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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Denies Sexual-Abuse Claims Made by Sister
January 9, 2025
Ann Altman’s lawsuit says the alleged abuse occurred at the family’s home in Missouri when she and Sam Altman were children.
‘A Syrian-led future’: Security Council highlights priorities ahead
January 8, 2025
The Security Council met on Wednesday to discuss political and humanitarian developments exactly a month on from the collapse of the Assad regime. The transitional authorities also outlined their vision for the country’s future for the first time in a ...
Greenland PM seeks independence following Trump acquisition comments
January 4, 2025
Greenland's Prime Minister is seeking independence following President-elect Donald Trump's comments about acquisition of the island.
New Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman meets with Menendez brothers’ family ahead of resentencing bid
January 4, 2025
Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman met with the family of Lyle and Erik Menendez, saying he had a "productive" meeting with the family.
DOJ urges Supreme Court to reject Trump request to delay TikTok ban law
January 4, 2025
Last week, Trump filed a legal brief arguing he should have time after taking office on Jan. 20 to pursue a "political resolution" to the issue.
Brett Favre questions details of New Orleans attack, Trump Tower bombing: ‘Hard to see what’s real’
January 4, 2025
NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre expressed confusion and skepticism about the reported details of the recent attacks on American soil.
Republican says Trump was playing golf when president-elect called him to switch House speaker vote to Johnson
January 4, 2025
President-elect Trump called Ralph Norman during a round of golf Friday to convince Norman to vote for Mike Johnson as speaker of the House, Norman said Friday.
Intel’s Problems Are Even Worse Than You’ve Heard
January 4, 2025
There is fresh evidence the once-mighty innovator is losing market share in more areas
GOP lawmaker reveals why he changed his vote to support Mike Johnson in heated House speaker vote
January 4, 2025
Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., expanded on why he changed his vote in favor of Speaker-designate Mike Johnson's re-election on "The Story."
Bill keeping trans athletes out of women’s sports will be heard by Congress after new rules package passes
January 4, 2025
The new Republican-controlled Congress will hear arguments on a bill that would prohibit transgender athletes from competing in women's sports.
New Orleans terrorist suspect set fire at rental property prior to attack: FBI
January 4, 2025
Shamsud-Din Jabbar set fire to his New Orleans rental property in an effort to destroy bomb-making evidence prior to the attack, the FBI and the ATF said.
Minnesota man accused of dismembering girlfriends, hiding bodies in storage units enters plea
January 4, 2025
A Minnesota man accused of killing multiple women recently admitted to dismembering their bodies with a razor blade.
Miami Heat suspend star Jimmy Butler for 7 games after he requested trade, said he had no ‘joy’ with team
January 4, 2025
The Miami Heat on Friday announced that they are suspending forward Jimmy Butler and will listen to trade offers for him, likely ending his tenure with the team.
Chinese dams to be discussed in India visit of U.S. national security adviser
January 4, 2025
Washington and its Western allies have long viewed India as a counter to China's rising influence in Asia and beyond.
Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown wants changes to NFL playoff format ahead of game for top seed
January 4, 2025
With the Detroit Lions at risk of being the first 14-win team to be a wild-card seed, Amon-Ra St. Brown says the NFL should change its playoff format.
President Biden awards Medal of Honor to seven Army veterans
January 4, 2025
President Biden has awarded the highest military decoration in the nation to seven U.S. Army veterans for their heroism in the Vietnam and Korean Wars.
Trump reclaims influence of GOP as Republicans fall in line behind Johnson
January 4, 2025
The House speaker vote was a litmus test of President-elect Trump's ability to unify a fractious Republican Party.
Olympic sprinter faces domestic violence, robbery charges from 2024 incident after getting tased during arrest
January 4, 2025
U.S. Olympic sprinter and 2024 bronze medalist Fred Kerley was arrested and tased by police. Then, he was issued charges from a 2024 incident.
Tommy Tuberville slams ‘woke corporations bowing to terrorists’ during Sugar Bowl after terror attack
January 4, 2025
Alabama Senator and former college football coach Tommy Tuberville called out ESPN for not broadcasting the national anthem before the Sugar Bowl.
Jeffries claims ‘no election deniers’ among Dems despite 2016 ‘illegitimate’ remarks when Trump won
January 4, 2025
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., who previously claimed that the 2016 presidential election was "illegitimate," told lawmakers that there are "no election deniers" in the Democratic Party.
ANDREW McCARTHY: Only one spiteful group wants to see Trump sentenced before inauguration
January 4, 2025
Clearly, there is no public clamor to see Trump sentenced prior to taking the nation’s highest office. There is, instead, a spiteful New York progressive Democratic interest in it.
Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion suspect was ‘No Labels’ voter, no ‘animosity’ towards Trump
January 4, 2025
New details surface about an active-duty U.S. Army soldier who blew up a Cybertruck in front of Trump Las Vegas hotel after his political background is revealed.
Nicole Kidman admits these steamy bathroom appliances are key to successful 18-year marriage to Keith Urban
January 4, 2025
Actress Nicole Kidman shared the key to success when it comes to her 18-year marriage to country music star Keith Urban. The two married in 2006 and have two children.
Mike Johnson re-elected speaker: Here were the top three moments of the dramatic vote
January 4, 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., narrowly held onto the gavel in a nail-biter vote on Friday afternoon.
House votes for rules to make ousting a speaker more difficult
January 4, 2025
The House of Representatives voted along party lines to adopt a new set of rules for the 119th Congress.
Family-owned California restaurant closes after gender discrimination lawsuit for ‘ladies night’ promotion
January 4, 2025
A family-owned restaurant in the East Bay of California closed up shop at the end of December after suffering the withering consequences of a gender discrimination lawsuit.
‘Spider-Man’ star Tom Holland broke up fight in a LA Whole Foods
January 4, 2025
Actor Tom Holland recently had to break up a fight in a Los Angeles-area Whole Foods. The "Spider-Man" star recalled the moment one of the men recognized him as the crime-fighting hero.
Microsoft expects to spend $80 billion on AI-enabled data centers in fiscal 2025
January 4, 2025
Over half of Microsoft's $80 billion in spending will take place in the U.S., Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith wrote in a Friday blog post.
Vice President-elect Vance underwent minor surgery after Senate swearing in
January 4, 2025
Vice President-elect JD Vance undergoes 'minor' surgery Friday afternoon.
Trump sentencing set for Jan. 10, judge leans toward no jail, no probation, no fine
January 4, 2025
Donald Trump is the first U.S. president ever to be convicted of a crime.
‘Let’s see what happens’: Trump picks for deputy Mideast envoy, Estonia ambassador, State Dept. spokesperson
January 4, 2025
Trump picked former State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus to serve as deputy Mideast envoy and Roman Pipko to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Estonia Friday afternoon.
Democrats have mixed reaction to Johnson’s speaker victory: ‘Hell has frozen over’
January 4, 2025
Democratic lawmakers reacted to Rep. Mike Johnson being re-elected as speaker of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress Friday.
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January 4, 2025
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S&P 500, Nasdaq snap five-day losing streak, but still close lower on the week: Live updates
January 4, 2025
Wall Street was coming off a choppy trading session, but Nvidia helped push the market higher on Friday.
Rivian stock has its best day ever after EV maker reports 2024 production, deliveries
January 4, 2025
Rivian on Friday said it produced 49,476 electric vehicles last year.
GM, Ford report best annual U.S. sales since 2019 as auto recovery continues
January 4, 2025
Both General Motors and Ford Motor on Friday reported their best annual U.S. new vehicle sales since 2019.
Biden blocks U.S. Steel takeover by Japan’s Nippon Steel, citing national security
January 4, 2025
U.S. Steel's stock opened down more than 7% in trading Friday following the president's announcement.