Ole Miss student in viral racial harassment video apologizes
A viral video showing Ole Miss students making monkey noises and gestures outside a Black student's apartment has sparked outrage, a university investigation and an apology from one of the women involved.
Top Democrat will investigate whether RFK Jr. lied to Congress
Senate Democrats are launching an investigation into RFK Jr., questioning whether he misled Congress about his 2019 Samoa trip and his involvement in vaccine-related discussions before a deadly measles outbreak.
What to know for the first week after the NFL’s wild trade deadline
The NFL’s Week 10 slate brings a historic NFC North playoff race, Kirk Cousins’ Minnesota return and a Cowboys-49ers rivalry showdown—but one Monday night matchup has fans wondering how bad it can get!
Billings gets one of 120 new Toys 'R' Us stores opening nationwide this holiday season
Toys “R” Us is making a nostalgic comeback with 120 new U.S. locations, bringing childhood memories, trending toys and holiday shopping excitement back to families—including a new boutique store in Billings.
Google knows smart glasses have a privacy problem. Here’s how it’s trying to fix it
Google is rolling out AI-powered smart glasses with recording lights and new privacy safeguards, but critics say one major question remains: What can bystanders actually do when someone is recording them?
A ‘clear recommendation’ for men: Get screened for prostate cancer
New prostate cancer screening guidelines are urging men to take action sooner—with annual testing recommended for Black men starting at 45, as experts warn that early detection can save lives.
Scott Colom celebrates Mississippi Senate win and salutes civil rights movement
A historic victory meets a powerful celebration of Black culture as Scott Colom takes the stage in Mississippi, honoring generations of civil rights trailblazers and declaring that his groundbreaking Senate win belongs to the people.
Republicans’ lame-duck dash to confirm judges is already hitting speed bumps
With Democrats preparing to take control of the Senate, Republicans are racing against the clock to confirm two dozen Trump judicial nominees—but growing GOP infighting and political maneuvering threaten to derail the president’s plans.
She survived the 9/11 attacks but died two months later in a plane crash. 25 years later, her family is telling her story
She survived the horrors of September 11, only to lose her life two months later in another devastating tragedy—25 years later, one family is sharing the heartbreaking story of Hilda Mayol and the flight that never arrived.
Houston Moviegoers Can Enter to Win Screening Passes to ‘Violent Night 2’
Houston moviegoers can enter to win screening passes to Violent Night 2, starring David Harbour and Kristen Bell, at a special advance screening on December 2.
Manchester United fires Michael Carrick as head coach, lines up US coach Mauricio Pochettino
Manchester United pulls the plug on Michael Carrick after a disastrous season, but could USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino be the high-profile replacement capable of restoring the legendary club?
Democrat Scott Colom will win a US Senate seat in deep-red Mississippi, CNN projects
Mississippi just made history! Scott Colom defeats Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in a stunning upset, becoming the first Democrat elected to the state's U.S. Senate delegation in more than 40 years—and the first Black person elected to statewide office since Reconstruction.
See which 11 Democrats missed the Pete Hegseth impeachment vote
A 211-204 House vote effectively ends the push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth—but lawmakers’ absences and Republican divisions tell another story.
Expert gives advice to independent contractors on how to save for retirement
Independent contractors could be leaving valuable retirement benefits on the table! A financial planner explains why even a temporary 90-day 401(k), employer matches and new federal savings incentives could help build long-term financial security.
Lessie Benningfield Randle, the last known Tulsa Race Massacre survivor, turns 112
At 112, Mother Randle stands as a living link to one of America’s darkest chapters—the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre—and continues to remind the nation why preserving Black history and telling survivors’ stories matters.
Republicans take an approach that defies logic after brutal midterm losses
Republicans are responding to their 2026 midterm losses by doubling down on Trumpism, elevating Jim Jordan and Stephen Miller as the party prepares for a fierce political showdown with Democrats in 2027.
Democrats are most excited to support three candidates for 2028
The 2028 presidential race is already heating up! New polling reveals which Democratic and Republican contenders are generating the most excitement—and why the next White House contest could be wide open.
School shootings in the US: Fast facts
At least 56 school shootings have shaken the United States so far this year, leaving 32 people dead and dozens injured as communities confront the ongoing crisis of gun violence on school campuses.
Anthropic to seek $1.4 trillion valuation in blockbuster IPO
Anthropic is targeting a historic $1.4 trillion IPO—but explosive AI growth, nearly $900 billion in future spending commitments and investor concerns could make this blockbuster debut one of Wall Street’s biggest bets yet!
College basketball’s rules are being rewritten in real time. Coaches are scrambling to keep up
College basketball is facing unprecedented chaos as eligibility lawsuits, transfer portal madness and fifth-year players rewrite the rules—but Kentucky coach Mark Pope sees opportunity in the uncertainty!
