Sophie Kinsella, author behind 'Shopaholic' series, dies at 55

Sophie Kinsella’s "Confessions of a Shopaholic" book series were among her most popular literary works, while publishing other books like “The Gatecrasher" and “Sleeping Arrangements."

Dept. of Education reaches deal to end SAVE plan: What this means for student loan borrowers

On Tuesday, the Dept. of Education announced that it had reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if given court approval, will end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan.

Grammy-nominated musician killed; Driver with 100+ arrests charged

A Grammy-nominated musician was struck and killed while walking his dogs in Rhode Island after a driver with an extensive criminal record crashed off the road.

The Mavericks frontman Raul Malo dies at age 60

Mavericks frontman Raul Malo dies at 60 after a public cancer battle. Here’s what we know.

King family disappointed in new National Park fee rules

The family of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is responding to upcoming changes in federal park admission rules that will remove free access on both MLK Day and Juneteenth.

What Trump's $12 billion farmer bailout package could mean for grocery prices

The funds will be used to help U.S. farmers pay off their debts and plan financially for next year's planting, which will in turn ensure that they can keep producing food, and therefore stabilize the U.S. food supply.

Miss Universe shares new update on Miss Jamaica after terrifying onstage fall

The Miss Universe Organization has released a new update on Miss Jamaica, Dr. Gabrielle Henry, who suffered critical head injuries after a terrifying fall from the stage.

Trump administration to expand travel ban to over 30 countries, Noem says

Earlier this year, the Trump administration previously banned travel to the U.S. for 12 countries and restricted access for seven others.

Marjorie Taylor Greene links rise in threats to Trump’s public criticism

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she has received a surge of threats in recent weeks, claiming the volume intensified after she announced she would resign from Congress.

2025 Kennedy Center honorees: Trump hosts 48th annual ceremony

President Donald Trump hosted Sunday night's 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors, marking the first time a president has hosted the event.

NPS free days: Trump’s birthday added; MLK Day, Juneteenth dropped

NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.

President Trump and first lady light National Christmas Tree

The president and first lady participated in the Thursday evening ceremony, a tradition dating back to 1923.

Steve Cropper, guitarist and member of Stax Records’ Booker T and the M.G.'s, has died at age 84

Steve Cropper, the lean, soulful guitarist and songwriter who helped anchor the celebrated Memphis backing band Booker T. and the M.G.’s at Stax Records and co-wrote the classics “Green Onions," "(Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay" and “In the Midnight Hour," has died. He was 84.

Trump auto industry plan announced scuttling Biden era mileage, emissions standards

President Donald Trump announced a federal plan calling to weaken vehicle mileage rules in the auto industry - causing reverberations among Big Three auto makers.

President Trump pardons Texas Democrat Rep. Cuellar for federal charges

Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.

Michael and Susan Dell pledge $6.25B for children’s investment accounts in Trump program

Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell announced a record $6.25 billion pledge to support up to 25 million American children by expanding participation in the new "Trump Accounts."