US winter storm causes 3rd day of dangerous, icy conditions

A deadly storm system is lashing a large swath of the southern U.S. with bands of sleet and snow for a third day.

Hunter Biden seeks federal probe of Trump allies over laptop

A lawyer for President Joe Biden's son, Hunter, has asked the Justice Department to investigate close allies of former President Donald Trump and others who accessed and disseminated personal data from a laptop that a computer repair shop owner says was dropped off at his Delaware store in 2019.

Housing market is bad — but it's worse for affordable housing builders

The U.S. housing market is in the midst of a painful contraction after 2022 brought a volatile end to about two boiling hot years.

'Dr. Phil' talk show to end daytime TV run after 21 years

'Dr. Phil' McGraw says he'll stop making new episodes of his daytime TV show after 21 years this spring. The Texas psychologist emerged from Oprah Winfrey's TV tree, spinning off his frequent appearances there to start his own show in 2002.

US worries Russia is ignoring important nuclear arms treaty

The U.S. State Department has accused Russia of breaching a critical nuclear arms treaty by refusing to allow inspections of its territory.

Advanced Placement high school class in Black history revised by College Board after criticism

The official curriculum for a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies was released Wednesday downplays some components that had drawn criticism from conservatives including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Nikki Haley, once Trump's UN ambassador, to take him on in 2024

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley will kick off her campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination this month, squaring off against her one-time boss, Donald Trump, two sources familiar with her plans said on Wednesday.

Apple and Google app stores get thumbs down from White House

Apple and Google say they disagree with a Commerce Department report accusing them of operating mobile app stores that stifle competition.

'Dances With Wolves' actor arrested in Nevada sex abuse case

Las Vegas police have arrested former actor Nathan Chasing Horse at his home after uncovering what they describe as two decades of sexual assault and human trafficking allegations.

California is lone holdout in Colorado River cuts proposal

Six Western states that rely on water from the Colorado River have agreed on a model to dramatically cut water use in the basin. California is the holdout.

Biden lawyer: FBI finds no classified docs at beach house

The FBI searched President Joe Biden's vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, on Wednesday without finding any classified documents, the president's attorney said.

Priscilla Presley disputes trust of late Lisa Marie Presley

Priscilla Presley has filed legal documents disputing who oversees the estate of her late daughter Lisa Marie Presley.

Impassioned calls for police reform at Tyre Nichols' funeral

Tyre Nichols' family and friends remembered him with songs of faith and heartfelt tributes, blending a celebration of his life with outraged calls for police reform after the brutal beating he endured at the hands of Memphis police.