MotorTrend’s Truck of the Year
The Ford F-150 Lightning was named MotorTrend’s 2023 Truck of the Year. It’s the second electric pickup in a row to win the award. The F-150…
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U.S. lawmakers introduce bill to ban TikTok
A trio of U.S. lawmakers has introduced new legislation that aims to ban TikTok from operating in the United States. Senator Marco Rubio introduced a…
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2 police officers shot and killed in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
By Matt Phillips, CNN Two police officers were shot and killed early Wednesday morning in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, officials said. Mississippi…
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Biden signs into law same-sex marriage bill, 10 years after his famous Sunday show answer on the issue
(CNN) — President Joe Biden signed into law Tuesday landmark new federal protections for same-sex and interracial couples, capping both a personal…
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FTX founder indicted on eight criminal charges including fraud and conspiracy
(CNN) — FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was indicted on eight criminal charges including wire fraud and conspiracy by misusing customer funds,…
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Twitter relaunches option to pay for blue check marks
Twitter’s verification check marks are back. Twitter is now offering gold checks for companies, gray checks for government entities and other…
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Railroad unions hopeful Biden will act to give workers paid sick time
Railroad workers are hoping President Biden will sign an executive order to provide them paid sick days. The demand was at the heart of negotiations…
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Reports: US scientists expected to announce long-awaited nuclear fusion breakthrough
CNN By Ella Nilsen, CNN The US Department of Energy is expected to announce Tuesday that scientists have for the first time successfully produced a…
Continue Reading Hiker falls 300 feet to his death off the summit of New Hampshire’s Mt. Willard
By Michelle Watson, CNN A man hiking near the summit of Mt. Willard in New Hampshire fell 300 feet to his death, authorities said. The man was hiking…
Continue Reading Lockerbie bombing suspect is now in US custody
Victims’ families are speaking out, as the alleged Pan Am bomb maker awaits…
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Taylor Swift set to make her feature directorial debut
Taylor Swift is set to make her feature directorial debut. The singer-songwriter wrote the original script for the movie, which will be produced by…
Continue Reading Former Minneapolis police officer who helped restrain George Floyd sentenced to 3 ½ years in prison
By Ray Sanchez and Brad Parks, CNN A former Minneapolis police officer who assisted in the fatal restraint of George Floyd was sentenced to 3 ½…
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Paul Whelan says he is ‘disappointed’ that more has not been done to secure his release
Detained American Paul Whelan says he’s frustrated the U.S. Government has not done more to secure his release from a Russian prison. Whelan spoke…
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House passes defense bill that rescinds military Covid vaccine mandate
(CNN) — The House voted on Thursday to pass sweeping legislation that would authorize $858 billion in national defense funding and rescind the…
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House passes bill to protect same-sex marriage in landmark vote sending it to Biden
(CNN) — The House voted to pass legislation on Thursday to protect same-sex and interracial marriage, the last step before the measure goes to…
Continue Reading Exclusive: Paul Whelan tells CNN he is ‘disappointed’ Biden administration has not done more to secure his release
CNN By Jennifer Hansler, CNN Detained American Paul Whelan told CNN he is “disappointed” the Biden administration has not done more to…
Continue Reading Philadelphia police reveal identity of child found dead inside a box 65 years ago
By Mark Morales and Dakin Andone, CNN The “Boy in the Box” finally has a name. Police on Thursday publicly identified a boy found dead in…
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Biden administration appeals court decision that blocked the Trump-era policy that let the US turn away migrants at the southern border
(CNN) — The Biden administration has decided to appeal a federal court decision that blocked the use of a controversial Trump-era policy…
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Peru’s President impeached and arrested after he attempts to dissolve Congress
(CNN) — Peru’s President Pedro Castillo has been detained by police in capital city Lima, a source with knowledge of the case told CNNE,…
Continue Reading Family of fallen January 6 officer explains snubbing McConnell and McCarthy: ‘This is an integrity issue’
CNN By Chandelis Duster, CNN The family of fallen US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick said Wednesday that snubbing GOP leaders during a…
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It’s National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Today we celebrate Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Each year on December 7th, Pearl Harbor survivors, Veterans, and visitors from all over the world…
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Congress wants answers from Live Nation’s CEO over the Taylor Swift Ticketmaster Fiasco
Congress is demanding answers from Ticketmaster over the Taylor Swift ticketing fiasco. The House Energy and Commerce Committee plans to question the…
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Former District Attorney Jaime Esparza confirmed as U.S. Attorney for Western District of Texas
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar announced the confirmation Tuesday of former District Attorney Jaime Esparza as U.S. Attorney for…
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Dog accidentally sent through X-ray at airport
MADISON, Wisconsin — A dog was accidentally sent through the X-ray at the Madison, Wisconsin airport this week, according to the Transportation…
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Activists push back against SFPD’s deadly force robots amid legality issues
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Activists are calling for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to turn down a plan that could make the use of deadly…
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Trump Organization found guilty on multiple counts of criminal tax fraud
(CNN) — A Manhattan jury has found two Trump Organization companies guilty on multiple charges of criminal tax fraud and falsifying business…
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House January 6 committee has decided to make criminal referrals, chairman says
(CNN) — The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol has decided to make criminal referrals to the…
Continue Reading Colorado Springs suspect formally charged with 305 counts in Club Q shooting
By Dakin Andone, CNN The suspected gunman accused of killing five people in a mass shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, last…
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ABC’s show “The Great Christmas Light Fight” features a couple from Mesa, AZ
MESA, Arizona– Shelley and Michael Pelky of Mesa, Arizona started going all out for Christmas about 12 years ago, and now they’re competing on ABC’s…
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Secret Service: Chinese Hackers Stole $20M in COVID Relief Funds
The U.S. Secret Service says hackers linked to the Chinese government stole at least $20 million in Covid-relief. The hackers raided unemployment…
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