‘Marrying Millions’ TV star Bill Hutchinson pleads not guilty to raping teen

Prosecutors accused Bill Hutchinson of taking two 16-year-old girls on several trips this year to his vacation home in Laguna Beach and giving alcohol to one girl in April before raping the unconscious teen.

Olivia Rodrigo visits White House to record videos promoting COVID-19 vaccine

The singer met with President Joe Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci Wednesday, assisting in the administration’s efforts to get more youth vaccinated against COVID-19.

Biden to begin evacuating Afghans who aided US military during war

With American troops withdrawing, pressure has been mounting for the Biden administration to plan a military evacuation of Afghans who supported U.S. military operations during two decades of war in their country.

Cuba protests, Haiti unrest putting political pressure on Biden

The problems of two tiny Caribbean states, Cuba and Haiti, have vexed U.S. presidents for decades. Now, Haiti and Cuba are posing a growing challenge for President Biden that could have political ramifications.

#FreeBritney Rally taking place in DC to support end of Britney Spears' conservatorship

A group called Free Britney America is holding a rally on the National Mall this week to show their support for pop icon Britney Spears and the ending of her conservatorship.

Child tax credit: First payments go out July 15

The IRS said that the first payments from the expanded child tax credit signed into law with President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package will begin hitting families’ bank accounts on July 15.

Chicago's top cop says rapper killed outside Cook County Jail should've never been released

Chicago's top cop David Brown is using the case of a rapper fatally shot over the weekend outside Cook County Jail as a reason to push for keeping violent offenders behind bars.

‘Anti-American’: Biden slams voting restrictions as part of ‘big lie’

President Joe Biden addressed voting rights in a speech Tuesday in Philadelphia amid some Republican-led state legislatures enacting voting restrictions.

Biden hosts San Jose, New York, D.C. mayors to discuss reducing crime

The president talked through the work federal law enforcement is doing to stop the flow of illegal guns, including new strike forces in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington to help take down illegal gun traffickers and a new “zero tolerance” policy for dealers who sell guns illegally.

Blue Origin reveals Jeff Bezos flight details

Jeff Bezos' July 20th flight will mark the 52nd anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

Biden calls Cuba protests 'remarkable' and 'a call for freedom'

Thousands of Cubans marched Sunday to protest food shortages and high prices amid the coronavirus crisis in one of the biggest anti-government demonstrations in memory.

WWE Hall of Famer ‘Mr. Wonderful,’ Brandon native passes away

WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff, also known to fans as “Mr. Wonderful,” passed away at the age of 71. Orndorff was originally from Brandon and attended the University of Tampa.

Drake Bell of 'Drake and Josh' receives probation on child endangerment charge

Cuyahoga County Judge Timothy McCormick is allowing Drake Bell of "Drake and Josh," to serve probation and 200 hours of community service in California.

Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn celebrate 75 years of marriage in hometown

In front of hundreds, including some famous faces, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter celebrated their love in their hometown. With 75 years of marriage, the Georgia couple is the longest-married presidential couple in American history.

Gov. Kemp releases first campaign ad of 2022 re-election bid

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp released the first advertisement in his 2022 re-election campaign, which took aim at his 2018 Democratic opponent, Stacey Abrams, and focused on Major League Baseball's decision to relocate the All Star Game from Truist Park in Cobb County after Kemp signed "The Election Integrity Act of 2021" into law earlier this year.

Marilyn Manson turns himself in to police over assault warrant

Marilyn Manson, whose real name is Brian Hugh Warner, has turned himself in to law enforcement in relation to an October 2019 arrest warrant involving assault charges.

Ransomware attacks: Biden urges Putin to crack down on cybercriminals

The White House says President Joe Biden told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call that he must “take action” against cybercriminals acting in his country and that the U.S. reserves the right to “defend its people and its critical infrastructure."