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Kate Middleton wears Queen Victoria's Oriental Circlet Tiara for the first time at a glittering state banquet, paying tribute to German guests with the historic Prince Albert gift.

Pakistan says an emerging three-way cooperation with Bangladesh and China could be ‘expanded and duplicated’.

The late-night host thanked one person -- and one person only -- for his success.

White House border czar Tom Homan confronted a heckler who called him racist during a speech at an event hosted by Turning Point USA.

President Donald Trump hires Shalom Baranes Associates as the new architect for the White House ballroom project, replacing McCrery Architects.

“I’m laughing because..."

The Knicks got a significant injury boost with OG Anunoby. 

Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Elena Kagan are well matched, rhetorically forceful opposites. And they have been clashing for more than a decade over an increasingly relevant question of presidential power: How easy should it be for the president to fire the heads of independent agencies?

The president's faux apology exposed what he really wants, said social media users.

Taiwan’s government has ordered a one-year block of a popular, Chinese-owned social media app following its failure to cooperate with authorities over fraud-related concerns.

Jordan Klepper mocked the president for making peace with himself.

Brock Nelson got his standing ovation.

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announces he will end homeless encampment sweeps when taking office in January, breaking from Mayor Eric Adams' policy.

The Red Sox traded one of their top prospects to the Pirates to help boost their rotation as part of a five-player trade Thursday night. 

Meeting to boost ties comes as India seeks reprieve from US oil sanctions related to war in Ukraine.

In a meeting punctuated by conflict and confusion, the independent vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday again delayed a vote that could dramatically change hepatitis B vaccination practice in the United States.

NASA said the discovery shows such "building blocks" of life are "widespread throughout the solar system."

Netflix’s most recent offer, submitted on Thursday, valued the Warner Bros. studio, HBO Max streaming service and related parts of the company at around $28 per share, sources said.

The Army gynecologist described in a recent lawsuit as a “predator in uniform” is now being held in the Bell County Jail in Texas, “after apparently violating conditions of liberty imposed by his commander,” according to an Army spokesperson.

The last time Daniel Dana had to travel from New York to Miami, he opted to skip the usual time-sucking stress of the major airports and Uber-ed over to Teterboro instead — ambling into a dedicated terminal very shortly before his flight was scheduled to depart.

Two suspected Russian spies entered the UK via cargo ships through Torquay, Middlesbrough and Grangemouth ports before visiting areas near military bases.

Television writer Molly McNearney called freedom in the U.S. "fragile" after her husband Jimmy Kimmel had his late-night show briefly suspended in September.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch apologized to NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's team after her brother called him an enemy of Jewish people at charity gala.

Brian Walshe on Thursday came face-to-face for the first time with the man who had been having an affair with his wife before her death, as he took the stand to testify in Walshe’s murder trial.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup coincides with America's 250th anniversary as officials prepare for millions of international visitors with new visa system.

Benton County jail in Arkansas has detained over 450 people for ICE this year, making it one of America's busiest immigration enforcement hubs.

ICE detained Harvard Law School professor Carlos Portugal Gouvêa, a Brazilian national accused of firing a BB gun outside a Boston synagogue.

Kathy Hilton reveals how her husband Rick Hilton confronted three burglars with a shotgun after they broke into their home while she attended BravoCon in Las Vegas.

The "Daily Show" host named the two responses that Trump churns out when he's under fire.

The podcaster described the president as a "79-year-old kid" while talking to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.

Katy Perry joined boyfriend Justin Trudeau for lunch with former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during her break from "The Lifetimes" world tour.

Attack comes amid renewed scrutiny of the Trump administration’s campaign against alleged drug smugglers.

Colorado school districts reached a settlement allowing enforcement of rules protecting girls sports from transgender athletes in a landmark legal case.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) arrested dozens of criminal illegal aliens in New Orleans within 24 hours of launching Operation Catahoula Crunch.

The Department of Justice was unable to secure a grand jury indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James in Norfolk, Virginia, a source said.

New Pew Research reveals record anger among Democrats toward federal government while Republicans show rising contentment under Trump administration.

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed Texas to use a congressional map that will boost President Donald Trump’s effort to keep Republicans in control of Congress, blocking a lower court decision that found the new boundaries were likely unconstitutional because they were drawn based on race.

"Wasn’t a wig... Stiff where?"

A judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump.

Leonardo DiCaprio discussed his strategic career choices and how "Titanic" became the turning point that allowed him to choose his own film projects.

The US military carried out a strike Thursday on a suspected drug boat in the Eastern Pacific, killing four people on board, according to a social media post from US Southern Command.

ICE arrests multiple Afghan nationals with criminal convictions including kidnapping and child fondling who entered the U.S. under Biden parole programs.

Sen. Ted Cruz's 2021 warnings about the Afghan refugee vetting proved accurate after recent terror attacks and crimes. CNN had called his concerns "misleading."

It appears Meta may finally be ready to put the metaverse out of its misery.

A grand jury voted against indicting New York Attorney General Letitia James after being asked to look at the mortgage fraud case against her a second time, according to multiple people familiar with the development Thursday.

Adm. Frank “Mitch” Bradley spoke with lawmakers on Thursday about the recent attacks on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean.

George Clooney shares marriage advice with Travis Kelce, explaining why he and Amal Clooney avoid arguments and raise their twins away from Hollywood.

Copa, Wingo, Satena, and Boliviana halt Venezuela flights, citing navigation signal issues and safety concerns.

National Guard troops deployed to Washington, DC, can remain there for now, after a federal appeals court on Thursday temporarily froze a judge’s ruling that would have soon required them to leave the city’s streets.

This week's Tennessee special election shows Republican Matt Van Epps narrowly defeated Democrat Aftyn Behn in a Trump +20 district. That is a red alert that the GOP is in trouble.

Erika Kirk will appear on multiple FOX News Media platforms throughout the week of Dec. 8 to launch the book tour for “STOP, in the Name of God," written by her late husband.

It’s the type of storybook ending worthy of legendary sports stars: a retirement tour around the league where you say farewell to all of the cities and fanbases you played for or against. That surely was the hope for one of basketball’s greatest ever point guards, Chris Paul.

Sabrina Carpenter defended her artistic evolution from Disney Channel star, addressing criticism over sexual content in her music and her album cover for "Man's Best Friend."

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s bad week just got worse. That’s after the long-awaited release Thursday of an inspector general’s report on his sharing of highly sensitive military attack plans on the unclassified app Signal earlier this year.

"Wait, what??????" Katie Couric wrote in response to Kirk's opinion.

President Donald Trump has hired a new architect for the White House ballroom amid disputes between the president and his architect originally contracted to complete the project, several sources have told CNN.

The GOP senator claims it was “entirely lawful” that the U.S. military launched a follow-up strike to kill survivors of its first strike in the Sept. 2 attack.

A major congressional watchdog has opened an investigation into Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte, who has helped spark probes into several of President Donald Trump’s perceived political enemies, over possible misuse of authority.

On Thursday, Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., criticized the Trump administration's immigration enforcement, claiming ICE is targeting "innocent people," including U.S. citizens.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth risked compromising sensitive military information that could have endangered US troops through his use of Signal to discuss attack plans, a Pentagon watchdog said in an unclassified report released Thursday. It also details how Hegseth declined to cooperate with the probe.

New research shows that maintaining a consistent bedtime could help lower blood pressure and reduce cardiovascular risk, even without sleeping longer hours.

Sam Levinson is spilling tea about the new season of “Euphoria”… and the time gap everyone’s wondering about.

Admiral Mitch Bradley briefs Congress on controversial counternarcotics strikes amid concerns over potential law of war violations by military forces.

U.S. officials strongly advise Americans to depart Venezuela immediately due to violent crime, terrorist groups and risk of detention without due process.

Nikki Baird, a former Wichita high school art teacher, will stand trial for allegedly grooming and engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a student.

House Republicans scramble to address healthcare costs as enhanced Obamacare subsidies face expiration, with Speaker Mike Johnson promising a vote by month's end.

If nothing else, the controversy over the Trump administration’s second strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean has surfaced a long-overdue debate about its already legally dubious first strikes.

The leader of an anti-Hamas group that was armed and backed by Israel has been killed in Gaza, three Israeli sources told CNN, in a potential blow to Israel’s post-war plans in the shattered territory.

A civilian managed to escape a gas station bathroom in Omaha, Nebraska, moments before an armed suspect began shooting at responding officers, police said.

The lawsuit, set to be filed in federal court in Washington, DC, names the Defense Department, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the chief Pentagon spokesman, Sean Parnell, as defendants.

Two top House lawmakers emerged divided along party lines after a private briefing with the military official who oversaw September’s attack on an alleged drug vessel that included a so-called double-tap strike that killed surviving crew members, with a top Democrat calling video of the incident that was shared as part of the briefing “one of the most troubling things” he has seen as a lawmaker.

Republican Matt Van Epps of Tennessee was sworn in by Speaker Mike Johnson, giving the GOP a 220-213 House majority after winning a special election.

The report comes as the defense secretary is engulfed in a controversy over a “double tap” strike on an alleged drug smuggling boat.

Republican Kentucky lawmaker Rep. Andy Barr faces criticism for 2021 comments supporting Afghan immigration visas after footage goes viral following a D.C. shooting.

The “CBS Evening News” needs a new anchor — and soon.

Brooke Shields' daughter Rowan shares a funny TikTok dramatizing her father Chris Henchy's bold suggestions for landing employment opportunities.

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández thanked President Donald Trump for his pardon, claiming he was "wrongfully convicted."

US President Donald Trump will meet leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda in Washington.

Police find no evidence supporting Tara Reid's claims that her drink was tampered with at a Chicago hotel bar, despite reviewing surveillance footage and conducting interviews.

According to two sources briefed on the arrest, the individual accused of placing pipe bombs just blocks from the U.S. Capitol on January 5, 2021 has been identified as Brian Cole.

Four smart wellness products this holiday season — cozy robes, hydration bottles, sunrise alarm clocks and relaxation candles — can help friends and family enjoy a white Christmas.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., unveiled Senate Democrats' plan to prevent expiring Obamacare subsidies from sunsetting at the end of this year.

As we arrive at the final five weeks of the NFL regular season, the quarterback market for 2026 continues to take shape.

And the Oscar goes to…

The president's holiday-like fantasy is getting roasted by critics.

Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti faced the wrath of a Republican congressman on Wednesday as the SCORE Act failed to make its way to the House floor.

Authorities in Colombia are dealing with increasingly sophisticated criminals, who use advanced tech to produce and conceal the drugs they hope to export around the world. But police and the military are fighting back, using AI to flag suspicious passengers, cargo and mail - alongside more conventional air and sea patrols. CNN’s Isa Soares gets an inside look at Bogotá’s war on drugs.

The case had frustrated authorities for years as they had failed to identify the person responsible for placing the bombs.

Yasser Abu Shabab was infamous during Israel’s war on Gaza as his group was accused of stealing desperately needed aid.

Young Americans are “a generation under profound strain” with little confidence in institutions and widespread economic concerns, according to a Harvard Institute of Politics survey of adults younger than 30 released Thursday.

During a Wednesday appearance on CNN's "The Lead with Jake Tapper," Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., struggled to answer a question about how fraud in Minnesota got "so out of control."

Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., suggested the military could "help save us" from President Donald Trump after other Democratic figures have suggested the same.

Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are meeting today, and they could vote on possible changes to the childhood vaccination schedule. Follow here for live updates from the meeting.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson acknowledged his burgeoning reputation as, according to his quarterback, a “man of the people” on Monday.

Sydney Sweeney entered the Fox News conversation that came to an eye-rolling conclusion.

Lake Street Church of Evanston faces criticism for displaying a Nativity scene showing baby Jesus with zip-tied hands guarded by ICE agents.

The FBI arrested a suspect connected to the two pipe bombs found blocks from the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, marking a major breakthrough in a yearslong investigation.

As lawmakers demand answers over reports that the US military carried out a follow-up strike that killed survivors during an attacked on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean, a career Navy SEAL who has spent most of his 30 years of military experience in special operations will be responsible for providing them.

These reports reveal which states prefer mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans and more.

The murder trial of Brian Walshe, who is accused of killing and dismembering his wife in 2023 continues. Follow for live updates.