Melania Trump welcomes Christmas tree to the White House
According to the Associated Press, First Lady Melania Trump welcomed this year’s Christmas tree to the White House on Monday.
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Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81
Associated Press reports that reggae pioneer and actor, Jimmy Cliff, has died at 81.
Pentagon says it’s investigating Sen. Mark Kelly for video urging troops to defy ‘illegal orders’
According to Associated Press, the Pentagon says that it is investigating Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona for possible breaches of military law after Kelly joined a handful of other lawmakers in a video that called for U.S. troops to refuse unlawful orders.
Stores keep prices down in a tough year for turkeys. Other Thanksgiving foods may cost more
In an AP interview, Michigan Sate University food economist David Ortega says although turkey prices are forecasted to be 40% higher this year than last year, there are bargains to be had.
Sweet potato or pumpkin? The Thanksgiving pie debate
Sources from Associated Press say they’re both round, orange, and probably bad for your health, but which is the better Thanksgiving dessert: pumpkin or sweet potato pie? For most people, the answer likely depends on where they’re from.
MrBeast and the Rockefeller Foundation team up to spark youth philanthropy and fight child labor
According to Associated Press, one of the most storied American philanthropies is teaming up with the internet’s biggest creator to instill young people with a concern for what they call the world’s “most vulnerable” populations.
Harrisburg and Mid-South partner for local food giveaway in Tupelo
The church has partnered with the Mid South Food Bank and will distribute five hundred food boxes on Saturday morning, November 22.
FAA warns all pilots of risks of flying over Venezuela over ‘worsening security situation’
Associated Press reports that the Federal Aviation Administration on Friday warned all pilots to “exercise caution” when flying in the airspace over Venezuela, due to the worsening security situation and heightened military activity ” around the country.
Stepbrother eyed in cruise ship death of Florida teen may be called to testify in custody dispute, attorney says
Sources from CBS say a 16-year-old who is being eyed for possible involvement in the death of his stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship may be called to testify in person about the incident
Trump praises Mamdani after White House meeting: "I want him to do a great job"
According to CBS, here's What to know about the Trump-Mamdani meeting
Bitcoin has shed almost $800 billion since its October peak. What's behind the plunge?
Sources from CBS say that Bitcoin continued to slide on Friday, extending a weeks-long slump that has wiped out nearly $800 billion in value since the cryptocurrency hit its 2025 peak last month.
U.S. unveils new female crash test dummy, says it could be used for federal safety testing
According to CBS News, the U.S. Department of Transportation introduced a new female crash dummy as it seeks to step up safety for women
About 16,000 families waiting for child care vouchers after pandemic funds run out
Associated Press reports, nearly half of the 46 families attending Agape Christian Academy World in Jackson, Mississippi last spring lost access to Child Care Payment Program vouchers
RFK Jr. says he personally directed CDC’s new guidance on vaccines and autism
Sources from Associated Press say, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. personally directed the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to update its website to contradict its longtime guidance that vaccines don’t cause autism
The fallout of Epstein’s crimes spans the globe. Here’s a look at some of those paying the cost
According to Associated Press, the fallout from Jeffrey Epstein’s transgressions spans oceans and continents
Man arrested on several drug charges in Pickens Co.
A month-long drug investigation leaves on man facing several charges.
FAA bonuses to air traffic controllers with perfect attendance during shutdown leave thousands out
Associated Press reports that only 776 of the more than 10,000 air traffic controllers who had to work without pay during the shutdown will receive the $10,000 bonuses that President Donald Trump suggested
Federal jury awards $80 million to estate of NY man wrongfully convicted of murder
Sources from Associated Press say a federal jury awarded $80 million Wednesday to the estate of a Buffalo man whose conviction in a 1976 murder
Lindsey Graham blocks House-passed bill to repeal shutdown deal provision allowing $500,000 lawsuits from senators
According to CBS News, Sen. Lindsey Graham blocked a Democrat-led effort to approve a House-passed measure to repeal a controversial provision
Lawsuit filed on behalf of immigrants fined up to $1.8 million for remaining in the country
According to Associated Press, a team of lawyers filed suit Thursday against federal authorities on behalf of immigrants facing what they called “ruinous civil fines” that reach up to $1.8 million.
Federal immigration crackdown in Charlotte, North Carolina, has ended, sheriff's office says
CBS News reports that a federal immigration crackdown based in Charlotte, North Carolina's largest city, is now over, a local law enforcement agency said Thursday.
TSA may start charging a fee for travelers without a Real ID or other approved ID
According to CBS, If you don't have a Real ID the next time you fly, it could cost you.
Senate reversal of Biden policy that blocked Wyoming coal mining heads to Trump
Sources from Associated Press say the Senate vote Thursday would restore mining industry access to government-owned coal in the most productive U.S. region, a policy reversal from President Joe Biden that is likely to get President Donald Trump’s signature.
Trump administration announces plan for new oil drilling off the coasts of California and Florida
The Trump administration announced on Thursday new oil drilling off the California and Florida coasts for the first time in decades, advancing a project that critics say could harm coastal communities and ecosystems, as President Donald Trump seeks to expand U.S. oil production, Associated Press reports.