Biden signs $886.3 billion defense policy bill into law

Washington (cnn) — President Joe Biden on Friday signed the $886.3 billion National Defense Authorization Act into law,

Texas begins flying migrants from southern border to Chicago; 1st plane carried over 120 people

Texas has begun flying migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border to Chicago. Gov. Greg Abbot's office says the first flight carried more than 120 people and took place Tuesday.

States trashing troves of masks and pandemic gear as huge, costly stockpiles linger and expire

States that stockpiled millions of masks and other personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic are now throwing the items out. Associated Press found at least 15 states have rid themselves of the items because of expiration dates or they have more than they need.

Nuclear energy makes a huge showing at worldwide climate summit

The United States and 21 other countries have their eyes set on nuclear power generation, signing a pledge at a recent global climate conference to triple capacity by 2050.

Prices fell last month for the first time since April 2020

New York (cnn) — After three-plus years of prices steadily — and sometimes sharply — increasing month after month after

Supreme Court rejects prosecutor's request, won't rule on Trump immunity yet

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday declined to immediately decide former President Donald Trump's claim that he cannot be prosecuted for trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat, allowing a lower court to continue reviewing the issue.

Tape reveals Donald Trump pressured Michigan officials not to certify 2020 vote, a new report says

Donald Trump pressured two election officials not to certify 2020 vote totals in a key Michigan county. That's according to an audio recording of a post-election phone call revealed by the Detroit News.

Ready, set, travel: The holiday rush to the airports and highways is underway

Holiday travel is expected to hit its peak right around now. Airlines are confident they can handle the crowds, but it could come down to the weather. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says the government will be holding the airlines accountable to operate smoothly and treat passengers well if there are disruptions.

Were your holiday deliveries stolen? What you can do about porch piracy

Package theft is often not tracked by police departments, so information about it is scarce, but there are things you can do to prevent porch piracy or to get replacements or refunds after its happened to you.

Biden is pardoning thousands convicted of marijuana charges on federal lands and in Washington

President Joe Biden is making thousands of people who were convicted of use and simple possession of marijuana on federal lands and in the District of Columbia eligible for pardons. The White House says his action Friday is his latest round of executive clemencies meant to rectify racial disparities in the justice system.

Vin Diesel accused of sexual battery in lawsuit brought by former assistant

(cnn) — “Fast & Furious” franchise star Vin Diesel has been accused of sexual battery and creating a hostile work

Murder victim Tylee Ryan's remains to be returned to family

The remains of teen murder victim Tylee Ryan will be released to her family, an Idaho judge ruled Thursday. The order

Hawaii police investigating possible drowning of Sandy man

A Sandy man is dead in a possible drowning in November in Hawaii's Kailua-Kona. Hawaii Police Department is