↑ RSS Supreme Court to review state bans on transgender athletes' participation in school sports - Supreme Court hears landmark cases Tuesday on transgender athlete bans in Idaho and West Virginia, with rulings that could reshape LGBTQ+ rights.Country star Chase Rice steps away from music career indefinitely - Chase Rice reveals he's taking a break from touring after more than a decade on the road. The country star says it's not goodbye, just time to recharge.US treasury secretary says Argentina has repaid its US credit line in a win for Milei - Argentina has repaid the funds it drew from a $20 billion credit line with the Trump administration, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Friday, in a crucial step for Argentine President Javier Milei to restore confidence in hisTrump revealed some of Friday's jobs data early in post the prior day - The president indicated that private sector payrolls had expanded by 654,000, a total that would have included Friday's jobs count for December.US officials sound alarm on 'golden' visas, citing security risks, relaxed requirements - Administration Officials say investment visa programs pose security risks, allowing individuals to conceal identities and circumvent travel restrictions through new passports.Iran's supreme leader vows to crack down on protesters, blames Trump - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei excoriated protesters as 'saboteurs' and insisting the Islamic Republic would 'not back down,' even as the country remains in the throes of a full communications blackout amid growing anti-governMinneapolis mayor demands state be included in ICE-involved shooting probe, slams Pam Bondi's DOJ - Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey slams Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Justice Department while speaking about the aftermath of the ICE-involved shooting.'The View' hosts repeatedly clash over Trump removing Maduro - Sunny Hostin and Ana Navarro of "The View" clash over Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's capture by U.S. forces in heated Friday debate about international law.Colbert warns Trump administration is imposing an 'obey or die' doctrine on Americans - On Thursday, "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert warned that the Trump administration is imposing an "obey or die" doctrine on Americans after Wednesday's fatal ICE-involved shooting.AOC accuses Vance of believing ‘American people should be assassinated in the street’ - AOC accuses VP JD Vance of supporting deadly force after Minnesota ICE shooting incident, saying he believes "shooting a young mother" is acceptable behavior.Well, That Escalated Quickly: 1,334 GM Workers Laid Off in Ohio — What Really Happened? - Late last week, General Motors filed detailed paperwork with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services revealing that 1,334 employees at its Ultium Cells battery plant in Lordstown, Ohio have been laid off. The ... Read moreJenny McCarthy admits marriage 'challenge' she and husband Donnie Wahlberg face - Despite sleep challenges from snoring, Jenny McCarthy calls husband Donnie Wahlberg "textbook perfect" and shares their unique bedroom arrangements.House Republicans defend ICE agent in fatal shooting, say use of force was justified - Republicans defend ICE agent in Minnesota shooting of Renee Nicole Good, saying agent responded to threat.Jim Cramer Says He’d Rather Own Broadcom (AVGO) - We recently published 9 Stocks Jim Cramer Talked About. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer talked about. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO)’s shares have gained 49% over the past year. The firm has benefited from AI-generaSecond Georgia lawmaker accused of ripping off taxpayers with pandemic unemployment fraud announces retirement - Georgia Rep. Karen Bennett accused of unemployment fraud, charged with making false statements to collect $13,940 in COVID benefits while working.Century-old sausage business in Beaver County getting back to production after fire - A local sausage business damaged by fire last month is getting back to production.Pennsylvania man allegedly found with over 100 sets of human remains in home, storage unit: ‘Horror movie' - Jonathan Gerlach, 34, was arrested after "over 100 full or partial sets of human and skeletal remains" were allegedly found in his home and a storage unit.Kate Hudson addresses criticism from real family behind her new movie 'Song Sung Blue' - Kate Hudson addresses criticism of "Song Sung Blue" as real-life family members dispute the movie's portrayal of their father's Neil Diamond cover band.Inside the frantic global race to find an escape route for Maduro - A previously unreported Christmas Eve meeting in Vatican City was one of many failed attempts to find safe harbor for the Venezuelan leader before the U.S. raid.U.S. Hiring Continues at Modest Pace, but Weaknesses Are Evident - The unemployment rate fell in December, but job growth across 2025 was the lowest in five years.Tucker Carlson Asks Why Conservatives Can’t View Renee Good Shooting Through ‘Human Lens’: ‘A Woman Got Shot in the Face’ - Tucker Carlson argued reactions from conservatives to the ICE shooting of a mother in Minneapolis is showing just how "desensitized" Americans really are.Minnesota schools shut down, teachers union demands ICE leave city - Minnesota schools cancel classes Friday as protests continue over fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agent Wednesday in Minneapolis area.Obama Presidential Center job listings push ‘anti-racism’ pledge ahead of opening - Obama Presidential Center opens June in Chicago with anti-racism commitment for all hires, contrasting President Donald Trump's federal DEI elimination.Khamenei says Iran won’t ‘back down’ amid mass protests - In remarks Friday, Iran’s supreme leader derided demonstrators as “vandals” and mocked President Donald Trump’s promise to intervene if protesters were killed.Darts phenom Luke Littler signs sponsorship deal worth a reported $27M - Luke Littler has signed what has been described as the biggest sponsorship deal in darts history, worth a reported 20 million pounds (nearly $27 million). The 18-year-old reigning two-time world champion ’s deal with British company TargetDAVID MARCUS: How Trump's team of former rivals is saving America - Trump's top picks JD Vance, Marco Rubio and RFK Jr. were once harsh critics who now form his most unified team yet, showing political transformation.Russian drone strikes hit two foreign vessels in Odesa region, Kyiv says - KYIV, Jan 9 () - Russia has attacked two foreign-flagged civilian vessels with drones in the southern Odesa region, killing a Syrian national and injuring another, Ukrainian officials said on Friday. Moscow has stepped up attacks on UkraiSupreme Court plans rulings for January 14 as Trump's tariffs remain undecided - By Andrew Chung WASHINGTON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - The U.S.John Mulaney postpones Minneapolis shows after deadly ICE shooting sparks unrest in the city - Comedian John Mulaney postpones Minneapolis shows, citing safety concerns after fatal ICE shooting sparks city-wide demonstrations and widespread unrest.Minnesota Leaders Say ICE Shooting Investigation Should Include State Agents - Federal authorities, who have launched an immigration enforcement blitz in Minnesota, said they will re-examine thousands of refugee cases in the state.Russia fires new hypersonic missile in massive Ukraine attack, Kremlin says - Russia fired a hypersonic Oreshnik missile at Ukraine in retaliation for an alleged attack on one of Putin's residences that the U.S. and Ukraine have denied.Hospital death widow's plea over 'lack of care' - Furness General Hospital chiefs promise changes to the widow of John Hatfield who died in its care.Here’s what’s happening now with mortgage rates after Trump's latest push on housing affordability - President Donald Trump posted on social media Thursday that he is instructing mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds. Thousands of phone chargers sold at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls under recall for explosion threat - Safety officials reported there have been no injuries linked to the recalled Isla Rae magnetic wireless chargersWhite House Reportedly Suspects Marjorie Taylor Greene Tipped Off Left-Wing Protesters About Trump Dinner Plans - White House officials believe that Marjorie Taylor Greene may have tipped off a far-left protest group about Donald Trump's dinner plans last September.I’m 37 with invested $2 million in real estate and $8 million in investments – here’s how I got ahead of my peers - Not too many 37-year-olds have a $10 million net worth, but one Reddit poster has accomplished this amazing feat. The Redditor owns $2 million of real estate, $1 million in retirement funds, and another $7 million in liquid investments. He Federal Officials Identify Pair Shot by Border Patrol in Portland, Ore. - The shooting during a traffic stop, a day after the killing of a woman in Minneapolis by an ICE agent, generated angry denunciations by local officials.Key Republican negotiator details bipartisan Obamacare fix as abortion dispute remains sticking point - Healthcare plan from bipartisan senators would extend premium subsidies, add income caps, and offer health savings account option backed by President Donald Trump.NFL firing wave leaves a quarter of teams without head coaches - After the Miami Dolphins fired head coach Mike McDaniel, a quarter of the NFL is currently looking for new head coaches, as eight teams currently have vacancies.CES 2026 Day 3: The most interesting tech that's still on the show floor - Cute robots, lightweight EVs and a surprisingly quiet leaf blower are among the tech that stood out as the show winds down.US move on Venezuela sparks Taiwan comparisons as lawmakers debate China threat - Rep. Gregory Meeks warns China sees opportunity to justify Taiwan aggression by pointing to U.S. military action in Venezuela. House Foreign Affairs Committee members debate differences.Trump suffers rare back-to-back defeats in Republican-led Congress - The president’s grip on GOP lawmakers is slipping in ways he isn’t used to — and clearly does not like.E.U. and South America to Form Free-Trade Zone With 700 Million People - The agreement represents a push for deeper global cooperation, in contrast to the United States turning to coercion in its dealings with other countries.Portland agitators clash with police after 2 shot by federal immigration agent - Portland demonstrations erupt near ICE building after Border Patrol shooting, leading to police clashes and more arrests now totally at least 79 people.Bear Evicted After Spending 37 Days Living in Tiny Crawl Space Under California Home - BEAR League assisted in removing the animal out from under the house in AltadenaFran Drescher says she feared Hollywood ‘blacklist’ after taking on industry power players - Fran Drescher feared being blacklisted after leading the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike but landed a role in "Marty Supreme" with Timothée Chalamet instead.UCLA women’s basketball coach instilling community impact amid college sports changes - Amid college sports’ shifting landscape, UCLA women’s basketball strengthens its community ties through a partnership with Wescom Financial that supports wildfire recovery efforts.What Is the Oreshnik Ballistic Missile Russia Used in a Strike on Ukraine? - The attack was just the second time that Moscow had launched the nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic weapon.Republican Senators hit border, touting tougher security and tax cuts, in 2026 kickoff - Senate Republicans visit southern border Friday to showcase border security wins and economic policies ahead of November midterm elections campaign.Coast Guard prepares for influx of seized ‘ghost fleet’ oil tankers - U.S. forces on Friday captured another vessel suspected of hauling Venezuelan oil. Many of the ships being seized are in disrepair, however, posing risks for American ports.