Pentagon aims to cut 50,000 to 60,000 civilians
J. David Ake/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Pentagon is attempting to reduce the size of its civilian workforce by between 50,000 to 60,000 employees through voluntary workforce reductions, though it remains unclear if it will be able
Government releases thousands of declassified records related to JFK assassination
Bettmann Archive/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The National Archives on Tuesday released thousands of pages of declassified records related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Jan.
Man seen with missing Pittsburgh student 'ready to go home and go back to my life'
ABC News (PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic) — Joshua Riibe, the Minnesota college student who was with University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki the night she went missing on a spring break trip to the Dominican Republic, said
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil calls himself a 'political prisoner' in new letter
Scott Olson/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil called himself a “political prisoner” in a new letter dictated from the Louisiana detention center where he remains held following his arrest on Columbia University’s campus. “I
New York woman pleads guilty to mailing drug-soaked documents to prisons
J. David Ake/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — An Albany woman pleaded guilty on Tuesday to mailing drug-soaked documents to inmates in correctional facilities in New York, according to federal prosecutors. Authorities said Maya McIntosh, 33, sold the
The Black Crowes to headline the 31st annual Telluride Blues and Brews Festival
Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for FIREAID The Black Crowes are set to headline opening night of the 31st annual Telluride Blues and Brews Festival, taking place Sept. 12-14 in Telluride, Colorado. This is the first time The Crowes have played
Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant supports Bad Company getting into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Mark Sullivan/Contour by Getty Images Bad Company received their first-ever nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, and Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant wants to see them get in. Plant shared a photo of
Vera Belle Potter, 84
Vera Belle Potter, age 84 of Brown City, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Richard “Dick” Wallace, 86
Richard “Dick” Wallace, age 86 of Cass City, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
Georgene Brown, 93
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FBI arrests alleged MS-13 leader with help of Mexican government
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (MEXICO) — The FBI extradited an alleged senior leader of the MS-13 gang who was on the agency’s “10 most wanted” list with the help of the Mexican government, FBI Director Kash Patel said
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to celebrate 'Saturday Night Live’s' 50th with new exhibit
Courtesy of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame The Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary celebration continues with an upcoming exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, highlighting the iconic music moments from
13-year-old boy arrested for murder in fatal hit-and-run of bicyclist: Police
Getty/Andrew Brookes (ALBUQUERQUE) — A 13-year-old boy has been arrested for murder after police said he and two other juveniles intentionally ran down a bicyclist in New Mexico last year in a fatal hit-and-run that was filmed
Several planets found orbiting star less than 6 light-years away
Michael Orso/Getty Images, FILE (NEW YORK) — Astronomers have confirmed the existence of four planets orbiting a star less than 6 light-years away with help from some of the world’s most powerful telescopes. Research published in October
Nashville notes: HARDY's 'Songline' + Dylan Scott's Pinnacle
HARDY (Amazon Music Songline) is an eight-track collection featuring a new version of “TRUCK BED” and the singer/songwriter’s cover of The 1975‘s “Love It If We Made It.” You can check out the album on Amazon Music,
Elton John & Brandi Carlile concert special to air in April
CBS/Peggy Sirota Elton John and Brandi Carlile are getting together March 26 at London’s Palladium Theater to perform songs from their new joint album, Who Believes in Angels? But if you can’t make it, you’ll be able to
The 411 on 'Opry 100': Who'll be singing what
NBCUniversal The star-studded lineup for Wednesday’s Opry 100 special on NBC has been unfolding for some time, but now we know what songs some of the biggest names in country music will be singing. As you might
'The Sex Lives of College Girls' cancelled at Max
Katrina Marcinowski/Max Say goodbye to the college girls. Max has canceled its comedy series The Sex Lives of College Girls, ABC Audio has confirmed. The show aired for three seasons on Max. The third season debuted in
Steve Winwood announces fall solo tour
C Brandon/Redferns Steve Winwood is headed out on a solo tour this fall. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has announced nine new East Coast dates that kick off Sept. 15 in Beverly, Massachusetts. The tour
Woman's 1979 cold case rape, murder solved with genetic genealogy; 82-year-old suspect arrested
Prince George’s County Police Department (NEW YORK) — A man has been arrested in a woman’s 1979 cold case murder after investigators used genetic genealogy to zero in on his identity, police in Maryland announced. On March
Check out one of Blake Shelton's 'most powerful songs,' written by HARDY
Disney/Randy Holmes Blake Shelton has high praise for the new track he just released from his next album. “‘Let Him In Anyway’ is one of the most powerful songs I’ve ever had the chance to record,” he
Steve Miller Band announces summer tour dates
Brad Barket/Getty Images for Mount Sinai Health System Steve Miller Band is hitting the road again this summer. The “Take the Money and Run” rockers just announced dates for a new headlining tour, revealing six new shows that
Chief Justice John Roberts pushes back against Trump's call to impeach judge
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg; Carolyn Van Houten/The Washington Post via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts pushed back against calls from President Donald Trump — and some House Republicans — to impeach
Rod Stewart meets new granddaughter amid news of grandson on the way
Bellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images Rod Stewart‘s ever-expanding family is definitely keeping him “Forever Young.” As documented on Instagram, Rod and his wife Penny Lancaster got to meet their brand-new grandbaby Elsie, daughter of Rod’s son Liam, who was born
LOCASH will 'Bet the Farm' on their new album
Galaxy Label Group LOCASH is ready to Bet the Farm on their new music. That’s the title of their fifth album, their first full-length effort since 2019. It’s also the title of the final track on the
Adam Sandler takes classic swing in 'Happy Gilmore 2' trailer
Scott Yamano/Netflix Adam Sandler is back in the tee box as Happy Gilmore. Happy Gilmore 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 1996 golf comedy, has a brand-new trailer out Tuesday featuring Sandler taking his iconic running
More Tesla vehicles vandalized across US since Musk began White House role
Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images (KANSAS CITY, Mo.) — Two Tesla Cybertrucks caught on fire at a dealership in Kansas City, Missouri, on Monday evening, the latest in a wave of similar incidents seemingly directed toward the electric vehicle
Schumer defends vote to avert shutdown and his position as Senate Democratic leader
ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer defended his choice to vote with the minority of his party to keep the government open last week and his position as leader in an appearance on
'A Complete Unknown' coming to Hulu
Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures The Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown is coming to streaming. The film starring Timothée Chalamet will debut on Hulu March 27. A Complete Unknown, directed by James Mangold, opened in theaters Christmas Day and
'A Complete Unknown' coming to Hulu
Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures The Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown is coming to streaming. The film starring Timothée Chalamet will debut on Hulu March 27. A Complete Unknown, directed by James Mangold, opened in theaters Christmas Day and
Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans are in a love triangle in 'Materialists' trailer
A24 Dakota Johnson is stuck between two of Hollywood’s hottest leading men in the trailer for the new romantic comedy Materialists. Written, directed and produced by Past Lives filmmaker Celine Song, the trailer for the A24 film
Military officials say recruiting off to strong start in 2025, building on recent trends
Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. military is tracking strong early-year recruiting figures across the services, a signal it will meet or exceed 2024 performances, military officials told ABC News. The Army and Navy, the
20 million Americans in 8 states under red flag fire danger warnings
ABC News (NEW YORK) — More than 20 million Americans in eight states were under red flag warnings Tuesday morning as severe winds and dry conditions have elevated the threat of fire danger. The alarming forecast comes in
Port Huron NAACP issues statement concerning hate symbols found in Sanilac County
The Port Huron branch of the NAACP released a statement over the weekend after residents expressed concern over the discovery of racist hate symbols on display at a residence in Sanilac County’s Lexington Township.
Many noncitizens deported under Alien Enemies Act did not have criminal records: ICE official
Karl Merton Ferron/The Baltimore Sun/Tribune News Service via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Many of the noncitizens who were deported pursuant to the Alien Enemies Act on Saturday did not have criminal records, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement official said
Eric Church stops holding back, will release 'Hands of Time'
Disney/Frank Micelotta Eric Church fans can rejoice, because the wait for new music is coming to an end. Eric just rolled out a handful of teases for his new single, “Hands of Time,” which officially arrives “Thursday 3/20
Eagles add four more dates to Las Vegas Sphere residency
courtesy of Live Nation The Eagles aren’t leaving Las Vegas anytime soon. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers just announced four new fall dates – Sept. 5, 6, 12 and 13 – for their Live at
On This Day, March 18, 1972: Neil Young lands his first and only #1 with ‘Heart of Gold’
On This Day, March 18, 1972… Neil Young topped the Billboard singles chart with “Heart of Gold,” his first, and to this day, only solo #1 single. The track featured backup vocals from Linda Ronstadt and James
Trump speaks with Putin on Ukraine ceasefire proposal
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump is holding a high-stakes call with Russia’s Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as he tries to win his approval of a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine. Trump began the call with Putin at
Trump is ending Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden
Andrew Leyden/NurPhoto via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump is ending U.S. Secret Service protection for former President Joe Biden’s adult children. Trump made the announcement on his conservative social media platform on Monday evening. Earlier
Hunter Biden whistleblowers promoted at IRS
Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Treasury Department has promoted two IRS whistleblowers who accused the Justice Department under President Joe Biden of granting his son, Hunter Biden, special treatment during a yearslong
Queen named winner of the 2025 Polar Music Prize
Dave Benett/Getty Images Queen has been named Laureate for the 2025 Polar Music Prize. The band will be honored, along with jazz pianist Herbie Hancock and soprano/conductor Barbara Hannigan, at a ceremony held May 27 in Stockholm,
“I'm Gonna Love You” all the way to #1: Cody + Carrie top the chart
Disney/Frank Micelotta Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood make it to the top of the country chart this week with their first duet. “I’m incredibly grateful to country radio for making ‘I’m Gonna Love You”’ my fourth #1 single!”
Trump's promise to release JFK files sets off all-night scramble by DOJ's National Security Division
Bettmann Archive/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Justice Department’s National Security Division has been in a scramble trying to meet President Donald Trump’s promise on Monday to release declassified information from the JFK assassination investigation today. Trump, during
Tracy Morgan appears to have medical incident during Knicks-Heat game
Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Bob Woodruff Foundation Tracy Morgan appeared to experience a medical incident at the New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat game at New York City’s Madison Square Garden Monday night. The actor and comedian,
Parents of missing Pittsburgh student ask Dominican police to declare her dead
Sudiksha Konanki is seen in this undated photo shared to Meta. (Sudiksha Konanki via Meta) (PUNTA CANA, DR) — The family of University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki has sent a formal request to Dominican police requesting
In brief: Colin Farrell joins 'Sgt. Rock' film and more
It looks like Colin Farrell is sticking with DC Comics. The actor is in talks to star in the title role of Luca Guadagnino‘s upcoming film, Sgt. Rock. Deadline first reported the casting news for the film,
Families of migrants who believe their relatives were deported by ICE say they weren't gang members
Salvadoran Government via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Last month, Jose Franco Caraballo Tiapa, a 26-year old Venezuelan migrant who was seeking asylum in the U.S., showed up to his routine check-in with Immigration and Customs Enforcement in
Trump says talks with Putin on Ukraine ceasefire have 'very good chance' of success
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump will hold a high-stakes call with Russia’s Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as he tries to win his approval of a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine. “It’s a bad situation in
Blizzard conditions and chances for severe storms expected in the Heartland
Jiojio via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Blizzard warnings are in place for parts of Kansas and Nebraska, with winter storm watches — which could turn to blizzard warnings — stretching northeast into Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and
Israel hits Gaza with 'extensive strikes,' killing over 400 and ending ceasefire
Moiz Salhi/Anadolu via Getty Images (GAZA CITY) — Israel hit Gaza with a series of “extensive strikes” overnight Tuesday, vowing to open the “gates of hell” because Hamas has not released the remaining hostages. Israel’s Prime Minister
Trump-Putin call poses choice of sanctions or 'escalation,' analysts say
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are expected to speak on Tuesday as the White House continues its campaign for a ceasefire and eventual peace deal to end Russia’s devastating war on
Trump silencing VOA threatens free media in repressive countries, advocates say
Muhammed Abdullah Kurtar/Anadolu via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump’s order to cut off funding to Voice of America (VOA) and several other affiliated pro-democracy media outlets has drawn widespread criticism from press freedom organizations and
Tesla board members, executive sell off over $100 million of stock in recent weeks
Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As Tesla stock has fallen in recent weeks, members of the board and an executive at Elon Musk’s company have been selling off millions of dollars in stock, according
DNC to make first major post-election investment into Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images (MADISON, WI) — The Democratic National Committee is set to announce on Tuesday its earliest-ever new election cycle investment into the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, which will see Dane
NASA Starliner astronauts begin 17-hour journey to splashdown off Florida coast after delays
Manuel Mazzanti/NurPhoto via Getty Images (CAPE CANAVERAL, FL) — The two NASA astronauts whose return to Earth was delayed for months are on their way home. Sunita “Suni” Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore left the International Space
Cop dies when police car split in 2 by light pole while in pursuit of suspect during chase
San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office (LOS ANGELES) — A sheriff’s deputy died in a police chase after his patrol car crashed into a bystander’s car and then slammed into a light pole, splitting the vehicle in half, police
Scoreboard roundup — 3/17/25
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONHeat 95, Knicks 11676ers 137, Rockets 144Pacers 132, Timberwolves 130Pistons 127, Pelicans 81Bulls 111, Jazz 97Nuggets 114, Warriors 105Raptors 89, Suns 129Grizzlies 122, Kings
Plane crashes into sea with 17 people aboard in Honduras
(ROATÁN, HONDURAS) — An aircraft crashed into the sea with 17 people on board in Roatán, Honduras, on Monday, according to local officials. Honduras Civil Aviation confirmed that the accident occurred at 6:18 p.m. at Juan Manuel
'Hero' father dies while saving his young son in wildfire
Allen Ferguson in a family photo. (Courtesy of family) (OKLAHOMA CITY)– An Oklahoma father is being remembered as a hero after officials say he died while trying to save his son in wildfires that ravaged the state
Trump claims Biden's pardons for Jan. 6 committee are 'void.' Legal experts disagree
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump is taking aim at one of his predecessor’s final acts in office: preemptive pardons for members of the House Jan. 6 select committee. In a late-night social media post,
Wing of Delta plane strikes runway at LaGuardia Airport during landing
Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The wing of a Delta plane struck the runway as it was coming in for a landing at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday evening, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
'Andor' creator Tony Gilroy no longer releasing scripts of the show: 'AI is the reason we’re not'
Des Willie Interested in reading the Andor season 1 scripts? You’re out of luck. Tony Gilroy, the creator of the Star Wars Disney+ series, told Collider in a recent interview that he is no longer making any
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center facility among planned DOGE cuts
Scott Olson/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Despite the deadly storms over the weekend, one of the core government facilities tracking severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, is listed on the website of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency as
'She Had Me at Heads Carolina' makes it hard for Cole Swindell to wrap his record
ABC Cole Swindell‘s “Forever to Me” is nearing the top of the country chart, leaving fans wondering when his next album will arrive. His last new record was 2022’s Stereotype, which launched a massive hit with his
Paul McCartney-led PETA campaign against dairy-free milk upcharges a success
Jim Dyson/Getty Images Having the support of Paul McCartney seems to go a long way. At least that was the case for PETA’s latest campaign to get Peet’s Coffee to stop charging extra for plant-based milk options.
Asking Alexandria, From Ashes to New to launch 2025 co-headlining tour
Asking Alexandria and From Ashes To New will embark on a U.S. spring tour, featuring special guests Royale Lynn and What Lies Below. Produced by Live Nation, the exclusive eight-city tour kicks off on April 23rd at
Dropkick Murphys, Bad Religion co-headlining ‘Summer of Discontent Tour’
Dropkick Murphys and Bad Religion will be co-headlining for the first time on the Summer of Discontent Tour, featuring support from The Mainliners on all shows. A social post reads: “HERE WE GO Welcome to the SUMMER