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From USA TODAY. The FIFA World Cup draw on Friday, Dec. 5 will reveal the groups and bracket for the 2026 tournament in North America, with some new procedures in place as the field expands to 48 teams.
From USA TODAY. A new architect is now in charge of the White House ballroom project, bringing fresh vision after earlier design disputes. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/12/04/trump-white-house-ballroom-architect-size/87610213007/
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From USA TODAY. FAA’s $12.5 billion overhaul aims to modernize air traffic control, boost safety, and improve efficiency within three years. Read more: FAA launches $12.5B modernization plan https://tinyurl.com/3ku3bnzm 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/ #FAA #AirTrafficControl #Travel
From USA TODAY. Netflix secured a $72 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, gaining control of iconic franchises like ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Harry Potter’. Read more: What know so far about Netflix’s blockbuster deal with Warner Bros https://tinyurl.com/ym9eu4bh Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to…
From USA TODAY. As Prince Andrew loses his titles and royal privileges, new questions are rising about accountability, secrecy, and the future of the monarchy. Historian Andrew Lownie joins us to unpack the Epstein files, the palace response, and how this scandal could shape the reigns of both King Charles and Prince William. Read more:…
From USA TODAY. The FIFA World Cup draw on Friday, Dec. 5 will reveal the groups and bracket for the 2026 tournament in North America, with some new procedures in place as the field expands to 48 teams.
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From USA TODAY. Federal authorities from the FBI and Department of Justice held a press conference on Dec. 4, 2025, to announce the arrest of Brian Cole Jr., of Woodbridge, Virginia, for allegedly placing pipe bombs in Washington, DC, the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots. Follow updates: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/12/04/suspect-arrest-jan-6-pipe-bomb-investigation/87601036007/ Sign up for our…
From USA TODAY. After a nearly five-year investigation, a suspect has been arrested for allegedly planting pipe bombs in Washington, DC, ahead of the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021, federal authorities announced. Attorney General Pam Bondi identified the suspect as Brian Cole Jr., 30, of Woodbridge, Virginia. She said he was charged with use…
From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump is expected to meet with the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo at the White House today.
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From USA TODAY. ICE operations are targeting Somali immigrants in the Twin Cities just days after President Donald Trump described Somalis as "garbage." 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 is expected to meet with the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo at the White House today.
From USA TODAY. Ghislaine Maxwell plans to represent herself in a habeas petition in an attempt to be released from prison, a new court filing reads. Read more: Ghislaine Maxwell will plea for prison release, new court filing says https://tinyurl.com/3a7zyub8 Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to…
From USA TODAY. Choreographer Criscilla Anderson, known for dancing with stars like Britney Spears and Rihanna, has died at 45 from colon cancer. Read more: Criscilla Anderson, wife of country singer Coffey, dies from colon cancer at 45 https://tinyurl.com/2nr536rc Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics…
From USA TODAY. USA TODAY spent four months investigating how a beloved sport leaves young riders facing life-or-death stakes. Read more: More dangerous than football. Motocross is deadliest sport for kids https://tinyurl.com/udr6ba8x 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/ #MotorCross #Sports #Deadly
From USA TODAY. A leaked Trump administration plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine has triggered debate among U.S. allies and sharp pushback from Kyiv. As negotiations continue in Moscow and European capitals, critics say the revised proposal still favors Kremlin demands and risks locking in territorial losses for Ukraine. USA TODAY White House correspondent…
From USA TODAY. He trained for two years for this win — then shocked everyone on the podium! #sportskind After winning his jiu-jitsu tournament in Dallas, 6-year-old Zandy Alcala invited his competitors to join him on the victory podium. Subscribe to Humankind’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/humankindvideos AND if you love Humankind, subscribe to our other channels…
From USA TODAY. House Oversight Committee Democrats released never-before-seen photos and video from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/12/03/new-jeffrey-epstein-island-photos/87588819007/
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From USA TODAY. The Trump administration paused green cards, citizenship and visa processing for 19 countries already under a travel ban. 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. There have been 21 U.S. military strikes against Venezuelan vessels since September, with a total of 83 casualties, all without Congressional approval or oversight. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has recently cautioned airlines to avoid Venezuelan airspace, encouraged Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to flee and said land strikes could “start very soon.” Is…
From USA TODAY. USA TODAY Network reporter Samantha Neely shows Universal Orlando’s holiday spirit with a walk-through video and taste tests! More on Universal Orlando: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/theme-parks/2025/11/19/universal-epic-universe-thea-awards/87353603007/ 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. House Speaker Mike Johnson and other members of Congress participate in the Capitol Christmas Tree lighting ceremony.
From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump and War Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a report during the Dec. 2 Cabinet meeting as the military leader faces escalating criticism for strikes on alleged drug boats. Hegseth and Trump both say they had "no idea" the second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat occurred on Sept. 2.…
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From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump pardoned Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez who was serving time for drug charges. Read more: Amid anti-drug push, Trump pardons leader convicted on cocaine charges https://tinyurl.com/mrxty4j9 #donaldtrump #honduran #juanorlandohernandez 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. Here’s what CIA-backed Afghan "zero units" are and why they’re tied to the DC shooting suspect. Read more: National Guard shooting suspect served in bloody, CIA-led ‘zero units’ https://tinyurl.com/4nz7cknp 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/ #CIA #NationalGuard #DC
From USA TODAY. Florida rapper POORSTACY, known for blending hip hop, punk, and heavy metal in his music, died at 26. Read more: Florida rapper POORSTACY dies at 26 https://tinyurl.com/59hb9jm7 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/ #CelebrityDeaths #Rapper #Florida
From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump holds a cabinet meeting. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/donald-trump/ 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 Trump administration has begun carving up the Education Department, signing six new agreements that shift major K-12 and higher ed programs to other federal agencies. USA TODAY Congress reporter Zach Schermele explains why these moves are happening now, how they build on a Supreme Court decision that allowed an earlier transfer…
From USA TODAY. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, said on the Nov. 30 episode of "Meet the Press" that the Senate Armed Services will hold a public hearing on potentially illegal military orders issued by U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. "We’re going to put these people under oath and we’re going to find out what…
From USA TODAY. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, said on the Nov. 30 episode of "Meet the Press" that the Senate Armed Services will hold a public hearing on potentially illegal military orders issued by U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. "We’re going to put these people under oath and we’re going to find out what…
From USA TODAY. Here are the key dates for December Social Security payments and the latest updates, including a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment for January. Read more: When to expect your Social Security payment for December. See schedule https://tinyurl.com/4xv7bf9m Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to…
From USA TODAY. The entertainment industry’s seemingly losing battle to stop music from being illegally copied and shared in the digital age hits the Supreme Court on Dec. 1 in a case both sides say could have huge consequences for both the industry and internet users. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/30/supreme-court-case-music-piracy-cox-sony/87481019007/ Sign up for our newsletter for…
From USA TODAY. After less than a year, the Department of Government Efficiency, better known as DOGE, is done. The controversial cost-cutting initiative was initially led by the equally controversial tech billionaire Elon Musk. Did DOGE succeed in what it set out to do? While much has been made of the steep cuts in the…
From USA TODAY. Gat Creek CEO Gat Caperton highlights the craftsmanship, patriotism, and community spirit behind his American-made furniture in West Virginia. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/11/29/buy-american-manufacturers-household-goods-tariffs-imports/86935613007/ 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/ #Furniture #Economy #American
From USA TODAY. Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency announced a total of 303 people died and 279 remain missing after flash floods and landslides struck three provinces in Indonesia’s Sumatra region. 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/ #Indonesia #Flood #Asia
From USA TODAY. Sheriff’s office spokesperson Heather Brent said there was limited information to share with the public on the shooting, but did confirm that four people have died. Read more: 4 dead, 10 injured in California shooting at child’s birthday party https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/11/29/shooting-stockton-california/87533856007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports…
From USA TODAY. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the 29-year-old Afghan national accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House in Washington, DC, on Nov. 26, will face first-degree murder charges according to prosecutors. U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died of her wounds on Nov. 27, and President Donald Trump said U.S. Air Force…
From USA TODAY. Venezuelans are reacting after President Donald Trump issued a warning to avoid Venezuelan airspace as his administration is ramping up its strikes against drug trafficking organizations. Tensions are rising in the region as observers suspect the Trump administration may topple Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who has been designated the leader of the…
From USA TODAY. Community members in Webster Springs, West Virginia, gathered for a vigil on Nov. 28 to honor 20-year-old National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom, who was one of two Guard members shot near the White House on Nov. 26. Beckstrom died of her wounds on Nov. 27, and President Donald Trump said 24-year-old Andrew…
From USA TODAY. Watch USA TODAY Shopping on Good Day New York to find a few of the best Black Friday deals available at Caraway, BioLite and Rebecca Minkoff. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/shopping/2025/11/28/black-friday-deals-shopping-good-day-ny/87506068007/ » USA TODAY Shopping helps readers find the best deals, popular product recommendations and gift ideas—all in one place. Whether you’re hunting for…
From USA TODAY. Golf legend Fuzzy Zoeller, a two-time major winner celebrated for his skill and humor on the course, died at 74. Read more: Golfer Fuzzy Zoeller, two-time major champion, dies at 74 https://tinyurl.com/28jc72ur 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. Since its inception back in 2001, Wikipedia has become a trusted source for information. The online encyclopedia took hold despite initially being a punchline for late-night talk show hosts like Stephen Colbert. But nearly 25 years on, its founder has gotten the last laugh all while teaching the world about trust. The…
From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump said in a speech from Palm Beach, Florida that the that the Department of Homeland Security is confident that the suspect entered into the U.S. from Afghanistan in 2021 but did not identify the suspect. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/11/26/dc-national-guard-shooting-suspect/87488914007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from…
From USA TODAY. In 1960, 26-year-old Jane Goodall arrived with her mother at Gombe Stream Chimpanzee Reserve in western Tanzania. What followed was truly a story for the ages. Her work transformed how humans interact with and understand the natural world. Dr. Jane Goodall passed away last month at the age of 91. Dr. Goodall…
From USA TODAY. Two National Guard members were shot near the White House in Washington, DC, on Nov. 26, officials said. A suspect is in custody but the two members are in "critical condition" according to FBI director Kash Patel. West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the condition of the guardsmen was unclear. Both victims…
From USA TODAY. War Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters on Nov. 26 that President Donald Trump requested Hegseth ask for an additional 500 National Guard members be deployed to Washington, D.C., after two members were shot near the White House on Wednesday. DC SHOOTING LIVE UPDATES: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/26/dc-shooting-white-house-national-guard/87485799007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s…
From USA TODAY. Two West Virginia National Guard members were shot on Nov. 26 near the White House in Washington, D.C., officials said. A suspect is in custody. Vice President JD Vance reacted to the news during a speech to military members at Fort Campbell in Kentucky. LIVE UPDATES: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/26/dc-shooting-white-house-national-guard/87485799007/ Sign up for our newsletter…
From USA TODAY. Fire departments across the country released warning videos on how not to fry a turkey on Thanksgiving.
From USA TODAY. At least one member of the National Guard was shot near the White House in Washington, DC, according to multiple media reports and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. "Please join me in praying for the two National Guardsmen who were just shot moments ago in Washington D.C.," Noem said in…
From USA TODAY. Two National Guard members were killed in a shooting on Nov. 26 near the White House in Washington, DC, officials said. A suspect is in custody. The deaths were confirmed by West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey. Both victims were members of the West Virginia National Guard. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi…
From USA TODAY. A fire spread through high-rise apartments in Hong Kong, resulting in at least 14 people’s death and significant damage to the buildings. The fire broke out in Wang Fuk Court, a 32-story high-rise housing complex that houses 2,000 residential apartments, in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong, part of the New…
From USA TODAY. Jelly Roll’s wife, Bunnie XO, opened her Nashville home to pack Thanksgiving meals for women escaping abuse. #Thanksgiving #JellyRoll #BunnieXO
From USA TODAY. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a call with European leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss including the European leaders as Ukraine, Russia and the United States negotiate to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/25/ukraine-peace-plan-us-russia/87461645007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s…
From USA TODAY. Balloons for the annual parade in New York are inflated the day before Thanksgiving. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2025/11/24/macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-thursday-how-to-watch/87446371007/ 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. Thanksgiving air travelers are seen at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Los Angeles International Airport. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/2025/11/25/flight-cancellations-thanksgiving-travel/87461857007/ 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. On Monday, a judge ordered that charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, both targets of President Donald Trump, be dismissed. What led to both cases being tossed, and where does the Justice Department go from here? USA TODAY National News reporter Aysha Bagchi joins…