What to know about FAFSA applications amid government shutdown

The Education Department has opened the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026–27 school year, even as the U.S. government remains shut down.

Trump awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk posthumously

President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a White House ceremony.

Florida teen, 17, charged in alleged hoax abduction, shooting: Officials

A 17-year-old boy accused of staging a shooting and alleging his own abduction has been arrested and charged, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said.

Legendary R&B icon D’Angelo dies at 51

R&B legend D’Angelo, born Michael D’Angelo Archer, has passed away at the age of 51.

Broadway faces possible shutdown as musicians, performers threaten strike

The lights on Broadway could soon go dark — at least temporarily — if contract negotiations between the Broadway League and unions representing musicians, actors and stage managers continue to falter.

Hundreds of CDC workers reinstated after being fired amid government shutdown

Layoff notices were reversed for some Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees after many were notified of layoffs as the government shutdown continues.

Man hauled away by security after urinating on main altar at St. Peter’s Basilica: report

The latest in a series of disturbances at St. Peter’s Basilica prompted swift intervention by plainclothes police when a man was accused of urinating on the main altar.

Celebrating 250 years: The U.S. Navy, founded on October 13, 1775

The United States Navy is celebrating 250 years of service, sacrifice, and tradition, commemorating its founding on October 13, 1775.

15-year-old accused of manslaughter for shooting, killing 16-year-old: Sheriff

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of a 16-year-old boy at an Orange County park, Sheriff John Mina said Friday.

John Lodge, Moody Blues singer and bassist, dies at 82

The entertainer contributed to Moody Blues’ hit albums “Days of Future Passed" and “In Search of the Lost Chord."

Mike Greenwell, Red Sox Hall of Famer, dies at 62

The outfielder was a two-time All-Star and was inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2008.

Here's what the arrival of La Niña means for your winter weather

La Niña has returned for a second consecutive go-around this autumn and winter, and it could have a noticeable influence on seasonal weather patterns.

Drake loses defamation lawsuit vs. UMG over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'

A defamation lawsuit that Drake brought against Universal Music Group was tossed out by a federal judge who said lyrics branding the superstar as a pedophile in Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us" were opinion.