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Some federal websites temporarily go dark after order to comply with Trump DEI directiveLive updates: Investigators working to download data from helicopter, jet black boxesTrump administration forces out multiple senior FBI officialsInvestigation into deadly midair collision focuses on helicopter flightTrump's stepped-up immigration arrests escalate need for more detention spaceTrump sparks outcry with implication that DEI policies are at fault in D.C. midair collisionDemocrats are set to make their first big post-election decision: From the Politics DeskWhat we know after American Airlines plane crashes with Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C.Families mourn 67 killed in Army helicopter collision with American Eagle jetFederal agencies bar Black History Month and other 'special observances'WhatsApp says a spyware company targeted journalists and civiliansPilot of downed plane remembered for his 'passion for flying'Trans pilot shares 'proof of life' video amid false claims she flew helicopter in D.C. crashAmid blood shortage, major blood bank cancels appointments after cyberattackImplemented or not, Trump's 25% tariff threat is challenging the auto industryMan to admit to using drone that collided with Super Scooper during Palisades FireTrump to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China on Saturday, White House saysHead of FBI Washington Field Office is forced outThe best ski goggles for visibility on the slopes, recommended by expertsCrash investigators looking at altitude, communication and staffing before helicopter collision with planeWNBA files trademark application to bring back 'Detroit Shock' as city submits expansion bidRap icon Roxanne Shanté earns a lifetime achievement GrammyHow hard is it to buy a home right now? The new NBC News Home Buyer Index measures the marketLive updates: Trump says he will impose new tariffs tomorrowNew York doctor indicted for prescribing abortion pill in LouisianaPentagon ends paying for travel for abortion and other reproductive careCDC site scrubs HIV content following Trump DEI policiesThe best retinol and retinoid products, according to expertsDemocratic National Committee prepares to elect a new party chairThe best new products from 2025 so far: Hoka, Owala, Garmin and moreSeveral top FBI officials are told to resign or be fired as Trump continues federal purgeWhat we know about some of the D.C. midair collision victimsThe best snow shovels, according to snow and appliance expertsWhat are Black Hawk helicopters and how are they used? What to know after the D.C. aircraft crashLVMH watch and jewelry CEOs see luxury sales picking up in 2025The 11 best men's running shoes of 2025Key Fed measure shows core inflation at 2.8%, in line with expectationsDCA surveillance cameras catch clearest footage yet of deadly midair collisionSome hospitals pause gender-affirming care to evaluate Trump's executive orderFederal judge blocks Trump administration from transferring transgender inmateHow did so many Thai farmers end up held hostage by Hamas?Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker blocks Jan. 6 rioters from state jobs after Trump pardonsSenior USAID official ousted after fighting back against removal of career leadershipNew Zealand's Mount Taranaki is now legally a personBlack boxes found from crashed jet and FDA approves a new nonopioid painkiller: Morning RundownColombian president asks undocumented Colombians in the United States to returnDwyane Wade reveals he was diagnosed with cancer at 41: 'Thank God that I did do the surgery'American Keith Siegel among three hostages named by Hamas for releaseSyria's new rebel leader pledges to form an inclusive governmentSouth Carolina prepares for third execution since SeptemberPatrick Mahomes is on the verge of a fourth Super Bowl win. How close is GOAT status?Israel's ban on U.N. aid agency for Palestinians comes into effect at critical point for GazaTrump is reversing the Justice Department's civil rights policiesChildren's data hacked after school software firm missed basic security step, internal report saysFireAid highlights: Lady Gaga closes star-studded L.A. benefit with new original songSenate confirms Doug Burgum as interior secretary; Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr. testify at confirmation hearingsCalifornia wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, what caused them, who is affected and more'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofía Gascón issues apology about past social media postsDick Button, American figure skating icon and broadcaster, dies at 95Baltimore Ravens' Justin Tucker denies allegations of misconduct by massage therapistsJan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump is sentenced to 10 years in deadly DWI crashKash Patel distances himself from Trump's Jan. 6 pardons at FBI director confirmation hearingAppeals court says banning gun sales to adults under 21 is unconstitutionalThe key moments from a big day of confirmation hearings: From the Politics DeskThe Republican doctor who could be a hurdle to RFK Jr.'s confirmationProsecutors add 2 more alleged victims to Sean 'Diddy' Combs federal indictmentBoston Skating Club is at the center of another airplane tragedyFDA approves new type of nonopioid painkiller for acute painD.C. plane crash revives concerns about aviation safety and air traffic controller shortageWhat caused the deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter?The deadly midair crash over D.C. area in charts and maps5 takeaways from the confirmation hearings for RFK Jr., Gabbard and PatelNo survivors expected after plane collides with helicopter over Potomac RiverBig investors strike a cautious tone on markets for 2025 with Trump policies, inflation posing risksSports bar chain Twin Peaks is going public. These restaurant companies are the next to watch.'Fear' and 'chaos' grip federal workers as Trump rapidly remakes the governmentUPS shares tank 15% after weak guidance, plan to slash Amazon deliveries by more than halfPending home sales drop sharply in December as mortgage rates surge back over 7%Gabbard faces tough questions from Republicans over her flip-flops on Snowden and federal surveillance programMarianne Faithfull, British singer and actress whose hits included ‘As Tears Go By,’ dies at 78Lawmakers express worries about 'complex airspace' after deadly D.C. collisionThe 21+ best Valentine’s Day gifts for her in 2025Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier under investigation in federal sports betting probe8 best scalp acne shampoos and treatments, according to expertsImmigrants fear required ICE check-ins could lead to deportationsClip in and improve your form with these 5 spin shoesDenver awarded NWSL's 16th franchise at record $110 million expansion feeTrump turns a moment of national mourning into a push for his political agendaDoomed American Eagle flight was carrying elite figure skaters going home from a training campTrump's DEI policy threatens already thin share of women and minorities in STEM, workers sayTrans service members say they want to fight for their country, not for their jobsThe 27+ best Valentine’s Day gifts for him in 2025Hamas frees 8 more hostages. Israel releases Palestinian prisoners after delayGDP grew at a 2.3% pace in the fourth quarter, less than expectedHow to store important documents so they stay safeOpenAI partners with U.S. National Laboratories on scientific research, nuclear weapons securityThe best brushes and combs for all hair types in 2025OpenAI says DeepSeek may have 'inapproriately' used its dataEducation Dept. to investigate installation of all-gender restroom at Colorado high school“Alexis Ware Act” presented to South Carolina lawmakers on third anniversary of her disappearanceD.C. plane crash and Senate hearings for RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard: Morning RundownWhy AI could replace NFL first-down markers sooner than you might thinkThe conservative ex-FBI agents who have Kash Patel's earOn DeepSeek, you can watch AI navigate censorship in real timeTulsi Gabbard's flip-flop on surveillance program will be under the spotlight at hearing for DNI job'Complete synergy and trust': Vance staffs VP's office with allies — and no objections from TrumpCongo says it will seek to recover lost territory as Rwanda-backed rebels advance southGermany's far right upends convention with landmark vote on immigrationSyrian rebel leader Sharaa has been declared transitional president10 members of 'Tren de Aragua' gang indicted in sprawling NYC gun trafficking ringA food bank netted a huge haul of 13,000 fresh salmon. The catch? The fish were still aliveSelena Gomez reacts to politician who said she should be deported after video of her crying amid ICE raidsElon Musk affiliate in FBI director's office sparks fear of partisan interferenceTrump revokes federal aid freeze; Meta settles lawsuit over suspending his accounts post-Jan. 6Trump signs sweeping executive order to expand school choiceTrump directs Pentagon and DHS to prepare migrant housing at Guantánamo BayTexas man pardoned over Jan. 6 attack is wanted on 2016 charge of soliciting a minorAttorney for Eric Adams has contacted DOJ officials about dropping the case against him'It's a small victory': Democrats find their voice fighting Trump's federal funding freezeMan who killed 5 in Texas after a neighbor complained about gunfire gets life in prisonBoyfriend of suspect in border agent killing accused of murdering California man 3 days earlierHow 'Dr. Phil' suddenly became so outspoken about immigrationBiden criticized for failing to ban menthol cigarettes after Trump withdraws proposalFrom Delta Air Lines to Costco, some companies say they'll stick with DEIRFK Jr. tries (again) to distance himself from the anti-vaccine movementMeta agrees to pay $25 million to settle Trump lawsuit over suspended accountsRFK Jr. stumbles on Medicaid at Senate confirmation hearing4 things to know from RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearing: from the Politics DeskJustice Department drops classified documents case against Trump co-defendantsFormer Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in prison in gold bar bribery caseWhat we know about the victims killed in the California wildfiresTrump slams Fed after decision to hold interest rates steadyThis $600 Automatic Litter Box Changed My LifeHere are the cities where ICE raids are taking placeWhat the polls say about the start of Trump's second termCaitlin Clark declines invite to NBA All-Star weekend's 3-point shooting contestGilgo Beach serial killing suspect contests DNA evidence and requests separate trials in 7 deathsTrump administration rescinds order attempting to freeze federal aid spendingIn NASA asteroid samples, scientists discover key building blocks of lifeNBC Select - About UsOlympian Gabby Thomas says a group of men have been following her at airportsTrump signs the Laken Riley Act, the first law of his second administrationChina's DeepSeek AI is watching what you typeDOJ's LGBTQ employee group shuts down after three decadesThe 7 best kids toothpastes of 2025, according to dentistsRFK Jr. grilled about his views on vaccines and abortion at first confirmation hearingTemple University student dies after fall during celebration for Eagles winPSA: Lego sets are on sale at Amazon right nowWoman featured in Netflix's 'I Am a Killer' walks back confession about strangling boyfriend at clemency hearingDetroit rapper Dank Demoss sues Lyft, alleges she was denied a ride over her weight7 snow blowers to keep your home and driveway clean this winterUSDA issues health alert for Wegmans chicken nuggets due to bone fragmentsThey thought it was safe to walk home. Instead, she was the last child killed before Gaza's truce.Trump administration strips Venezuelans of latest protection from deportationFormer USPS sorting clerk admits on-the-job theft of $100K in sports memorabiliaAutism community fears RFK Jr. would set back decades of progressHarvey Weinstein's retrial on rape charges in New York is set for April 15Despite Trump's involvement, Ron DeSantis expected to veto a Florida immigration billIsrael says Hamas has agreed to release three Israeli hostagesStarbucks announces several changes, including plans to cut some menu itemsThe best scalp brushes and massagers of 2025, according to expertsThe Year of the Snake is all about shedding that bad energyDo wrinkle patches work? Experts weigh inFeetures no-show socks review: Why I’ll never work out without these socks againAs ash rained down on L.A.'s Skid Row, clean drinking water grew scarceYour tax return could be 'flagged for audit' without these key forms, experts sayJonBenét Ramsey's father says he has 'great hope' police can solve her 1996 murder caseDemocratic Sen. Gary Peters won't run for re-election in battleground MichiganMortgage demand drops further, even as interest rates settleSuper Bowl ads beckon up to $8 million apiece for FoxTesla investors want Elon Musk to answer questions about 'salute,' role in Trump White HouseDefense secretary revokes Mark Milley's security detail and orders IG reviewFrontier Airlines proposes merging with fellow budget carrier Spirit — againDyson is launching a new handheld vacuum — here’s what to knowHair today, here forever: Woman accused of using 'array of wigs' in elaborate citizenship schemeScottie Scheffler is returning to golf after injuring his hand making ravioliPolice say at least 30 people have died in a stampede at the massive Maha Kumbh festival in IndiaPolice catch caravan laden with explosives outside synagogue in AustraliaZelenskyy accuses Putin of being 'afraid' of peace talksAI, wars and climate change mean it's later than ever on the 'Doomsday Clock'Chinese travelers cancel Lunar New Year trips to Thailand over safety concernsFight over Trump's funding freeze and Year of the Snake begins: Morning RundownBrittney Griner plans to sign with the Atlanta Dream, ending her 11-year run with PhoenixThe inside story of Harris' lost gamble on Joe Rogan, Beyoncé and a late Texas rallyWatch a miles-long 'super pod' of dolphins captured on drone videoWhat California families saved before wildfires destroyed their homes: Heirlooms, stuffed animals and moreTrump's anti-DEI initiatives could hamper pulse oximeter research, doctors worryPilot safe after F-35 military jet sustains 'significant damage' in accident at Alaska baseA $4B settlement for Hawaii wildfire victims is in legal limbo as an unusual trial startsFlorida educators arrested after boozy teen party at principal's home goes off the rails, police sayReese Witherspoon says people thought she was a real lawyer while serving jury duty after 'Legally Blonde'Trump administration offers roughly 2 million federal workers a buyout to resignNorth Carolina inmate accused of attempted murder escapes via ventilation systemNetanyahu to meet with Trump at the White House next weekTrump allies coast in special House primaries to fill vacant Florida seatsRepublicans are in their honeymoon phase. But big clashes over Trump's agenda are unresolved.Trump administration may pull money from TSA, Coast Guard to help ICE afford costly deportationsTrump signs sweeping order to further restrict trans care for minors nationwideOklahoma schools leader Ryan Walters moves to require students to prove citizenshipRepublicans largely back Trump's attempted federal aid freeze — with some notes of cautionImmigration raids surprise New York City residentsJim Justice sees backing Trump as his Senate mandateMurder trial begins for 3 men charged in NYC gay bar drugging schemePennsylvania teacher accused of calling Muslim student a 'terrorist' resignsThe constitutional battle at the center of Trump's funding freeze: From the Politics DeskD.C. federal judge temporarily blocks Trump plan to pause federal aid spendingTransgender service members challenge Trump's military banConditions that fueled L.A. fires were 35% more likely because of climate change, scientists findTrump's effort to withhold federal funding triggers constitutional showdownCaroline Kennedy calls RFK Jr. a 'predator' and urges Senate to reject his nominationTuberculosis outbreak that has killed 2 in Kansas continues to growKaroline Leavitt holds first briefing as Trump's White House press secretaryTrump's funding freeze creates widespread confusionVans transporting 26 Chinese migrants stopped in Florida; 2 smugglers detainedDeepSeek disrupted the AI disruptors, but don't count out Big Tech just yetWhite House freeze on federal aid won't affect student loans, Education Department saysWhy DeepSeek is different, in three chartsBoeing is working with Elon Musk to deliver Air Force One replacements soonerSchool Shooting Tracker: Counting school shootings since 2013Trump immigration raids snag U.S. citizens, including Native Americans, raising racial profiling fearsOver 3 million Social Security Fairness Act beneficiaries may wait more than a year for higher payments, agency saysO.J. Simpson's son accused of improperly taking over his late father's Las Vegas homeShould you use fluoride-free toothpaste? Dentists explainRestaurants are rebounding — but Starbucks and McDonald's still have work to doJudge halts Trump's funding freeze as administration offers payouts to federal workersWhite House says most New Jersey drones were authorized by FAA: 'This was not the enemy'The 23+ best Valentine’s Day gifts on Amazon for 2025What is DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup shaking up tech stocks and spooking investors?Small investors bought the dip in Nvidia by a record amount MondayRepublican congressman suggests some children receiving free school lunches should work at McDonald’s insteadThe best body washes for sensitive skin, according to experts who use themA defiant Hamas displays its authority in Gaza, posing a challenge to NetanyahuPower line had increase in current on day of Eaton Fire, California utility saysStarbucks shakes up its leadership again, adding two former Taco Bell executivesBill Gates says the end of his marriage to Melinda Gates is the mistake he regrets most'Dr. Phil' embedded with immigration authorities during ICE action in ChicagoICE to conduct major immigration operations in three cities per weekMona Lisa to be moved after reports of dire conditions at the Louvre spur overhaul5 key health topics to watch at RFK Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearingsChina heralds DeepSeek as a symbol of AI advancements amid U.S. restrictionsNigerian man extradited to U.S. accused of 'sextortion' of South Carolina teen who died by suicideTrump signs executive order barring transgender people from military serviceIndiana supermarket shooting kills 2 and wounds 2 police officersTrump sends message with DOJ firings and DeepSeek turns heads: Morning RundownWhite House orders freeze on federal aid to focus on Trump's conservative agendaSwimming pool-sized sinkhole swallows truck in Japan, trapping driver insideDemocrats' playbook for Trump 2.0: Tune out the noise and focus on economic issuesPublic schools try to protect undocumented students from Trump immigration raidsTrump's DOJ firings are designed to deter future investigations, former officials sayTrump's endorsement faces first tests of his presidency in Florida special primary electionsAltadena couple find engagement ring in rubble of where their home once wasSpectator killed by hammer weight thrown at high school track meet in ColoradoTrump floats foreign imprisonment of American criminals who are 'repeat offenders'ICE agents search for those with criminal histories but say 'collateral arrests' are possibleDeaths from Los Angeles-area wildfires rise to 29Google says it plans to use Trump's new names for Denali and Gulf of MexicoSenate Republicans cast a wary eye on Trump's nominee for labor secretaryTwo decades after a Utah stabbing death, DNA evidence leads to an arrestMore than 50 career civil servants at USAID are placed on administrative leaveTrump says China's DeepSeek AI 'should be a wake-up call' for American tech companiesTrump's new D.C. prosecutor launches review to examine 'great failure' of key charge leveled against Jan. 6 defendantsIndiana man pardoned for Jan. 6 crimes is killed in traffic stop shooting by deputyEx-Wisconsin university chancellor fired over porn career sues in hope of teaching againTrump jokes about running for a third term in speech to House RepublicansFull-scale replica of Anne Frank's hidden annex opens in New York CityTrump's anti-DEI executive orders target employee resource groups, federal workers sayMiami Heat suspend forward Jimmy Butler indefinitelyDriver charged after fans celebrating Phildadelphia Eagles' win hit with vehicleA make-or-break week for Trump's nominees: From the Politics DeskAfter 'confusion' over Trump team's directives, critical NIH research continuesICE makes close to 1,200 arrests in one dayCredit card bills are coming due after a record holiday shopping seasonWhy this China-made BYD Shark pickup is drawing attention in the global truck marketAmazon taps Whole Foods CEO to oversee grocery businessMike Johnson defends Trump's aggressive start, declaring 'everything is on the table'66-million-year-old vomit fossil discovered in DenmarkNet worth of millennials has quadrupled: Why some call it 'phantom wealth'Transgender inmate sues over Trump's order curtailing trans rightsEverything you need to know about Walmart+Trump administration fires DOJ officials who worked on criminal investigations of the presidentEx-N.Y. trooper staged his own shooting for attention or sympathy, prosecutors sayDisappearance of 29-year-old Texas chef remains a mystery one year laterTech stocks fall as China's DeepSeek sparks U.S. worries about the AI raceNvidia loses nearly $600 billion in market value after Chinese AI startup bursts onto scene9 best touchscreen-friendly gloves that will also keep your hands warmGun used in border agent shootout was bought by a person linked to a double murder, prosecutors sayCDC ordered to stop working with WHO immediately, upending expectations of an extended withdrawalAfter another loss to the Chiefs, the Bills are still closer than they seemHigher-income American consumers are showing signs of stressWhen is a person's sex determined? Trump has no conception, experts say.The best comforters of 2025 that you’ll actually daydream aboutFlorida Republicans upend DeSantis' plans as state tries to align with Trump's immigration ordersThe Eagles finally asked more from Jalen Hurts, and he delivered in a big wayQuaker groups file suit over the end of policy restricting ICE arrests in houses of worshipThousands flee fighting in Congo as rebels claim they’ve captured the key city of GomaThe 63+ best sales this week: Blundstone, Saatva and moreEarthquake off Maine rattles New EnglandTrump muses about a third term and sending U.S. convicts overseasUniversity of South Carolina apologizes for playing song of LSU players's late father at gameBrittany Mahomes slams Buffalo Bills fans for hanging Kermit doll dressed as Patrick MahomesA new AI assistant from China has Silicon Valley talkingTrump seeks to circumvent laws on California's water amid wildfire responseDeepSeek hit with large-scale cyberattack, says it's limiting registrationsWhat are dust mites and how can you get rid of them? Experts weigh inThe best parent-approved diaper bags for baby’s next day outDefectors offer insight into mindset of North Korean soldiers fighting in UkraineExpert-recommended productivity and focus appsAuschwitz liberation: Survivors and lawmakers commemorate 80th anniversarySundance documentary disputes who took 'napalm girl' photo in VietnamJustice Department drops case against Texas doctor charged with leaking trans care dataHamas says 8 of remaining 26 hostages are dead, according to sourceAuschwitz survivors and world leaders mark 80 years since Nazi death camp's liberationDemocratic lawmakers slam Trump for not making good on promise to 'immediately' lower food prices amid egg shortageMore mysterious drone sightings reported in the Northeast after FAA lifts banKansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles advance to the Super BowlJD Vance's political team signs on to run Vivek Ramaswamy's bid for Ohio governorTens of thousands of displaced Palestinians head to northern GazaColombia allows U.S. deportees, and Chiefs to face Eagles in the Super Bowl: Morning RundownIn cleanup from California fires, lithium-ion batteries are a dangerous challengeMel Gibson's 'Flight Risk' is No. 1 at box office; 'The Brutalist' expandsIsraeli restaurant in Brooklyn tagged in 'act of antisemitism,' mayor saysWhite House says Colombia agreed to Trump's deportation terms after tariff standoffWhite House says Colombian president has agreed to Trump's terms amid migration standoffAir Force says it will teach video on first Black pilots after DEI reviewWill the Chiefs become the first team to win three straight Super Bowls? Here's what history says.Duck DNA found in both engines of Jeju Air plane that crashed, report saysMuch-needed rain falls on parched Southern California, Southwest U.S.Israel and Lebanon agree to extend deadline for Israeli forces to withdrawImmigration enforcement operations ramp up in cities across the U.S.Coffee, crude oil, cut flowers: The Colombian goods you may be paying more for under Trump’s tariffsQatar says deal is in place to release Israeli hostage and allow Palestinians into northern GazaTrump says he wants to 'clean out' Gaza and move Palestinians to Jordan and EgyptOlympic star Naomi Girma becomes first million-dollar player in women's soccerBelarus strongman Alexander Lukashenko set to win a 7th term in an election the opposition calls a farceDNA testing leads to new murder charge in nearly 50-year-old cold case of slain Honolulu teenGOP Sen. Lindsey Graham: We talk about mass deportation, but 'we don't have the resources'Meet the Press – January 26, 2025Sen. Lindsey Graham says he thinks Trump pardoning violent Jan. 6 defendants was 'a mistake'Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev in 3 sets for his second Australian Open title in a rowSen. Adam Schiff says Trump 'broke the law' by firing 18 inspectors generalMarilyn Manson won't be charged in Los Angeles following sexual assault investigationAmid charred hills and lingering questions, investigators seek cause of Palisades FireIsraeli forces kill 15 people in south Lebanon as residents try to return, Lebanese authorities sayWHO chief urges end to attacks on Sudan health care after 70 killed in drone strikeElon Musk's call for Germany to 'move beyond' Nazi guilt is dangerous, Holocaust memorial chair saysWhite House warns of ‘consequences’ for Republicans who don’t support all of Trump’s nomineesFDA recommends pet food companies revisit safety plans amid bird flu outbreakSouth Korea President Yoon indicted for insurrection over martial law decreeU.N. peacekeepers killed as fighting rages in eastern CongoEurope braces for 'most extreme' military scenario as Trump-Putin 2.0 beginsFeminists facing resistance in China find the funny side of thingsTrump administration swiftly enacts retribution against political enemiesAs Trump returns to office, 'SNL' wonders aloud if America has its first elected kingNorth Korea fires strategic cruise missiles, vows tough stance on U.S.Trump arrives in Miami after Las Vegas rally; Kristi Noem confirmed as homeland security secretaryTrump fires 18 inspectors general overnight in legally murky move38 hurt as United flight from Nigeria to D.C. experiences 'unexpected aircraft movement,' officials say'Jeopardy!' contestant thanks Céline Dion in introduction — then misses question about Céline DionAlabama woman becomes longest living recipient of pig organ transplantSpeaker Mike Johnson invites Trump to deliver address to CongressMexico refuses to accept a U.S. deportation flightWest Palm Beach police arrest man who allegedly threatened to kill TrumpOregon couple charged with impersonating firefighters to sneak into wildfire evacuation zoneIf you're nearing retirement, these 2025 changes could affect your finances. Here's what to know .CIA shifts assessment on Covid origins, saying lab leak likely caused outbreakTrump storms Washington with hundreds of pardons — and he might not be doneKia recalls more than 80,000 vehicles over airbag and seat belt issueElon Musk tells German crowd to be proud and move beyond the 'sins of their parents' during video appearance at far right event'We are all afraid': Migrants with temporary status live in fear amid Trump’s crackdownBridgestone closes a tire plant in Tennessee with 700 layoffs and other reductionsAll 43 research monkeys that escaped South Carolina facility have been recapturedIsrael-Hamas ceasefire: Four female hostages return to Israel; 200 Palestinians releasedDriver in crash that killed Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson charged with DUI, vehicular manslaughterTwo arrested in connection with deadly New Year’s fireworks explosion in HawaiiHow skateboards, haircuts and vegan burgers gave young men a break after the L.A. firesOscars host Conan O’Brien, still displaced by wildfires, says the show is being planned sensitivelySudan’s biggest oil refinery is on fire as its bloody civil war ragesPaul McCartney warns British government of the risks of AI ripping off artistsTrump spends first week building a framework for his mass deportations vowTrump’s tariff threats, in five chartsThe wellness world's new boogeyman and Trump steals New Zealand's thunder: The news quizFemale soldiers who raised the alarm about Hamas threat before Oct. 7 return to IsraelGovernment workers dismayed by Trump's return-to-office mandateMadison Keys upsets defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to win Australian Open'A chip on our shoulder': Trump's Week 1 actions reward his MAGA base and settle scoresTrump's canceling of 50 security clearances is unprecedented and partisan, experts sayWhat a typical ICE deportation looks likeThe best creams to help repair your skin barrier in 2025From fires to flood watches: Winter storm expected to bring rain, snow to Southern CaliforniaVance breaks tie in Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth; Trump tours wildfire damage in CaliforniaTrump tours fire-ravaged Los Angeles after chiding California and FEMAChicago school district says it was wrong about ICE agents going to a schoolSenate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, with VP Vance breaking a tieTrump administration gives green light to start firing federal workers in DEI rolesCowboys say offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer will be next coachMississippi officers charged in mother’s shooting during a car chaseWoman pleads guilty in human smuggling trip in which 16 drownedSecond DOJ official who investigated Trump reassigned to immigration crackdownJan. 6 prosecutors describe 'shocking,' 'guttural' week after Trump's pardonsSecretary of State Marco Rubio orders halt to almost all U.S. foreign aidAdidas to cut up to 500 jobs after posting better-than-expected holiday profitsPentagon pausing official social media accounts worldwide for reviewAirlines flex pricing power, signaling higher fares in 2025Universal's 'Wicked: For Good' creates a unique marketing challengeDeportation fears grow for migrants in Florida under Trump and DeSantisState Department to suspend passport applications seeking sex-marker changesAmerican Express CFO says spending picked up at year-end, thanks to millennials and Gen ZTrump's latest float: Major disaster relief changes: From the Politics DeskFlu is rising nationwide, CDC reports, with spikes in ER visitsA$AP Rocky gun trial to begin in Los AngelesImmigration raid in Newark, New Jersey, spurs anger from local officialsSupreme Court to hear church-state fight over bid to launch first publicly funded religious charter schoolTrump floats overhauling or eliminating FEMA while touring hurricane damage in North CarolinaPatriots safety Jabrill Peppers acquitted in assault trialHow the Kansas City Chiefs became the villains in their playoff battle with the Buffalo BillsMulti-hyphenate Lucy Liu steps into her horror role in 'Presence'11 best treatments for dry, cracked heels, according to dermatologistsScarlett Johansson says her reaction to 'vulgar' joke swap on 'SNL' was 'genuine shock'Millennials and Gen Z fueled spending boost at year-end, American Express CFO saysPresidential approval tracker: How popular is Joe Biden?Former Arkansas officer arrested, charged with assault in beating of handcuffed manSuspects in killing of U.S. border patrol agent had an arsenal of weaponsPete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon clears a key hurdle in the SenateTarget rolls back DEI initiatives, the latest big company to retreatSkin care glossary: The essential guide to ingredients you need to knowNo shoes, no service when passengers step aboard a Spirit Airlines flightTrump administration tests the power to email every federal employee at once$60 billion in one year: Mark Zuckerberg touts Meta's AI investmentsFAA executive order follows a conservative talking point on diversity in aviationThis acupressure mat solves (almost) all of my back problems9 best dog dental chews and treats, according to veterinariansTrump suggests Ukraine shouldn't have fought back against RussiaMississippi lawmaker introduces 'Contraception Begins at Erection Act'Detroit Lions star Terrion Arnold shares video of him falling down a flight of stairs: 'Had a rough morning'Trump 'surprised' about Republican senators who oppose Pete HegsethTrans musical 'Emilia Pérez' is winning awards and igniting controversyExperts saw Samoa's plunging vaccination rates as a crisis. RFK Jr. saw an opportunity.Top European human rights court backs French woman who refused sex with her husbandSZA to join Kendrick Lamar as a guest during Super Bowl halftime performanceShohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter impersonated the baseball star to transfer $200,000, prosecutors sayColorado mom accused of drugging and killing two of her children can be extradited from U.K., court rulesFresh grief in Gaza as families recover bodies of loved ones buried under rubbleTrump to visit L.A. and an NFL playoffs preview: Morning RundownBelarus election is poised to extend the 30-year rule of 'Europe's last dictator'Injured Novak Djokovic quits mid-match and walks off to boos, putting Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open finalBear that attacked man in Pennsylvania had rabies, officials confirmCaptain Cook statue in Sydney defaced ahead of Australia's national dayMan charged with murder of Maltese journalist released on bailNFL Playoffs: Ranking the starting QBs in the AFC, NFC Championship gamesTo win a Super Bowl, quarterbacks have to break through the Patrick Mahomes ceilingGOP ponders how to raise the debt ceiling despite dozens of members who've always held outIreland and Northern Ireland battered by record winds from Storm EowynOhio pastor convicted in dispute over sheltering homeless vows to continue his missionNorth Korea preparing to send more troops to Russia after suffering casualties, South Korea saysICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders over persecution of womenTrump issues executive orders to declassify assassination files on the Kennedys, MLK Jr.Trump pardons two D.C. officers convicted in fatal chase and cover-upHughes Fire containment grows after thousands are forced to fleeStudent who killed 1 in Nashville school partially livestreamed the shootingSundance 2025 features uncharted queer territory and reimagined LGBTQ classicsUnredacted affidavit contains previously unreported allegation about Pete Hegseth's behavior toward second wifeAI weapon detection system at Antioch High School failed to detect gun in Nashville shootingTrump birthright citizenship order could leave U.S.-born babies of asylum-seekers 'stateless,' attorneys sayU.S. Capitol Police suspend officer who let visitor in with a gunA man, a plan, a canal: Rubio's first trip as secretary of state will take him to PanamaSenate confirms John Ratcliffe to be Trump's CIA director12-year-old shot after throwing snowball at car in ConnecticutTrump's bid to expand presidential power hits its first snag: From the Politics DeskFederal workers placed on leave by Trump's DEI order are angry and fearful of what lies aheadRepublicans shoot down Democratic request to ditch party-line immigration push and write a bipartisan bill insteadTrump pardons anti-abortion protesters a day before annual March for Life rallyBills fans raise over $100K for diabetes research to support Ravens player who dropped crucial passThousands told to evacuate after two new blazes start in Los Angeles CountyIchiro Suzuki cheekily addresses the one person who didn't vote him into the Hall of FameTrump orders administration to evaluate potential for 'national digital asset stockpile'After Trump orders Denali renamed, a McKinley descendant promotes a compromiseS&P 500 closes at a record, Dow jumps 400 points as Trump pushes for low rates, oilMusk and Altman trade barbs on social media after ChatGPT co-creator's White House appearanceWhat Panamanians have to say about Trump's threats to retake the canalGM reveals new performance Cadillac Lyriq as it plans to lead EV luxury sales in 2025Store closures hit highest level since pandemic — see who's shutting down the most locationsWhy Jayden Daniels could become the 'greatest rookie quarterback ever' SundayThe best face moisturizers for very dry and flaky skin, according to experts and editorsRavens tight end Mark Andrews breaks silence after critical fumble and drop in loss to Buffalo Bills'Vanderpump Rules' stars Ally Lewber and James Kennedy break up after his arrest on suspicion of domestic violenceUnitedHealthcare taps company veteran Tim Noel as new CEO following Brian Thompson killing9+ best earmuffs and ear warmers for cold temperaturesFederal district court judge temporarily blocks Trump's birthright citizenship orderHow to heal dry, chapped lips, according to dermatologistsTrump says he'll ask Saudi Arabia to invest $1 trillion in the U.S. in wide-ranging Davos addressMuch-needed rain forecast for Southern California this weekendTrump's executive orders might threaten growth of electric vehicles and wind powerIsraelis brace to learn the fate of Hamas' youngest hostage, taken captive as a babyPurdue Pharma and Sackler family to pay $7.4 billion in settlement of OxyContin lawsuits15 hyaluronic acid products to plump and hydrate your skinOpenAI introduces Operator to automate tasks like vacation planning, restaurant reservationsColorado crime lab analyst accused of altering reports in sexual assault cases is charged with more than 100 countsTeen who killed 3 girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England sentenced to over 50 yearsNatalie DiDonato, 'Mob Wives' cast member, found safe after being reported missing in Las Vegas'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofía Gascón is 1st out trans actor nominated for an OscarMan shoots 7 police officers called to 'suicide in progress' in San AntonioTrump’s threat against Moscow over Ukraine seen as an insulting false start by some in RussiaTrump speaks to Saudi crown prince in first foreign leader call of second termFord recalls over 270,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles for 12-volt battery failure issuesIt's big, it's rare and it's dead smelly: Visitors flock to see the 'corpse flower' in bloomTrump issues more immigration orders on third day in office, while enforcement details remain unclearOscar nominations 2025: See the full list of Academy Award nomineesOlympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin announces return to skiingCalifornia woman arrested after 27 dead horses are found across several propertiesAfter Israel's bombs caused 'almost total devastation,' Rafah faces a daunting rebuilding processIsraeli army applies 'lessons' learned in Gaza as it continues West Bank offensiveTrump's immigration orders and Hughes Fire grows near Los Angeles: Morning RundownCelebration and a mass wedding in Thailand as same-sex marriage law takes effectPreviously unreleased Tina Turner song, 'Hot For You Baby,' to be included on reissued albumTrump says China controls the Panama Canal — but here's how it really worksThis head coach was on the hot seat. Now he's one win away from the Super Bowl.South Korea investigators ask prosecutors to indict President Yoon for insurrection and abuse of powerShare of U.S. companies in China looking to relocate hits a record high, survey findsNepal sharply increases permit fee for Everest climbersYemen's Houthis free crew of ship held for more than a year over Israel-Hamas warHighlights: Trump says he 'might have to' cut off funding for sanctuary cities amid immigration crackdownBishop Mariann Budde defends plea directed at Trump during inaugural prayer serviceTrump picks father of convicted Jan. 6 rioter to serve as CEO of U.S. Agency for Global Media1 student killed, another wounded in Nashville high school cafeteria shooting; shooter deadWisconsin man accused of setting congressman's office on fire over TikTok ban charged with arsonFederal employees are told to name colleagues who work in DEI roles or risk 'adverse consequences'Man known as 'Truck Stop Serial Killer' convicted in third murderMore than 50 subreddits ban X links to protest Elon MuskNancy Leftenant-Colon, the first Black woman in Army Nurse Corps, dies at 104Relief, revenge but little repentance: Trump's pardons delight Jan. 6 offendersAll 17 deaths in Eaton Fire were in a zone where evacuation orders took hours to arriveGovernment webpages vanish under Trump, from DEI to reproductive rightsTrump revokes executive order banning discrimination in federal contractingHHS official halts CDC reports and health communications for Trump team reviewEx-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio back home after Trump's Jan. 6 clemencyWith Trump’s TikTok extension, new potential U.S. buyers emergeA Democratic split-screen for the new Trump term: From the Politics DeskMeg Ryan and Billy Crystal tease long-awaited reunion 35 years after ‘When Harry Met Sally’How Trump's birthright citizenship order could affect children of legal visa-holdersWhat we know about Trump’s mass deportation plans and ICE raidsFaith leaders and teachers 'preparing for an attack' after Trump allows immigration arrests at schools and churchesCheryl Hines to stop sales of her cosmetics line if RFK Jr. is confirmedHouse passes Laken Riley Act, sending the first bill to Trump to sign into lawLynn Ban, star of Netflix's 'Bling Empire: New York,' dies after brain surgery due to ski accidentThe absolute best training shoes for weightlifting, HIIT and more, tested and reviewed'We're in the era of the billionaire,' human rights expert says. Here's why wealth accumulation is acceleratingFederal regulations paused, halting FDA's proposed ban on formaldehyde in hair productsWinter weather: Freezing temperatures cause dangerous conditions from the Midwest to the SouthHouse Republicans announce new subcommittee to investigate Jan. 6Retail crime 'queenpin' to pay millions in restitution to Ulta, other retailers for theft ringA record number of consumers are making minimum credit cards payments as delinquencies also riseThe best TV brands of 2025, according to expertsRep. Sarah McBride says Trump's executive order can't erase the LGBTQ communityTrump’s suspension of refugee program puts Afghans and others in potential danger, advocates sayAid pours into Gaza as ceasefire enters fourth dayNew York Jets hiring Aaron Glenn as head coach, according to reportsElon Musk undercuts Trump's Stargate AI investment announcementRemains found in December 2024 identified as missing Louisiana woman Keabreonna “KeKe” DoucetMeta pushes back on claims that it's boosting Trump on Facebook and InstagramBishop at inaugural prayer service urges Trump to 'have mercy' on LGBTQ children, immigrantsSupreme Court leans toward reviving excessive claim against cop who killed a Black man in a traffic stopThe best cleansers for dry skin in 2025, according to dermatologistsThe best TV streaming services in 2025The 50 best leggings of 2025 tested and ranked, according to NBC Select editorsCalifornia leaders promise a quick rebuild, but that may put homes at risk of fire againTrump administration directs Justice Department to step up immigration enforcementWatch the Dateline episode 'A Little Patch of Perfect' nowTrump signs executive orders proclaiming there are only two biological sexes, halting diversity programsBiden commutes life sentence of Leonard Peltier, Native American activist imprisoned for almost 50 yearsRecord snowfall brings headaches — and some fun — to New OrleansTrump orders all federal diversity, equity and inclusion employees placed on paid leave starting WednesdayThe best lotions for eczema, according to dermatologists and editorsJPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Trump tariffs: 'Get over it'Dangerous 'rare winter storm' hits Gulf Coast as it braces for historic snowfallWith Bad Bunny's 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' album, nostalgia goes viral on TikTokTrump's last-minute decision to go big on Jan. 6 pardons took many allies by surpriseNetflix to hike prices on standard and ad-supported streaming plansTurkish authorities arrest nine over ski resort hotel fire that killed 76'Split-second decision': Supreme Court returns to the question of police killingsFederal DEI employees targeted and new Hegseth allegations: Morning RundownMichigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launches a bid for governorCommanders owner Josh Harris helped turn around the franchise. Fans of his other team aren’t happy about it.Prince Harry settles lawsuit with Rupert Murdoch's newspapers after 'full' apologyBirth rate in South Korea, the world's lowest, set to rise for the first time in nine yearsWhy are you being told to avoid seed oils?Here's why Trump didn't move forward with tariffs on Day 1Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers goes on trial over allegations of domestic violenceMittens the cat becomes an accidental frequent flyer after getting mistakenly left on a planeU.N. experts urge Thailand not to deport 48 Uyghurs to ChinaTrump vexes New Zealanders by claiming one of their proudest historical moments for AmericaElephants can't pursue their release from a Colorado zoo because they're not human, court says4 arrested in Ohio amid probe of upscale burglaries, some at sports stars' homesSnow falls in Houston and New Orleans as rare storm sweeps Gulf CoastTwo Americans released from Afghanistan in deal struck in Biden’s final hours in officeTrump defends Jan. 6 pardons of violent criminalsBorder Patrol agent killed in line of duty in Vermont, one person in custody, officials sayTrump's Jan. 6 pardons split the GOP: From the Politics Desk'Appalling': Current and former prosecutors lament Trump's Jan. 6 pardonsTrump announces AI infrastructure investment backed by Oracle, OpenAI and SoftBankThese people are some of the violent Jan. 6 rioters Trump pardonedIchiro Suzuki becomes first Asian player elected to the Baseball Hall of FameTrump checks off major Day 1 campaign promises — leaving some on the to-do listAfter a couple struck a deer in Alabama, a fire chief who stopped to help was fatally shotTrump reverses Biden policies on drug pricing and ObamacareTexas medical school leader resigns after investigation revealed bodies were used without consentTrump fired four top immigration court officials hours after taking officeWith Trump digital coins, billions of dollars — and crypto's credibility — are at stakeNetflix shares soar as company reports surging revenue, tops 300 million subscribersTrump administration uses King's 'Dream' speech to introduce executive orders cutting DEIGoldman Sachs rolls out an AI assistant for its employees as artificial intelligence sweeps Wall StreetHow to do a beginner-friendly dumbbell workout at home, step-by-step'I just can't agree': Trump's Jan. 6 pardons face pushback from some Republican senatorsSupreme Court rules for female Oklahoma death row inmate over sex-shaming claim'Moana 2' tops $1 billion, extending Disney's box office dominationWhat to know about the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni drama: Legal complaint, PR accusations and more'E-L-G-S-E-S!' Philly mayor flubs Eagles chant ahead of snowy playoff gameGreat-grandson of the man who established birthright citizenship slams Trump's new executive orderGarth Hudson, the last surviving member of The Band, dies at 87The best body lotions for healing dry skin, tested and reviewedDemocratic attorneys general sue to block Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenshipSenators receive affidavit containing new allegations against Pete Hegseth, who denies the claimsOne conference's stranglehold on college football may be overDOJ can't send Congress the Trump classified documents report, judge saysKeke Palmer and SZA's 'One of Them Days' checks the boxes for buddy comediesBank of America CEO says financial industry will jump into crypto payments if regulators allow itFrancisco San Martin, 'Days of Our Lives' actor, dies at 39Investment firm CEO offers to take Vivek Ramaswamy's spot at DOGETrump signs the first executive orders of his new administrationTrump pardons roughly 1,500 criminal defendants charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol attackHere's where insurance companies see the most risk for disastersBirthright citizenship and other Trump executive actions likely to face pushback from the courtsTrump targets federal DEI employees and defends Jan. 6 pardons: HighlightsThe right order to apply your skin care products, according to dermatologistsAs Trump lifts sanctions on West Bank settlers, anti-Palestinian violence flares in the occupied areaWe tested over 50 lip balms — here are the best ones for dry lipsPrince Harry enters settlement talks with Rupert Murdoch newspaper in high-profile privacy caseIsrael's top general quits over Oct. 7 failures as IDF launches West Bank operationWhat the first 24 hours of Trump's administration tell us about the world he hopes to craftSame-sex marriages will soon become legal in Thailand under historic lawPresident Trump signs executive orders and pardons Jan. 6 defendants after his inauguration: Highlights66 people killed in hotel fire at Turkish ski resortTrump signs executive orders and winter storm in the South: Morning RundownSouth Korea's Yoon defends actions at impeachment hearing over martial law decreePalestinians are finally able to return to their Gaza homes — only to find them reduced to ruinsTrump calls North Korea a 'nuclear power,' drawing a rebuke from SeoulTaliban official calls for girls' high schools to open, calling closure an 'injustice'Child care center is torched in Australia's latest antisemitic attackSouthern Taiwan is hit by 6.4 magnitude quake; no reports of major casualtiesGulf Coast bracing for rare winter storm with frigid temperatures and snowTrump issues a slew of immigration-related executive orders on first day of new termSenate Armed Services Committee advances Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the PentagonTrump not expected to carry through on Day 1 tariff threatsTrump tells Justice Department not to enforce TikTok ban for 75 daysEd Martin, advocate for Jan. 6 defendants, named D.C.'s interim U.S. attorney, overseeing Capitol riot casesTrump heralds a 'golden age' in promise-filled inaugural addressTrump will pull U.S. out of Paris climate agreementDespite frigid temperatures, Washington warms to TrumpSenate votes to confirm Marco Rubio as Trump's secretary of state'The Brutalist' sparks controversy after film's editor reveals use of AISenate passes Laken Riley Act aimed at cracking down on illegal immigrationAmericans descend on Washington to celebrate — and protest — TrumpA tale of two Trump speeches: From the Politics DeskVivek Ramaswamy to leave DOGE and launch a run for Ohio governorTrump shuts down immigration app, dashing migrants' hopes of entering U.S.Young siblings who went missing from Ohio months ago found in IcelandOhio State defeats Notre Dame 34-23 to win national championshipChicago Bears hire Detroit Lions coordinator Ben Johnson as head coachTears of joy as 3 released hostages dive into their mothers' arms after 15 months in captivityBiden issues pre-emptive pardons for members of his family in one of his final acts as presidentMexican president opposes Trump's immigration policies but vows to help those deportedPalestinians celebrate release of 90 prisoners and detainees held by Israel in first phase of ceasefire dealAs Trump takes office, Republicans face a high-stakes clash over his legislative agendaCecile Richards, former Planned Parenthood president, dies at 67Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for Jan. 6 committee and witnesses, as well as Anthony Fauci and Mark MilleyBaltimore Ravens dropped their Super Bowl chance, and Lamar Jackson knows itTrump to declare 'national energy emergency' to open up resource extractionWhat happens on Inauguration Day?Los Angeles under dangerous red flag warnings for extreme fire risk again this weekFormer Presidents Obama, Clinton and Bush won't attend Trump's inaugural lunchHere are 11 things Trump has promised to carry out on Day 1 of his presidencyBernice King on MLK Day coinciding with Trump inauguration: 'It reminds us of King's spirit'U.K. teenager pleads guilty to murdering three young girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance partyTrump's inauguration and bitter cold across the U.S.: Morning RundownAustin Tice's mother returns to Syria with praise for its new leadership and TrumpPolice volunteer sentenced to life in prison in rape and murder that outraged IndiaAs WEF gets underway, the list of world leaders not attending Davos speaks volumesSouth Korean President Yoon shuns questioning as security tightened after court rampageChina executes 2 men who committed deadly attacks known as 'revenge on society crimes'Want to win a national title as a QB in 2025? Start small, but think bigChicago braces for immigration crackdown and deportations under TrumpThe economy starts the year in solid shape. Now it's in Trump's hands.In an improbable comeback, Trump set to be inaugurated as the 47th presidentIsrael-Hamas ceasefire: U.N. body reports a ‘good’ first day of ceasefire as much-needed aid enters GazaBillionaire wealth surges to ‘unimaginable’ levels in 2024 as Oxfam predicts emergence of five trillionaires within a decadeArctic blast brings widespread snow, frigid temperatures across U.S., with 175 million under cold weather alertsTrump transition highlights: Trump holds rally ahead of inaugurationIsrael-Hamas: Palestinian prisoners freed hours after three hostages in Gaza releasedICE planning major enforcement operation in Chicago after Trump inaugurationWatch the highlights and best plays from the Eagles' 28-22 win against the RamsAt least 86 dead, 55 injured in Nigerian gasoline tanker explosionFirst Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners released as ceasefire between Israel and Hamas goes into effect'TikTok is back': Trump makes an appeal to young voters at his pre-inauguration rallyTrump expected to sign more than 50 executive orders MondayTrump visits Arlington National Cemetery in one of his final pre-inauguration eventsTikTok ban highlights: App says service will be restored in U.S. after Trump vows to issue executive orderDave Chappelle called on Trump to 'have empathy' in SNL's longest-ever monologueAltadena man used garden hoses to help save 7 homes, including his own, from the Eaton FireESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale’s return to broadcasting delayed by accident at homeBiden posthumously pardons Black nationalist Marcus GarveyTikTok begins restoring service for U.S. users after Trump commentsFirst the fires, now the fight: Flaws in California insurance plan will test L.A. homeownersTrump says he'll issue an executive order Monday delaying U.S. TikTok banJohnson says ‘we will enforce the law’ on TikTok ban, 2 GOP senators break with Trump on extensionWhat to know as TikTok resumes service following Trump’s statement on delaying the banTheater director Claire van Kampen dies on husband Mark Rylance's birthdayJosh Allen, Bills defeat Ravens 27-25 to advance to AFC championship: HighlightsMeet the Press – January 19, 2025VPNs not a workaround for U.S. TikTok banBefore the celebrities and influencers came, Pacific Palisades was a 'small town'How an NYC real estate tycoon became Trump's man in the room for Gaza negotiationsHow quickly Trump will be able to carry out his mass deportation plan depends on these factorsThe homes are the fire's fuelSmall businesses abruptly learn the limits of their insurance after natural disastersHow eating more fiber may help protect against dangerous bacteria like E. coliWine sales drying up as Americans turn elsewhereFacing Trump's mass deportation plans, some sanctuary cities shift their toneNo debate: The 12-team College Football Playoff was a successHe oversaw the public executions of two women. Now he's Syria's new justice minister.Ceasefire delayed as Netanyahu demands hostage list from HamasTikTok makes app unavailable for U.S. users ahead of banThe Lions and Commanders put on a slugfest for the ages. Here are the wildest highlights.Trump transition highlights: Protesters rally days ahead of the inaugurationSouth Korea’s impeached president arrested over martial law declaration as his supporters riotKansas City Chiefs win — but some of their fans in Las Vegas lost a heartbreakerPreparations urged as much of U.S. braces for arctic blast, freezing temperatures and a potent snowstormThe problem with pulse oximeters your doctor probably doesn’t know.Trump's Middle East envoy is considering a visit to the Gaza Strip amid ceasefire dealCapitol riot memories linger on the ground where Trump will take the oath of officeDeportations, TikTok, Israel-Gaza: Trump weighs in on his Week 1 prioritiesCommanders upset Lions 45-31 to advance to NFC Championship: HighlightsVivek Ramaswamy's interest in running for Ohio governor isn't scaring away other RepublicansTrump says he will 'probably' travel to Los Angeles next weekTrump says he will 'most likely' give TikTok a 90-day extension to avoid a banGunman in Iran's capital fatally shoots 2 judges tied to 1988 mass executionsAuthorities, family still searching for answers 50 years after brutal murder of Pennsylvania teenWhat we know about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, and what it means for Gaza and the hostages'A diplomatic mess': Trump's special envoys set to cause confusionTrump's promise of mass deportations has migrants preparing for the worst'Will it really work?': Young sickle cell patient among the first to start new gene therapyChina’s hackers have run wild during the Biden administration. Can Trump rein them in?Former Trump aides are warning newbies: Buy legal insurance or risk a hefty billRussian airstrike on Kyiv kills at least threeA rare, joyful U.S.-Chinese exchange is taking place on RedNote, but it may not lastWhat changed since the Gaza ceasefire deal was rejected months ago? Trump, some officials sayA six-figure celebrity scam and fighting words in Congress: The news quizTrump's second inauguration to see smaller protests and fewer Democratic boycottsThai prime minister says she was nearly tricked by scam caller posing as another world leaderCalifornia wildfires: Firefighters battle to contain blazes while thousands wait to return homeEvacuations lifted for more than 1,000 after fire erupts in California battery storage plantTrump transition highlights: Inauguration moved indoors; TikTok ban enforcement put to Trump administrationCalifornia wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, maps, what caused them, who is affected and moreSupreme Court gives green light to law that could ban TikTokSome U.S. leaders and lawmakers backpedal on eve of TikTok banTikTok says it will go dark on Sunday unless given 'definitive' assurancesIsrael ramps up deadly airstrikes on Gaza after ceasefire deal is reachedRebuffed by Biden, former Sen. Bob Menendez seeks a pardon from TrumpIsrael-Hamas ceasefire: Israeli Cabinet approves dealTrump's inauguration will be held indoors due to frigid weather forecastBiden is expected to issue more pardons before leaving office on MondayOhio Gov. Mike DeWine appoints Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to Vance's Senate seatLos Angeles Dodgers land star Japanese pitcher Roki SasakiNew York City Mayor Eric Adams meets with Trump in Palm BeachFlorida jury finds CNN liable for defaming Navy veteran in Afghan storyBeloved Black-owned bookstore in Pasadena becomes a safe haven for fire victimsTurks and Caicos officials say SpaceX debris littered islands but no injuries reportedCarrie Bradshaw's 'Sex and the City' brownstone will get a gate to deter NYC touristsWhat we're watching for in Trump's first week: From the Politics DeskCleveland's Justin Bibb to lead Democratic mayors groupDOJ sues Walgreens, alleging it 'knowingly' filled millions of prescriptions that lacked legit medical purposesElon Musk riles up a new corner of the internet: GamersLuigi Mangione, cats and moaning Plankton: Memes are a universal language on RedNoteHow to shop for snow pants for kids, according to outdoors expertsTrump's promise to end the Ukraine war in a day meets harsh realitiesThe best skin care for tweens, according to dermatologistsRod Wave, Antonio Brown and Kodak Black: How Trump's inauguration guests reflect his new popularity this timeAs bird flu concerns grow, scientists race to develop new vaccinesTikTok users say goodbye to the app ahead of ban dateFormer Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao faces federal bribery and fraud chargesThe 9 best wet cat foods of 2025, according to vetsSupreme Court takes up parents’ bid to opt out of LGBTQ content at elementary schoolsIn ‘The Room Next Door,’ Pedro Almodóvar grapples with life, love and assisted suicideProgresso launches Soup Drops, a hard candy that's 'soup you can suck on'Why 2025 is set to be a crucial year for Amazon's Zoox robotaxi unitDemocrats push for inaugural oversight as Trump committee rakes in cashCapital One outage drags into Friday afternoon, leaving some customers without deposit accessWall Street banks had a great quarter, and the boom times are just startingBest Buy 4-day sales event: What to buy, according to a tech editorPalisades home survived the fire, only to be split in two by a landslideBuy the books written by 'Meet the Press' guestsVanguard fined more than $100 million by SEC over violations involving target date retirement fundsPepsi sued by federal regulators for giving Walmart preferential soft-drink pricingRussia and Iran sign a partnership treaty to deepen their ties in the face of Western sanctionsThe Trevor Project to undergo layoffs and restructuring in major 'transformation'Chinese TikTok alternative RedNote could pose greater security risks, experts sayMarcus Freeman starred at Ohio State. Now Notre Dame's coach is its biggest foeCalifornia wildfires devastate working-class families, destroying homes and livelihoodsTikTok CEO thanks Trump in video message after Supreme Court upholds banBiden says the Equal Rights Amendment is ‘the law of the land.’ What is it, and what happens next?Louisiana State Police engaged in pattern of excessive force for years, scathing DOJ report findsWhat we know about the victims killed in the California wildfiresBiden administration says it will leave TikTok ban enforcement for TrumpTrump says he spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping on FridayFrom L.A. wildfires to hurricanes, immigrants help rebuild after disasters. Some may face deportation.Rep. Sarah McBride on picking her battles and not taking the ‘bait’FIFA bans Panama soccer president for fat-shaming star playerBillie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Rod Stewart among artists to play at FireAid benefit concertMedicare announces 15 new drugs up for price negotiations, including OzempicTemperatures will plummet as Arctic outbreak brings frigid weather to much of the U.S.Miami Dolphins named designated home team for NFL's first game in MadridPittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin finds Stanely Cup rings, first feared stolenErling Haaland signs monster contract with Man City, reported to be worth $600,000 per weekJoan Plowright, Tony-winning actor and widow of Laurence Olivier, dies at 95Lamar Jackson vs. Josh Allen highlights NFL playoff slate: Who deserves MVP?E.U. steps up probe into Elon Musk's X over content moderationCollege students appear in court in case stemming from 'Catch a Predator' fad on TikTokBird feathers and blood found in both engines of crashed jet in South Korea, source saysU.S. issues sanctions on Sudanese army chief BurhanThree Navalny lawyers sentenced to years in Russian penal colony for ‘extremist activity’Israeli security cabinet votes on ceasefire deal and Biden's presidential legacy: Morning RundownO'Shea Jackson Jr. leads the heists and the box office with 'Den of Thieves 2: Pantera'Pakistan's Imran Khan is sentenced to 14 years in prison in corruption caseJewish leader's former home is vandalized in Sydney's latest antisemitic attackThe swing voters who helped Trump win crave change — even if lowering prices proves challengingBiden sets record for most pardons and commutations with new round of clemency for nonviolent drug offendersPence urges Trump to stay committed to Taiwan during surprise visit to TaipeiSouth Korea investigators to file request to extend President Yoon's detentionIsrael-Hamas ceasefire: Israel Cabinet set to vote on deal after agreement on hostage release is reachedSome residents allowed to return home as crews make progress on L.A.-area firesChina’s population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its government and economyBiden says 'red states really screwed up' in handling their economies during Covid yearsChina says it will send its vice president to Trump's inaugurationChina's annual GDP growth meets market and government estimates at 5% as stimulus measures kick inJustin Baldoni accuses Blake Lively of using Taylor Swift to pressure him about changing movieMan who rammed gate near White House in attempt to overthrow government is sentenced to 8 yearsFederal judge in Texas rules 3 other states can challenge access to abortion pill mifepristone nationwideSpaceX says its Starship spacecraft broke up midflight as videos of debris emerge onlineElon Musk to speak at Trump's inauguration weekend rallyColorado apartments at center of Venezuelan gang debate to be closedBiden's education secretary made big changes. Here's what the Trump administration could change next.'One of the great tragedies of American politics': Biden ends 5 decades in public lifeSpaceX loses its Starship rocket in test flight but catches its booster after launchRepublicans want Laken Riley Act to be Trump's first legislative win. Two hurdles linger.Mike Johnson has a new headache in the narrowly divided House: From the Politics DeskAdvocates criticize Biden for inaction after judge orders military to accept recruits with HIVRudy Giuliani reaches settlement deal to end $146 million defamation caseGeorgia senator arrested after he tried to defy a ban on entering the House chamberCDC urges faster testing to find human bird flu casesBiden administration has no plans to fine companies if TikTok ban goes into effectUnitedHealth CEO says U.S. health system 'needs to function better'Merrick Garland rebukes 'unfounded attacks' on Justice Department officials in farewell speechYoung cancer patient who inspired millions with viral Nebraska football touchdown dies at 19Sheriff defends deputies who detained and handcuffed 11-year-old girl after mistaking her for suspectBarbie doll of Aaliyah sells out on late R&B star's birthdayChicago Bears' Caleb Williams shares his side of the story after being catfishedBob Uecker, beloved baseball announcer and 'Major League' actor, dies at 90Mike Johnson picks Arkansas Republican to lead House Intelligence Committee after ousting previous chairPulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist arrested, accused of possession of child sex abuse videos'Will I receive an IRS stimulus check?' 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