WASHINGTON (WDEF) -- House lawmakers passed the "Laken Riley Act" on Thursday, which gives state governments the tools to hold illegal immigrants accountable for crimes. House Bill 7511 passed 251-170, with all Republicans and 37 Democrats voting for the bill.…
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Social media star-turned-boxer Jake Paul will fight former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson on July 20 at AT&T…
Washington — President Biden is set to deliver his State of the Union address to Congress on Thursday, where he'll have a chance to frame the beginning stages of the all-but-certain general election rematch…
WASHINGTON (WDEF) -- Local Congressman Chuck Fleischmann is at the center of controversy after a video posted to X shows him in a fiery exchange regarding Israel and Palestine. Members of a grassroots organization that backs Palestinians called "CODEPINK" confronted…
Cairo — Hamas said Thursday that its delegation had left Cairo and that talks on a Gaza cease-fire and hostage release would resume next week, making it extremely unlikely that mediators will broker a deal before the Muslim holy month of…
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley suspended her 2024 presidential campaign on Wednesday, clearing the path for former President Donald Trump to win the Republican nomination. In short remarks at her campaign headquarters in Charleston, South Carolina, Haley did not…
Jerusalem — When Hamas spokesman Abu Ubaida began a speech marking the 100th day of the war in Gaza, one confounding yet eye-opening proclamation escaped the headlines. Listing the motives for the Palestinian militant group's Oct. 7 massacre in Israel, he accused Jews of "bringing red…
Two of America's large chain restaurants may soon be combined. Applebee's and IHOP, both owned by Dine Brands Inc., may soon have dual-branded locations that share a back-of-house and a blended front-of-house, according to an earnings call from the company…
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — In case you needed yet another incentive to cram all your travel items into a carry-on, Delta Airlines just boosted the cost of your first checked bag by 17%. The increase adds $5 to the previous,…
Meta says its Facebook and Instagram services have been restored, after more than half a million users reported widespread issues earlier in the day, with many saying they were booted out of the social media platforms and unable to log…
Washington — Voters in 15 states are making their voices heard in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination on Super Tuesday, March 5, but what time did the polls in those states open and how late can they vote? For…
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A single-engine plane crashed near a highway in Nashville, Tennessee, just a few miles short of the airport it had tried to reach for an emergency…
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee plans to send National Guard soldiers to the southern border to provide support…
If you happen to have spare packets of Chick-fil-A Polynesian Sauce lying around your home or vehicle, the fast-food chain is asking that you throw them out. In a red banner posted atop the fast-food chain's website, the Atlanta-based eatery…
The Texas Panhandle wildfires killed at least two people and burned nearly 1.3 million acres in their first week — and the situation isn't over. There are five active wildfires across the region, according to…
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce on Monday officially retired from the NFL during a press conference at NovaCare Complex. "Stepping on the field was the most alive…
Democrats and Republicans in 15 states and one territory will be voting in primaries and caucuses on March 5, which in 2024 is known as Super Tuesday. The reason why it's important as an informal benchmark in the nomination process is that…
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday unanimously restored Donald Trump to 2024 presidential primary ballots, rejecting state attempts to ban the Republican former president over the Capitol riot. The justices ruled a day…
Willy Wonka's chocolate factory is a magical, colorful place with a chocolate river, edible flowers and Oompa Loompas bustling about. But a "Willy Wonka" event in Glasgow, Scotland that was billed as an immersive experience turned out to be less…
Washington — President Biden is set to visit the southern border on Thursday. But his won't be the only visit to the region— former President Donald Trump will also make an appearance in a different Texas border town, in a split-screen evident of…
Eagle Pass, Texas — A federal judge in Austin on Thursday blocked Texas state officials from implementing a sweeping immigration law that would have allowed them to arrest, jail and prosecute migrants who cross into the U.S. illegally. The Justice Department…
Wendy's says that it has no plans to increase prices during the busiest times at its restaurants. The burger chain clarified its stance on how it will approach pricing after media picked up on comments by CEO Kirk Tanner that…
Ryan Gosling will be performing "I'm Just Ken" from "Barbie" at the Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced. Gosling, who will perform with song co-writer Mark Ronson, joins several…
Chrysler is recalling more than 330,00 Jeep Grand Cherokees because of a steering wheel issue that may cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles. The recall is for…