Next up: $730M Powerball prize after no Mega Millions winner
Thanks to math and bad luck, lottery players have another shot at a giant jackpot as a $730 million Powerball prize is on the line.
Trump bids farewell to Washington, hints of comeback
WASHINGTON (AP) - His term at an end, President Donald Trump has said farewell to Washington, but he also has hinted about a comeback despite a legacy of chaos, tumult and bitter divisions in the country he led for four…
Biden outlines 'Day One' agenda of executive actions
WASHINGTON (AP) - In his first hours as president, Joe Biden plans to take executive action to roll back some of the most controversial decisions of his predecessor and to address the raging coronavirus pandemic. Those actions are outlined by…
Indonesian teams find more bodies, clear roads after quake
MAMUJU, Indonesia (AP) - Indonesian rescuers have retrieved more bodies from the rubble of homes and buildings toppled by a 6.2 magnitude earthquake, raising the death toll to 56. Military engineers managed to reopen ruptured roads and rebuild a bridge…
State capitols boarded up, fenced off, patrolled by troops
Chain-link fencing surrounds state capitols and police and National Guard troops are on patrol or standby in advance of possible violence leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. With the FBI warning of potential violence at all state…
NRA declares bankruptcy, plans to incorporate in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The National Rifle Association has filed for bankruptcy protection and will seek to incorporate in Texas instead of New York. The announcement Friday comes months after New York’s attorney general sued the NRA over claims that…
Some airlines banning firearms on flights to D.C. ahead of inauguration
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Travelers boarding flights to Washington, D.C., ahead of the inauguration may not be allowed to check firearms on several airlines. Increases security measures have also been added on all carriers. United Airlines, Southwest, American Airlines, Spirit, Frontier and…
Justice Dept. watchdog opens probe of response to riot
The Justice Department’s internal watchdog says it will investigate how the department and its agencies prepared for and responded to last week’s riots at the U.S. Capitol.
Consumer prices up 0.4% in December led by higher gas prices
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer prices rose 0.4% in December, led by a sharp rise in gasoline prices. The Labor Department said Wednesday that the December increase followed a 0.2% rise in November and no change at all in October…
Impeachment looming, Democrats urge Pence to help oust Trump
Impeachment pressure mounting, the House is working swiftly to try to oust President Donald Trump from office.
Washington Monument closing until Jan. 24 Due To Security Concerns
The National Parks Service is shutting down public access to the Washington Monument until Jan. 24
Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots soar to more than $1 billion
U.S. lottery players now have a choice of jackpots that offer combined prizes of more than $1 billion.
Pope Francis 'astonished' by mob attack on US Capitol
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis has told a private Italian broadcaster that he was “astonished” by the mob attack at the U.S. Capitol. The pope said in an interview that is to be broadcast by Mediaset on Sunday that…
Queen Elizabeth II and husband receive COVID-19 vaccinations
LONDON (AP) - Queen Elizabeth II and her husband have received their COVID-19 vaccinations. Buckingham Palace officials said in a statement that the 94-year-old monarch and 99-year-old Prince Philip received their jabs on Saturday, joining some 1.5 million people in…
Twitter bans Trump, citing risk of violent incitement
Twitter banned President Donald Trump’s account Friday, citing risks of further incitement of violence. The social platform has been under growing pressure to take further action against Trump following Wednesday’s deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Twitter initially suspended Trump’s…
FBI arrests Arkansas man from photo inside Pelosi's office
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - The FBI has arrested an Arkansas man who was photographed sitting at a desk in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office following the storming of the Capitol by a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters. An…
N. Korea threatens to build more nukes, cites US hostility
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has threatened to expand his nuclear arsenal and develop more sophisticated weapons systems in response to what he calls hostile American policy. Kim’s comments made Friday during a key…
US tops 4,000 daily deaths from coronavirus
The U.S. has topped 4,000 daily deaths from the coronavirus for the first time, breaking a record set just one day earlier.
Facebook bans Trump through Biden inauguration, maybe longer
Facebook will bar President Donald Trump from posting on its system at least until the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.
Biden win confirmed after pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol
Congress has confirmed Democrat Joe Biden as the presidential election winner.
US Capitol locked down as Trump supporters clash with police
The U.S. Capitol locked down Wednesday with lawmakers inside as violent clashes broke out between supporters of President Donald Trump and the police.
Ossoff wins Ga. Senate seat, gives Dems control
Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff has won his Senate runoff election.
Man called most prolific serial killer in US history dies
The man authorities say was the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history has died at 80.
Senate rejects vote on Trump's push for $2K checks
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has shut the door on President Donald Trump’s push for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks.