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The strange baby chick WA's members of the U.S. House all share
A portrait of a baby chick has witnessed decades of Washington state's political history from D.C. On Friday, it moved into its new home for the year.
Gov. DeSantis names his appointments and reappointments to FAMU Trustees panel
All four names picked by DeSantis have steep backgrounds in public service.
OHSU stopped gender-affirming surgeries for patients under 19 last year, officials say
University officials said OHSU last performed a gender-affirming surgery on a patient under 19 early last year.
JUST IN: Venezuela releases political prisoners after Maduro capture
Fox News' Steve Harrigan reports the latest on the release during 'Saturday in America.'
Pardoned January 6 defendant runs for Florida political office
Adam Johnson served 75 days in prison before being pardoned by Donald Trump in January 2025
Florida GOP backs James Uthmeier for Attorney General
'United and focused on winning.'
Venezuela Frees Political Prisoners, Pledges to ‘Rescue’ Maduro
Venezuela continued releasing political prisoners on Saturday, including a member of opposition leader María Corina Machado’s party, a week after President Nicolás Maduro was captured by US forces.
Venezuela pledged to free political prisoners. Families are still waiting.
An official on Thursday announced that the government would be releasing an “important number” of political prisoners. But only a small number have been released.
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 - Broken Things gets a subtitle and a PC release date, but console players will have to wait a little longer
Surprise! We finally have a release date and a subtitle - "Broken Things" - for Poppy Playtime 5: 18th February, 2026. …
Navy All-American Bowl Live Updates
After a few days of practice, close to 100 of the nation’s top 2026 and 2027 recruits are taking the field at the Alamodome in San Antonio for the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl. Event organizers have split up numerous high school all-stars into two teams: East and West. Saturday’s game kicks off at 1:30 p.m. ET […]
Venezuela releases political prisoners after Maduro capture
Fox News' Steve Harrigan reports the latest on the release during 'Saturday in America' and the Colombian president's new warning on U.S. strikes.
Sharon Regional, Independence Health System partner to expand cardiovascular care
The release states patients will benefit from enhanced clinical capabilities, expanded specialty services, and better access to cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons.
Inside Iowa Politics: Who pays more toward Social Security
U.S. Senate candidate Zach Wahls wanted wealthier Americans to pay more toward Social Security.
Your medicine is watching you — inside the new ‘smart pills’...
45 big concerts and events coming to Madison Square Garden in 2026, including Lady Gaga, Bon Jovi and Olivia Dean
From Lady Gaga to Bon Jovi, there's a concert for just about everyone at Madison Square Garden this year
High school basketball: Friday's boys' and girls' scores
CIF City and Southern Section basketball scores for boys' and girls' games across the Southland on Friday, Jan. 9.
The Memo: National storm over ICE killing scrambles political picture over immigration
The killing of Renee Nicole Macklin Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday has sparked the fiercest protests yet over President Trump’s immigration…
Former 'View' co-host backs Jenny McCarthy's critique of show, laments switch from entertainment to politics
Actress Sherri Shepherd backed fellow ex-"View" co-host Jenny McCarthy's criticism of "The View" in an exclusive clip of "Sherri," obtained by Entertainment Weekly on Thursday.
Country legend to miss her star-studded birthday celebration amid health concerns
The "Jolene" singer turns 80 later this month.
Lee County health officials warn of intestinal bacteria in the water at Lynn Hall Memorial Beach
Water-quality testing in Southwest Florida occasionally reports high concentrations of enterococcus bacteria, which are found inside the intestinal tracts of humans and animals, similar to the spike in the bacteria discovered off Fort Myers Beach this week.
Beloved HBO series gets surprising update after years off the air
The star of a popular HBO series has shared a promising update about the show's future
Greenland's political parties respond to Trump's threats
The country's five political parties issued a joint statement rejecting Trump's attempts to acquire the island.
‘Forever chemicals’ now linked to scary disease in teens
Is ‘SNL’ new tonight? See the ‘Saturday Night Live’ season 51 schedule
'Saturday Night Live' will kick off its 2026 episodes with a first-time host
Maduro’s fall puts Iran’s deep energy and defense cooperation with Venezuela at risk
Iran’s long-term alliance with Venezuela is now threatened now that Maduro is gone. Tehran had helped revive oil production while expanding military and intelligence operations.
Golden Globes podcast category is controversial for so many reasons
Golden Globes have introduced a new podcast category, although right-wing personalities such as Ben Shapiro were shut out of the first-ever nominees.
Week in Politics: ICE Shooting in Minnesota; Trump threats and surprises
President Trump seems to have settled on a provocative playbook for his second go-around in the White House.
American drone company challenges Chinese dominance while preparing troops for swarm attacks
Auburn Hills drone startup transforms from light shows to military training, helping soldiers prepare for drone swarm attacks using American technology.
‘We fell in love with it’: Matthew McConaughey praises Alabama city for people, politics
The famed actor talked about his visit to Birmingham on a podcast with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson.
Trump’s plan to strong-arm insurers into lower prices is met with skepticism
There are reasons to be skeptical that voluntary cuts by insurance companies could bring significant, lasting health care savings for Americans.
The NIH has lost its scientific integrity. So we left
“We can no longer lend our credibility to an organization that has lost its integrity,” write four scientists and administrators who recently resigned from the NIH.
Letters to Sports: Time for Mick Cronin to fix UCLA's problems
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on the state of UCLA basketball, USC football, the Lakers, Angels and Dodgers.
Unsolicited advice to both Republicans and Democrats
This even-numbered year will be one of political turnover in Colorado with the governor’s chair opening up, along with the other state executive offices (attorney general, state treasurer, and secretary of state), all due to term limits. A U.S. Senate seat will also be on the ballot. The ultra-competitive 8th district to Denver’s north will […]
Samsung's Galaxy S26 series release date may have just been etched in stone
It's a little later than we all expected a while ago, but mostly in line with the most recent speculation.
US Supreme Court's next transgender rights battle could affect more than sports
When the U.S. Supreme Court allowed states to ban transgender youth from seeking certain medical treatments, advocates and lawyers took some comfort that the narrowly written ruling did not appear to jeopardize transgender rights more broadly.
Chrystia Freeland Resigns as a Member of Canada’s Parliament
Once a powerful force under Justin Trudeau, Chrystia Freeland’s time in politics came to an end on Friday.
Broncos offensive line is the engine that drives offense
There are so many metrics that prove that the Denver Broncos offense line is as elite as it gets this season.
Greenlanders ‘don’t want to be Americans’, say political leaders amid Trump threats
Five parties issue joint statement after US president warned it would occupy island ‘the nice way or the more difficult way’
Kevin Rennie: A CT town with fractious politics like no other
Some years the battle moves to choosing members of the party’s town committee, though recently all was calm at the local Democratic caucus.
The AI industry's getting political. Keep an eye on these super PACs.
The AI industry is pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into super PACs ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Who's next? Trump hints at military intervention beyond Venezuela
After arresting Venezuela's president, Trump and top U.S. officials warned other countries could be the targets of American intervention next.
The 15 best games to play on the Nintendo Switch in 2026
From the greatest cartoon racing game in history to a remastered version of an Alien-inspired sci-fi shooter, here are the Switch’s must-play games
The best smart glasses of CES 2026 — Xreal, TCL, Even Realities
The best smart glasses should feel a little bit like magic.
11-game stretch serves as proof that Warriors' offense finally is starting to function as designed
After searching for more than two months, the Golden State Warriors are showing progress toward curing their most remedy-resistant ailment.
Steph Curry drops harsh-but-honest assessment of Warriors vs. Kings rivalry after blowout win
Warriors star Steph Curry delivered a harsh evaluation of Golden State's "rivalry" with the Sacramento Kings.
India-Bangladesh tensions rock cricket, as sport turns diplomatic weapon
Indian league dumps Bangladeshi bowler amid bilateral tensions, prompting cricket's latest political crisis.
From Hamnet to Bridget Christie: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley play the Shakespeares in an emotional Maggie O’Farrell adaptation, while The Change creator returns to standup
Putting political divisiveness aside is key to Maryland’s future success
Lawmakers will face tremendous challenges when they convene next week, but partisan posturing should not be one of them, writes Karl Bickel, who says it's time to abandon polarization and rediscover the lost, but essential, art of compromise.
Fort Worth business reflects on two years since Sandman Hotel explosion
Two years after an explosion injured 21 at the Sandman Hotel, nearby Fort Worth businesses are still recovering from the disruption and delays.
Indiana routs Oregon in Peach Bowl to advance to national title game vs. Miami
Fernando Mendoza was on fire yet again in the College Football Playoff semifinal, and the Ducks suffered because of it. But the Indiana demolition was a total team effort yet again.
Michigan lawmakers oppose using military to take Greenland: 'Ridiculous' and 'unwise'
Members of Michigan's delegation are against using the U.S. military to invade Greenland or take it by force, with one GOP rep calling it "unwise."
‘I love science': NASA administrator explains decision to close Goddard library
NASA’s newly confirmed administrator visited Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland and defended the decision to close the facility’s library – NASA’s largest. Jared Isaacman emphasized Goddard’s importance Friday. “We’ve got Roman Space Telescope here, Nancy Grace Roman Telescope, so if I like Hubble, you’ve got to love Roman,” he said. “I mean, you know, 100 times the field of…
Dr. Oz touts federal crackdown on healthcare fraud by 'foreign influences' in L.A.
Trump officials announced a sprawling probe into benefits fraud across California on Friday, citing what they called a massive, coordinated effort to fleece government healthcare programs.
Trump calls for cap on credit card interest rates in latest appeal to affordability concerns
President Donald Trump on Friday called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates of 10%, saying the American public is being “ripped off” in a Truth Social post.
Trump calls for 1-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates
President Donald Trump announced a proposed one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, blaming the Biden administration for allowing rates to climb as high as 20–30% and saying the move would boost affordability for Americans.
The Age of Aggression: How Strongman Politics Is Dismantling the Post-1945 Order
Across the past eight decades, the international community has experienced successive 'waves' of atrocity accountability—periods in which global norms either strengthened or eroded in the face of mass...
Longtime Oregon lawmaker admits to ethics violation, but fails to disclose business client
The Heppner Republican agreed to a letter of education from the Oregon Government Ethics Commission over the violation.
‘Sick, Unhinged Democrats’: White House listicle targets dozens of politicians, 2 in Oregon, who have spoken out against ICE
The list compiles comments from 57 politicians, many made after recent shootings by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis and Portland.
Northampton mayor’s husband offers public apology after Stop & Shop altercation: ‘I was the weak link in our local democracy’
Scher’s apology, coming amid so much national political strife, also seemed to speak to a larger sense of keyed-up anxiety buzzing beneath everyday life in America.
Outside Prisons in Caracas, Venezuelans Anxiously Await Release of More Political Detainees
Venezuela’s interim government said it would release an “important number” of imprisoned people, but only nine have been confirmed freed.
Macias Family Health Center opens in National City
The 40,000-square-foot facility consolidates existing San Ysidro Health operations in the area.
Gavin Newsom on Democrats, 2028 and His Fruit-only Breakfasts
The California governor is powered by smoothies and bursting with thoughts about U.S. politics.
Black business owners say proposed restrictions will harm Buchanan community
Hundreds gathered at City Hall Thursday to talk about a potential zoning ordinance impacting the Buchanan Arts District. Metro Planning Commissioners called it the classic zoning problem — trying to figure out how commercial and residential properties can coexist. The ordinance would limit the hours of operation and impose noise restrictions on future businesses in the area. It was born out of a new “Commercial Compatibility” zoning overlay created by the Metro Council earlier this fall. (Overlays add an additional set of rules to the existing restrictions in place, as a way of managing development). That overlay was sponsored by […]
Scientists find new clues to why female fertility declines with age
Scientists are making inroads in understanding one of the central mysteries of human reproduction: Why do women’s eggs deteriorate as they age?
Trump's Minnesota focus: From the Politics Desk
Plus, a flashpoint in the immigration debate.
Macron to Call Snap Election If Government Falls, Lescure Says
French President Emmanuel Macron would dissolve the National Assembly and call a snap election if his political foes toppled his government, Finance Minister Roland Lescure said.
Bengals' Duke Tobin defends front office after disappointing season
Duke Tobin did make one change in the wake of a disappointing 6-11 season by the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals director of player personnel did an end of the season availability on Friday to discuss missing the postseason for the third straight season, instead of waiting three weeks until the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, to discuss the state of the team. Tobin's news conference also came four days after owner and president Mike Brown announced Tobin and coach Zac Taylor would remain in place for another season.
Fear of Trump’s wrath ripples through House GOP
President Donald Trump faced Republican defections on a series of split votes this week, but his willingness to call out members of his own party convinced some wavering lawmakers to stay in line.
Exclusive | Carol Burnett hopes this classic project defines her 70-year legacy:...
Week in politics: Minneapolis ICE shooting and congressional Republicans defect : The NPR Politics Podcast
This week, a fatal shooting by an immigration enforcement officer in Minneapolis inflamed tensions. Meanwhile in Washington, congressional Republicans bucked President Trump and their party leaders. We discuss what to make of it all.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales, Minnesota Public Radio host Clay Masters, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Comment | In worrying times for politics and the environment, art can still provide hope
And the audience matters just as much as the artwork
Mass. Senate advances bill enabling businesses to shift credit card fees to customers
Customers could get hit with new costs as businesses seek relief.
Fox News Politics Newsletter: AOC accuses Vance of believing ‘American people should be assassinated’
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.
Noah Widmann drops out of race against Cory Mills, endorses Bale Dalton
'There is no higher priority than defeating America's most corrupt Congressman Cory Mills.'
Petro says Colombia cooperating with US ‘despite insults, threats’
Speaking to Al Jazeera, Gustavo Petro calls for 'shared government through dialogue' in Venezuela, leading to elections.
RFK Jr. cast doubt on a key vaccine. This country can't wait to get it
The U.S. is cutting the Hepatitis B vaccine from its recommended list. But here's a place where the medical establishment — and a rapper — are eager to obtain it.
This semi-secret Lego Smart Brick feature gives it even more potential
Precise distance measurement.
Legendary announcer Al Michaels will be back to call NFL games on Prime Video in 2026
Al Michaels has been making play-by-play calls for prime time NFL games for 40 years.
Markey, Mass. health officials sound the alarm about CDC's new vaccine guidance
Health officials are sounding the alarm after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced an overhaul of the childhood vaccine schedule. The federal government is recommending that kids get fewer shots – a total of 11, down from the previously recommended 18. State leaders are also weighing in on on what parents need to know when it comes…
The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here's what they prevent
The childhood vaccines that the CDC is dropping from the recommended scheduled have successfully beat back illness and death in children from rotavirus, hepatitis and other pathogens.
Why Washington's Demond Williams returned after $6 million transfer gamble
The day after his audacious announcement to break his contract and transfer, Williams sobered up to the reality he may need the Supreme Court's help to actually pull the move off
Congress Set to Finalize Science Budgets Rejecting Trump Cuts
The bipartisan deal still reduces funding for many science agencies, including NSF and NASA.
Ikea Smartened Up Some of Its Artsy-Fartsy Lights
The Swedish meatball restaurant now sells RGB donut-shaped lamps and bendy dimmable pendant lamps with smart home functionality.
Mass death paved the way for the Age of Fishes
With great biological havoc comes great opportunity.
The Sims Developer Teases 'Next Evolution' of Single-Player on PC and Console, as Project Rene Is Committed to Mobile-only
The Sims developer Maxis is teasing the "next evolution" of single-player PC and console The Sims games...even as its long-touted "next generation" of The Sims, Project Rene, is relegated to a mobile-only social spin-off.
Trump has 'greenlit' sanctions bill punishing Russia for war in Ukraine, Sen. Graham says
The bill, co-written by Graham and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, allows tariffs and secondary sanctions on countries buying Russia's oil, gas, and other exports.
Amazon is planning to build a Walmart-style supercenter
A Chicago suburb greenlit Amazon's bid to build a 225,000 square-foot mega store with in-person shopping and e-commerce fulfillment.
New Gmail AI features replacing Gemini side panel for some
With the launch of “in-line AI experiences” in Gmail, Google has shared that the Gemini side panel is going away for AI Pro and Ultra...
Venezuela releases imprisoned political figures and activists, which Trump says U.S. requested
President Donald Trump said in a TV interview the releases came at the request of the United States and praised the government of acting President Delcy Rodríguez.
NFL line movement: Odds holding pretty steady for NFL playoffs
The NFL game odds haven't seen much volatility for NFL Wild Card Weekend
Radical Entertainment, BondIt Take ‘Cheaters’ Rights Worldwide (Exclusive)
The syndicated reality-TV series, in which people have their partners investigated to reveal their infidelity, ran for 21 seasons through 2024.
Adams Street leads private debt deal for military gear business
Adams Street Partners led a private credit financing of as much as $400 million to back the acquisition by two investment firms of aerospace and defense equipment business Beaufort.
School Sports Case Reaches the Supreme Court at a Fraught Time for Trans Rights
The justices will consider state laws that bar transgender girls from participating in female sports.
The first sets with Lego’s new Smart Brick are now available for preorder
Is this the future of Lego?
Cognitive Science students pitch health tech, AI assistants to
From stroke rehabilitation to supply chain resilience and diabetes care, Cognitive Science student entrepreneurs pitched their startups to potential investors at the Berkeley Accelerator
Whole Hog Politics: Minnesota goes from Democratic debacle to GOP angst
A week ago, it looked like Minnesota Democrats had stumbled into a scandal that might cost their party any chance to win back the U.S. Senate and at the very least turn a safe gubernatorial...
Freed Venezuelan Political Prisoner Called Maduro’s 2024 Victory a Fraud to His Face
Enrique Márquez, a centrist opposition lawmaker, refused to rubber-stamp the government’s dubious election results in front of the entire nation.