reading Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Dengue fever is sweeping across the Caribbean and the Americas, with a record 12.6 million suspected cases of the mosquito-transmitted virus reported this year, nearly triple the number from last year. Health officials said on Tuesday that deaths from dengue are also rising. Cases of dengue have
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By Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES, California (KCAL, KCBS) — A man who claims that he had both of the winning Mega Millions tickets for the $394 million prize in late 2023 is now suing the California Lottery because he’s only gotten half of the total prize. Faramarz Lahijani
Continue Reading QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador’s President has announced that the government will stop rationing electricity services just before the holidays, with normal service resuming on Dec. 20. The government attributed the three months of daily interruptions to the worst drought the country has seen in decades. The supply was also affected by neighboring Colombia’s decision
Continue Reading By Michael Abeyta Click here for updates on this story ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (KCNC) — The Centennial Airport was buzzing with excitement over the weekend. “It’s a little bit chaotic, but it’s still working out okay,” said Mike Straka Board Member of the Colorado Aviation Business Association. The Colorado Aviation Business Association and Metropolitan State University
Continue Reading By Jermont Terry Click here for updates on this story AURORA, Illinois (WBBM) — One person was rushed to the hospital Monday afternoon after opening mail in an Illinois state representative’s office in Aurora. People were also evacuated from the building that houses the office as a precaution. Aurora police said at 1:06 p.m., they
Continue Reading By Christian Olaniran, Ashley Paul Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — Eighteen students got sick during a monthly mass at John Carroll School in Bel Air, prompting an evacuation and early dismissal on Monday morning, according to school officials. Harford County Fire and EMS didn’t find any contaminants inside, leaving
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Dolly Parton has been married for 58 years, but you probably could count on one hand the times you have seen her with her husband. The legendary star recently appeared on Bunnie Xo’s “Dumb Blonde” podcast and talked about her famously private husband, Carl Dean. The now 78-year-old
Continue Reading By Brandon Goldner Click here for updates on this story NEW JERSEY (KYW) — The New Jersey Department of Education has launched a new $1 million initiative, called “Teach.Inspire.New Jersey” to recruit and retain educators in the state. The initiative includes a website where New Jersey’s statewide and local “Teachers of the Year” share their
Continue Reading KYW By Brandon Goldner Click here for updates on this story NEW JERSEY (KYW) — The New Jersey Department of Education has launched a new $1 million initiative, called “Teach.Inspire.New Jersey” to recruit and retain educators in the state. The initiative includes a website where New Jersey’s statewide and local “Teachers of the Year” share
Continue Reading By Jessica Guay Click here for updates on this story WILKINSBURG, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — It’s not a normal sight to see a wild animal on Penn Avenue in Wilkinsburg, but a deer decided to wreak havoc on the busy road, leaving a non-profit organization with thousands of dollars in damages. It was all caught on
Continue Reading KDKA By Jessica Guay Click here for updates on this story WILKINSBURG, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — It’s not a normal sight to see a wild animal on Penn Avenue in Wilkinsburg, but a deer decided to wreak havoc on the busy road, leaving a non-profit organization with thousands of dollars in damages. It was all caught
Continue Reading By Taylor Thompson Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Many Asheville residents have continued to test for lead in their water almost a month after the city’s boil water notice was lifted. During a Buncombe County briefing on Monday, Dec. 9, Clay Chandler, spokesperson for the Water Resources Department,
Continue Reading By Marisela Burgos, Aaron Page Click here for updates on this story LAUDERHILL, Florida (WSVN) — The City of Lauderhill honored the life-saving actions of three police officers in their efforts to save the life of a young girl in Lauderhill. Sgt. Joseph Nistor, Ivan Perez, and Nicholas Colon received a certificate of recognition Monday
Continue Reading Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — U.S. wildlife officials announced a decision Tuesday to extend federal protections to monarch butterflies after years of warnings from environmentalists that populations are shrinking and the beloved pollinator may not survive climate change. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to add the butterfly to the threatened species list
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By Jill Martin, David Close and Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow said Wednesday he felt “violated” after his Ohio house was broken into while playing the Dallas Cowboys in Texas on Monday night. “I feel like my privacy has been violated in more ways than one, and way more is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — President-elect Donald Trump recently spoke about some of his plans to start with mass deportations once he starts his new administration. Starting with undocumented immigrants who have committed crimes and then with “people outside of criminals.” Trump did not detail which crimes would be considered for these first deportations. ABC-7
Continue Reading Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The federal government has sued South Carolina, saying the state has not done enough to make sure people with serious mental illnesses are taken out of group homes and helped back into communities where they can work and lead independent lives. The lawsuit filed Monday says the state violates
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