White House government shutdown clock kept ticking, days after impasse ended
President Donald Trump signs funding legislation to reopen the US government, November 12, 2025, in the Oval Office of the White House, ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history. (Bloomberg via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — According to
Thune says Senate could move on Epstein files bill as soon as today
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, speaks to members of the media at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. (Aaron Schwartz/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Senate
Education Department to begin transferring offices to other agencies in move toward dismantling it
Education Secretary Linda McMahon speaks with ABC News after testifying before a House Committee on Education and Workforce hearing, June 4, 2025, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (ABC News) (WASHINGTON) — The Department of Education on Tuesday
Woman set on fire on Chicago L train, person of interest in custody: Police
Chicago police car is seen in Chicago, United States, on October 14, 2022. (Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images) (CHICAGO) — A man set a woman on fire while on a Chicago L train on Monday
Nashville Notes: Eric Church, Shaboozey and more
In case you missed it, Eric Church appeared on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday night to perform “Bleed on Paper” ahead of the release of a live version of the track on Friday. The track is
ZZ Top announces first tour dates of 2026
Elwood Francis (L) and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top perform on stage at Viejas Casino & Resort on November 02, 2025 in Alpine, California. (Photo by Daniel Knighton/Getty Images) ZZ Top’s first shows of 2026 have been
How Stephen King’s haunting Stephen Wilson Jr.’s CMA performances
Stephen Wilson Jr. performs onstage for the 2025 SESAC Nashville Music Awards at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on November 16, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for SESAC) New artist of
The Royal Mint honors Queen’s Freddie Mercury with UK coin
Freddie Mercury of British rock group Queen performs at the Live Aid concert at Wembley Stadium in London, 13th July 1985. The concert raised funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. (Photo by Jacques Langevin/Sygma/Sygma via Getty Images)
Sadie Sink, Noah Jupe to star in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ on the West End
Sadie Sink attends the ‘Stranger Things’ season 5 world premiere at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres on Nov. 6, 2025, in Hollywood, California. (Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix) Sadie Sink is heading to fair Verona to take on
For Dan + Shay it’s not about winning & losing, it’s about being ‘invited to the dance’
(L-R) Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney perform onstage during the 2025 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Marriott Marquis Times Square on June 12, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Songwriters
‘Imagine if every day was your birthday’: The meteoric rise of Ella Langley
Ella Langley at CMA Fest 2025 (Disney/Larry McCormack) In 2024 Ella Langley brought home the CMA musical event of the year trophy for “you look like you love me” with Riley Green. Not only was it her first CMA,
David Byrne releases new single ‘T Shirt’
Artwork for David Byrne single ‘T Shirt’ (Matador Records) David Byrne is out with a new single. The Talking Heads frontman has released the new track “T Shirt,” which he co-wrote with producer Brian Eno. The song is
Cargo ship initially lost power due to loose wire before crashing into Key Bridge: NTSB
In this aerial view, salvage crews continue to remove wreckage from the Dali six weeks after the cargo ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge May 08, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
‘Left here holding the bag’: Former Eric Adams aide is sentenced after mayor’s case is dismissed
NYC Mayor Eric Adams listens as names of the victims of the 9/11 terror attack are read during the annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum, Sept. 11, 2025, in New York. (Michael
‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ season 3 reunion gets release date, trailer
Taylor Frankie Paul, Jessi Ngatikaura, Jennifer Affleck, Mayci Neeley and Mikayla Matthews during ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ season 3 reunion special. (Disney/Fred Hayes) Deck the halls with lots of drama. Hulu has announced that The
Carlos Santana announces 2026 leg of Oneness tour
Carlos Santana Oneness tour admat (Courtesy of Santana) Carlos Santana has announced a 2026 leg of his Oneness tour. The 78-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has booked 10 new shows, kicking off March 28 in Thackerville,
Son of dual American-Saudi held in Saudi Arabia feels ‘dismissal’ of his dad’s case
A recent image of Saad Almadi. Courtesy Ibrahim Almadi (WASHINGTON) — The son of Saad Almadi who is held in Saudi Arabia on an exit ban for allegations of “cyber crimes” by the kingdom, said that President
As House takes up Epstein vote, survivor describes ‘moment of vulnerability’
Danielle Bensky, a Jeffrey Epstein survivor, speaks during the news conference with survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein outside the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) —
Country music’s bestselling artist of all time won’t let the success change him
Luke Combs performs during 2025 Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park on October 10, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/FilmMagic) In 2025 Luke Combs surpassed Garth Brooks to become the bestselling country artist of all time,
Suspect who fatally shot 11-year-old during road rage incident ‘did not know there was a kid’ in the back seat: Court documents
The booking photo for Tyler Matthew Johns. Henderson Police Department (HENDERSON, Nev.) — The suspect who allegedly shot and killed an 11-year-old boy during a road rage incident in Nevada said he “did not know there was a kid”
‘Black Doves’ season 2 starts production, adds more to cast
Ben Wishaw and Keira Knightley in ‘Black Doves’ season 1. (Ludovic Robert/Netflix) Production has officially started on Black Doves season 2. Netflix has announced that cameras are rolling on the sophomore season of the spy thriller series
Jacqueline “Jackie” Hunt, 90
Jacqueline “Jackie” Hunt, 90, of Ubly, passed away on November 3, 2025.
Warren Leone Boyne Sr, 89
Warren Leone Boyne Sr, age 89 of Sandusky, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025.
On This Day, Nov. 18, 1978: Billy Joel lands first #1 album with ’52nd Street’
On This Day, Nov. 18, 1978… Billy Joel landed his first #1 album with 52nd Street, his sixth studio album. The record spent eight weeks on top of the charts. The album, one of the first to
Garth Brooks continues ‘The Anthology’ series with ‘The Comeback’
Garth Brooks, ‘The Anthology Part VI: The Comeback – The Next Five Years’ (Credit: GarthBrooks.com) Garth Brooks continues to tell the story of his career in the new installment of his ongoing The Anthology series. The latest
Speaker Johnson says he’ll vote to support Epstein files bill ahead of House vote
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks during a press conference on Capitol Hill on November 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — After months of anticipation, the House is finally set to vote Tuesday on
What the UN Security Council vote means for Trump’s Gaza peace plan
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz addresses the UN Security Council as they meet to vote on a draft resolution to authorize an International Stabilization Force in Gaza, on November 17, 2025 in New York
GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene hits back at Trump: ‘I’ve never owed him anything’
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks during a news conference with Rep. Ro Khanna, Rep. Thomas Massie and Jeffrey Epstein abuse survivors on the Epstein Files Transparency Act outside the U.S. Capitol, November 18, 2025 in Washington. (Anna
Pink Floyd releases 25-minute ‘Shine On You Crazy Diamond’ from ‘Wish You Were Here 50’
Cover of Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here 50’/ (Sony Music) Pink Floyd’s iconic album Wish You Were Here begins and ends with the two-part track “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” a tribute to their late bandmate Syd
Epstein survivors speak out ahead of House vote, take aim at Trump
Epstein abuse survivor Haley Robson speaks during a news conference with lawmakers on the Epstein Files Transparency Act outside the U.S. Capitol on November 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — A group of
Ahead of CMAs, Kenny Chesney says his career is ‘just a big dream’
Honoree Kenny Chesney attends the Medallion Ceremony for the Class of 2025 at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and
Democrats’ bill would strip provision from funding bill that allowed senators to sue over phone records
US Capitol Building (Photo by Mike Kline (notkalvin)/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Democratic Sens. Martin Heinrich and Mark Kelly will introduce legislation in the Senate on Tuesday that would strip out a provision in the just-passed government funding
Outage at Cloudflare disrupts access to some popular websites
The Cloudflare logo appears on a smartphone screen and as the background on a laptop computer screen in this photo illustration in Athens, Greece, on October 31, 2025. (Photo by Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via Getty Images) (NEW YORK)
Judge temporarily blocks deployment of National Guard into Memphis
Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images (NEW YORK) –A Tennessee judge on Monday night blocked the deployment of National Guard into Memphis, concluding that Gov. Bill Lee exceeded his authority by sending troops into the city.
In brief: ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ official trailer and more
After the Hunt is heading to Prime Video. The Amazon MGM Studios drama film will arrive on the streaming service on Nov. 20. It stars Julia Roberts as a college professor at a crossroads. Ayo Edebiri and
Federal agents to begin immigration operations in Raleigh, mayor says
Ryan Murphy/Getty Images (RALEIGH, N.C.) — The mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina, said that federal agents would be continuing their operations in the area Tuesday after Federal agents fanned out across nearby Charlotte over the weekend, detaining
Scoreboard roundup — 11/17/25
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events: NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEHurricanes 3, Bruins 1Oilers 1, Sabres 5Canucks 5, Panthers 8Kings 1, Capitals 2Canadiens 3, Blue Jackets 4Mammoth 2, Ducks 3 NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONBucks 106,
Lainey Wilson’s CMA philosophy: ‘Just keep the main thing about the main thing’
Lainey Wilson (Disney/Robby Klein) On Wednesday night, Lainey Wilson steps into the spotlight to host the CMA Awards solo for the very first time, after sharing the honor with Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning in 2024. “It’s
Abracadabra, insecurity! Justice Smith talks approach to twisty ‘Now You See Me’ character
Dominic Sessa as Bosco, Justice Smith as Charlie, and Ariana Greenblatt as June in ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t.’ (Courtesy of Lionsgate) Justice Smith plays one of the new, up-and-coming magicians in Now You See Me:
Mike Mills shoots down any thoughts of an R.E.M. reunion
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Mike Mills, bass player of R.E.M., performs onstage during the Jim Irsay Collection Exhibit and Concert at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on January 11, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
The Smashing Pumpkins to release deluxe 30th anniversary edition of ‘Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness’
The Smashing Pumpkins will release a deluxe reissue of their 1995 album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness in celebration of its 30th anniversary. Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness was originally released Oct. 23, 1995 as
Stream The Beatles previously unreleased track ‘I’ve Just Seen A Face’ from ‘Anthology 4’
Ahead of the highly-anticipated release of their forthcoming reissue Anthology 4, The Beatles have shared a new unreleased recording of their song “I’ve Just Seen A Face (Take 3) – which was recorded June 14, 1965, at