New Orleans marks 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with solemn memorials, uplifting music

Residents of New Orleans marked the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's devastating landfall with solemn memorial services and uplifting musical performances on Friday.

Trump ends security protection for former Vice President Harris

President Donald Trump has canceled Secret Service protection for former vice president and 2024 election rival Kamala Harris, a senior White House official said on Friday.

US low-value package tariff exemption ends, raising costs for shippers, consumers

The U.S. tariff exemption for package shipments valued under $800 ended on Friday, raising costs and disrupting supply chain models for e-commerce companies, small businesses using online marketplaces and consumers alike.

Kennedy names his deputy Jim O'Neill as interim CDC chief after Monarez firing

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. named Jim O'Neill as acting director at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after firing former director Susan Monarez on Wednesday.

Trump escalates spending fight with Congress, says he will cancel $5 billion

President Donald Trump has moved to unilaterally cancel $4.9 billion in federal funding authorized by Congress, escalating the fight over who controls the nation's spending.

Father of 8-year-old boy killed in Minneapolis church shooting wants him remembered for his love

The families of the two Catholic school students fatally shot while celebrating Mass at a Minneapolis church are continuing to wrestle with their grief.

Melania Trump issues 'AI challenge' to America's K-12 kids

First lady Melania Trump is challenging American kids to "discover, develop and expand AI's potential" by competing in a nationwide artificial intelligence contest.

Fired CDC director resisted Kennedy's changes to vaccine policy

CDC Director Susan Monarez had resisted changes to vaccine policy advanced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that she believed contradicted scientific evidence.

Families of Kohberger's victims ask an Idaho judge to block graphic crime scene photos

The families of two murdered University of Idaho students have asked a judge to prevent the release of graphic crime scene photos and videos, saying it is traumatizing and violates privacy.