From USA TODAY. The Pentagon and Northrop Grumman Corporation unveiled the B-21 Raider, which is the first new American bomber aircraft in more than 30 years. RELATED: Six dead following plane collision at Wings over Dallas air show https://bit.ly/3uk0BkI » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA…

From USA TODAY. French President Emmanuel Macron visited Louisiana, on his last day in the U.S. He discussed energy policy and climate change with Governor John Bel Edwards. RELATED: Kamala Harris, Emmanuel Macron discuss space efforts during DC visit https://bit.ly/3UJfXdv » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from…

From USA TODAY. The 28-year-old musician Takeoff was one of three people police said were shot outside the bowling alley after a dispute erupted. RELATED: Authorities confirm Takeoff death, seek additional info from shooting https://bit.ly/3Ho2BjR Police arrested and charged a man with the murder of Migos rapper Takeoff, the Houston Police Department announced in a…

From USA TODAY. An ATM at an art show in Florida ranked attendees’ bank accounts of those that interacted with it. RELATED: Hyperrealistic sculptures takes center stage at Miami’s Art Basel https://bit.ly/3h30nv8 Some people might call it impolite to talk about money in public, but an art collective is displaying work at Art Basel in…

From USA TODAY. Student loan debt is at an all-time high, leaving 45 million Americans in the hole. Is college really worth it? RELATED: Metaverse, the future of the internet, explained https://bit.ly/3VCSpYu » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3JNcHIN » USA TODAY delivers current…

From USA TODAY. Longtime sculptor Carole Feuerman is wowing crowds at Miami’s Art Basel with her exhibit of hyperrealistic swimmers and dancers. RELATED: Meerkats, monkeys and lions open holiday treats at London Zoo | USA TODAY https://bit.ly/3OU1Twh » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3USXxYG…

From USA TODAY. Doorbell cameras across the U.S. captured the moment a flaming meteor flew across the sky. RELATED: Orionid meteor trails off after explosive display https://bit.ly/3gX2gcM » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3Fm2Lqz » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports,…

From USA TODAY. New York City is looking to hire a "rat czar," describing the ideal candidate as "somewhat bloodthirsty" as rat sightings increase. RELATED: Hakeem Jeffries becomes first Black major party leader in Congress | USA TODAY https://bit.ly/3EXjlvo New York City leaders have been trying to control the rodent population for generations with mixed…

From USA TODAY. SoundHound shows off its AI software and what it might look like in a fast food drive-thru. RELATED: Three tips to prevent porch pirates from stealing your packages | USA TODAY https://bit.ly/3H2o0yI » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/32YX6Gm » USA…

From USA TODAY. Kanye West has been suspended from Twitter again after antisemitic posts, following antisemitic comments during an interview with Alex Jones. RELATED: Kanye West’s social media accounts locked after antisemitic posts https://bit.ly/3iBYVjK Ye has been suspended from Twitter again – this time by the social platform’s new CEO, Elon Musk. The rapper, formerly…

From USA TODAY. Anna Wintour, John Legend, and Ariana Debose were just some of the celebrities who attended President Joe Biden’s first White House state dinner. RELATED: France’s Macron attends state dinner after Ukraine war discussion https://bit.ly/3UwJPtg It’s taken longer than usual, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s finally here: Nearly two years after…

From USA TODAY. For the first time in 30 years, Congress intervened to avert a rail strike that the White House and business experts said would hurt the U.S. economy. RELATED: President Biden, Macron discuss support, strategy for war in Ukraine | USA TODAY https://bit.ly/3EWxCbB The bill adopts a tentative agreement reached in September between…

From USA TODAY. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said that the “public has a right to know” when asked about former President Donald Trump’s tax returns, which are now in the hands of the House Ways and Means Committee. RELATED: Trump Org, Weisselberg charged with tax fraud: Here’s what we know https://bit.ly/3F0oUcx The Supreme…

From USA TODAY. Morgan Tabor, Abi Roberts and Bekah King found out were being cheated on by the same guy. They dumped him and started traveling the world together. RELATED: Meet the Wander Women, a trio of hikers on an age-defying inspirational journey https://youtu.be/SuRYrnIYOUA » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this…

From USA TODAY. Freestyle soccer star Maymi Asgari was seen impressing World Cup fans with her ball-handling skills outside the stadium. RELATED: Protester carrying rainbow flag runs onto field at World Cup https://bit.ly/3gYDEAn » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3QYKjbc » USA TODAY delivers…

From USA TODAY. Macron’s White House visit comes after a diplomatic quarrel between the two longtime allies over a canceled submarine deal. RELATED: https://bit.ly/3EVxMjp President Joe Biden said Thursday he’s open to talking with Russian President Vladimir Putin even as he and French President Emmanuel Macron underscored their outrage over Moscow’s atrocities in its war…

From USA TODAY. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson said when he was 14, he’d steal Snickers bars from 7-Eleven because he couldn’t afford one. He’s now righting his wrongs. RELATED: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson talks ‘Black Adam’ https://bit.ly/3UEe0Pv Dwayne Johnson is trying to make up for his ghosts of Christmas past. The Rock, 50, returned to…

From USA TODAY. A toddler in Chino, California, who is still learning how to walk, was showing off his moves, proving that dancing is more important. RELATED: Toddler mistakes doppelgänger for himself at Walmart https://youtube.com/shorts/LHkqRvQN5r4 » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3VKld1i » USA…

From USA TODAY. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and visiting Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin hit back at a reporter’s question which posed that they were only meeting because of their similar age and gender. RELATED: Kea parrot steals GoPro in New Zealand park https://bit.ly/3ETS7Wq » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more…

From USA TODAY. President Joe Biden had a private meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and discussed both countries’ mutual support and strategy for Ukraine. RELATED: France’s President Emmanuel Macron visits Washington for state dinner https://bit.ly/3gUkb3Y President Joe Biden said Thursday he’s open to talking with Russian President Vladimir Putin even as he and French…

From USA TODAY. Waiting for packages to arrive in the mail can make you anxious, especially with the potential of porch pirates. Here are some ways to deter them. RELATED: Meerkats, monkeys and lions open holiday treats at London Zoo | USA TODAY https://bit.ly/3H2plpb Reports of porch pirates, or thieves who steal packages left outside…

From USA TODAY. Four lion cubs born during the war in Ukraine found their forever home at an animal sanctuary in Minnesota. RELATED: Five lions escape zoo enclosure forcing guests head to safe zones https://bit.ly/3inYv0p The young lions include one male named Taras and three females named Stefania, Lesya and Prada, according to the International…

From USA TODAY. France’s President Emmanuel Macron is welcomed at the White House Thursday during a ceremony before Biden’s first state dinner RELATED: Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, honor JFK in Boston | USA TODAY https://bit.ly/3uiMY5a The alliance between France and the United States dates back to the Revolutionary War, a point both…

From USA TODAY. A garbage truck driver is uninjured after crashing into an overpass in Indianapolis, Indiana. RELATED: Car flies 50 feet into the air after crashing into a toll booth https://bit.ly/3OW1GbR » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/38Tzndx » USA TODAY delivers current…

From USA TODAY. A vigil was held at the University of Idaho to honor murdered students Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves and Xana Kernodle. RELATED: Police release more information on the murder of four Idaho students https://bit.ly/3ugTd9G Four University of Idaho students killed in their sleep were remembered Wednesday as both snow and tears…

From USA TODAY. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden this week will host French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, for the Biden administration’s first state dinner. RELATED: France’s President Emmanuel Macron will visit Washington for state dinner https://bit.ly/3EQEXcB White House spokesperson John Kirby said Monday that the dinner, which is…

From USA TODAY. President Joe Biden gave a noncommittal response to a crowd member at the Tribal Nations Summit about running in 2024. RELATED: Biden on running for president in 2024: ‘Watch me’ https://bit.ly/3iuIIge » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3QYKjbc » USA TODAY…

From USA TODAY. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries replaced Speaker Nancy Pelosi as leader of the Democrats in the House of Representatives. RELATED: Speaker Nancy Pelosi steps down from role as leader of House Democrats https://bit.ly/3gReSCk Emboldened House Democrats ushered in a new generation of leaders on Wednesday with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected to be the first…

From USA TODAY. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden this week will host French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, for the Biden administration’s first state dinner. White House spokesperson John Kirby said Monday that the dinner, which is scheduled for Thursday, “is an opportunity to highlight a foundational component of…

From USA TODAY. The Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, attended Wednesday night’s NBA game between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat at TD Garden. RELATED: Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, honor JFK in Boston https://bit.ly/3FiKf24 William and Kate are visiting the United States for the first time in eight years.…

From USA TODAY. The Prince and Kate Middleton honored John F. Kennedy at the Earthshot Prize awards, the Royal couple’s first trip to the United States since 2014. RELATED: Prince William in Jamaica: ‘Slavery should never have happened’ https://youtu.be/6OoKdozetRg The first overseas trip by the Prince and Princess of Wales since the death of Queen…

From USA TODAY. The White House urged Congress to fund initiatives to increase the use of PrEP, a drug used to help reduce the spread of HIV. RELATED: HIV & AIDS 30 years later: here’s what we’ve learned https://bit.ly/3ub3kwS » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA…

From USA TODAY. Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac wrote hits including "You Make Loving Fun" and "Everywhere." She died at 79 after a "short illness." RELATED: http://bit.ly/3Fhlp2o Christine McVie, the British keyboard player and co-vocalist in Fleetwood Mac, died Wednesday. She was 79. The band posted a statement on their official social media accounts calling…

From USA TODAY. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will light the National Christmas tree. RELATED: Nancy Pelosi helps light North Carolina Christmas tree at US Capitol https://bit.ly/3EJ4nJe President Joe Biden and Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland deliver remarks at the National Christmas Tree Lighting at the Ellipse, also attended by First…

From USA TODAY. French President Emmanuel Macron met with Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of his private meeting and state dinner with President Joe Biden. RELATED: France’s President Emmanuel Macron will visit Washington for state dinner https://bit.ly/3gLMSzW President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden this week will host French President Emmanuel Macron and his…

From USA TODAY. It’s the holiday season and the London Zoo is celebrating by letting these meerkats, monkeys and lions open treats inside unique advent calendars. RELATED: Soccer fan scores a goal from the stands with a paper airplane | USA TODAY https://bit.ly/3H4ygql » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and…

From USA TODAY. Footage from the US Coast Guard showed lava continuing to flow out of Mauna Loa in Hawaii, the world’s largest active volcano. RELATED: Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano eruption draws Native Hawaiians https://bit.ly/3GZ7aAT The first eruption in 38 years of the world’s largest active volcano is attracting onlookers to a national park for…

From USA TODAY. A fan turned his admissions ticket into a paper airplane at the match between Germany and England at Munich’s Allianz Arena. RELATED: USA men’s soccer team wins against Iran, fans go crazy in celebration | USA TODAY https://bit.ly/3VGFXXw » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics…

From USA TODAY. Mitch McConnell expressed skepticism about Donald Trump’s electability in the 2024 presidential race after Trump’s controversial dinner with rapper Ye and white supremacist Nick Fuentes. RELATED: Chuck Schumer slams Donald Trump for ‘disgusting’ Ye, Fuentes dinner https://bit.ly/3ikm9ed A rising number of Republicans, including Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell, are denouncing Donald Trump…

From USA TODAY. New York City is confronting and involuntarily hospitalizing homeless people with severe mental illnesses, according to Mayor Eric Adams. RELATED: NYC Mayor Eric Adams declares state of emergency for migrant influx https://bit.ly/3FeK1ZG The mayor’s directive would give outreach workers, city hospitals and first responders, including police, discretion to hospitalize anyone they deem…

From USA TODAY. Adele is visibly shocked after a fan used an Instagram filter when taking a video selfie with the musician in Las Vegas, NV. RELATED: Ed Sheeran gives away his guitar to young fan after impromptu concert https://bit.ly/3irXSDe » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from…

From USA TODAY. France’s President Emmanuel Macron will visit Washington for the Biden administration’s first state dinner. The event hit delays due to COVID-19. RELATED: Macron reelected in France, promotes unity https://bit.ly/3gLtaEu President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden this week will host French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, for the…

From USA TODAY. The National Weather Service issued tornado and thunderstorm warnings in the South and Central U.S. as severe weather swept across the country. RELATED: Winter weather outlook: La Niña prediction via NOAA https://bit.ly/3AWwjs4 A severe weather outbreak threatened the south-central U.S. as strong thunderstorms and multiple tornadoes hit the region Tuesday, while what…

From USA TODAY. President Joe Biden ran back onto a Michigan stage to announce that the United States had defeated Iran in the World Cup, sending the team into the Round of 16. RELATED: USA men’s soccer team wins against Iran, fans go crazy in celebration https://bit.ly/3FbzLS6 The U.S. men’s national soccer team had plenty…

From USA TODAY. Mauna Loa, the world’s largest volcano, is erupting in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, but lava flow is not an issue to communities right now. RELATED: Mauna Loa volcano erupts in Hawaii https://bit.ly/3gREdMj The eruption had remained confined to the summit caldera early Monday, but USGS Volcanoes and the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency…

From USA TODAY. Stewart Rhodes was found guilty of seditious conspiracy and other charges tied to his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. RELATED: Oath Keepers’ vision described by former spokesman https://youtu.be/YXI2VerE0Pg Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes was found guilty of seditious conspiracy and other charges tied to his role…

From USA TODAY. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi helped light the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree on the west lawn of the Capitol, a tradition dating back to 1964. RELATED: First Lady Jill Biden welcomes official White House Christmas tree https://youtu.be/WdtJyrF-nqE » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA…

From USA TODAY. Soccer fans across the country cheered for Team USA’s men’s soccer team after they scored against Iran during the FIFA World Cup. RELATED: World Cup fans around the world celebrate soccer’s big tournament https://bit.ly/3VkxPwi Now the knockout rounds start for real for the U.S. men. Needing a victory over Iran to advance…

From USA TODAY. Pepper, a four-year-old Jack Russell terrier, was feeling extra feisty when a couple of elephants wandered into her backyard in Zambia. RELATED: Jaguar massages tiger at China zoo https://youtube.com/shorts/WfXnK621i9o » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3OQATxB » USA TODAY delivers current…

From USA TODAY. Australian officials argued against UNESCO’s recommendation to put the Great Barrier Reef on the endangered species list. RELATED: Mauna Loa volcano erupts in Hawaii | USA TODAY https://bit.ly/3OMlqyE Officials from the U.N. cultural agency and the International Union for Conservation of Nature released a report on Monday warning that without “ambitious, rapid…

From USA TODAY. A car in China flew 50 feet in the air after crashing into a toll booth. RELATED: Pilot avoids beachgoers by landing upside down after engine failure | USA TODAY https://bit.ly/3XHyzx3 » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/38Tzndx » USA TODAY…

From USA TODAY. In her first major solo event, Queen Consort Camilla hosted Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska, Mel B. and others to a reception at Buckingham Palace to raise awareness of violence against women. RELATED: Man throws eggs at King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla https://bit.ly/3AWE0hX » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh »…

From USA TODAY. President Biden met with leaders of the House and Senate to urge them to intervene, saying he is "confident" a rail strike could be avoided. RELATED: Why rail workers are threatening to strike and how it could affect you https://bit.ly/3GSkmYd Meeting for the first time with congressional leaders since the midterm elections,…

From USA TODAY. A movie theater in Thailand offered endless popcorn and moviegoers showed up to cash in with quirky containers. RELATED: Why certain brains love horror movies https://bit.ly/3XFb87v » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3ENXXbL » USA TODAY delivers current local and national…

From USA TODAY. Taiwan called on China to let the country "return to normal" in the wake of widespread protests over their zero-COVID policy. RELATED: Protesters in China take to the streets over COVID lockdown policy https://bit.ly/3EOsdTL The Biden administration offered support Monday for peaceful protesters in China who spilled into the streets over the…

From USA TODAY. Brittney Griner, a U.S. basketball star, is serving her sentence at the IK-2 penal colony in Mordovia, about 350 miles southeast of Moscow. RELATED: Brittney Griner’s appeal rejected by Moscow Regional Court judge https://bit.ly/3GZec8z In August, the two-time Olympian and perennial WNBA All-Star was sentenced to nine years after pleading guilty to…

From USA TODAY. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called former President Donald Trump’s dinner at Mar-a-Lago with rapper Ye and white nationalist "pure evil." RELATED: Pence on Trump 2024: ‘We will have better choices’ https://bit.ly/3Vd8oN0 Former President Donald Trump hosted and dined with white nationalist Nick Fuentes and rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, at…

From USA TODAY. A protester holding a rainbow flag and wearing a shirt supporting Ukraine and Iranian women ran onto the field at the Qatar World Cup during a match between Portugal and Uruguay. RELATED: How much it costs to host the World Cup in Qatar https://bit.ly/3XJx7tW A protestor ran onto the field Monday carrying…

From USA TODAY. Authorities in California shot and killed Austin Lee Edwards, a former police officer in Virginia, after he fled with a teen girl he catfished. RELATED: Adoptive parents lose custody after biker shootout https://bit.ly/3F8pOom The suspect in a triple homicide who died in a shootout with police Friday in Southern California apparently drove…

From USA TODAY. A kid reporter from KidScoop asked about the continued support for Iranian women during the days briefing led by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. RELATED: Iran unrest: Protests rage on weeks after Mahsa Amini’s death https://youtu.be/r5V6KHe6NSc » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY:…