Elon Musk becomes richest person in the world, surpassing Jeff Bezos
Move over, Jeff Bezos. There's officially a new richest person on the planet: Elon Musk.
Woman shot, killed after pro-Trump protesters charged US Capitol identified
A woman who was shot and killed after pro-Trump protesters charged the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday has been identified as 14-year Air Force veteran, Ashli Babbit, of San Diego.
Twitter locks Trump's account for 12 hours, Facebook blocks him from posting for 24 hours
Twitter locked President Donald Trump out of his account for "12 hours" on Wednesday and deleted many of his recent Tweets. Meanwhile, Facebook later announced he will be blocked from posting for 24 hours.
Hong Kong arrests 53 activists under national security law
Hong Kong police arrested 53 former lawmakers and democracy proponents Wednesday for allegedly violating the new national security law by participating in unofficial election primaries.
Kim Kardashian planning to file for divorce from Kanye West: report
After the last year appeared to test Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's marriage, multiple reports say the reality star-turned-prison-reform-advocate is ready to call it quits from the rapper once and for all.
Alabama's Smith becomes 1st WR to win Heisman in 29 years
Alabama's DeVonta Smith became the first wide receiver to win the Heisman Trophy in 29 seasons Tuesday night, breaking the monopoly quarterbacks have had on college football's most prestigious award by beating out three of them.
McDonald's plans to release 3 new chicken sandwiches
It's the return of the chicken sandwich wars.
New nationwide movement forms to donate COVID-19 stimulus checks
The effort encourages people who have disposable income to give back to those affected by the pandemic.
Tanya Roberts, Bond girl and ‘’70s Show’ star, hospitalized
Tanya Roberts, who captivated James Bond in “A View to a Kill” and later played Midge Pinciotti in the sitcom “That ’70s Show,” has been hospitalized after falling at her home. The actor had mistakenly been reported dead by her publicist earlier Monday.
DC says no guns allowed during MAGA election protest
D.C. police are posting notices prohibiting guns downtown ahead of the pro-Trump rally set for Wednesday.
Zoe Kravitz files for divorce from husband Karl Glusman
Zoe Kravitz is filing for divorce from husband Karl Glusman after just 18 months of marriage.
British judge refuses to extradite WikiLeaks founder Assange to US
A British judge has rejected the United States’ request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face espionage charges, saying it would be “oppressive” because of his mental health.
Got a hangover? Celebrate with National Bloody Mary Day
For everyone who celebrated more than they should have last night, National Bloody Mary Day serves up one of the world’s most popular hangover cures on Jan. 1.
Brawl mars Mississippi State's Armed Forces win over Tulsa
Minutes after the game ended, Mississippi State and Tulsa became involved in a large brawl on the field, with players punching and kicking one another.
'Breakin' star Shabba-Doo dies at 65, family says
Breakdancing icon and Breakin' star Adolfo "Shabba-Doo" Quiñones has died at the age of 65, according to his family on Wednesday.
Dawn Wells, Mary Ann on ‘Gilligan’s Island,’ dies of COVID-19 at 82
Dawn Wells, who famously played Mary Ann Summers on “Gilligan’s Island,” died Wednesday due to COVID-19-related causes.
First known US case of UK COVID-19 variant confirmed in Colorado
The U.S. has confirmed its first case of a new, likely more transmissible variant of the coronavirus first identified in the U.K.
GOP Sen. Josh Hawley will challenge Biden electors when ballots are counted on Jan. 6
Sen. Josh Hawley claims he will challenge President-elect Joe Biden’s victory when the Senate and the House of Representatives convene on Jan. 6 to count the electoral votes.
Joe Clark, no-nonsense NJ school principal who inspired movie ‘Lean on Me,’ dead at 82
Joe Clark, the no-nonsense, baseball-bat-wielding New Jersey high school principal who inspired the 1989 movie "Lean on Me," died Tuesday at age 82, his family announced.
Bills earn 1st sweep of Patriots since ’99 with 38-9 win
The Buffalo Bills put a cherry atop the changing of the guard in the AFC East.