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Trump administration moves to end major student loan forgiveness plan: ‘We won’t tolerate it’

Wednesday, December 10

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Education has moved to terminate one of former President Joe Biden's most popular student loan forgiveness plans -- impacting millions of Americans -- through a proposed joint settlement with the state of Missouri on Tuesday.The pending agreement ends the... Read More.

Group of Democratic senators pen letter to Navy secretary condemning Sen. Mark Kelly review

Wednesday, December 10

(WASHINGTON) -- Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee wrote a letter to Secretary of the Navy John Phelan on Tuesday expressing concern about the Navy's review of Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired U.S. Navy Captain who serves on the committee.The letter, which was... Read More.

GOP lawmakers issue subpoenas over Gov. Shapiro’s home security upgrades

Wednesday, December 10

(HARRISBURG, Pa.) -- Editor's note: The story's headline has been updated. In the wake of the firebombing of his official residence earlier this year, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is now facing questions about how he is spending tax dollars on security improvements for his... Read More.

See Billie Eilish laugh, cry, chill in a ‘puppy room’ in trailer for 3D ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’ concert film

Wednesday, December 10

A new trailer has been released for BILLIE EILISH - HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D), the singer's upcoming immersive movie collaboration with Titanic director James Cameron.In the non-3D trailer, which is mostly set to Billie's... Read More.

Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams named Met Gala 2026 co-chairs

Wednesday, December 10

Music superstar Beyoncé, actress Nicole Kidman and tennis legend Venus Williams have been named co-chairs of the 2026 Met Gala, alongside Anna Wintour, Vogue announced Wednesday.Beyoncé is returning to "fashion's biggest night out" after a decade. The Cowboy Carter singer and songwriter last attended... Read More.

3rd judge grants DOJ motion to unseal grand jury materials from government’s Epstein files

Wednesday, December 10

(WASHINGTON) -- The federal judge who presided over the 2019 criminal case against convicted sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein has became the third judge to grant a Justice Department motion to unseal grand jury materials and other undisclosed evidence from the government's investigative files.U.S.... Read More.

Powerball jackpot surges to $930 million for Wednesday night drawing

Wednesday, December 10

(NEW YORK) -- The Powerball jackpot prize has grown to $930 million, a cash value of $429 million, for Wednesday night's drawing.This is the game's seventh largest prize ever, according to Powerball. The largest prize ever was $2.04 billion, won on Nov. 7, 2022.The... Read More.

French watchdog details uncertainty over Louvre security cameras during heist

Wednesday, December 10

(PARIS and LONDON) -- Nobody was monitoring the live feed. As masked men hacked a hole in a window at the Louvre Museum in Paris in October, a security camera inside the gallery was picking up the spot where they were working, Noel... Read More.

Record flooding possible in Pacific Northwest as storms continue in Midwest, Northeast

Wednesday, December 10

(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 two days, 2 to 4 inches of rain fell at lower elevations and 4 to 10 inches was recorded... Read More.

Supreme Court weighs role of IQ scores in debate over execution of disabled people

Wednesday, December 10

(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 major case from Alabama before the Supreme Court on Wednesday, the justices... Read More.

In brief: Ego Nwodim to host 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards and more

Wednesday, December 10

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 and independent creators everywhere quite like the... Read More.

Divided Fed set to announce decision on interest rates

Wednesday, December 10

(WASHINGTON) -- The Federal Reserve is set to announce its latest adjustment of interest rates on Wednesday, potentially slashing borrowing costs for the third time this year in an effort to boost sluggish hiring.Top officials at the Federal Reserve have displayed a rare degree... Read More.