Betty White is celebrating her 99th birthday in quarantine
The woman often referred to as America's treasure is set to turn 99 this weekend.
Georgia police chief released from hospital after months-long COVID-19 battle
After nearly four months in a hospital battling COVID-19, a Georgia police chief is finally back home with his family.
Illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher of Siegfried & Roy dies at 81
German news agency dpa is reporting that illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher, the surviving member of duo Siegfried & Roy has died in Las Vegas at age 81.
NC nurse who works in COVID-19 unit wins $1 million in state lottery
A North Carolina nurse who works in the COVID unit won a $1 million prize in the state’s lottery.
Paraplegic rescue dogs have the time of their of lives playing in Minnesota snow
A group paraplegic pups at a Minnesota shelter had the time of their lives playing in the snow.
Biotech companies working on a COVID-19 vaccine for cats
Two biotech companies say they have received regulatory approval to begin veterinary trials for a COVID-19 vaccine for cats.
IRS and Treasury to stop sending stimulus checks this week
Legislation providing for the $600 payments, which was approved by lawmakers at the end of last month, stipulated that the departments needed to issue all payments by Friday.
‘Unruly air passengers’ could face prison, fines up to $35K under FAA’s new zero-tolerance policy
FAA Administrator Steve Dickson signed an order Wednesday directing stricter legal enforcement of a policy against disruptive airline passengers amid an uptick in "violent behavior" on flights, according to the agency.
Animal officer rescues dog found clinging to log in alligator-filled swamp
"Knowing what lurks in the waters, they were concerned the alligators would get to the dog before units could arrive."
National Guard troops sleep on Capitol floor as House nears Trump impeachment vote
The National Guard members were pictured resting on the Capitol floor, many armed, with riot shields stacked nearby. Thousands have been called in to protect the area in wake of the deadly pro-Trump riot.
Netflix will release a new movie every week in 2021
Netflix has decided to release a new original movie every week this year.
Homeless man reunited with allegedly stolen service dog
A homeless man was reunited with his service dog Monday night after the dog was allegedly stolen by a woman who promised to bathe the dog then claimed she lost him.
Thousands of Alabama fans pack streets celebrating Crimson Tide win despite COVID-19 warnings
Thousands of maskless Alabama fans partied Monday night in the streets of Tuscaloosa after Crimson Tide’s national championship win, despite coronavirus warnings from several officials.
Sheriff: Hillsborough deputy killed, one day before retirement, in crash involving suspect
A Hillsborough County deputy was killed in a crash involving a suspect Monday evening in the Brandon area.
Capitol police officer dead by suicide after responding to Capitol riot
A 15-year veteran of the U.S. Capitol Police has taken his life after responding to Wednesday's deadly riot in the halls of Congress.
‘America United’: President-elect Joe Biden will be joined by 3 former presidents at inauguration
President-elect Joe Biden will be joined by former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton during the upcoming inauguration on Jan. 20, underscoring unity at a time of division.
US Capitol police officer dies of injuries sustained during pro-Trump riots, officials say
One day after supporters of President Donald Trump breached the U.S. Capitol building as Congress worked to count the Electoral College votes to certify president-elect Joe Biden's win, a Capitol police officer passed away due to injuries he sustained while on-duty during the riots.
Biden chooses veteran diplomat William Burns as CIA director
A former ambassador to Russia and Jordan, William Burns had a 33-year career at the State Department under both Republican and Democratic presidents.
Ken Jennings hosts 'Jeopardy!' in first episode airing without Alex Trebek
The first episode of "Jeopardy!"' hosted by Ken Jennings will air Monday.
Trump orders flags to half-staff in honor of 2 fallen Capitol Police officers
President Donald Trump has ordered flags across the country to be flown at half-staff through Wednesday to honor two U.S. Capitol Police Officers who died following Wednesday's violent riots.