Marco Rubio declares himself head of USAid as workers locked out of office

Gaza ceasefire deal announced during Marco Rubio Senate confirmation hearing

News broke of the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas during Marco Rubio's Senate confirmation hearing for secretary of state. See the moment.

CBS News - Jan. 15

Texas QB Quinn Ewers declares for 2025 NFL Draft

Ewers has been Texas' starter for the past three seasons and his departure with one year of eligibility remaining paves the way for Arch Manning to start in 2025.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15

Watch Live: Marco Rubio faces senators at confirmation hearing for secretary of state

Sen. Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state, is facing questions from his Senate colleagues on Wednesday morning.

CBS News - Jan. 15

Impeached South Korean president detained over martial law declaration

South Korea's anti-corruption agency detains impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his brief declaration of martial law.

CBS News - Jan. 15

Sen. Marco Rubio appears to have bipartisan support for Secretary of State

Several of Trump's Cabinet picks will face questions today during confirmation hearings, including former Florida AG Pam Bondi, his pick to lead the DOJ.

NBC News - Jan. 15

NFL winners and losers from wild-card round: Sam Darnold costs himself millions with dreadful two-game finish

We learned a lot from the opening games of the 2025 NFL playoffs

CBS Sports - Jan. 14

Mike McCarthy is out as Cowboys head coach; what led to his exit?

Dallas finished 7-10 after Jerry Jones did little in the offseason to improve the roster.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Ex-LSU WR Lacy turns himself in, released on bail

Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy was arrested Sunday evening on three charges stemming from a fatal car crash and released on $151,000 bail.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Joe Biden got plenty right at home, but on the world stage he let himself be taken for a fool | Simon Tisdall

In another era, the outgoing president would have made a great cold war leader. Instead, his tenure was dogged by errors, naivety and overcaution. In a week when the US bade a sad farewell to Jimmy ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Why Singapore’s First Family Is Locked in a Bitter Feud Over a House

A son of the country’s founding father says he has been persecuted by the government because of a feud with his older brother, who until May was prime minister.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Syracuse QB McCord to declare for NFL draft

Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord told ESPN on Friday that he will declare for the NFL draft and has decided to no longer pursue an NCAA eligibility waiver for another season.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Israeli Hostage Hamza Ziyadne Is Declared Killed in Gaza

Hamza Ziyadne, 23, was abducted in the 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel alongside his siblings and father, whose body was also recovered this week.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Trump Organization Says Incoming President Will Separate Himself From Family Business

The company is set to release a series of ethics rules governing Donald Trump’s interactions with his business empire.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

Blackhawks Legend Patrick Kane Looks Like Himself Again

The Chicago Blackhawks don't have Patrick Kane anymore but fans will always be interested in what he's doing.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

Hartfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta declares full ground stop due to snowstorm

A major snowstorm is snarling travel across the southern United States and has thrown Atlanta's Hartfield-Jackson Airport into a full ground stop. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.

CBS News - Jan. 10

How will President Trump put himself on the map? | Fiona Katauskas

And will he be given the latitude?. See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Top House Democrat asks Alito to recuse himself from Trump case after phone call

Top House Judiciary Committee Democrat urges Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to recuse himself from Trump hush money sentencing after a call between Trump and Alito.

ABC News - Jan. 10

Taiwan's Lock-Kneed Soldiers Kick Up a Fuss Over Tabooed Tradition

Goose-stepping has a bad rap in the West, thanks to Nazi Germany. In Taiwan, it’s a beloved tradition that army veterans are fighting to keep.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

Earle-Sears locked in tight race with Democratic rivals in Virginia governor's race

Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R ) is locked in a tight race with her potential Democratic rivals in the state’s upcoming governor’s race, according to a new poll released on Friday. ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Raskin calls for Alito to recuse himself from Trump case

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), a Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, called on Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to recuse himself from President-elect Trump’s hush money criminal case in a statement ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Venâncio Mondlane Returns to Mozambique, Declaring Himself President

After a self-imposed exile, Venâncio Mondlane was welcomed home by delirious crowds supporting his claim that the country’s last election was stolen from him by corrupt elites.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

U.S. Declares Genocide in Sudan. Critics Say Biden Acted Too Late.

Tens of thousands of people have been killed in months of fighting that has led to a famine.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9

State of emergency declared due to devastating California wildfires

Los Angeles remains in a state of emergency due to the deadly wildfires spreading across the county. CBS News correspondent Elisa Preston reports on the ground in Malibu.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Biden approves major disaster declaration for California wildfires

Multiple fires are burning in the Los Angeles area, forcing thousands to flee their homes and destroying hundreds of buildings. President Biden approved a major disaster declaration Wednesday ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

Unusual 911 calls of 2024: 'Mean' cat, broken washing machine, locked phone

Yahoo News - Jan. 8

DeSantis will take more time to pick Rubio's replacement

DeSantis said he will appoint a Senate seat replacement around Inauguration Day.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Trump considers declaring national economic emergency to impose tariffs

Move would allow president-elect to implement broad tariffs after threatening Panama, Greenland and Canada. Donald Trump is mulling over the idea to declare a national economic emergency to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

We're locking in roughly 100% gains on a stock that has fallen out of favor

The stock has been downgraded by three analysts this week.

CNBC - Jan. 8

FirstFT: California declares state of emergency as wildfires rage

Also in today’s newsletter, Facebook ends third-party fact-checking, and analysts turn on Citi’s chief executive

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Boise State star RB Jeanty declares for NFL draft

Boise State running back and Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty, a projected first-round pick, has declared for the 2025 NFL draft.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Fujitsu’s UK goodwill wiped out in wake of Post Office scandal

Japanese technology group decided to restrict bidding for government contracts

Financial Times - Jan. 7

WATCH: Passenger records himself stuck in Waymo car driving in circles

Mike Johns ordered a Waymo, the self-driving rideshare service from Google, but found himself in a malfunctioning car driving in a never-ending loop around the parking lot he was in.

ABC News - Jan. 7

Major incidents declared as UK grapples with floods, snow and ice

Almost 200 flood warnings have been issued in parts of England.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Louisiana gov to ask Biden for disaster declaration during visit to New Orleans

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) said he will push for President Biden to issue a disaster declaration during the president’s visit to the state on Monday. In a Monday statement, Landry also pushed ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office

ABC News - Jan. 6

Pope Francis names the first woman to head a major Vatican office

Pope Francis named the first woman to head a major Vatican office. Sister Simona Brambilla will be responsible for all the Catholic Church’s religious orders.

NBC News - Jan. 6

The Brutalist is anointed – but key hopefuls locked out at curveball Golden Globes | Peter Bradshaw

Brady Corbet’s meaty drama looks likely to become this year’s Oppenheimer but the acting categories were full of the unexpected. Full list of Golden Globes 2025 winners In the end, these ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6