125 passengers and crew hit with highly contagious stomach virus on cruise from San Francisco

More than 120 passengers and crew members on a Princess Cruises ship that docked in San Francisco on Thursday were infected with a stomach virus while on their voyage, federal health officials said.

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

Researchers at the U.K. National Archives have identified a document as a rare early copy of America's founding document, printed just days after the original was signed on July 4, 1776.

California man admits sending fake ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie abduction

A Los Angeles-area man pleaded guilty to felony harassment charges in federal court on Thursday for sending fake ransom ​notes posing as a kidnapper of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's missing elderly mother.

Watchdog faults Secret Service for missing 102 radio calls during 2024 Trump shooting

The Secret Service did not receive 102 local radio transmissions ​about the gunman who attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump at a 2024 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

ICE arrests 10,000 in 5 days, a sharp late-June surge in Trump's deportation push

Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June, marking a major push by the agency tasked with carrying out the Trump administration's mass deportations agenda.

Maine couple spots a bear chasing a moose calf and helps it escape

A Maine couple heading out for a day of fishing happened upon a scene fit for a nature documentary: A moose calf running for its life with a large black bear in pursuit.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are already married, New York Post's Page Six reports

Pop music megastar Taylor Swift and National Football League player Travis Kelce are married, the New York Post's Page Six reported on Thursday, citing unnamed sources.

Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

A former Olympian has been indicted on a felony charge for alleged vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Microsoft launches firm to help companies adopt AI

Microsoft said on Thursday it is creating a new company that will help ​customers select AI technologies that work for their businesses and generate returns on their investment.

Welcome to New York: City buzzes for potential Taylor Swift wedding weekend

Fencing is up, streets are closed and all signs point to a lavish wedding for megastars Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in New York City ​this weekend.

Trump Accounts launch July 4, giving newborns $1,000. Here's what to know

On Saturday, the Trump administration plans to launch Trump Accounts in an effort to boost financial independence for American kids. Here's what to know about them.

'Lethal Weapon' actor Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis

"Lethal Weapon" star Danny Glover has said he has been living with ​Alzheimer's disease for several years, he revealed in an interview on the "Today" show on Wednesday.

Job growth misses expectations in June; unemployment rate falls to 4.2%

Job growth slowed more than expected in June and data for the prior month was ​revised lower, but the unemployment rate fell to 4.2%, pointing to continued labor market stability.

World Cup fever sweeps Utah as fans pack Sandy watch party

As the United States squared off against Bosnia in California, thousands of passionate soccer fans gathered outside America First Field in Sandy for a massive watch party.

US filings for jobless aid fall to 215,000 as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels

U.S. applications for jobless aid inched down last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels.