Certain types of ‘forever chemicals’ will no longer be used in US food packaging, FDA says

(cnn) — Certain kinds of greaseproofing “forever” chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or Pfas, will

Judge: Trump must come up with full bond amount to cover $454 million civil fraud trial verdict

(new York Cnn) — Former President Donald Trump must come up with the full bond amount to cover the $454 million verdict

Wildfire grows into one of largest in Texas history as flames menace multiple small towns

A cluster of wildfires is scorching the Texas Panhandle, including a blaze that grew into one of the largest in state history. The largest fire expanded to nearly 800 square miles.

Congressional leaders strike a deal on appropriations bills and a stopgap funding measure

(cnn) -- Congressional leaders have struck a deal on some of the appropriations bills funding the federal government,

Trump is disqualified from Illinois ballot, judge rules

An Illinois state judge on Wednesday barred Donald Trump from appearing on the Illinois' Republican presidential primary ballot because of his role in the attack at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Lower auto prices are finally giving Americans a break after years of inflationary increases

Price increases for cars and trucks in the United States, which helped fuel inflation for nearly three years, are slowing and in some cases falling, helping cool overall inflation and giving frustrated Americans more hope of finding an affordable vehicle.

Congress leaders reach deal on FY 2024 spending bills, avert government shutdown Saturday

Democratic and Republican leaders in the U.S. Congress on Wednesday announced they had reached a deal for advancing the 12 annual bills that fund an array of federal programs, while also averting government shutdowns.

Prince Harry loses court challenge over loss of security protection

(cnn) — Prince Harry has lost a court challenge against a British government decision to strip him of taxpayer-funded

Lee, Romney respond to Sen. McConnell's retirement news

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will be stepping down from his leadership role in November.

Supreme Court to decide Trump criminal immunity claim in 2020 election case

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to decide Donald Trump's claim of immunity from prosecution on charges brought by a special counsel involving his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss.

Comedian Richard Lewis, who starred on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' dies at 76

Richard Lewis, an acclaimed comedian known for exploring his neuroses in frantic, stream-of-consciousness diatribes while dressed in all-black, leading to his nickname "The Prince of Pain," has died. He was 76.

Trump loses bid to pause $454.2M judgment in NY civil fraud case

Donald Trump on Wednesday lost a bid to pause a $454.2 million civil fraud judgment against him for overstating his net worth and real estate values to dupe lenders while he appeals, meaning he must soon post assets with the court to prevent authorities from seizing his property.

Idaho delays execution of serial killer Thomas Eugene Creech after failed lethal injection attempts

the crime for which Creech was to be executed more than four decades later. Idaho's prison director said the medical team could not establish an IV line to administer the fatal drug. The execution was to be Idaho's first in 12 years, and was witnessed by six Idaho officials and four news media representatives.

McConnell to step down as Senate Republican leader in November, after record run in the job

Mitch McConnell says he'll step down as Senate Republican leader in November. The 82-year-old Kentucky lawmaker is the longest-serving Senate leader in history.

Expert in Old West firearms says gun wouldn't malfunction in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin

Courtroom testimony by an independent gun expert is casting new doubt on Alec Baldwin's account that his gun went off without pulling the trigger in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer during a 2021 rehearsal on the set of the Western movie "Rust."

Biden 'continues to be fit for duty,' his doctor says, after president undergoes annual physical

President Joe Biden's doctor says he "continues to be fit for duty" after conducting an annual physical that will be closely watched as the 81-year-old seeks reelection.

Supreme Court appears torn about a Trump-era ban on gun accessory known as bump stocks

The Supreme Court appears torn about a challenge to a Trump-era ban on bump stocks. That's the gun accessory that allows semi-automatic weapons to fire rapidly like machine guns and was used in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.

'We didn't know where to go': A Venezuelan family seeking asylum lands in Utah

Nine Venezuelan family members found themselves on the steps at a church in downtown Salt Lake City, with several suitcases and nowhere to stay.

Republican impeachment probe 'baseless,' US president's son Hunter Biden says

President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden struck a defiant tone on Wednesday at a Republican-led House of Representatives impeachment inquiry into his father, calling it a "baseless" partisan pursuit against his family.

You know the most visited, but here are the least visited US national parks in 2023

(cnn) — There are no roads and no trails in America’s least-visited national park. Just vast wilderness. Alaska’s Gates

Taylor Swift baked ‘homemade Pop-Tarts’ for Travis Kelce’s teammates, says coach Andy Reid

(cnn) — Taylor Swift knows the power of a sweet treat. Thanks to her well-known love of baking , the “Karma” singer won