Gold-plated rose stolen from NYC 9/11 memorial honoring influential pastor

New York City police are searching for a man accused of stealing a gold-plated rose from a Manhattan church memorial honoring the victims of 9/11.

This year's FAFSA form for college financial aid is officially open

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA, officially opened Thursday for students seeking financial aid for college during the 2025-2026 school year.

Sig Sauer ordered to pay $11M to Philadelphia man wounded by holstered pistol

A Philadelphia jury has awarded $11 million to a man whose holstered Sig Sauer pistol went off while he was going down the stairs, causing a serious leg injury.

Where are the best resorts in North America? These outlets say they're in Utah

Salt Lake City — The U.s. is home to hundreds of resorts scattered across 37 states, which collectively drew about 60.4

Trump picks Pam Bondi for US attorney general after Gaetz withdraws

President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday nominated former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to be attorney general of the United States, moving swiftly to replace former nominee Matt Gaetz.

Number of women who are state lawmakers inches to a record high

The total number of women who are state lawmakers has once again reached new heights nationwide.

Ex-sheriff indicted on murder charge in the slaying of a judge in Kentucky

A former Kentucky sheriff has been indicted in the slaying of a judge who was gunned down in his courthouse chambers two months ago. The shooting shocked a tiny Appalachian community.

Duct-taped banana sells for $6.2M at art auction

A piece of conceptual art consisting of a banana duct-taped to a wall has sold for $6.2 million at an auction in New York. The piece is titled "Comedian," by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan.

Gaetz withdraws from consideration as Trump attorney general

Hardline Republican Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general after the former lawmaker faced opposition from Senate Republicans over his past conduct.

Jussie Smollett's conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned

The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned actor Jussie Smollett's conviction on charges that he staged a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lied to Chicago police.

CDC expects COVID and RSV levels to increase in coming weeks

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday it expects to see an increase in levels of COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus in the country in the coming weeks, as is usual during the holiday season.

Lady Gaga, Post Malone and Green Day set to headline the 2025 Coachella fest

(cnn) — Lady Gaga is returning to the desert to mark her second appearance as the headliner for Southern California’s