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First look: Galacticoaster at Legoland Florida, inside and outer space
Space-themed Lego models — rotating ride vehicles that are customized by passengers and a next-generation...
‘We will pay,’ Savannah Guthrie says in desperate video plea to potential kidnappers of her mother
The station was one of multiple press outlets that received alleged ransom letters during the...
Hard hats and dummy plates: Reports of ICE ruses add to fears in Minnesota
At the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, the city’s central hub of ICE...
Voters are worried about the cost of housing. But Trump wants home prices to keep climbing
“I don’t want to drive housing prices down. I want to drive housing prices up...
Colorado’s workforce has been shrinking since September — and that could spell trouble
Reduced migration to the state, especially international migration, appears to have reduced the number of...
How a California tribe is confronting the Trump administration to claim their historic rights to a river
As Pacific Gas and Electric Co., seeks to decommission its Potter Valley hydroelectric project, the...
Her son’s injury never got its day in vaccine court. Their lawyer is now advising RFK Jr. on its overhaul
The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program was created after lawsuits drove drugmakers from the market.
Trump policies at odds with emerging understanding of COVID’s long-term harm
The federal government is curtailing such efforts just as researchers call for more funding.
Teen accused in Florida school murder plot was obsessed with Sandy Hook shooter
The girl allegedly wanted to "reunite" with the dead shooter in a "blood ritual."
Judge orders Trump administration to bring back 3 families deported to Honduras, other countries
The judge said the government relied on “lies, deception and coercion” to deport them.
Justice Department will allow lawmakers to see unredacted versions of released Epstein files
To access the files, lawmakers will need to give the Justice Department 24 hours’ notice.
Feds can’t withhold social service funds from 5 Democratic states amid fraud claims, judge rules
The affected states include California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.
Judge strikes down old Arizona abortion restrictions that clash with voter-backed guarantees
Arizona's Democratic attorney general supported the plaintiffs.
Trump’s racist post about Obamas is deleted after backlash despite White House earlier defending it
President Trump's Thursday night post was deleted Friday and blamed on a staffer after widespread...
FEMA will resume staff reductions that were paused during winter storm, managers say
The efforts to reduce the workforce come as the Trump administration has been promising reforms...
The consumer-friendly Energy Star program survived Trump. What about other efficiency efforts?
The program had enough support that it was included in budget legislation signed by Trump.
In unusual move, Republican chairman scrutinizes companies tied to husband of Rep. Ilhan Omar
It's an extraordinary step of scrutinizing the spouse of a sitting House member.
3 fans. 60 Super Bowls. This might be their last time going to the big game
Don Crisman of Maine, Gregory Eaton of Michigan and Tom Henschel of Florida were back...
Oregon, Washington and tribes head back to court after Trump pulls out of deal to recover salmon
It follows the collapse of a landmark agreement with the federal government.
Leadership changes in Minnesota follow tensions among agencies over immigration enforcement tactics
The switch comes at a time when support for ICE is sliding.
Bondi dismisses concerns over Gabbard’s role in FBI search of Georgia election hub
Democrats are seeking answers about her involvement.
Her jabs go viral. He’s known to quote the Bible. How social media is shaping a Texas Senate race
The two are facing off in the party’s U.S. Senate primary March 3.
SMART offering buses as warming centers during extreme cold Feb. 7-8
Buses will be stationary, open to the public and available free of charge from 5-9...
FACT FOCUS: Trump says tariffs have created an economic miracle. The facts tell a different story
The proof Trump offers is often off-base or wrong altogether.
Trump’s aggressive tactics force a reckoning between local leaders and Washington
Local leaders feel pressured by federal priorities, affecting trust and stability.
Vance attends Olympic skating, then meets with Italian Prime Minister Meloni
Vance and Meloni held talks at the Prefettura di Milano.
Demand grows for doulas who can help moms with addiction
Many doulas who help moms with substance use disorder are themselves recovering.
Trump’s racist post about Obamas is deleted after backlash despite White House earlier defending it
Black and white Republicans joined civil rights advocates in criticizing the post as racist.
Colorado high school shooter used family heirloom gun; parents won’t be charged
Desmond Holly's parents will not be criminally charged in connection with the storage of the...
Iran and US hold indirect talks in Oman. America’s military leader in the Mideast joins the talks
Trump has threatened to use force to compel Iran into a deal.
Newly obtained emails undermine RFK Jr.’s testimony about 2019 Samoa trip before measles outbreak
The uncovered emails counter RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearing statements regarding his 2019 Samoa trip.
Kremlin says Russia and US agree that quick nuclear arms are talks needed
The New START treaty terminated Thursday.
From ice to table: Girl Scouts take to frozen lake for winter fishing experience
Paige Wigren, vice president of outdoor experience, said she hopes the girls left with more...
Friendship blossomed into something more: Southgate honors winners of love story contest
“Our love story is about time, patience and choosing each other again and again," Andrea...
Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns
Roughly 109 million Americans, or about 42.5 million households, are renters in the United States....
Census Bureau plans to use survey with a citizenship question in its test for 2030, alarming experts
The ACS includes a citizenship question while the census form does not.
Republicans reject complaint about Gabbard as Democrats question time it took to see it
The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said he will keep looking into it.
Steve Bannon: ICE should ‘surround’ polling places in midterm elections
The populist ally of President Trump claimed that ICE agents, who have spearheaded the nationwide...
Authorities say motorist who struck airport terminal has mental health issues, is in custody
There was "insufficient evidence that would link this to any sign of terrorism," said Tadarial...
Argentina and US sign a major trade deal to slash tariffs and boost a political alliance
It reflects the close alliance between the radical libertarian and President Donald Trump.
A Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democratic demands for ICE
Short-term funding for DHS lasts through Feb. 13.
A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the government’s files public
The release is the culmination of a yearslong fight over the records.
Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs
The actual savings for consumers remain unclear.
The detention of New Jersey kebab shop owners sparked change. Deportation still looms
The Emanets desperately want to stay in the U.S., where they've built a life.
Pizza Hut to close hundreds of 'underperforming' locations this year
Pizza Hut is planning to close around 250 "underperforming" restaurants in the coming months, amounting...
US job openings fall to 6.5 million, fewest since 2020, as labor market remains sluggish
The economy is in a puzzling place. Growth is strong: Gross domestic product — the...
Protein is all the rage. But how much do you really need?
The right amount of protein for any individual will depend on many factors.
‘These kids are invisible’: Child abuse deaths spur clash over homeschool regulation
As homeschool enrollment has risen in recent years, so have concerns about oversight.
Savannah Guthrie addresses mom’s potential abductor in emotional video
Savannah Guthrie, joined by her siblings, Annie and Cameron, delivered an emotional video plea directly addressing...
Gambino soldier admits to table-flipping rampage at Midtown restaurant, extortion racket
James (Jimmy) LaForte, 49, is the 10th and final defendant to plead guilty in the...
Slotkin rejects Justice Department request for interview on Democrats’ video about ‘illegal orders’
Slotkin says she's considering litigation.
What we know about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance
Guthrie, 84, was last seen Saturday night and didn't show up for church Sunday morning.
Texas man charged with attacking teen girl at school protest against ICE
A 45-year-old man is accused of attacking a teenage girl during an anti-ICE protest at...
Postal worker arrested after NYPD raid uncovers 6 3D-printed ghost guns
The 3D-printed firearms, called ghost guns because they are unregistered and difficult to trace, were...
Vance says the Olympics are ‘one of the few things’ that unite Americans
Italy is the first stop for Vance on a trip combining diplomacy and sports.
Things to do in Metro Detroit, Feb. 6 and beyond
Concerts, festivals and more things to go and do this week.
California activist alleges ICE officers broke her car window, pointed weapons at her
Maria Santay, a U.S. citizen who watches for immigration operations, livestreams the encounter and alleges...
CIA ends publication of its popular World Factbook reference tool
The agency announced the decision Wednesday but gave no reason for it.
Nike faces federal probe over allegations of ‘DEI-related’ discrimination against white workers
Nike called the subpoena a surprising escalation.
Epstein files rife with uncensored nudes and victims’ names, despite redaction efforts
That law was intended to preserve important privacy protections for Epstein’s victims.
Plastic surgeons group calls for delaying gender-affirming surgery until age 19
The plastic surgeons group says research on the benefits of the surgeries is lacking.
Melania Trump meets with freed American-Israeli hostage whose story she features in her new film
Keith Siegel was held for 484 days until being released last year.
Report identifies Romulus as potential ICE detention center; officials vow to fight
“My administration takes this issue very seriously and is opposed to any such operation being...
Firefighters rescue swan stuck in frozen Connecticut river
Norwalk Fire Department crews donned cold-water rescue suits and used ropes to carefully move out...
2 officers won’t be charged for shooting Michigan church mass killer
Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton issued a memorandum declining prosecution after reviewing the events that...
Melvindale man, two others sentenced in murder of Dearborn florist
A murdered Dearborn florist was remembered as "always generous, loving, thoughtful and giving,”
Michigan AG Nessel launches ICE activity tracker, warns of public safety risks
Nessel said escalated immigration enforcement is making communities “fundamentally less safe” by discouraging people from...
The real cost of staying in the Bay Area for the Super Bowl
Super Bowl demand is driving up short-term rents across the Bay Area, reshaping the vacation...
Man wielding butcher knife at Minnesota elementary arrested
An elementary school in Minnesota was placed into a lockdown on Tuesday afternoon after a...
Campaign launched in Minnesota to support immigrant-owned businesses and neighborhood shops impacted by ICE surge
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her recently joined other leaders to promote the governor's "Shop Local,...
Supreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor Democrats
The justices had previously allowed Texas’ Republican-friendly map to be used in 2026.
Government lawyer yanked from immigration detail in Minnesota after telling judge ‘this job sucks’
Le was assigned at least 88 cases in less than a month.
Still no suspect in the disappearance of ‘Today’ host Savannah Guthrie’s mother
“Detectives continue to speak with anyone who may have had contact with Mrs. Guthrie,” the...
Washington Post cuts roughly 1/3 of staff in massive layoff
The Washington Post announced widespread layoffs of roughly 1/3 of staff on Wednesday, affecting multiple...
Dog the Bounty Hunter’s stepson arrested in shooting death of son, 13
Dog the Bounty Hunter's stepson, Gregory Zecca, who mistakenly shot and killed his 13-year-old son...
Tigers legend and 1968 World Series hero Mickey Lolich dies at 85
One of the aces of the Detroit Tigers’ mid-century glory days and hero of the...
Trump says Washington has waited 200 years for the arch he wants to build. Not quite
He plans to unveil it as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations.
Americans are exceptionally anxious about their political system, new Gallup polling shows
The economy and jobs are also far more likely to be among Americans’ top issues.
Tom Homan announces 25% reduction of ICE agents in Minneapolis
The pullback suggests Trump wants to ease tensions in Minneapolis especially after the killing of...
This year’s Super Bowl commercials feature AI, weight-loss drugs and celebrities galore
For the second year in a row, AI is making waves in Super Bowl commercials.
Alleged ransom note in Nancy Guthrie disappearance demands Bitcoin
Authorities shared an alleged ransom note about Nancy Guthrie with her daughter, "Today" co-host Savannah...
Trump and Xi discuss Iran in wide-ranging call as US presses China and others to break from Tehran
Trump said the two leaders also discussed Taiwan and his plans to visit Beijing.
A dry spring in Michigan? Old Farmer’s Almanac releases spring 2026 forecast
The spring outlook is a long-range forecast that uses solar science, climatology and meteorology to...
Iran and US agree to hold nuclear talks Friday in Oman as Trump delivers blunt warning to Khamenei
Rubio said he hoped to discuss a number of concerns beyond the nuclear issue.
Do you need to control your cortisol? Probably not, doctors say
Cortisol, what is known as the stress hormone, is the talk of the internet.
Georgia’s Fulton County seeks the return of 2020 election documents seized by the FBI
Fulton County filed a motion in federal court to retrieve the documents.
Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison
He was convicted of trying to assassinate a major presidential candidate.
Immigration agents draw guns, arrest activists following them in Minneapolis
“There’s less smoke on the ground,” Gov. Tim Walz said, referring to tear gas and...
Movies playing in Southeast Michigan, new releases Feb. 6
Movies at local theaters, and movies that are available to watch through online streaming and...
Doberman pinscher named Penny wins best in show at the 150th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
After two days, 2,500 dogs and more than 200 breeds, the Westminster Kennel Club is...
Savannah Guthrie will not host Olympics amid search for missing mother
Savannah Guthrie will not host the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Italy amid the...
‘Over our ceiling’: Florida county sees jail flooded with ICE detainees
An attorney said she’s been unable to find some of her clients at the jail,...
US wants to create a critical minerals trading bloc with its allies to counter China
Critical minerals are needed for everything from jet engines to smartphones.
Democrats demand ‘dramatic changes’ for ICE, including masks, cameras and judicial warrants
Any deal Democrats strike is unlikely to satisfy everyone in the party.
Mamdani names Stanley Richards, formerly incarcerated criminal justice reformer, to run NYC jails
Mamdani entrusted Stanley Richards, who was formerly incarcerated and executive vice president at The Fortune...
Florida says pot ballot referendum is dead, but organizers say not so fast
The organization pushing the legalization of marijuana in Florida says there are still petition signatures...
CT man convicted of murdering motel owner over $5 dispute
Alvin Waugh, 35, fatally shot Zeshan Chaudhry, 30, over a pool pass on a hot...