Democrats lay out demands on immigration agents as shutdown nears, tens of thousands still without power after storm cripples the South, and the tripwires that may increase energy prices.

President Trump defends Noem as she faces bipartisan calls to step down, Wall Street has fallen out of love with software stocks, and ways to keep your pets safe when the temperatures drops.

Shutdown threat looms as Senate Democrats pledge to block funding after Minneapolis shooting, power out for hundreds of thousands, roadways snarled with ice and snow after deadly storm, and winter weather tips to protect your home.

Expansive Winter Storm Snarls the Central and Eastern U.S., Trump administration defends killing American in Minneapolis, contradicts videos, and if you lose power, here's what you need to do during the winter storm.

Why members of Congress with public service backgrounds often make better legislators, are you a bad traveler, and after a hard-fought campaign, Austin neighborhood elects a canine mayor. 

A winter storm targets a huge swath of the country, why the Fed won't rush to cut rates and the rise and fall of the "monoculture."

President Trump backs down on Greenland tariffs, says deal framework reached, ICE moves to enter homes without warrants signed by a judge, and preparing for the winter storm.

How threats of a polar war are coloring virtually every aspect of Trump's foreign policy, Lindsey Halligan leaves her post as a top federal prosecutor, and the secret weapon to fight a cold is inside your nose.

President Trump links Greenland threats to missing out on Nobel Prize, ICE reshapes the fight to avoid another government shutdown, and Toronto man tries to make public transportation less lonely.

Pentagon places 1,500 soldiers on alert for possible Minnesota deployment, Europe 'united' in face of Trump's Greenland threats, tariffs, and will Chipotle give you a winning edge.

Voters hate both political parties more than ever, the futile campaign to get people to dress better on planes, and Loch Ness Monster hunter gives final verdict after 52 years of searching.

The President threatens to invoke Insurrection Act in response to Minnesota protests, White House released health care plan with little detail, and how NFL players prepare for the coldest games of the year.

Federal agent shoots Venezuelan immigrant in leg in Minneapolis, Trump says Iran has stopped killing protesters, and how little exercise can you get away with.

President Trump tells Iranian protesters 'help is on its way,' six prosecutors quit over push to investigate ICE shooting victim's widow, and the worst-selling vehicles in 2025.

Minnesota, Illinois sue Trump administration to block immigration surges, Trump administration probe of Fed's Powell sparks pushback, and best and worst states to retire in 2026 based on affordability and quality of life.

U.S. steps up planning for possible action in Iran, U.S. prosecutors are investigating Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and are you a bad traveler.

What the new dietary guidelines mean to for you, why America stopped building starter homes and why shorts are now making an appearance at the office.

The FBI blocks state law enforcement from ICE shooting investigation, what companies need to revitalize Venezuela's oil industry and early tax tips for 2026.

Officials dispute the cause of the shooting death of a woman by ICE, eye-opening data about the relationship between tariffs and inflation, and how to make the most of your time off in 2026.

Trump says Venezuela will give the U.S. up to 50 million barrels of oil, the stealth tactic bosses are using to get you back in the office and 5 smart ways to raise your credit score.

Maduro declares his innocence in his first U.S. court appearance, what to know about babies' Trump accounts in 2026 and why America is falling out of love with pizza.

Maduro set to make his first appearance in a US courtroom, successes and failures in Trump's first year back and how to make your financial resolutions happen.

The things that mattered in 2025, the rise of the no-split divorce and the booming business of drinking yourself to sleep.

Swiss officials face the painful task of identifying bodies in the deadly New Years Eve bar fire, how to protect yourself against illness on cruise and the booming business of drinking yourself to sleep.

Best of - Space combat moves from science fiction, workplace trends that will define 2026, and New Year's traditions around the world.