Hegseth censures Sen. Mark Kelly after 'illegal orders' video

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Monday that a letter of censure has been issued to U.S. Senator Mark Kelly over the Arizona lawmaker's participation in a video that called on troops to “refuse illegal orders."

Nicolás Maduro pleads not guilty in NYC court

The capture of Nicolás Maduro represents one of the most aggressive actions taken by the United States against a sitting foreign leader in decades.

Fort Worth woman kills uncle after he told her to start cooking: affidavit

The woman reportedly confessed to the stabbing, telling police she was angry with her uncle for locking her out of the house and telling her she needed to start cooking.

Man arrested for DUI after crashing into deputy’s patrol vehicle, leaving scene on East Adamo Drive: HCSO

A man is facing charges after he crashed into a deputy's patrol vehicle during an early morning traffic stop in Tampa Saturday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Trump claims US will 'run' Venezuela after Maduro captured

The United States carried out a large-scale strike in Venezuela early Saturday, President Donald Trump said.

Zohran Mamdani begins his term as NYC mayor with an historic swearing in

Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city's striving, struggling working class. 

Will Smith sued by violinist for sexual harassment, wrongful termination claims

Brian King Joseph, a professional violinist, is suing Will Smith and his company, Treyball Studios Management, alleging a series of retaliatory and discriminatory actions during a global music tour.

WATCH: Zohran Mamdani's full speech at his NYC mayoral inauguration

Zohran Mamdani hosted what his team called the "Inauguration of a New Era," a public swearing-in ceremony and citywide celebration on Thursday afternoon.

Wife of Jill Biden’s ex-husband dies after domestic dispute call: reports

Police in Delaware are investigating the death of a 64-year-old woman who was found unresponsive during a domestic dispute call on Sunday.

Bexar County, Texas, missing teens: 1 found dead, 1 still missing, 1 found safe

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office intensified search operations this week as investigators sought the public’s help in locating three teenagers reported missing in separate incidents across the county.

Federal government freezes Minnesota child care funding amid fraud investigation

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. The equates to about $185 million per year.

New laws taking effect in 2026: What you need to know

A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.

Rex the Wallaby found safe after escaping animal farm in New Jersey

Rex, an approximately 3-year-old wallaby, escaped from a Gloucester County animal farm overnight Monday and was later found safe Tuesday night.