Senate Passes Funding Deal; Brief Partial Shutdown Poised to Take Effect
The House isn’t expected to take up the bill until Monday, setting up a short, partial government shutdown.
China’s Military Shake-Up Signals Escalating Power Struggle Around Xi Jinping: Analysts
The sudden purge of senior generals has raised concerns among analysts about factional conflict and weakening command authority within the nation’s army.
Justice Department Opens Civil Rights Investigation Into Deadly Shooting of Alex Pretti
The 37-year-old protester was shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent and a customs officer on Jan. 24.
Missouri Sues to Prevent Illegal Aliens From Being Counted in US Census
The lawsuit by the Missouri attorney general accuses the Commerce Department and Census Bureau of allowing illegal immigrants to compromise American elections.
In-Depth
Why the ‘Hype Phase’ of Wind and Solar Is Over
As federal subsidies dry up under the Trump administration, wind and solar energy must compete on cost and reliability, experts say.
Don Lemon Charged With Federal Civil Rights Crimes Over Minnesota Church Protest
Lemon’s lawyer Abbe Lowell described the arrest as an ‘unprecedented attack on the First Amendment.’
Jury Finds Doctors Liable for Malpractice in Gender Surgery Lawsuit
A jury awarded $2 million in damages to a 22-year-woman who underwent breast removal surgery as a teenager.
Catherine O’Hara, Acclaimed Actor Who Bridged Sketch Comedy and Mainstream Film, Dies at 71
O’Hara died at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness.
The False Promise of Antidepressants | Dr. Joanna Moncrieff
Dr. Moncrieff is a British psychiatrist and author of ’Chemically Imbalanced: The Making and Unmaking of the Serotonin Myth.’
Trump Names Economist Brett Matsumoto to Head Bureau of Labor Statistics
President Donald Trump said he is confident Matsumoto has the expertise to fix ‘the long history of issues’ at the bureau.
Trump Administration to Double Guest Worker Visas for 2026
The move is aimed at addressing labor shortages in key industries, a federal notice said.
Over 185,000 Americans in the South Remain Without Power After Ice Storm
As the National Guard clears debris and community members conduct outreach, the eastern U.S. braces for another major storm this weekend.
The Cancer Killing More Young Americans Than Any Other–and Why Screening Isn’t Catching It
Colorectal cancer has risen from fifth place in the 1990s despite overall cancer deaths declining 44 percent.
Supreme Court to Hear Argument on Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order in April
The president’s executive order from January 2025 states that the Constitution does not extend citizenship ‘to everyone born within the United States.’
Day in Photos: Refinery on Fire, Rally in Bangkok, and Ice Floating in Russia
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
A Parenting Secret Weapon: The 30-Minute-Per-Day Rule
Quality time spent together shapes a child more than any material investment ever could.
Tune in Today: Musical Fireworks Over the Eternal City
Listeners take a stroll through the streets of Rome via Tchaikovsky’s ‘Capriccio Italien.’
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
Rare Books Bring Literature and History to Life at New York’s Annual Winter Show
A rare-book dealer’s Winter Show display highlights exploration, climate science, Dante Gabriel Rossetti and C. S. Lewis—and why physical books still matter.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
Minnesota Agreed to Greater Cooperation, Paving Way for Reduction of Federal Agents: Homan
‘We are not surrendering our mission at all, we’re just doing [it] smarter,’ Homan said.
DOJ Announces Denaturalization of Child Sex Offender
Revocation of naturalization can occur only in federal courts through a civil proceeding or as a result of a criminal conviction.
FBI Executes Search Warrant at Fulton County Elections Office
The raid comes after the DOJ filed suit last month to obtain 2020 voting records.
Walz Says He Will Never Run for Elected Office Again
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he is done with elections and will focus on other ways to serve.
China’s Capture of WHO Risks New Health Crisis: Analysts
Beijing seeks to tighten its grip on the U.N. agency to subvert the international order, experts warn.
Warsh Pick Sparks Selloff in Gold and Silver as Fed Independence Fears Recede
The U.S. dollar strengthened nearly 1 percent after a rough start to the year.
Olympic Track Star Sha'Carri Richardson Arrested in Florida for Excessive Speeding
Her boyfriend and fellow Olympian sprinter, Christian Coleman, was also arrested during the same traffic stop.
NASCAR’s Greg Biffle Wasn’t Flying Plane Before It Crashed
According to a federal safety report, a well-qualified retired airline pilot was piloting the jet, but the co-pilot was not certified.
Texas Governor Issues Disaster Declaration Over Spread of Parasitic Screwworm
The New World screwworm isn’t yet present in the United States or Texas, officials say.
Stay Healthy With Food and Exercise During Cold Winter Months
Exposure to cold can weaken the body’s vital warming energy, making it more susceptible to illness.
A Meal Plan for Easing Alzheimer’s Disease
Diet, combined with other other elements of a healthy lifestyle, can support healthier brain aging and help reduce the risk of cognitive decline.
Your Sweat May Reveal Disease Years Before Symptoms Show Up
Wearable sweat monitors detect biomarkers linked to diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and other diseases.
A Winning Bowl for Game Day Get-Togethers
Chili may present as a meat-lover’s dish, but it easily accommodates a big bunch of vegetables and lean protein sources such as beans.
Ask the Builder: Bring Back Vocational Schools
It’s time to bang the gong and let young students know that being a plumber, electrician, carpenter, painter, etc., is both fulfilling and respectable.
Isaac Newton’s Lost Papers–And His Search for God’s Divine Plan
‘This most beautiful system ... could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent and powerful being,‘ wrote Newton.
Taking the Kids: Snaring the Best Cruise Deals of the Year
During Wave Season, “the cruise lines really roll out the perks to help sweeten the deals and encourage booking.
