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Federal judge dismisses Louisville police reform agreement spurred by Breonna Taylor's death
Read full article: Federal judge dismisses Louisville police reform agreement spurred by Breonna Taylor's deathA federal judge in Kentucky has dismissed Louisville’s proposed settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Man fought off a mountain lion weeks before a suspected fatal Colorado attack
Read full article: Man fought off a mountain lion weeks before a suspected fatal Colorado attackA suspected deadly mountain lion attack on New Year’s Day that killed a woman hiking alone was preceded by another harrowing encounter in the same area.
FBI says it disrupted a New Year's Eve attack plan inspired by Islamic State group
Read full article: FBI says it disrupted a New Year's Eve attack plan inspired by Islamic State groupThe FBI says it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plot in North Carolina, arresting an 18-year-old who allegedly pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group.
Trump wants to overhaul the 'president's golf course.' He hasn't played there yet
Read full article: Trump wants to overhaul the 'president's golf course.' He hasn't played there yetPresidents often find solace in golfing, and Joint Base Andrews in Maryland is a favorite spot because it's close to the White House and has built-in security.
Rain soaks Rose Parade in California and snow squalls hit Midwest and Northeast on first day of 2026
Read full article: Rain soaks Rose Parade in California and snow squalls hit Midwest and Northeast on first day of 2026Rained poured down on the iconic Rose Parade for the first time in 20 years.
Trump, in interview, defends his energy and health, offers new details on screening he underwent
Read full article: Trump, in interview, defends his energy and health, offers new details on screening he underwentPresident Donald Trump defended his energy and health in an interview with The Wall Street Journal.
Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year
Read full article: Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a yearPresident Donald Trump signed a New Year’s Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks.
Federal employees file complaint against Trump administration's ban on gender-affirming care
Read full article: Federal employees file complaint against Trump administration's ban on gender-affirming careThe Trump administration faces a legal complaint from government employees over a new policy eliminating coverage for gender-affirming care in federal health insurance programs.
Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
Read full article: Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikesEnhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Viral '6-7' tops 2025 list of overused words and phrases
Read full article: Viral '6-7' tops 2025 list of overused words and phrasesRespondents to an annual Michigan college survey of overused and misused words and phrases say “6-7” is “cooked” and should come to a “massive” and “full stop” heading into the new year.
Betty Boop and 'Blondie' enter the public domain in 2026, accompanied by a trio of detectives
Read full article: Betty Boop and 'Blondie' enter the public domain in 2026, accompanied by a trio of detectivesBetty Boop and “Blondie” are among the highlights of titles entering the public domain with the arrival of 2026.
Mississippi man serving an illegal sentence granted clemency, weeks after his brother
Read full article: Mississippi man serving an illegal sentence granted clemency, weeks after his brotherTwo brothers who received illegal prison sentences that were years longer than the maximum penalty for their crimes have been granted clemency by Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves.
Nasty weather on tap for New Year fetes at Rose Parade in California and revelers in New York City
Read full article: Nasty weather on tap for New Year fetes at Rose Parade in California and revelers in New York CityMarching bands, floats and thousands of spectators are bracing for a rare dose of New Year’s Day rain for the prestigious Rose Parade in Southern California.
Department of Justice is reviewing more than 5.2 million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
Read full article: Department of Justice is reviewing more than 5.2 million documents related to Jeffrey EpsteinThe Department of Justice has expanded its review of documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to 5.2 million as it also expands the number of attorneys trying to comply with a law mandating their release.
These bipartisan bills about a drinking water pipeline and a Florida tribe were noncontroversial -- until Trump’s vetoes
Read full article: These bipartisan bills about a drinking water pipeline and a Florida tribe were noncontroversial -- until Trump’s vetoesPresident Donald Trump has issued the first vetoes of his second term, rejecting two bipartisan natural resources bills.
Trump isn't the 1st president to want more room to entertain, longtime White House usher says
Read full article: Trump isn't the 1st president to want more room to entertain, longtime White House usher saysThe longest-serving White House chief usher says presidents before Donald Trump were interested in having a larger space for entertaining too.
Zohran Mamdani to become NYC's next mayor with a midnight oath underground
Read full article: Zohran Mamdani to become NYC's next mayor with a midnight oath undergroundZohran Mamdani will become mayor of New York City as the clock ticks over into 2026 — but the celebrations are set to last through New Year’s Day.
Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemes
Read full article: Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemesThe Trump administration has announced that it is freezing child care funds to Minnesota after a series of fraud schemes in recent years.
National Guard arrives in New Orleans for 1st New Year's since Bourbon Street attack
Read full article: National Guard arrives in New Orleans for 1st New Year's since Bourbon Street attackNearly a year after a New Year's Day truck attack on Bourbon Street left 14 dead, New Orleans officials are still seeking permanent security solutions.
Oysters, crab and $400,000 worth of lobster meat stolen in New England
Read full article: Oysters, crab and $400,000 worth of lobster meat stolen in New EnglandForty-thousand oysters, lobster worth $400,000 and a cache of crabmeat all were stolen in separate recent incidents in New England.
Midwest hit with more extreme cold after winter storm
Read full article: Midwest hit with more extreme cold after winter stormForecasters are warning of even more frigid weather in the Midwest after a winter storm pummeled parts of that region as well as the Great Lakes and the Northeast this week.
Tatiana Schlossberg, a grandchild of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died at 35
Read full article: Tatiana Schlossberg, a grandchild of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died at 35Environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, one of three grandchildren of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died after a battle with leukemia.
Roses in the rain? New Year's Day parade in Pasadena gets wet forecast. Bundle up for NYC ball drop
Read full article: Roses in the rain? New Year's Day parade in Pasadena gets wet forecast. Bundle up for NYC ball dropFor the first time in 20 years, rain is expected to intrude on the Rose Parade in Southern California.
SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1
Read full article: SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new limits starting Thursday on soda, candy and other foods they can buy with those benefits.
Judge blocks White House's attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid
Read full article: Judge blocks White House's attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paidA federal judge has ruled that the White House cannot stop funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Surge in federal officers in Minnesota focuses on alleged fraud at day care centers
Read full article: Surge in federal officers in Minnesota focuses on alleged fraud at day care centersThe surge of federal officers this week in Minnesota follows new allegations of fraud by day care centers run by Somali residents.
Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellations
Read full article: Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellationsThe Kennedy Center is ending the year with a new round of artists saying they are canceling scheduled performances after President Donald Trump’s name was added to the facility.
After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midterms
Read full article: After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midtermsThe big story of the upcoming midterm elections will be the fight over which party will control the U.S. House of Representatives during the last half of President Donald Trump's second term in office.
In a tumultuous year, US health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.
Read full article: In a tumultuous year, US health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.President Donald Trump’s second term has brought major changes to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Arctic blast brings snow and wind to the Great Lakes and Northeast
Read full article: Arctic blast brings snow and wind to the Great Lakes and NortheastA surge of arctic air is bringing strong winds, heavy snow and frigid temperatures to the Great Lakes and Northeast, a day after a bomb cyclone that hit the northern U.S. Tens of thousands of customers were without power early Tuesday, with Michigan hardest hit.
National Guard to patrol New Orleans for New Year's a year after deadly attack
Read full article: National Guard to patrol New Orleans for New Year's a year after deadly attackA National Guard deployment in New Orleans authorized by President Donald Trump will begin Tuesday as part of a heavy security presence for New Year’s celebrations.
No motive revealed in killing of prominent California farmer's estranged wife in Arizona
Read full article: No motive revealed in killing of prominent California farmer's estranged wife in ArizonaInvestigators declined to reveal the suspected motive in the shooting death of a prominent California farmer’s estranged wife last month in eastern Arizona.
Rain could be an unwelcome entry at the Rose Parade on New Year's Day. Bundle up for NYC ball drop
Read full article: Rain could be an unwelcome entry at the Rose Parade on New Year's Day. Bundle up for NYC ball dropFor the first time in 20 years, rain could be an intruder at the Rose Parade in Southern California.
Judge dismisses criminal case against TikTok streamer held in immigration detention
Read full article: Judge dismisses criminal case against TikTok streamer held in immigration detentionA federal judge has dismissed a criminal case against a popular Los Angeles TikTok streamer who is currently being held in immigration detention.
