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US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other health officials said Thursday that the federal government will block hospitals and doctors from providing transgender care to children, saying, “this is not medicine, it is malpractice.”

Maria Shriver, Joe Kennedy III and Kennedy's grandson Jack Schlossberg all had strong opinions about the news.

TikTok has signed the deal backed by President Donald Trump to spin off its US assets to create a new entity with a group of mostly American investors, CEO Shou Chew told employees in a memo Thursday.

Susie Wiles’ recently published interviews in Vanity Fair are remarkable for a multitude of reasons. But perhaps leading that list was what the White House chief of staff said about Venezuela.

Political strategist compares Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Gen Z 'vibes' campaign approach to Kamala Harris's 'brat' strategy ahead of potential 2028 run.

"I'm not here to comment on what others are doing," the high school field hockey coach said.

The name change will probably face a legal battle.

With under two weeks to go before he’s sworn in, New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has not announced many hires for his administration. One of the few that he has announced was forced to almost immediately resign Thursday after her past antisemitic tweets came to light.

The "Star Wars" actor agreed to a humbling experiment for "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to see just how long it would take for strangers in Hollywood to recognize him.

FIFA World Cup 2026 hosting dispute emerged as New Jersey's Mikie Sherrill reminds NYC's Zohran Mamdani that MetLife Stadium will host the major soccer games.

The board of trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts voted Thursday to rename the facility after both the former president and President Donald Trump.

Peruvian scientist Rosa Vásquez Espinoza joins forces with indigenous communities to protect a disappearing species that is crucial to the health of the rainforest.

Chloe Cole, who detransitioned after medical procedures as a minor, joins HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to announce proposed regulations ending gender treatments for children.

Chris Harris is grateful for his promotion from defensive backs coach to interim defensive coordinator for the Jets for the final three games of the season, following the firing earlier this week of veteran coach Steve Wilks.

There's no indication The New York Times columnist did anything wrong. But wow, the timing of his column and the photo dump is unfortunate!

"The View" co-host Joy Behar called for invoking the 25th Amendment against President Donald Trump over new plaques he placed below predecessors' portraits.

Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., introduced a new bill aimed at giving parents more power when they feel a child's school is trying to hide information from them.

Kristin Cabot says she’s been in hiding since she went viral for cuddling her boss at a Coldplay concert.

The House passes the Kayla Hamilton Act requiring background checks on unaccompanied migrant minors after Kayla Hamilton was murdered by MS-13 gang member.

More than 200 House Democrats opposed the 'Do No Harm in Medicaid Act' that would ban Medicaid funding for transgender treatments for minors.

The shooting at Brown on Saturday killed two students and wounded nine others. The attacker got away.

Frustration is mounting inside the Justice Department as it races to redact thousands of pages of files related to Jeffrey Epstein before they must be released Friday, multiple sources familiar with the process told CNN.

Sean Duffy's daughter Evita Duffy-Alfonso called the TSA "unconstitutional" while reminding people the agency operates under Kristi Noem, not her dad.

The GOP-controlled House passed a bill that would block Medicaid funds from being used for gender identity care to minors.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris told Jimmy Kimmel Wednesday that she overheard President Donald Trump "selling his book" during a phone call after his assassination attempt.

Harvard economist Ken Rogoff hails the latest inflation report as "positive news," with no negative spin, surprising experts with better-than-expected data.

The one-time bonuses President Donald Trump said Wednesday will be paid out to over a million US service members will be pulled from funds already approved by Congress to cover housing and other household costs for troops as part of a military stipend program.

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are pushing to make the censure process more difficult after the House weighed three separate complaints against sitting members this week.

Cheap Trick defended its Kennedy Center Honors performance after facing backlash for attending the Trump-hosted ceremony honoring KISS earlier this month.

Kristin Cabot, the woman at the center of the Coldplay kiss cam scandal, explains how "a couple High Noons" led to inappropriate behavior with her boss, costing her career and safety.

A federal judge ruled Thursday that two entities that implement policy and conduct administrative tasks for the judicial branch are not required under a transparency law to turn over their communications to a private legal group aligned with President Donald Trump.

The Chiefs have an optimistic outlook on Patrick Mahomes’ 2026 prospects.

Laredo Border Patrol celebrates "Operation Success" after uncovering human smuggling scheme with 17 illegal aliens found in home.

Antonio Bonheur, 74, and Saul Alisme, 21, face charges for over $7 million in SNAP fraud through Massachusetts storefronts that redeemed benefits illegally, federal prosecutors say.

American Heart Association research reveals growing evidence linking gum disease to heart disease through plaque buildup in arteries and increased cardiovascular risk.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a $35 billion gas deal with Egypt on Wednesday evening as the US pushes for a summit between the leaders of the two countries.

The Democratic National Committee said Thursday that it would not release a highly anticipated “autopsy” of the 2024 election, a decision aimed at unifying the party that also sidesteps uncomfortable and lasting divisions over its loss to President Donald Trump.

Nick Reiner remains in custody without bail after his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, were found stabbed to death in their Brentwood residence.

International court has repeatedly decried US sanctions amid its ongoing investigation into Gaza war crimes.

Brown University's emphasis on diversity programs in campus safety department draws criticism following deadly Saturday shooting in Barus & Holley building.

"Shredenhams shows that even a dead department store can be reimagined. The high street isn’t dead, it just needs to change direction."

Katz's Delicatessen in New York City remembers Rob Reiner as a "creative giant" after the "When Harry Met Sally" director and his wife were found dead in their Los Angeles home.

Former special counsel Jack Smith did not invoke his Fifth Amendment rights during eight hours of testimony Wednesday behind closed doors to the House Judiciary Committee, the panel’s chairman said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling for the United States and other allies to respond to bellicose "signals" from Russia.

Australian police have detained seven men during anti-terror raids in Sydney on Thursday as the country lays to rest the youngest victim of the deadly Bondi Beach attack.

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate Thursday — the latest in a series of intermittent disclosures that have fueled significant political intrigue in recent weeks about who may have been associated with the convicted sex offender.

Congress passed legislation last month requiring the Department of Justice to release files and materials related to Jeffrey Epstein files by Friday.

It wasn’t a losing fight for the Yankees. Rather, it wasn’t a fight at all.

Pope Leo has appointed a new archbishop of New York who has first-hand experience of countries from where millions have emigrated to the United States, signaling the potential for a more outspoken approach from bishops on immigration.