Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says newly passed marriage law demonstrates respect

Salt Lake City — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a statement following the passage of the

January 6 committee chairman: Final public meeting Monday and full report on Dec. 21

(cnn) -- Rep. Bennie Thompson, the chairman of the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021,

Biden signs same-sex marriage bill into law

(cnn) — President Joe Biden signed into law Tuesday new landmark federal protections for same-sex and interracial

This creepy cockroach went extinct, even though they're hard to kill

While there may be more than 4,000 species of cockroaches that roam the earth, only about 30 different varieties live among humans, inspiring the "yuck" factor as they scurry through our homes and businesses.

John Lewis to be honored on US postage stamp next year

(cnn) -- The late civil rights trailblazer and congressman John Lewis will be honored on a new postage stamp in 2023,

US lawmakers introduce bill to ban TikTok

(cnn) -- A trio of U.s. lawmakers has introduced new legislation that aims to ban TikTok from operating in the United

Breonna Taylor's boyfriend reaches $2 million settlement with Louisville

Breonna Taylor's boyfriend, Kenneth Walker III, has reached a $2 million dollar settlement with the city of Louisville, resolving lawsuits Walker filed in response to "the unlawful police raid that led to Ms. Taylor's death."

US finalizing plans to send Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine

(cnn) -- The Biden administration is finalizing plans to send the Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine that could

Biden signs gay marriage bill at White House ceremony

President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.

US lawmakers unveil bipartisan bid to ban China's TikTok

Republican Senator Marco Rubio on Tuesday announced bipartisan legislation to ban China's popular social media app TikTok, ratcheting up pressure on owner ByteDance amid U.S. fears the app could be used to spy on Americans and censure content.

FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried charged by US in 'scheme' to defraud

U.S. prosecutors gave more details about the criminal charges filed against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried Tuesday, including an allegation that he made illegal campaign contributions totaling in the "tens of millions of dollars."

Fusion breakthrough is a milestone for climate, clean energy

Scientists announced that they have for the first time produced more energy in a fusion reaction than was used to ignite it. The achievement marks a major breakthrough in the decadeslong quest to harness the process that powers the sun.

NASA inches closer to next moon landing after Orion capsule splashes back to Earth

NASA's oft-delayed Artemis I mission came to a spectacular and successful conclusion Sunday when the unoccupied Orion crew capsule splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after surviving a 25,000 mph and 5,000-degree reentry into Earth's atmosphere.

Supreme Court will review conviction in murder-for-hire case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear an appeal arising from a murder-for-hire ordered by the onetime leader of a violent international crime ring.

US inflation drops to 7.1%, lowest rate in a year

The Labor Department reports overall inflation dropped to 7.1% in November, the lowest overall rate since last December and further evidence that the red-hot U.S. economy may finally be cooling off.

This state will charge for plastic, paper grocery bags in stores

Starting Jan. 1, 2023, a new Colorado law will require that everyone pay 10 cents for each single-use plastic or paper bag they require for store purchases.

Brittney Griner back in the US, dunking again after almost 10 months detained in Russia

(cnn) — Fresh off her elated return to the U.s. after months in Russian custody, two-time Olympic gold medalist

Taylor Swift fans could have a second chance at snagging tour tickets, Ticketmaster says

(cnn) -- Millions of angered Taylor Swift fans didn't receive tickets to the artist's latest tour after a widely