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Whether or not anyone wins the billion-dollar Powerball jackpot on Saturday, at least one of the losers might already be known: Mega Millions.

The death of a 32-year-old man after riding a high-speed roller coaster at the Universal Epic Universe theme park was accidental, and an investigation has been closed, according to a Florida sheriff’s office report released this week.

Witnesses at the hospital and the UN say the attack killed medics, patients and may ‘amount to a war crime’.

Greene was known as a villain in other films such as "Judgment Night," "The Bounty Hunter" and "Training Day."

LAS VEGAS — Rivalries usually don’t form in just the regular season — heated playoff matchups are typically needed for that.

This weekend might be a trial run for Fernando Mendoza.

The "Daily Show" host blasted the president for attacking the media over reports on his health.

Chris Kreider was back on a sheet of ice in New York on Thursday morning but in no mood to reminisce.

Charles has used his own story to highlight the need for early diagnosis and treatment.

David Stearns has made bold moves before and been willing to let go of top players.

Bruna Ferreira had rushed out of her Massachusetts home, shoelaces untied, and was driving to pick up her 11-year-old son from school when she was approached by unmarked vehicles and a “swarm of people.”

Ashley Wasielewski suffered second and third-degree burns covering half her body after an unknown attacker threw corrosive chemicals on her near Savannah's Forsyth Park.

An ancient lake has returned to Death Valley's Badwater Basin after record-setting rainfall transformed the lowest point in North America into a shallow lake.

The longtime Democratic strategist knocked Crockett just days after she launched her U.S. Senate bid.

Cambodia’s Ministry of Defence said Thai F-16 fighter jets continued to bomb targets inside country.

Hawke shares daughter Maya with his ex-wife, Uma Thurman.

King Charles delivered an emotional update on his cancer battle Friday night, revealing that doctors have scaled back his treatment plan after what he described as a positive response to care.

Jim Harbaugh said he's "still processing" news of his Michigan successor Sherrone Moore's arrest on stalking and home invasion charges after his firing.

Incident in November latest reported instance of Trump administration’s increasingly aggressive maritime tactics.

The US special forces veteran who spirited Nobel laureate María Corina Machado out of Venezuela has begged her not to return to the country, after a perilous rescue mission that lasted nearly 16 hours and was carried out largely in the middle of the night through rough waters.

Special forces veteran Bryan Stern described the covert operation to extract Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado from hiding in Venezuela on Fox News Radio.

Melissa Joan Hart reveals how her Maxim magazine photo shoot in 1999 nearly cost her the iconic "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" role on a dramatic night.

Singer SZA criticized the White House for using her song "Big Boy" in a social media video promoting Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation operations.

Gov. Kathy Hochul faces blowback from New York Dems who say she stripped key guardrails from a state AI safety bill under pressure from major industry players.

House Republicans unveiled a narrow health care package on Friday that does not extend soon-to-expire enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies — the latest sign that Congress is unlikely to avert skyrocketing insurance premiums for millions of Americans in the new year.

House Republicans released text of a healthcare plan that they hope to vote for next week, which could come with a vote on extending enhanced Obamacare subsidies.

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, argued Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., could face fines, prison time and deportation over allegations she married her brother to enter the U.S.

Brady Cook will get his first career start Sunday after all.

The California governor quoted Gov. Mike Braun's post while subtly pointing out the real message behind it — and its true recipient.

Central Perk will be there for you, New York — but not in the exact way “Friends” superfans might remember.

Legal experts call Minnesota Judge Sarah West's decision to overturn a unanimous jury verdict in a $7.2 million Medicaid fraud case highly unusual.

President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered a review of two major proxy advisory firms — companies that advise shareholders on votes — that had previously drawn the ire of Tesla CEO Elon Musk and others in Corporate America.

A historic preservation group seeks to halt President Donald Trump's White House ballroom construction, arguing he violated federal statutes and bypassed Congress.

Tim Walz clashes with DHS over Minneapolis immigration raids while officials say he 'failed to protect' Minnesota from violent criminals and predators.

The Department of Labor held a Christian prayer service for its employees this week, TKTKTK this is highly unusual.

A man in his 50s suffered a stroke after consuming eight energy drinks daily, each containing 160 mg of caffeine, according to a new case study from U.K. doctors.

House Republicans are unsatisfied with the recent arrest of a Virginia man who allegedly built and placed the devices.

Neither side has independently confirmed agreement, which comes amid five-day flare-up of cross-border fighting.

President Donald Trump's administration is gradually refilling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve after it was partially drained under the Biden administration.

The Trump administration's crackdown on DEI programs extends to national park merchandise, as retail items must comply with new federal guidelines by December 19.

The Justice Department sued Fulton County, Georgia, on Friday, seeking records related to the 2020 election as efforts continue to prove President Donald Trump’s false claims that the election was stolen from him.

Makeup artist Nicole Bryl said during a podcast interview on Wednesday that she was canceled by the beauty industry for working with first lady Melania Trump.

Jessica Alba shares Instagram photos from her family vacation featuring bikini shots and moments with her children Honor, Haven and Hayes at a resort.

White House pushes back as House Democrats release new photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate featuring Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Woody Allen and other prominent figures.

A Vanity Fair segment took a very personal turn with “The Housemaid” actors.

Welcome to the shakedown.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul continue prosecuting Trump supporters over 2020 election alternate electors.

ICE released a photo of suspect Logan Murfin on Friday after he was charged with allegedly threatening federal agents in social media posts online.

Liam Neeson clarifies he is not anti-vaccine after facing criticism for narrating "Plague of Corruption" documentary that questions pharmaceutical industry practices.

Adm. Alvin Holsey, the commander of US Southern Command who reportedly clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the legality of the US military strikes in the Caribbean, officially retired on Friday in a ceremony in Floria where he handed the reigns of the command to his deputy.

Congress pushes Pentagon to release unedited footage of Caribbean boat strikes through National Defense Authorization Act provision amid ongoing controversy.

Archaeologists in Turkey discovered a 3rd-century fresco depicting Jesus as the "Good Shepherd" with Roman attributes in an underground tomb near Iznik.

Iranian authorities arrested Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi on Friday, her foundation said, citing her brother.

Erika Kirk appeared across multiple Fox News programs to share her grief journey, address conspiracy theories surrounding her husband’s death and discuss his final book.

The nation’s top historic preservation group said Friday it was suing the Trump administration to block construction of President Trump’s planned 90,000 square-foot ballroom until review boards weigh in on the massive project.

The FBI investigates more than 350 subjects allegedly connected to an online network that coerces minors into violence, self-harm and sexual exploitation.

The 19 new photos are just a minor fraction of the 95,000 images that the House Oversight Committee said it has recently received.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation argues Trump exceeded his constitutional authority by not seeking congressional approval for a project of this scale.

The 1980 US Olympic men’s ice hockey team defied nearly insurmountable odds to defeat the Soviet Union, the world’s largest hockey superpower, propelling them to win a gold medal and the nation’s adulation.

UC Davis Health researchers found people with anxiety disorders have 8% lower choline levels in brain regions that regulate thinking and emotions, compared to those without anxiety.

Republican challenger John Nagel accuses Representative Ilhan Omar of responsibility in the $1 billion Feeding Our Future fraud scandal affecting her Minneapolis district.

Paige Goulet, 30, faces child endangerment and witness tampering charges after her 6-year-old daughter ingested a THC gummy and tested positive for drugs.

Set up a table of stunning pies, cakes and pastries for the most wonderful time of year.

"Throwing up under the bed with my dog in solidarity"

White House mocks CNN as "Chicken News Network" on Thursday for failing to book Stephen Miller, but network quickly says members of the administration are welcome on air.

A 39-year-old woman was reportedly stabbed multiple times in a Macy's Herald Square bathroom. The NYPD said an individual was arrested and charged.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announces the invasive pasture mealybug has spread across more than 20 counties, threatening grazing lands and livestock operations.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said Friday that she is focused on an orderly transition of power in her country should President Nicolás Maduro leave power, and is confident that Venezuela’s police and armed forces would not oppose such a transition.

The Venezuelan government said the US administration has unilaterally suspended deportation flights from the United States that were due to land on Friday.

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate Friday showing the many powerful figures in the late sex trafficker’s orbit, including President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton, Steve Bannon, Bill Gates, Richard Branson and others.

As M23 rebels capture strategic city Uvira despite Trump peace deal, displaced families recount chaos and death.

During the cold season, here is expert advice on essential items, including scarves, blankets and bedding, that can keep the body warm while also protecting the skin.

A new OHSU study finds that insufficient sleep is the second strongest predictor of shorter life expectancy in the U.S., surpassed only by smoking habits.

The US Food and Drug Administration intends to put a “black box” warning on Covid-19 vaccines, according to two people familiar with the agency’s plans.

Wednesday will go down as one of the most shocking days in the history of the University of Michigan football program.

The president included GOP Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer in his bit as someone yelled, "Send them home!"

ICE arrests Kevin Alexis Mendez-Ortiz, an illegal immigrant from Honduras, after he fled a head-on crash in Maryland that left a woman with severe injuries.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from once again detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia, hours after the judge ordered him to be released from an immigration detention facility.

The murder trial of Brian Walshe, who is accused of killing and dismembering his wife in 2023, continues. Follow for live news updates

For many people, the economy is a simple equation: paychecks minus expenses. When it feels like our incomes are growing faster than prices, the economy is in good shape. When they’re not, it’s lousy.

Following her role in “Oh. What. Fun.", Michelle Pfeiffer will take a career break in 2026 to focus on being a grandmother after decades in Hollywood.

Hot chocolate contains 20 to 60 grams of sugar per serving, more than twice a candy bar's amount, which experts say can contribute to long-term bone loss over time.

Tony Dokoupil will follow in the footsteps of anchors like Norah O'Donnell, Scott Pelley and Katie Couric, who were all tasked to revive the perpetual third place "CBS Evening News."

Timothée Chalamet is feeding speculation that he could be the anonymous British rapper EsDeeKid.

President Donald Trump touted the U.S. economy and asked when he will be awarded credit for creating "perhaps the Greatest Economy" ever in U.S. history.

You don't want to put off getting these symptoms checked out.

Are you a 'projector' or more of a 'listener'?

Further ship seizures could be aimed at tightening the financial screws on Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro.

Defense attorneys for Tyler Robinson contest public trial access in Charlie Kirk murder case, citing media attention concerns and witness intimidation risks.

A group of House Republicans handed President Donald Trump a rare rebuke on Thursday, voting to restore collective bargaining rights he had stripped from about 1 million federal workers earlier this year.

The royal family prepares for Christmas at Sandringham as King Charles continues cancer treatment. Prince Harry remains in California with his wife Meghan Markle and their two children.

The Justice Department’s mortgage fraud investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James is on life support after a grand jury, for the second time, rejected an indictment that would have revived charges against her.

Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom and JB Pritzker take center stage at crucial Democratic Party winter summit in Los Angeles, which kicks off on Thursday.

Security researchers reveal how 145 browser extensions across Chrome and Edge stores were secretly updated with malicious code to steal user data and hijack searches.

Cotton links alleged Afghan national attack to Biden's rushed Afghanistan exit, documents show over 70,000 entered without proper background checks.

A little-known civil rights office in the Department of Education that helps resolve complaints from students across the country about discrimination and accommodating disabilities has been gutted by the Trump administration and is now facing a ballooning backlog, a workforce that’s in flux and an unclear mandate.

The Trump administration offers a $5 million reward for Los Choneros leader Francisco Manuel Bermúdez Cagua, who faces cocaine distribution charges.

Stained-glass works by the French artist Claire Tabouret have replaced the original windows, which suffered no damage in the fire that destroyed the cathedral’s spire.

San Francisco targets major food companies in first government lawsuit against ultra-processed foods, demanding restitution and citing public health crisis.

US lottery jackpots used to never reach $1 billion. They’ve done it 12 times in 5 years