National Guard Sgt. Andrew Wolfe making ‘amazing’ progress after being shot in the head in deadly DC ambush: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during an event at Mount Airy Casino Resort on December 9, 2025 in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania. Trump discussed his administration’s economic agenda and its efforts to lower the cost of living.
Rubio orders State Department to change official memo font, citing DEI issue: Official

Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends a bilateral meeting between President Donald Trump and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia in the Oval Office of the White House, November 18, 2025, in
US seizes tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump participates in a roundtable discussion with farmers in the Cabinet Room of the White House on December 08, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump is expected to announce a $12 billion farm aid
Marianne Faithfull documentary to have US premiere at Sundance Film Festival

Marianne Faithfull in Liverpool, 8th June 1965. (Photo by Terry Mealy/Mirrorpix/Getty Images) A documentary about the late singer and actress Marianne Faithfull is set to screen at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Broken English, which had its
House Republican drops his inquiry into Sept. 2 boat strikes

Rep. Mike Rogers speaks to reporters as he leaves the House Republican Conference meeting in the U.S. Capitol, December 10, 2025. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Alabama Republican Rep. Mike Rogers, chairman of the
Netflix releases ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ season 2 teaser trailer
Gordon Cormier as Aang in ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ season 2. (Netflix) The official teaser trailer for Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 has arrived. Netflix released the new teaser and first-look pictures from the upcoming season
FBI adds true crime TV producer accused of posing as an heiress to most wanted list

Mary Carole McDonnell, the former head of a California company that produced true crime TV shows has been added to the FBI’s Most Wanted list, years after being charged with portraying herself as an heiress to get
Elvis Costello to appear on MGM+ series ‘Words + Music’

Elvis Costello on the MGM+ series ‘Words + Music’ (Photo credit: Jessica Perez MGM+) Elvis Costello is the subject of a new episode of Words + Music, which will air Sunday on MGM+. Words + Music is
Nashville notes: Jelly Roll’s Opry invitation + Craig Campbell’s ‘Monday Night Football’ gig

Craig Campbell will perform the national anthem on Monday Night Football Dec. 15 before the Pittsburgh Steelers play the Miami Dolphins. You can watch the game starting at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN. If you missed Carly
Joe Jackson releases first single off new album ‘Hope and Fury’

Cover of Joe Jackson’s ‘Hope and Fury’/(earMUSIC) Joe Jackson is giving fans their first preview of his upcoming album, Hope and Fury. The “Is She Really Going Out With Him” singer has released the first single from
Clint Black’s been ‘Killin’ Time’ writing his autobiography

Clint Black’s ‘Killin’ Time’ (Harper Influence) Clint Black‘s autobiography will hit store shelves in 2026. The 288-page volume shares its title with his triple-Platinum 1989 debut, Killin’ Time. “This is the story of a dreamer with a
Trailer for new UK David Bowie documentary released

David Bowie performs at Air Canada Centre. (Photo by Vince Talotta/Toronto Star via Getty Images) A trailer for a new U.K. documentary on David Bowie‘s final years has just been released. David Bowie – The Final Act is a
Zach Top, Gavin Adcock & Kane Brown headline first Country Thunder Florida

Country Thunder Florida (Country Thunder Music Festivals) Country Thunder is heading to the beach for the first time in 2026. The traveling country festival, which already hosts events in Arizona, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Wisconsin, will take over St.
Save the date for Zendaya, Robert Pattinson’s wedding in ‘The Drama’ teaser trailer

The poster for ‘The Drama.’ (A24) Zendaya is engaged to Robert Pattinson in the official teaser trailer for The Drama. A24 released the first teaser for the upcoming comedy film on Wednesday. It finds the A-listers starring
Eileen Higgins, after win in runoff race, set to be Miami’s 1st female mayor, 1st Democrat in almost 3 decades

Miami Mayoral-elect Eileen Higgins speaks to supporters as she celebrates her victory at her election night party held at the Miami Women’s Club on December 09, 2025 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle/Getty Images (MIAMI) — Eileen Higgins,
Trump ramps up anti-immigrant rhetoric, embraces phrase ‘s—hole countries’

Carl Juste/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump ramped up his anti-immigrant rhetoric in a speech on Tuesday night, repeatedly attacking Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar and complaining about immigration outside of Europe.
Christmas queen Mariah Carey posts video showing ‘how it started’

Mariah Carey performs during opening night of ‘Mariah Carey’s Christmastime In Las Vegas’ at Dolby Live at Park MGM on November 28, 2025 (Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Live Nation Las Vegas) When Mariah Carey released her first
‘Shopaholic’ series author Sophie Kinsella dies at 55

Sophie Kinsella attends the photocall of the movie ‘Can You Keep a Secret?’ on Oct. 19, 2019, in Rome, Italy. (Stefania D’alessandro/Getty Images) Sophie Kinsella, author of the bestselling Shopaholic book series, has died at the age
Roger Daltrey receives his knighthood at Windsor Castle

Sir Roger Daltrey after he was made a Knight Bachelor at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on December 10, 2025 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Andrew Matthews – Pool/Getty Images) The Who’s Roger Daltrey has officially
Riley Green, Megan Moroney & Zach Top complete a who’s who of talent for ‘Nashville’s Big Bash’

‘New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash’ (CBS) Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Riley Green, Marcus King, Megan Moroney, Zach Top, Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson, Stephen Wilson Jr. and Dwight Yoakam all join the lineup for
GOP lawmakers issue subpoenas over Gov. Shapiro’s home security upgrades

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) sits for an interview at the Pennsylvania State Capitol on June 11. (Peter W. Stevenson/The Washington Post via Getty Images) (HARRISBURG, Pa.) — Editor’s note: The story’s headline has been updated. In
Group of Democratic senators pen letter to Navy secretary condemning Sen. Mark Kelly review

U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) speaks at a news conference in the U.S. Capitol on December 1, 2025, in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee wrote a letter to
Michigan State Police investigating trooper involved shooting in Kingston

Michigan State Police (MSP) detectives are currently investigating a trooper involved shooting on Denhoff Road in the village of Kingston, Tuscola County.
Man struck, killed by snowplow at Minneapolis–Saint Paul airport

Signage outside Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is caked in snow after a blizzard struck overnight on November 27, 2019 in Bloomington, Minnesota. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images (MINNEAPOLIS) — A 47-year-old man was struck and killed by a snowplow
Florida man sentenced for crash that killed three members of Putnam family

The Florida man held for causing the September crash that killed three members of Tuscola County’s Putnam family was sentenced Tuesday, December 9, to time in jail and to pay fines and costs.
Trump administration moves to end major student loan forgiveness plan: ‘We won’t tolerate it’

Linda McMahon, US education secretary, during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. Bonnie Cash/UPI/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) —
Your chance to see Lainey Wilson & the Heart Wranglers at the Country Music Hall of Fame

Lainey Wilson (Disney/Michael Le Brecht) If you haven’t checked out Lainey Wilson‘s exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, she’s doing all she can to make sure you come by to see it —
Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams named Met Gala 2026 co-chairs

Beyoncé attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Disney’s ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ at Dolby Theatre on December 09, 2024, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) Music superstar Beyoncé, actress Nicole Kidman and tennis legend Venus Williams have been
Gene Simmons apologizes for his comments about Ace Frehley’s death

Musicians Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley at Walt Grace Vintage on January 27, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Weiss/Getty Images) KISS’ Gene Simmons is apologizing for comments he made about the death of his bandmate
3rd judge grants DOJ motion to unseal grand jury materials from government’s Epstein files

A sign featuring the Department of Justice building is seen on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The federal judge who presided over the 2019 criminal case against convicted sex-offender Jeffrey
Powerball jackpot surges to $930 million for Wednesday night drawing

Powerball lottery ticket forms at Bluebird Liquor on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025 in Hawthorne, CA. Juliana Yamada / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The Powerball jackpot prize has grown to $930 million, a
Parker McCollum + Brooks & Dunn to play 2026 Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards

Miranda Lambert & George Strait (Theo Wargo/Getty Images) Parker McCollum, Brooks & Dunn and Jamey Johnson will come together to honor George Strait and Miranda Lambert as they’re inducted into the Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame in
That’s ‘What’s Up’: 4 Non Blondes to release first album in over 30 years

Linda Perry of 4 Non Blondes performs on day 3 of the 2025 Shaky Knees Music Festival at Piedmont Park on September 21, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Scott Legato/WireImage) We said, “hey, what’s going on?” How about
On This Day, Dec. 10, 2007: Members of Led Zeppelin reunite for their first concert in 19 years

On This Day, Dec. 10, 2007 … The surviving members of Led Zeppelin – Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones – reunited for their first concert together in 19 years, the Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert
French watchdog details uncertainty over Louvre security cameras during heist

View of the Cour Napoleon, a historic courtyard in the Louvre Museum and the Louvre Pyramid in Paris, France on November 12th, 2025. (Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images) (PARIS and LONDON) — Nobody was monitoring the live
Record flooding possible in Pacific Northwest as storms continue in Midwest, Northeast

Heavy rain fall (Photography by Keith Getter (all rights reserved)/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — An atmospheric river event has been slamming the Pacific Northwest with rain, and the flood threat is far from over. In the last
Diana Ross to perform live in Times Square on NYRE 2026

Diana Ross on ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026′ (Courtesy DCP) Diana Ross has made her New Year’s plans. The 81-year-old singing icon has been announced as the 2026 headliner for Dick Clark’s
See Billie Eilish laugh, cry, chill in a ‘puppy room’ in trailer for 3D ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’ concert film

James Cameron and Billie Eilish on the set of ‘BILLIE EILISH – HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D)’ (Henry Hwu) A new trailer has been released for BILLIE EILISH – HIT ME HARD AND SOFT:
In brief: Ego Nwodim to host 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards and more

Ego Nwodim has been tapped to host the 41st Film Independent Spirit Awards. The Saturday Night Live alum will host the awards show on Feb. 15, 2026. “No stage celebrates the incredible work of these visionary artists
Supreme Court weighs role of IQ scores in debate over execution of disabled people

joe daniel price/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — More than 20 years ago, the Supreme Court outlawed the execution of intellectually disabled people convicted of capital crimes as “cruel and unusual” punishment forbidden by the Eighth Amendment. In a
Divided Fed set to announce decision on interest rates
The Federal Reserve logo is visible on the William McChesney Martin Jr. Building on December 9, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The Federal Reserve is set to announce its latest adjustment of interest
In the dark and under fire, Ukraine strains to keep the lights on

People walk through the streets of Sumy during emergency power cuts on December 9, 2025 in Sumy, Ukraine. (Maksym Kishka/Frontliner/Getty Images) (LONDON) — Millions of Ukrainians have been plunged into frequent darkness and cold as Russian drones
Scoreboard roundup — 12/9/25

(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUELightning 6, Canadiens 1Devils 4, Senators 3Golden Knights 4, Islanders 5Sharks 1, Flyers 4Ducks 4, Penguins 3Blue Jackets 1, Hurricanes 4Bruins 5, Blues 2Stars
Ancient lake reemerges after record rainfall at Death Valley National Park
Badwater Basin, the site of Lake Manly, is viewed from Dante’s View showing the lake receding due to evaporation on April 21, 2024, near Furnace Creek, California. (George Rose/Getty) (DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, Calif.) — An ancient
After 2 years of war in Gaza, universities begin to reopen, offering hope
Al Azhar University in Gaza. (Diaa Ostaz/ABC News) (GAZA STRIP) — After two consecutive years of war that upended nearly every aspect of life in the Gaza Strip, universities are slowly beginning to reopen, restoring a path
10 years in, Russell Dickerson was ready for ‘Happen to Me’ to happen to him

Russell Dickerson (Disney/Michael Le Brecht) Having your first-ever song blow up is nice, but Russell Dickerson says he’s glad that his current hit, “Happen to Me,” didn’t happen to him until now. “I think about this year a lot,
Walker Scobell, Aryan Simhadri tease ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ season 2

Walker Scobell and Leah Sava Jeffries star in ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ season 2. (Disney/David Bukach) It’s time to set sail on season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. The second season of the Disney+
Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’ lands on ‘Billboard’s’ year-end rock charts

Cover of Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’ (Warner Records) Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours came out in 1977, but apparently it’s still as big a hit as ever. Billboard just came out with its 2025 year-end charts, and despite being almost 50
Collective Soul returning to Las Vegas for 2026 residency at the Venetian Resort

Collective Soul is set to return to The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas for a three-night run in 2026 over Big Game Weekend with special guest Edwin McCain. The band will be performing their
Foo Fighters set dates for 2026 Stadium Tour, share new single “Asking for a Friend”

Foo Fighters have revealed dates for their 2026 stadium tour of North America, taking place across the United States and Canada in August/September. The tour will mark the band’s first major run since 2024’s Everything or Nothing