Today in History: December 28, U.S. Afghan war formally ends
The U.S. war in Afghanistan came to a formal end after 13 years with a...
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Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 85
Holland died early Saturday morning from complications associated with kidney disease.
Winter storm snarls holiday travel across US Northeast, Great Lakes
The National Weather Service warned of hazardous travel conditions from the Great Lakes through the...
Today in History: December 27, Charles Darwin sets out on world voyage
Naturalist Charles Darwin set out on a round-the-world voyage from Plymouth, England, aboard the HMS...
‘They treated us like animals’: ICE arrests at Bay Area courthouses left immigrants in fear, but judge’s order gives reprieve
A federal judge has temporarily barred ICE from making arrests at immigration courts across Northern...
Venezuelan migrants sent to El Salvador demand justice after US judge ruling
The men said they hope legal organizations can push their claims in court.
Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65
Bamonte is featured on a number of The Cure's albums, including 1992's “Wish.”
Ube matcha, Indian cuisine, fibermaxxing and other delicious dining trends for 2026
When we go to restaurants in 2026, we’ll be looking for spicy flavors, new takes...
What is Boxing Day and how did it get its name?
(Republished from Dec. 26, 2018) By GREGORY KATZ | The Associated Press LONDON — In...
Zelenskyy says he will meet with Trump in Florida on Sunday to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine
Zelenskyy told journalists that the two leaders will discuss security guarantees for Ukraine during Sunday’s...
Grandfather dies in ‘freak accident’ at McDonald’s drive-thru
Michael Dickinson, 69, suffered fatal injuries after he somehow became trapped between the payment window...
Why your holiday gift returns might go to a landfill and what you can do about it
The National Retail Federation estimates 17% of holiday purchases will be sent back this year.
California ditches fight with Trump for high-speed rail funds
California has withdrawn a lawsuit against the Trump administration that sought to recover roughly $4...
Prominent California farmer arrested on suspicion of murder in wife’s death in Arizona
Michael Abatti, 63, was arrested in El Centro and booked into jail on a first-degree...
Ex-pornstar Jenna Haze hospitalized following alarming, bloody videos
Retired pornstar Jenna Haze has reportedly been hospitalized after posting a series of photos of...
TikTok star Tea Tyme, accused of running down pedestrian on livestream, arrested
Social media star Tea Tyme was taken into custody on Tuesday and booked on two...
Nicki Minaj deactivates Instagram after ‘assassin’ exchange with Erika Kirk
Nick Minaj is taking a step back from social media following her surprise appearance at...
See ‘Santa Claus’ get pulled over for speeding
Police in Ohio let a seemingly armed "Santa Claus" off the hook after pulling over...
Times Square to feature patriotic crystal ball for New Year’s Eve, kicking off US’s 250th birthday
This patriotic touch previews the hundreds of events planned nationwide.
‘Super-Jupiter’ exoplanet is not so Jupiter-like, UCSC study finds
The planet’s slow rotation and high temperatures cause turbulent global dust storms.
Upcoming Pandora Mission is Bay Area’s latest contribution to the search for life on other planets
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is leading a mission to seek the elements necessary for life...
Today in History: December 26, Jack Johnson wins world heavyweight championship
Jack Johnson became the first Black boxer to win the world heavyweight championship as he...
What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in northwest Nigeria
The United States airstrikes that targeted Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria’s on Thursday marked...
Federal judge blocks ICE from arresting immigrants who show up for court appointments in Northern California
Wednesday’s decision blocks ICE and the Department of Justice’s Executive Office for Immigration Review from...
US launches strikes against Islamic State group in Nigeria after attacks target Christians
In a Christmas evening post on his social media site, Trump did not provide details...
Trump says ‘Housing First’ failed the homeless. Here’s what the evidence says.
When the Trump administration announced plans last month to redistribute billions of dollars in homelessness...
Why Russia is likely to reject the new U.S.-Ukrainian peace plan
On Tuesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine presented a 20-point peace plan formulated by Ukrainian...
Gold is set for its best year since Jimmy Carter was president
Gold is considered a resilient investment, with investors expecting the yellow metal will retain its...
Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of suffering
Pope Leo XIV during his first Christmas Day message on Thursday urged the faithful to...
A Powerball player in Arkansas has won a $1.817 billion lottery jackpot
A Powerball player in Arkansas won a $1.817 billion jackpot in Wednesday’s Christmas Eve drawing,...
Today in History: December 25, Northwest Airlines passengers foil underwear bomber
Passengers aboard Northwest Airlines Flight 253 foiled an attempt to blow up the plane as...
California part of coalition suing HHS over move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care
The department, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., issued a declaration that called treatments like...
After missing deadline, DOJ says it may need a ‘few more weeks’ to finish releasing Epstein files
It further delays compliance with a Dec. 19 deadline set by Congress.
‘The best gift ever’: Baby is born after the rarest of pregnancies, defying all odds
Doctors say just 1 in 30,000 pregnancies occur like this.
Trump Administration intervenes in PG&E dam controversy
Opponents of a plan to remove two Pacific Gas & Electric Co. dams from the...
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa application fee upheld by judge
A federal judge said the Trump administration can move ahead with a $100,000 fee on...
Rescuers rushed into flames to save nursing home residents after deadly explosion
The Tuesday afternoon blast killed two and sent 20 others to hospitals.
How a fast-moving $50 cash relief program buoyed needy families when SNAP payments were paused
The “man-made disaster” of the government shutdown required something different.
Top 10 new theme park attractions in the world for 2026
The new year is already shaping up as a good one for roller coaster enthusiasts,...
US unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy level
The latest figures come despite some signs that the labor market is weakening.
Here’s the criteria of the Toy Hall of Fame
Here are some tips about play for all ages
‘Sopranos’ actor indicted for attempted murder in road rage shooting
A New Jersey actor whose credits include HBO's hit “The Sopranos,” as well as the...
Santa suits up as ICE agent in AI-generated clip shared by DHS
Santa doesn't just loves snow, he's a fan of ICE too in a new AI-generated...
Today in History: December 24, Alan Turing granted posthumous pardon
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II granted a posthumous pardon to code-breaker Alan Turing, who was criminally...
What ‘60 Minutes’ didn’t air: UC Berkeley research on alleged abuse at El Salvador mega-prison
The findings focus on conditions at a prison that held Venezuelan immigrants deported there by...
Remains of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard found in Utah; mom charged with murder
Ashlee Buzzard, 40, was arrested after bullet cartridges found near her daughter’s body were linked...
Trump administration moves to end H-1B lottery system
The Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday it was replacing its longstanding lottery system for...
Explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home kills at least 2, governor says
The nursing home is about 20 miles northeast of Philadelphia.
Supreme Court keeps Trump’s National Guard deployment blocked in the Chicago area, for now
The high court order is not a final ruling but it could affect other lawsuits.
Voluminous new Epstein document release includes multiple Trump mentions, but little revelatory news
Among the mentions of Trump is a note from a federal prosecutor from January 2020...
Camp Mystic’s reopening plans in Texas has drawn outrage, but some families want to return
The decision is dividing families who've sent their children there.
US drivers are seeing lower gas prices this holiday season
December has been the cheapest month for prices at the pump this year, according to...
A look at aging baby boomers in the United States
By the end of this decade, all baby boomers will be 65 or older.
Ben Sasse reveals advanced pancreatic cancer diagnosis
“Last week I was diagnosed with metastasized, stage-four pancreatic cancer, and am gonna die.”
Consumer confidence slides in December to lowest level since US tariffs rolled out
Write-in responses to the survey showed that prices and inflation remained consumers’ biggest concern.
‘Super flu’ variant is circulating and raising concern. Here’s what to know about it
Detections of this subclade have risen rapidly since August 2025.
Fast shipping is increasing emissions. Here’s why delivery has become more polluting
The push for faster delivery is reshaping how products move and the emissions tied to...
US strikes another alleged drug-smuggling boat in eastern Pacific
At least 105 people have been killed in 29 known strikes since early September.
US economy expands at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter
However, inflation remains higher than the Federal Reserve would like.
Powerball jackpot for Christmas Eve expected to be fourth-biggest ever
The top prize was last won on Sept. 6, when $1.787 billion was split by...
A look at the experts racing to decode Trump’s tariff rules
With a spate of new trade rules unleashed by the Trump administration, customs brokers have...
Today in History: December 23, Franco Harris makes the ‘Immaculate Reception’
In an NFL playoff game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Oakland Raiders, Steelers running...
US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss
The approval handed drugmaker Novo Nordisk an edge over rival Eli Lilly.
Vince Zampella, video game pioneer behind ‘Call of Duty,’ dies at 55
His work has inspired millions of players as well as developers worldwide.
Boys at her school shared AI-generated, nude images of her. After a fight, she was the one expelled
Experts warn that adults are often unprepared for the digital harm caused by such technology.
Department stores try to distinguish themselves as beauty lovers turn to TikTok and Amazon
Competition is fiercer than ever due to the ease of e-commerce.
Howdy, neighbor! These are the most tourist-friendly cities in the U.S.
Here are the most welcoming places from Southern California to Kentucky, according to Conde Nast...
’60 Minutes’ holds off on airing critical piece on Trump deportation policy
Bari Weiss says story wasn't ready; reporter calls it a political decision.
Judge allows Kilmar Abrego Garcia to remain free while she considers immigration issues
The judge questioned whether government officials could be trusted to follow orders.
Today in History: December 22, French Jewish army captain unjustly convicted of treason
French army officer Alfred Dreyfus was convicted of treason in a court-martial that triggered worldwide...
‘Her cause of death was living’: East Bay park ranger Betty Reid Soskin dies at 104
A fixture of the East Bay’s historical landscape, Betty Reid Soskin spent more than a...
Today in History: December 21, Pilgrims come ashore for the first time
Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower went ashore at present-day Plymouth, Massachusetts, for the first time.
WWII Navy veteran Ira ‘Ike’ Schab, one of last remaining Pearl Harbor survivors, dies at 105
With his passing, there remain only about a dozen survivors of the surprise attack.
US forces stop oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as Trump follows up on promise to seize tankers
The pre-dawn operation comes days after Trump announced a “blockade” of all sanctioned oil tankers...
Lou Cannon, Reagan biographer and Mercury News reporter, dies at 92
A celebrated journalist and author, Lou Cannon covered Reagan for decades, first in California during...
Today in History: December 20, Howard Beach racial murder
Three Black men were attacked by a group of white youths in the Howard Beach...
Greg Biffle dies at 55; champion NASCAR racer was beloved for work helping others
He is remembered for his selfless and tireless work helping others as a helicopter pilot...
The Kennedy Center starts work to add Trump’s name onto the building
Critics of the move say only Congress can change the arts center's name.
Wisconsin Republicans demand Judge Dugan resign or face impeachment after felony conviction
She could be sentenced to a maximum five years in prison.
‘6-7,’ Dubai chocolate, Labubu: You took 2025, now scat!
It’s almost time to bid farewell to a few things that went hard in 2025.
‘Warrior Dividend’ to troops won’t be paid for by tariffs
The payments to troops are coming from a congressionally approved housing supplement — money they...
These are Americans’ biggest priorities for the government in 2026, according to a new poll
A poll finds Americans are more likely to prioritize health care than last year.
The Latest: Justice Department releases some case files on Jeffrey Epstein
The records could contain the most detailed look yet at decades of investigations into Epstein’s...
How a Reddit user’s strange encounter cracked the Brown University shooting case
He first saw Claudio Neves Valente in the bathroom of the engineering building hours before...
Today in History: December 19, U.S. auto industry gets emergency bailout
Citing imminent danger to the national economy, President George W. Bush ordered a $17.4 billion...
Suspect in Brown University shooting and MIT professor’s killing is found dead in storage unit
Investigators believe the suspect is also responsible for the killing of a Massachusetts Institute of...
Dublin City Council takes a stand against former federal prison reopening for ICE after community outrage
"Families have been terrorized to the point where people are afraid to leave their homes,"...
Sources: Police investigate link between Brown shooting, killing of MIT professor
The Dec. 13 shooting at Brown killed two students and wounded nine others; the professor...
House Democrats release more photos from Epstein’s estate
The latest release comes as the Department of Justice faces a deadline to release many...
Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug
The switch would move marijuana away from its current classification as a Schedule I drug,...
The shortest day of the year is descending on the Northern Hemisphere. Here’s what to know
Sunday is the solstice, marking the start of astronomical winter.
DOJ vowed to punish those who disrupt Trump’s immigration crackdown. Dozens of cases have crumbled
Assault charges against protesters are crumbling inside courtrooms.
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and family among 7 killed in North Carolina plane crash
The business jet erupted into a large fire when it hit the ground while trying...
New inflation report: US says price increases eased last month but data may be distorted
November's rise was less than the expected 3%.
Today in History: December 18, U.S. troops leave Iraq
The last convoy of heavily armored U.S. troops left Iraq in the final moments of...
Fact check of Trump’s address: Glowing account contradicted by statistics
Trump repeated his false claim that an executive order he issued on prescription drug prices...
Trump touts US economy in televised address
His remarks came at a crucial time as he tries to rebuild his steadily eroding...
US government admits negligence in helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington
But the filing suggested that others also played a role.
Watch: President Trump addresses the nation
Polls show most U.S. adults are frustrated with Trump's handling of the economy.
Shooting of MIT professor Nuno Loureiro has police searching for a suspect
The killing happened when most MIT students were on winter break.