Strong winds from Storm Pia disrupt holiday travel in the UK
High winds from Storm Pia have disrupted holiday travel in northern areas of the U.K. Flights were grounded, train service was suspended and ferries stopped running to islands off Scotland’s west coast on ThursdayPowered by WPeMatico
Trump asks SCOTUS not to weigh in, now, on whether he’s immune from Jan. 6 charges
Trump on Wednesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stay out of the legal debate over presidential immunity regarding his actions attacking the 2020 election resultsPowered by WPeMatico
TSA officers catch passenger hiding bullets in a baby diaper at NY airport
The Transportation Security Administration says security officers found 17 bullets concealed inside a disposable baby diaper at New York’s LaGuardia AirportPowered by WPeMatico
2 killed in news helicopter crash are identified
Chopper 6 crashed with a pilot and photographer on board sometime after 8 p.m. in Washington Township, the station said.Powered by WPeMatico
Green River serial killer victim identified after 4 decades as teen girl who ran away
Authorities have identified a teenage girl slain by the Green River serial killer in Washington state four decades agoPowered by WPeMatico
California faces dangerous holiday travel conditions as storm hits coast
A powerful rain storm is hitting the California coast causing dangerous travel conditions as the holiday rush begins.Powered by WPeMatico
Iceland volcano eruption triggers toxic air warning
A massive volcano eruption in Iceland has triggered a warning from government officials that toxic gas is venting from the volcano.Powered by WPeMatico
Xfinity hack could impact 36 million customers
Xfinity concluded on Dec. 6 that usernames and passwords for some customers were stolen along with names, contact information and other user data.Powered by WPeMatico
Scholar reflects on Pope Francis allowing Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples
The Rev. James Martin spoke with "Start Here" following Pope Francis' change on allowing priests to bless same-sex couples who request it.Powered by WPeMatico
Suspect in killing of TV news anchor’s mother has been captured in Connecticut
A man wanted in the killing of a television news anchor’s mother in Vermont in February has been captured at a Connecticut hotelPowered by WPeMatico
Lincoln Memorial temporarily closed after being vandalized with ‘Free Gaza’ graffiti
The Lincoln Memorial has been temporarily closed as cleanup crews have begun cleaning up red paint graffiti that said, “Free Gaza."Powered by WPeMatico
DOJ alleges developer swindled Hispanic borrowers with ‘bait and switch’ scheme
The Justice Department announced its first-ever predatory mortgage lending lawsuit against a developer they accuse of swindling tens of thousands of Hispanic borrowers.Powered by WPeMatico
Rite Aid banned from use of facial recognition in stores after false accusations
The ban will last five years, the Federal Trade Commission said.Powered by WPeMatico
Judge allows removal of Arlington National Cemetery Confederate statue amid protests
A federal judge has ruled to allow the removal of a Confederal memorial from Arlington National Cemetery in northern Virginia after it was temporarily halted.Powered by WPeMatico
Bahamas-bound cruise diverted to New England, Canada after inclement weather
A cruise set to embark for the sunny skies of the Bahamas this weekend was diverted to ports in New England and Canada, the cruise line said.Powered by WPeMatico
Tabby cat named Taters steals the show in 1st video sent by laser from deep space
An orange tabby cat named Taters stars in the first video sent by laser from deep space, stealing the show as he chases a red laser lightPowered by WPeMatico
Migrant child’s death, other hospitalizations spark concern over shelter conditions
The death of a 5-year-old migrant boy and reported illnesses in other children has raised fresh concerns about the living conditions and medical care provided for asylum-seekers arriving in ChicagoPowered by WPeMatico
Trump can’t run for president in Colo. because of Jan. 6, court says in historic move
Trump is ineligible under the Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to run for president in 2024, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled on TuesdayPowered by WPeMatico
Cause remains unclear for Arizona house fire that left 5 dead, including 3 children
Authorities have yet to determine what caused a house fire in northwestern Arizona that left five children deadPowered by WPeMatico
US launches international task force to counter Houthi attacks
The U.S. attempts to counter Houthi attacks by convening a task force -- but only nine countries are confirmed to have joined.Powered by WPeMatico
Ex-Proud Boys leader is sentenced to over 3 years in prison for Capitol riot plot
A former leader of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group has been sentenced to more than three years behind bars for joining a plot to attack the U.S. Capitol nearly three years agoPowered by WPeMatico
Man who helped bilk woman out of $1.2M sentenced to prison, ordered to repay some
A Texas man who was part of a romance scam that bilked a Missouri woman out of $1.2 million has been sentenced to three years in federal prison and ordered to pay back the moneyPowered by WPeMatico
Duo charged with illegally procuring US technology for Iranian military
Two people are charged with illegally procuring U.S. technology for the Iranian military.Powered by WPeMatico
ACLU files lawsuit over Texas law authorizing police to arrest migrants
The law authorizes local and state law enforcement officials to arrest migrants suspected of crossing into the state illegally from Mexico.Powered by WPeMatico
Iceland volcano eruption, earthquakes weaken, but scientists warn of lurking danger
A volcano in Iceland has erupted, the country's meteorological office said late Monday local time.Powered by WPeMatico
Ρόδος Pass: Ποιοι δικαιούνται 7ήμερες δωρεάν διακοπές στο νησί και πότε
Τι προβλέπειο σχετική τροπολογία - Αύξηση κατά 350 εκατ. ευρώ των πιστώσεων του προϋπολογισμούPowered by WPeMatico
Man faces homicide charges after alleged drunken driving crash kills four siblings
Authorities say an eastern Wisconsin man faces homicide charges for an alleged drunken driving crash last weekend that killed four siblingsPowered by WPeMatico
Fresh spinach recalled across 7 states due to listeria concerns
Fresh Express and Publix bagged spinach has been recalled in seven states due to listeria concerns.Powered by WPeMatico
Marvel drops Jonathan Majors after domestic violence trial verdict
Disney announced it would not be moving forward with Marvel star Jonathan Majors for future productions just hours after a Manhattan jury convicted him.Powered by WPeMatico
Earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 95 people in Gansu and Qinghai provinces
Chinese state media say at least 95 people have been killed in a magnitude 6.2 earthquake in the country’s northwestPowered by WPeMatico
Jan. 6 rally organizers withheld info that would have changed security plans: OIG
The organizers of the rally that preceded the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol withheld information that would've changed the security plans at the event, a new report finds.Powered by WPeMatico
Family of 4-year-old killed in California road rage shooting demands justice
A 4-year-old boy was fatally shot in front of his parents in a Southern California road rage incident, authorities said.Powered by WPeMatico
Georgia election workers sue Giuliani again seeking to prevent further defamation
After their $148 million judgment against Rudy Giuliani, former election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss have again sued him to bar him from further defaming them.Powered by WPeMatico
US announces international task force to protect ships in Red Sea from Houthi strikes
The Pentagon announced the establishment of a multinational naval task force to protect commercial ships from Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of AdenPowered by WPeMatico
Pope Francis approves allowing Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples
A document from the Vatican's doctrine office released Monday details the declaration.Powered by WPeMatico
Apple to halt sales of latest smartwatches over patent dispute
The move centers on the devices' blood-oxygen sensor.Powered by WPeMatico
Founder of electric car company sentenced to 4 years for fraudulent claims
Nikola founder Trevor Milton was sentenced to four years in prison Monday due to fraudulent claims about his electric vehicle company.Powered by WPeMatico
Attorneys for Kentucky woman seeking abortion withdraw lawsuit
Attorneys for a Kentucky woman who sued demanding the right to an abortion have withdrawn the lawsuit after the woman learned her embryo no longer has cardiac activityPowered by WPeMatico
Mortgage giant Mr. Cooper cyberattack possibly affects more than 14 million people
The company said it involves "substantially all of our current and former customers" sensitive personal information.Powered by WPeMatico
Car crashes into SUV traveling with president, driver charged with DUI
An SUV that was part of President Joe Biden's motorcade was struck by another vehicle as Biden was walking out of a dinner on Sunday night, according to reporters.Powered by WPeMatico