Musk pressure ‘nothing new’ for Congress, GOP senator says

10 dead in 'terrorist attack' with pickup in New Orleans, local officials say

A car may have plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street early on Wednesday, the New Orleans Police Department reported, according to ABC News affiliate WGNO.

ABC News - 17m

Trump’s killing of Qassem Suleimani triggered fall of Assad, says Tugendhat

Ex-security minister says assassination ordered by Trump caused chain of events that led to revolution in Syria. Donald Trump’s decision to sanction the assassination of an elite Iranian commander ...

The Guardian - 27m

New Orleans mayor calls incident ‘terrorist attack’ as FBI says explosive device found at scene – live updates

10 people killed and 30 injured as vehicle driven into crowd on Bourbon Street. At least 10 killed and 30 injured in New Orleans as car runs into crowd . Mayor Cantrell has described today’s ...

The Guardian - 32m

LIVE: 10 dead, 30 injured as car plows into people in New Orleans: Special Report: ABC News Live

24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events

ABC News - 39m

Trump says he will attend Jimmy Carter’s funeral

President-elect Trump rang in the new year at his Mar-a-Lago home, less than three weeks before Inauguration Day, telling reporters that he would attend President Carter’s funeral and reiterated ...

NBC News - 1h

Ivory Coast Says French Forces Will Withdraw

The troops are expected to leave this month as France, a former colonial power in West Africa, fast loses influence there.

The New York Times - 2h

‘Trump is a little guy, Musk is a big guy’: historian predicts trouble for president-elect

Timothy Snyder says world’s richest man is likely to exert uncomfortable influence over White House. Allies and aides to Donald Trump should be increasingly concerned by Elon Musk’s proximity to ...

The Guardian - 2h

Taiwan president welcomes exchanges with China as Xi says no one can stop 'reunification'

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said he welcomed exchanges with China, but wondered whether there was goodwill from Beijing given what he said was their blocking of simple things like tourism.

NBC News - 2h

WATCH: Watch 2025 arrive in New York

New York welcomes the New Year!

ABC News - 3h

Passengers Say Turkish Airlines Flights Have Bedbugs

Passengers on several of the carrier’s flights said the biting pests were on seats, blankets and in overhead bins and that the airline did not take action.

The New York Times - 3h

Ambulance pressures remain as critical incident in Wales ends

Bosses urge people to be mindful of calling 999 unnecessarily amid "significant pressures".

BBC News - 3h

Times Square Revelers Ring in a Soggy New Year After Thunderstorm

People lined up in ponchos to see the New Year’s Eve ball-drop in New York.

The New York Times - 3h

WATCH: New Year's Eve around the world

Watch fireworks and celebrations from around the globe.

ABC News - 4h

Data extracted from first Jeju Air black box, South Korea says

A second black box, which was damaged in the crash, will be sent to the US for analysis.

BBC News - 4h

12/31: CBS Evening News

NYPD ramps up security for New Year's Eve in Times Square; The 40-plus year mission to keep President Carter safe

CBS News - 4h

Quitting smoking may be easier with a smartwatch app, researchers say

Motion-sensor software sent alerts to prevent lighting up at most vulnerable moments for those trying to quit. Smartwatches could be used to help people quit smoking, a study suggests.. Researchers ...

The Guardian - 7h

Sources: ASU's Dillingham lands lucrative new deal

Arizona State and Kenny Dillingham have agreed to a new five-year contract that will put him in the top tier of Big 12 coaching salaries and includes a "pathway" to extend out to 10 years, sources ...

ESPN - 7h

Sources: TCU to hire Army's Buddie as new AD

TCU is expected to hire Army AD Mike Buddie as its new athletic director, sources told ESPN. Buddie has been at Army since 2019.

ESPN - 7h

'Unguardable' SGA is MVP, Wolves' Edwards says

After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points in a 113-105 win over the Wolves, Anthony Edwards described the Thunder star as "unguardable" and called him "the MVP of the NBA."

ESPN - 7h

Lakers coach JJ Redick says beating Cavaliers requires 'close to perfect basketball' after 122–110 loss

The Lakers cut their deficit to five points with three minutes remaining, but the Cavaliers put the game away with a 10–3 run.

Yahoo Sports - 7h

Trump Says He Plans to Attend Carter’s Funeral

In wide-ranging remarks at a New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, the president-elect also predicted that Mike Johnson would secure enough votes to be re-elected as House speaker.

The New York Times - 8h

Elon Musk changes his name to Kekius Maximus on X

The world's richest man sparks speculation after changing his name and using a picture of Pepe the Frog.

BBC News - 9h

Trump says he thinks Johnson has the votes to get confirmed

President-elect Trump firmly believes House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will get a second term. “No one else can get the votes,” he told reporters on Tuesday. On Monday, Trump offered Johnson his ...

The Hill - 9h

Trump says he would make calls for Mike Johnson

The president-elect also plans to attend Jimmy Carter's funeral.

Politico - 10h

Fugitive killed in Ohio shootout is responsible for 1981 slaying of woman, 18, authorities say

A fugitive killed in a shootout with authorities in Ohio last month was identified Monday as the suspect in the decades-old unsolved murder of an 18-year-old woman.

NBC News - 12h

NYPD ramps up security for New Year's Eve in Times Square

A million people are expected to pack into Times Square in New York City to ring in the New Year. And while there's no specific, credible threats to the celebration, the New York Police Department ...

CBS News - 13h

"CBS Evening News" headlines for Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" with Major Garrett.

CBS News - 13h

Tiny Love Stories: ‘He Never Says the Words’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

The New York Times - 16h

What we're watching: GOP leaders face debt-limit fight

Politico - 2d

Meet the new members: A Californian returns to Capitol Hill

Politico - 4d

Roy hails Musk, Ramaswamy influence on spending as Hill GOP looks toward cuts

Politico - 4d

Former FBI and CIA head prods Senate to reject Patel, Gabbard

Politico - 5d

Freedom Caucus chair: House GOP needs to consider if ‘current leadership is what we need’

Politico - 5d

Meet the new members: From governor to rank-and-file senator

Politico - 5d

Trump says he plans to seek death penalty for violent offenders

Politico - Dec. 24

Deadly Strike Hits Northern Gaza, Palestinian Officials Say

Several people were killed in an attack on the city of Jabaliya, according to the Palestinian Civil Defense. Israel’s military did not immediately comment.

The New York Times - 2h

Russia launches 111 drones at Ukraine in deadly New Year’s attack, Kyiv says

At least six people were injured in Kyiv as Russia launched a drone strike on the capital in the early hours of Wednesday, city officials said.

ABC News - 2h

Ivory Coast says French troops to leave West African nation

Yahoo News - 11h

Paxton warns of primary challenges for GOP incumbents amid Texas Speaker battle

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Tuesday warned of primary challenges for Republican incumbents in the state Legislature amid an ongoing battle over the Texas House Speakership. “Texans ...

The Hill - 14h

Musk pressure ‘nothing new’ for Congress, GOP senator says

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