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From USA TODAY. An explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home left the center partially collapsed and aflame on Tuesday, Dec. 23. Bucks County 911 got a report of an explosion with multiple injuries at Silver Lake Healthcare Center around 2:17 p.m. ET in Bristol, reported the Bucks County Courier Times, part of the USA TODAY…
From USA TODAY. Travel and theme park vlogger Adam the Woo, real name David Adam Williams, is dead after he was found unresponsive at his Florida home. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/12/23/youtuber-adam-the-woo-dies-florida/87894216007/
From USA TODAY. Hardee’s will shut down dozens of its restaurant locations before the year ends after one of its largest franchisees, ARC Burger, faced a lawsuit over missed payments. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/12/22/hardees-locations-set-to-close-2025/87888113007/
From USA TODAY. A daily pill form of Wegovy will soon be available to consumers after the FDA approved the drug. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2025/12/22/wegovy-fda-approval-weight-loss-pill-novo-nordisk/87889650007/
From USA TODAY. Zach Sutton of Detroit welded two Chrysler minivans into one single car.
From USA TODAY. Denmark’s foreign minister has summoned U.S. ambassador Ken Howery after President Donald Trump appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry the United States’ special envoy to Greenland. Lars Lokke Rasmussen said in a statement Dec. 22 that Landry’s appointment showed that the White House’s interest in the Arctic island, which is rich in natural…
From USA TODAY. Discover the ideal age for claiming Social Security benefits based on math and life expectancy. Should you wait or claim early? Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/12/22/best-age-to-take-social-security-retirement/87731815007/
From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump is scheduled to make an announcement. Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie are seeking to find Attorney General Pam Bondi in contempt regarding Jeffrey Epstein files. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/12/22/epstein-files-release-contempt-ag-pam-bondi/87881491007/
From USA TODAY. Rapper Nicki Minaj spoke at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest during an interview with Erika Kirk. The rapper expressed support for President Donald Trump but also called Vice President JD Vance an "assassin," in a gaffe that Kirk calmly reacted to months after her husband, Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in Utah.…
From USA TODAY. Olympic champion Dominique Dawes mourns the loss of her father-in-law, who was found dead in Virginia after being missing for five days. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/2025/12/20/brett-ratner-photo-epstein-files-jean-luc-brunel/87864369007/
From USA TODAY. The "Rush Hour" director appeared in a picture with Jean-Luc Brunel, a longtime Epstein associate who died in prison while facing rape charges. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/2025/12/20/brett-ratner-photo-epstein-files-jean-luc-brunel/87864369007/
From USA TODAY. Actor James Ransone, known for roles in ‘The Wire’ and ‘It: Chapter Two,’ has died. The investigation found the suspected manner of death was suicide. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/12/21/james-ransone-dead-the-wire/87873708007/
From USA TODAY. Black Americans share how living in Mexico City offered safety, culture, and a sense of belonging. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/12/21/black-american-women-mexico-city-home/87609069007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/ #Mexico #MexicoCity #Culture
From USA TODAY. From George Washington’s hoecakes to Donald Trump’s Big Mac, Donnie Dodson taste-tests mouth-watering historical meals. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/12/20/historic-recipes-cooking-america-250/87772772007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/ #Cooking #History #Chef
From USA TODAY. The man suspected of carrying out the attack with a smoke grenade and knife acted alone, police said. The suspect killed three people and injured 11 others, two of whom are in intensive care, authorities said. Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics…
From USA TODAY. Images were released by the U.S. Department of Justice without location, information, dates or context. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/12/19/epstein-files-allen-chomsky-brooks-barak/87845616007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. Former President Bill Clinton is among the celebrities seen appearing in the trove of fresh photos related to the Jeffrey Epstein case that were released Dec. 19 by the U.S. Department of Justice. Clinton was seen in a hot tub in one image and appeared in several others, including with celebrities like…
From USA TODAY. Bowen Yang is saying goodbye to ‘Saturday Night Live’ after joining the show in 2018, rising from writer to fan-favorite standout cast member. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2025/12/19/snl-bowen-yang-leaving-saturday-night-live/87847651007/
From USA TODAY. The Epstein files are finally seeing daylight after the Department of Justice began publicly releasing its trove of records to meet a deadline imposed by Congress, a pivotal moment in the years-long saga that has emerged as one of the most explosive issues of President Donald Trump’s second administration. The Trump administration…
From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump on Friday, Dec. 19, announced nine pharmaceutical companies have agreed to sell medications at lower prices, part of his administration’s effort to lower drug prices to levels paid by other nations. As he wrapped the White House press conference, Trump, who most often takes questions at length from media…
From USA TODAY. Lawmakers warned the DOJ to release all Epstein files by tonight’s deadline or they could face obstruction charges. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/12/19/epstein-files-release-day-live-updates/87701711007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. British actor William Rush, known for his role on ‘Waterloo Road,’ has died at 31. His mother, actress Debbie Rush, shared the news on Instagram. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/12/18/william-rush-dead-waterloo-road-debbie-rush/87828926007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump makes an announcement from the Roosevelt Room.
From USA TODAY. Russian president Vladimir Putin says Russia will not soften its demands to end the war in Ukraine, noting they are waiting to see how the U.S. have modified its peace proposal. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ye27yux3
From USA TODAY. Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, their young children and three others were killed when their jet crashed in North Carolina. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/12/18/jet-crash-north-carolina-statesville-airport/87828680007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. CCTV captured video of the tragic plane crash in Statesville, NC, that killed seven people, including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/12/18/jet-crash-north-carolina-statesville-airport/87828680007/
From USA TODAY. From Bad Bunny’s massive streaming numbers to Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl,” 2025 electrified music fans across the globe. There was a wild card this year, though – AI. As artificial intelligence continues to push the music industry into strange new territory, how might it impact what we call music?…
From USA TODAY. The Justice Department will release grand jury transcripts and internal memos in the Jeffrey Epstein case. Here’s what to know. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/12/17/jeffrey-epstein-files-records-timeline/87716818007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
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From USA TODAY. The gusty winds have caused massive power outages and increased the risk of fires. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/weather/2025/12/18/high-winds-colorado-power-outages-fires/87824449007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. Pope Leo appointed Bishop Ronald Hicks to replace Cardinal Timothy Dolan as leader of the New York Catholic Church. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/12/18/pope-leo-replaces-cardinal-timothy-dolan-with-bishop-ronald-hicks-new-york-catholic-church/87823910007/
From USA TODAY. Republican healthcare bill passes House 216-211, raising questions on premium affordability for 2026 amid expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits.
From USA TODAY. Rob and Michele Reiner’s children released a statement asking for privacy after the "horrific and devastating loss" of their parents. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/12/17/rob-reiner-children-statement-michele-singer/87813058007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. The "2026" numbers will arrive in New York’s Times Square ahead of New Years Eve. Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. Baltimore has spent decades trying — and often failing — to solve one of its most stubborn problems: thousands of vacant homes hollowing out neighborhoods and fueling cycles of crime, poverty and disinvestment. Now city leaders say the stars may finally be aligned. In pockets of Baltimore, new housing is going up,…
From USA TODAY. President Trump announced U.S. military members would be receiving a $1,776 "warrior dividend" in time for Christmas during his Wednesday speech to the nation. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/12/17/trump-promises-1776-checks-warrior-dividends/87815425007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. In his address to the nation, President Donald Trump said he’s ended the war in Gaza, brought peace to the Middle East and reduced inflation. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/12/16/donald-trump-primetime-address-nation/87795117007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. The President of the United States said the influx off illegal immigrants to the U.S. was the worst thing his predecessor did during an address from The White House. He claimed illegal immigration harmed multiple sectors of the economy. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/12/16/donald-trump-primetime-address-nation/87795117007/
From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump said his administration is tackling wars in the Middle East and fixing the economy in his address to the nation. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/12/16/donald-trump-primetime-address-nation/87795117007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. Are your Social Security benefits taxable? For many Americans, the answer is yes. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/taxes/2025/12/17/social-security-income-is-taxable-heres-how-much/87721166007/
From USA TODAY. Surveillance footage captured the moments before Nick Reiner was arrested after his parents were found dead in their Brentwood home. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/live-story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/12/17/rob-reiner-death-live-updates-son-nick-michele-singer-news/87807862007/
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From USA TODAY. A certain number of $60 tickets to every World Cup match will be allotted to participating nations’ national federations, FIFA announced. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/worldcup/2025/12/16/fifa-offers-discounted-tier-world-cup-tickets/87795915007/
From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump will travel to Delaware for the return of two Iowa Army National Guard troops killed in Syria with their interpreter while battling the Islamic State. Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, 29, of Marshalltown, Iowa, and Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, 25, Grimes, Iowa, were killed Dec. 13 by a lone gunman…
From USA TODAY. Most Americans are one crisis away from homelessness. Nika Jamison and her family in Charlotte, North Carolina are living that reality. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4jsubrax Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. To qualify for the $1,000 pilot program contribution for a Trump Account, a child must be a U.S. citizen, have a valid Social Security number and be born in 2025, 2026, 2027 or 2028.
From USA TODAY. A Colorado mom exposed theft within the state’s youth hockey association. Then came the threats against her kids’ team. Read more: This hockey mom exposed a youth-sports theft. Then came the attacks. https://tinyurl.com/fy83rs95 Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events:…
From USA TODAY. The FBI released an updated timeline of the suspect’s movements ahead of the Brown University shooting. Read more: FBI hopes new video could bring clues in Brown shooting https://tinyurl.com/485hfrvs Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. Nick Reiner is accused of "fatally stabbing" his parents, according to a Tuesday, Dec. 16, release from the office of Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman. Rob Reiner, the acclaimed Hollywood director and actor, was found dead alongside his wife in their Southern California home Sunday, Dec. 14, Los Angeles…
From USA TODAY. Tributes to the beloved Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele have poured in since their tragic deaths on Sunday sent shockwaves throughout the industry. Their son Nick Reiner was taken into police custody that same day and is now facing two counts of first-degree murder with a special circumstance of multiple murder, among…
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From USA TODAY. Ahmed al Ahmed was thanked by Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as he recovered from injuries at a local hospital Hailed as the “Bondi Beach hero,” Ahmed took a gun from a suspect before police apprehended another gunman involved in the Sydney shooting that lef 15 people dead. The attack, which targeted…
From USA TODAY. Hollywood is reeling from the deaths of comedy legend Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer, after the two were found dead in their Los Angeles home Sunday. Their son Nick has been arrested as a suspect in their deaths, according to police. A resurfaced interview from 2015 shows the director and…
From USA TODAY. Following the killings of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, their son Nick Reiner remains in police custody without bail as authorities prepare to present his case, surrounding the deaths of his parents, to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Nick Reiner was taken into police custody Dec. 14 and "booked…
From USA TODAY. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told reporters on Dec. 16 that he does not plan to release the full, unedited video of the Sept. 2 strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug boats to the general public. Meanwhile, Sen. Adam Schiff, a Democrat representing California, said "the public should see this." "I hope that…
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From USA TODAY. A manhunt in Rhode Island rolls into its fourth day on Tuesday as federal and state officers pursue a suspect who opened fire during a final exam at Brown University, killing two, injuring nine and leaving no obvious indication of a motive. The widening search comes as authorities in Providence released the…
From USA TODAY. Ahmed al Ahmed, now being hailed as the “Bondi Beach hero,” take down a suspect before police apprehended another gunman involved in the Sydney shooting. Fifteen people were killed in the attack that targeted a Hanukkah party, making it one of the deadliest mass shooting in Australia’s history. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2025/12/15/who-is-bondi-beach-hero-ahmed-al-ahmed/87778921007/ Sign…
From USA TODAY. Following the killings of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, their son Nick Reiner remains in police custody without bail as authorities prepare to present his case, surrounding the deaths of his parents, to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Nick Reiner was taken into police custody Dec. 14 and "booked…