Death row inmate granted clemency right before his scheduled execution
Tremane Wood was scheduled to be executed in Oklahoma on Thursday. Gov. Kevin Sitt commuted his death sentence to life imprisonment without parole.
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U.S. issues unusual warning to Americans in Japan: Beware of bear attacks
The State Department said U.S. citizens in Japan should exercise increased caution amid a sharp rise in deadly bear attacks.
Top officials present Trump with military options for Venezuela in coming days
The potential operations for Venezuela presented to Trump included options for strikes on land, multiple sources said.
The IRS is raising your 401(k) and IRA contribution limits for 2026
The IRS is increasing the contribution limits for retirement accounts in 2026, boosting the top threshold to account for inflation.
Toyota recalls nearly 127,000 vehicles because engines can stall
Residual manufacturing debris can cause some Lexus and Toyota vehicles to lose power, according to traffic safety regulators.
Massive great white shark pings near New Jersey after visiting Canada
Contender, a 14-foot-long adult great white, has traveled over 4,000 miles since being tagged by a research group in January.
When will federal employees get back pay now that the shutdown is over?
Federal employees who have gone without pay during the 43-day government shutdown could begin getting paychecks as soon as this Sunday.
Miner caught in flooding found dead in West Virginia
A miner who'd been missing since the weekend inside a flooded West Virginia coal mine has been found dead, Gov. Patrick Morissey said.
Dozens hospitalized, hundreds evacuated after ammonia leak in Oklahoma
A chemical spill left dozens hospitalized and forced hundreds to evacuate from a western Oklahoma city.
Health care tax credits are set to expire, raising costs for millions
An extension of enhanced ACA tax credits appears unlikely, experts say, leaving millions of Americans facing potentially higher health plan costs in 2026.
Family of woman killed in Boeing 737 Max crash awarded $28 million
One contentious point was whether Shikha Garg suffered pain in her final moments, with Boeing arguing that passengers didn't experience physical pain before impact.
Comey, James' lawyers argue cases should be dismissed over Halligan appointment
Lawyers for James Comey and Letitia James argued their indictments should be dismissed because the appointment of the interim U.S. attorney in Virginia was unlawful.
Starbucks workers launch strike, demanding labor contract
Starbucks Workers United is calling the strike the "red cup rebellion," since it coincides with the coffee chain's annual Red Cup Day promotion.
How the longest government shutdown in history came to an end
After 43 days and more than a dozen attempts to reopen the government, President Trump signed the funding package.
What will companies do without pennies? We asked McDonald's, Kroger and more
The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia pressed its last circulating penny on Wednesday, after President Trump earlier this year directed the Treasury to stop minting new one-cent coins.
White House confirms follow-up strike on alleged drug boat
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the commander of a September operation "worked well within his authority and the law" when ordering a follow-on strike.
Appeals court disqualifies Alina Habba as acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey
A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a lower court decision that disqualified Alina Habba as acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey.
White House releases details of Trump's MRI scan
The White House said President Trump's October MRI analyzed his cardiovascular system and abdomen.
How the Trump administration's account of boat strike has evolved
The U.S. military's early September strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat has drawn new scrutiny as the White House confirmed that the vessel was struck twice.
Wounded National Guard member responded to nurse and wiggled toes, governor says
Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe remains in serious condition after last week's shooting in Washington, D.C., but West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Monday that the National Guard member is showing "a positive sign."
Treasury investigating whether Minnesota welfare money went to al Shabaab
The Trump administration is looking into whether Minnesota tax money found its way to al Shabaab, an al Qaeda affiliate based in Somalia, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
Democrats begin congressional probe of Kash Patel's use of FBI Gulfstream jet
House Democrats allege Patel has used the FBI's Gulfstream jet for a "date night" in Tennessee and an outing with friends in Texas.
What we know about the vetting process of the National Guard shooting suspect
The shooting raised questions about whether the government missed any red flags about the alleged attacker, 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal.
Kushner and Witkoff to meet with Putin in Moscow
President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and special envoy Steve Witkoff are meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday to discuss the war in Ukraine.