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Rochester, Minnesota — A multi-region winter storm moved across the United States this weekend, producing heavy snow, freezing rain and damaging winds that disrupted travel and prompted official warnings. National Weathe…
California, Governor Gavin Newsom’s housing production has fallen short of pledged targets, with state figures showing 737,295 privately owned housing units built under the 3.5 million-by-2025 pledge, roughly one-fifth o…
United States, Small Business Saturday mobilized shoppers at local stores across the country this weekend, boosting foot traffic and holiday sales for independent retailers. Vendors, shop owners and city organizers promo…
Washington — Representative Troy Nehls of Texas announced Saturday that he will not seek reelection and intends to leave Congress after the current term. Nehls posted the decision on social media, saying he discussed it …
WASHINGTON — On Nov. 29, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela "should be considered closed in its entirety," giving no further details. The statement follow…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump pardoned former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández on Friday and secured his release from a U.S. prison on Dec. 1. Hernández was convicted in March 2024 of conspiring to import …
Washington, United States officials paused visa issuance for Afghan passport holders and halted asylum decisions this week on Friday after a man from Afghanistan allegedly shot two National Guard members near the White H…
Washington — President Donald Trump announced Friday he will grant a full pardon to former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was convicted in a U.S. court in March 2024 of conspiring to import cocaine and la…
Indiana Senator Michael Bohacek announced this week that he will oppose a Republican-led redistricting plan after President Donald Trump used an offensive slur for people with intellectual disabilities to describe Minnes…
United States — Small businesses across the country prepared for Small Business Saturday, as local shops promoted sales, seeking holiday customers. Communities from Southaven, Miss., to Las Vegas and Dayton staged local …
Washington. President Donald Trump spoke by phone last week with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to discuss a possible in-person meeting, U.S. and international outlets reported. The call, which Reuters and Xinhua sa…
Washington — President Donald Trump announced this week a permanent pause on migration from what he called “third world” countries and ordered a review of green cards issued to people from 19 nations after a Washington s…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday announced he is terminating executive orders and documents that former President Joe Biden signed using an autopen, saying 92% of such records are invalid. Trump posted the d…
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Governors placed friendly wagers and forecasters warned of winter weather ahead of Saturday’s rivalry between No. 1 Ohio State and No. 15 Michigan at noon. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Michigan Govern…
Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Multiple NCAA teams prepare for scheduled nonconference matchups this week, with previews detailing records, player statistics and matchup edges across eight reported games. Buffalo faces Hampton in…
Washington, President Donald Trump announced this week he will permanently pause migration from 'Third World' countries and seek to end federal benefits to noncitizens, denaturalize migrants accused of undermining domest…
Washington — The U.S. government announced a series of immigration and security measures after a November shooting near the White House. Federal authorities charged 29‑year‑old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal with f…
United States: Donald Trump said Thursday that U.S. forces would "very soon" begin operations by land against suspected Venezuelan drug traffickers during Thanksgiving remarks to troops at Mar-a-Lago. U.S. forces have ca…
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 31-28 on Thanksgiving at AT&T Stadium, overcoming two fourth-down touchdown passes from Patrick Mahomes. Dak Prescott completed 27 of 39 passes for 32…
Washington — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced week that it will reexamine green cards issued to nationals of 19 designated 'countries of concern,' effective immediately. USCIS Director Joseph Edlow sai…
CHICAGO — Duke defeated Arkansas 80-71 Thursday night at the United Center, as freshman Cameron Boozer scored 35 points and grabbed nine rebounds. Duke improved to 8-0 behind contributions from Caleb Foster (15 points, e…
Washington, United States. President Donald Trump announced he will pause migration from “Third World Countries” and ordered a rigorous review of Green Cards issued to nationals of identified concern following a shooting…
Washington, President Donald Trump ordered a review this week of asylum approvals and Green Cards after a shooting that wounded two National Guard members, one of whom later died. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service…
BALTIMORE — The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Baltimore Ravens 32-14 on Thanksgiving after Joe Burrow returned from turf-toe surgery and threw two second-half touchdown passes. Baltimore committed five turnovers, inclu…
DETROIT. The Detroit Lions lost All-Pro wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown to an ankle injury during their Thanksgiving Day Week 13 game against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Nov. 27. Team medical staff ruled him out i…