Why student loan delinquencies are soaring - and credit scores are dropping
Millions of student loan borrowers saw their credit scores drop by more than 100 points after student loan delinquencies began showing up on credit reports again this year.
Menendez brothers' resentencing: What to know, and will they be freed?
The Menendez brothers have a new shot at freedom after serving 35 years in prison for murdering their parents in their Beverly Hills home.
Why was Pete Rose banned from baseball? What to know after MLB's hit king reinstated
The baseball legend is a 17-time All-Star and three-time World Series champion.
Screwworm threat forces US to halt cattle imports from Mexico: What to know
The U.S. has suspended imports of live cattle from Mexico amid the threat of a flesh-eating maggot known as the New World screwworm (NWS).
Ban on 'junk fees' for live event tickets, hotels goes into effect: What to know
The new rule calls for companies to be transparent with consumers about the prices and fees for tickets to events and hotel stays.
Apple Siri settlement: How to file in class-action lawsuit
The payout comes from a 2019 class-action lawsuit that was settled over unauthorized Siri recordings that were allegedly given to third-party quality control contractors without consent.
What is ‘habeas corpus’ and why might the Trump administration suspend it?
Top Trump adviser Stephen Miller says the administration is exploring suspending habeas corpus amid immigration crackdowns—but what is this centuries-old legal protection, and can a president really suspend it?
Wedding season is here: How much will one cost in 2025?
May is underway and so is wedding season. As couples celebrate their big day and others attend as guests, some may wonder how much weddings typically cost.
Robert Prevost becomes 1st American to be Pope: Here's why there are few non-European pontiffs
Robert Prevost's election as the new pope marks the first time a person from the United States was selected as the head of the Roman Catholic faith. Here's what to know about where previous popes came from, and why an American pontiff was considered to be unlikely, until now.
What is an Augustinian?
There were six popes who were part of the St. Augustine order before Pope Leo XIV, according to America, a Jesuit magazine.
Will REAL ID be required for other transportation after May 7?
To begin, driving will not be impacted by the new requirement, so road trips are still fair game for anyone without a REAL ID.
Tempe turns on photo enforcement cameras: Here's what drivers need to know
Here's what drivers who visit the East Valley should know, as the City of Tempe turns on over a dozen photo enforcement cameras at various intersections.
The pope’s regnal name: What it is and why it matters
When a new pope is elected, one of his first decisions is to choose a regnal name — a symbolic gesture that reveals spiritual inspiration, political intent, and historical legacy.
The REAL ID deadline is here: What to know
Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem said Tuesday that travelers with no REAL ID will be allowed to fly for now, but with probable extra steps. If you still need a REAL ID, these are the steps to apply.
What does ‘gain of function’ mean in science? Here’s what to know after Trump’s ban
President Trump signed an executive order banning federal funding for ‘gain of function’ research. Scientists are split on whether these virus experiments are essential or too risky to continue.
Student loan collections on defaulted loans restart today: What to know
Student loans that are in default will be referred for collection, beginning on Monday, May 5. Here's what that means and what borrowers in default can do.
School desegregation order from 1966 ended by Justice Department: What to know
The U.S. Justice Department has lifted a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana, calling its continued existence a "historical wrong."
Is Amazon showing tariff costs? How Shein and Temu are handling Trump’s changes
President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.
What was the fall of Saigon? The end of the Vietnam War, 50 years later
“The North Vietnamese came south in a wave. It was unbelievable how quickly things happened," recalled Maj. James Kean, an American embassy Marine commander who was present at the fall of Saigon.
How is the economy after Trump's first 100 days?
As President Donald Trump marks his first 100 days in office, he highlighted economic growth and falling inflation, even as reports show a slowdown.