Navy didn't understand well-documented risks posed by fuel tanks, watchdog says

A U.S. military watchdog says Navy officials lacked sufficient understanding of the risks of maintaining massive fuel storage tanks on top of a drinking water well at Pearl Harbor, where spilled jet fuel poisoned more than 6,000 people.

TV funnyman Conan O'Brien is tapped to host next Oscars

Conan O'Brien has been picked to host the Oscars on March 2, 2025. It will be his first time as Oscar host, but he's hosted other high-profile awards shows.

Trump’s team skips FBI background checks for some Cabinet picks

(cnn) — President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is bypassing traditional Fbi background checks for at least some

Minnesota man freed after 16 years behind bars for a murder prosecutors say he didn’t commit

(cnn) — After serving 16 years behind bars, a Minnesota man was released from prison after a judge vacated his murder

Trump picks former congressman Doug Collins for veterans affairs secretary

President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he intends to nominate former Representative Doug Collins for secretary of veterans affairs.

EV companies, battery makers urge Trump not to kill vehicle tax credits

A group representing major electric vehicle and battery manufacturers on Friday urged President-elect Donald Trump not to kill tax credits for electric vehicle sales and production.

T-Mobile hacked in massive Chinese breach of telecom networks, sources say

T-Mobile's network was among the systems hacked in a damaging Chinese cyber-espionage operation that gained entry into multiple U.S. and international telecommunications companies, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday.

New FDA rules for TV drug ads: Simpler language and no distractions

New rules require drugmakers to be clearer about explaining the risks and side effects of prescription drugs. The new guidelines are designed to do away with practices that downplay or distract viewers' attention from risk information.

New Hampshire shelter faces enor-mouse problem after man surrenders nearly 1,000 rodents

A New Hampshire animal shelter has an enor-mouse problem on its hands. A man arrived Monday saying he wanted to give up 150 mice. But then he clarified: 150 containers of mice, not individual critters.

Texas court says execution in 'shaken baby syndrome' case can't be halted by subpoena

The Texas Supreme Court ruled that a legislative subpoena cannot be used to stop an execution, putting a decisive end to a legal battle that halted the scheduled execution of Robert Roberson last month.

Plenty of claims but no proof at latest UFO congressional hearing

A retired Navy Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet said his belief in unexplained aerial phenomena was confirmed nine years ago. A former Defense Department official provided written testimony, claiming a government-led coverup.

Utah's delegation reacts to cabinet picks for President elect-Donald Trump

President-elect Donald Trump rocked the Republican-controlled Senate this week with a string of unorthodox Cabinet picks.

John Curtis says Senate should confirm or reject Trump’s nominees

Salt Lake City — Utah Sen.-elect John Curtis said the Senate should have the final say in confirming or rejecting

FBI offers $25,000 reward for information on ballot box fires in Washington and Oregon

(cnn) — The Fbi is offering up to $25,000 in exchange for information about the suspect they believe set fire to