Hegseth says Pentagon won’t release video of strike on drug boat survivors to public

Pete Hegseth, US secretary of defense, speaks during a Mexican Border Defense medal presentation in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. US President Donald Trump said he
Noah Wyle is back in scrubs in ‘The Pitt’ season 2 trailer

Noah Wyle as Dr. Robby in season 2 of ‘The Pitt.’ (Warrick Page/HBO Max) Dr. Robby starts a brand-new shift in The Pitt season 2 trailer. HBO Max released the official trailer for the sophomore season of
James Taylor announces annual July 4 holiday shows at Tanglewood

James Taylor at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony (Disney/Eric McCandless) James Taylor has announced his annual Independence Day shows at Tanglewood, in the Berkshires area of Massachusetts. Taylor and his All-Star Band
Sen. Mark Kelly clashes with Hegseth over Pentagon’s investigation into him

Sen. Mark Kelly arrives for a closed door meeting on Capitol Hill, Dec. 16, 2025. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly on Tuesday called Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s investigation into him a “bunch of bull****” and
MIT professor shot, killed at his home in Boston suburbs: Officials

The William Barton Rogers Building on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Photographer: Cassandra Klos/Bloomberg via Getty Images (CAMBRIDGE, Mass.) — A professor at the Massachusetts Institute
The orchestra plays on, as Dolly Parton’s symphony show continues in 2026

Dolly Parton (Courtesy Dolly Parton) After its 2025 premiere with the Nashville Symphony, Dolly Parton‘s new orchestral show will keep the music playing in 2026. Threads: My Songs in Symphony will play a dozen U.S. cities starting Jan.
Michelle Obama reveals she was supposed to see Rob Reiner, wife the night they were killed

Former First Lady Michelle Obama appears on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ (ABC) Michelle Obama has shared that she and her husband, former President Barack Obama, had plans to see their longtime friends Rob Reiner and Michele Singer the night
Billy Idol song ‘Dying to Live’ lands on Oscars short list for best original song

Billy Idol at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction/Disney/Eric McCandless Billy Idol has a chance to nab an Oscar nomination. The rocker’s song “Dying to Live,” from his documentary Billy Idol Should Be Dead,
Jon Pardi’s getting ‘rowdy’ on his Christmas tour

Jon Pardi’s The Christmas Show (Courtesy Jon Pardi/The GreenRoom) “What a rowdy Christmas show!” was Jon Pardi‘s comment after he kicked off his yuletide tour Friday in St. Augustine, Florida. Of course, that’s at least partially Jon’s
Watch the first-ever video for George Harrison’s ‘Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)’

George Harrison November 23, 1971. (Photo by: Ann Limongello/ABC Photo Archives) The first-ever video for George Harrison’s classic tune “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)” has just been released, directed by Stranger Things star Finn
MIT professor shot, killed at his home in Boston suburbs: Officials

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Cassandra Klos/Bloomberg via Getty Images (BOSTON) — A professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has been shot and killed at his home, authorities said. Nuno F.G.
Ryan Wedding timeline: How Canadian went from Olympic athlete to alleged drug kingpin

The U.S. Embassy in Mexico released this photo of Ryan Wedding on Dec. 8, 2025. U.S. Embassy in Mexico (NEW YORK) — A former Olympic snowboarder is one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives, with authorities comparing
Trace Adkins marks 30 years of ‘Dreamin’ Out Loud’ with anniversary tour

Trace Adkins 30th Anniversary Tour (Courtesy Trace Adkins/Sweet Talk Publicity) Trace Adkins will commemorate three decades of his debut album with a special 2026 tour. Trace Adkins 30th Anniversary Tour kicks off Jan. 16 in Oxford, Alabama,
Donna Summer posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

American Disco and R&B singer Donna Summer (born LaDonna Gaines, 1948 – 2012) performs onstage at the Poplar Creek Music Theater, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, July 12, 1983. (Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images) Disco queen Donna Summer has
Trump to address nation Wednesday night

Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he’ll deliver a live national address on Wednesday at 9 p.m. from the White House. “It has been a great year for our Country, and THE BEST
‘Tremendous amount of sickness’: Kansas school dismisses students early for winter break

(DEXTER, Kan.) — Class is out early for one Kansas school this holiday season. Dexter Schools USD #471 announced Monday that they dismissed students and staff three days early for winter break due to widespread illness. Classes
‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ to get digital and Blu-ray release

Artwork for ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ (20th Century Studios) If you didn’t get to see Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere in theaters, you’ll now have a new chance to see the film. The movie about Bruce Springsteen’s
‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ to get digital and Blu-ray release

Artwork for ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ (20th Century Studios) If you didn’t get to see Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere in theaters, you’ll now have a new chance to see the film. The movie about Bruce Springsteen’s
Kelsea Ballerini closes 2025 as she “Sit[s] in Parks” with kangaroos

Kelsea Ballerini (Disney/Frank Micelotta) Kelsea Ballerini‘s touring year has come to a close with her Saturday night show Down Under. “Brisbane, i couldn’t have asked for a better way to end the year and this life changing
‘Disclosure Day’: Watch teaser trailer for new Steven Spielberg film

Emily Blunt in ‘Disclosure Day,’ directed by Steven Spielberg. (Niko Tavernise/Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment) The title and official teaser trailer for Steven Spielberg‘s newest film have been released. Universal Pictures announced Tuesday the movie will be
Susie Wiles calls out Bondi, Vance and Trump in Vanity Fair

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles looks on during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and President of Argentina Javier Milei in the Cabinet Room at the White House on October 14, 2025 in Washington,
Foreigner announces new tour dates with Lou Gramm

Foreigner’s Lou Gramm at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction (Disney/Michael Le Brecht) II Foreigner has announced some new 2026 tour dates with original frontman Lou Gramm. The band is set to reunite with
1 dead in Washington state flooding as levee breach prompts evacuations

In an aerial view, a person stands atop of property engulfed by floodwater on December 14, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. Brandon Bell/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — At least one person is dead in Washington as flash flooding
Move over Luke Combs & Garth Brooks, Morgan Wallen is the bestselling country artist of all time

Morgan Wallen’s ‘I’m the Problem’ (Big Loud) Morgan Wallen is now the top-selling country artist of all time, according to the Recording Industry Association of America. The latest numbers from the RIAA show Morgan has sold 239.5
Officer who cataloged evidence testifies on Day 8 of Luigi Mangione’s evidence suppression hearing

Luigi Mangione appears for a suppression of evidence hearing in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan Criminal Court on December 9, 2025 in New York City. Curtis Means-Pool/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Security camera
Rep. Alexander announces December office hours

State Rep. Greg Alexander, of Carsonville, is inviting residents of Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac and Tuscola counties to office hours events in Bad Axe, Sandusky and Marlette to close out the calendar year.
Sanilac County Sheriff Rich Swears In Three New Deputies Following Police Academy Graduation

The Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the swearing-in of three new Deputy Sheriffs following their successful graduation from the Oakland Police Academy on Friday, December 12th.
Lineup for Billy Joel ‘Music Of’ concert announced

‘The Music of Billy Joel’ (Courtesy Music Of Presents) Billy Joel is going to be the focus of New York City entrepreneur Michael Dorf’s annual Music Of concert series, and the lineup of artists celebrating Joel has
Family offers $5,000 reward for tips in Samuel Serra’s 2024 disappearance

The Port Huron Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 55-year-old Samuel Anthony Serra, who has not been seen or heard from since December 2024.
Gloria Stephens, 83
Gloria A. Stephens, age 83 of Brown City, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
Shirley Weber, 85
Shirley A. Weber, age 85 of Snover, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
‘General Hospital’ star Genie Francis remembers late co-star Anthony Geary

Anthony Geary and Genie Francis attend The Paley Center for Media Presents “General Hospital: Celebrating 50 years and Looking Forward” at The Paley Center for Media on April 12, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty
On This Day, Dec. 16, 1989: Billy Joel hits #1 with ‘Storm Front’

On This Day, Dec. 16, 1989… Billy Joel hit #1 on the Billboard 200 chart with his 11th studio album, Storm Front. The album featured Joel’s third #1 single, “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” along with the top-10 single
Report: Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey planning ‘Sunday in the Park with George’ revival in London

Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grandes speak onstage as Universal Pictures presents a special ‘Wicked For Good’ Q&A at Saban Media Center on November 15, 2025 in North Hollywood, California. (Unique Nicole/Getty Images for Universal Pictures) Could Ariana
Rob Reiner’s son named suspect in parents’ murder, case to be presented to DA

Rob Reiner and Nick Reiner attend the AOL Build Speaker Series in New York City, May 4, 2016. (Laura Cavanaugh/FilmMagic via Getty Images) Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of renowned director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele
Rob Reiner’s son named suspect in parents’ murder, case to be presented to DA

Rob Reiner and Nick Reiner attend the AOL Build Speaker Series in New York City, May 4, 2016. (Laura Cavanaugh/FilmMagic via Getty Images) (LOS ANGELES) — Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of renowned director Rob Reiner and
In brief: ‘Ponies’ official trailer and more

One Battle After Another is making its way to HBO Max. Paul Thomas Anderson‘s latest film makes its streaming debut on the platform on Dec. 19. It will then debut on HBO linear on Dec. 20. The
Bondi Beach evidence suggests shooting was ‘inspired’ by ISIS, Australia PM says

Mourners gather to lay flowers at Bondi Beach on December 15, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Police say at least 16 people, including one suspected gunman, were killed and more than 40 others injured when two attackers opened
Scoreboard roundup — 12/15/25

(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events: NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUEDolphins 15, Steelers 28 NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONPistons 112, Celtics 105Raptors 106, Heat 96Mavericks 133, Jazz 140Rockets 125, Nuggets 128Grizzlies 121, Clippers 103 NATIONAL HOCKEY
What we know about the man who disarmed alleged shooter at Australia’s Bondi Beach

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns visits Ahmed al Ahmed, who was identified as the bystander who seized a rifle from one of the gunmen during the deadly shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday, at a hospital
US military conducts 3 more alleged drug boat strikes in the Pacific, killing 8: SOUTHCOM

The U.S. military said on Monday it struck three more alleged drug boats in the Eastern Pacific, leaving eight dead. (U.S. Southern Command) (NEW YORK) — The U.S. military said on Monday it struck three more alleged
2nd doctor to be sentenced in connection with Matthew Perry’s ketamine death

Actor Matthew Perry of the television show ‘The Kennedys – After Camelot’ speaks onstage during the REELZChannel portion of the 2017 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour at the Langham Hotel on January 13, 2017 in Pasadena,
Zelenskyy says no consensus reached on territory after US-Ukraine peace talks

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrive to speak to the media at the Chancellery on December 15, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. (Sean Gallup/Getty Images) (LONDON) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday
As Brown University shooting manhunt continues, FBI offers reward for info leading to conviction

Image of the person described as an unknown suspect in the Brown University Shooting. (FBI) (NEW YORK) — The FBI issued a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the
Walton Goggins talks ‘Fallout’ season 2, which has premiered early

Walton Goggins in ‘Fallout’ season 2. (Lorenzo Sisti/Prime Video) ‘Tis the season, because Fallout season 2 premiered on Prime Video one day earlier than planned. The first episode of season 2 of the popular show based on the
Mariah Carey donates items to Julien’s MusiCares Charity Relief Auction

Mariah Carey at ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ on July 24, 2025. (Disney/Randy Holmes) If all you want for Christmas is an item used by Mariah Carey, luck may be on your side. The singer, who is the MusiCares Person
Rare items from The Beatles, Bob Dylan part of new Marvels of Modern Music auction

The Beatles celebrate the completion of their new album, ‘Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’, at a press conference held at the west London home of their manager Brian Epstein. The LP is released on June 1st.
VOLBEAT earns record-setting 12th #1 on Billboard mainstream rock chart with “Time Will Heal”

Volbeat’s recent single, “Time Will Heal” marks the band’s twelfth #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Chart, with the band maintaining the record for the most number one singles on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart by an artist
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony airing Jan. 1 on ABC

ABC announced that this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame annual induction ceremony will be aired January 1st, 2026 on the network. The 40th annual induction ceremony was held on November 8 at the Peacock Theater