Sen. Mark Kelly sues Hegseth, Pentagon over attempt to cut retirement rank and pay

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., has filed a federal lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Pentagon, seeking to stop what he calls an unprecedented and unconstitutional effort to punish him by lowering his military retirement rank
Charges upgraded for doctor accused of killing ex-wife and her husband; waives extradition to Ohio

An Illinois doctor accused of killing his ex-wife and her current husband in their Columbus, Ohio, home is now facing more serious charges, as authorities prepare to return him to Ohio for prosecution. Michael David McKee, 39,
Brooks Koepka to face penalties after leaving LIV Golf to return to PGA Tour

Brooks Koepka is officially heading back to the PGA Tour in January 2026 after leaving LIV Golf in late December, following approval of a newly created “Returning Member Program” designed to bring select elite players back to
Patriots’ CB Christian Gonzalez in concussion protocol after injury during Sunday’s win vs. Chargers

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is in the NFL’s concussion protocol after suffering a head injury during Sunday night’s 16–3 playoff victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, leaving his availability uncertain for the divisional round. The
President Trump reviewing options on response to Iran as protests kill over 500

President Donald Trump is reviewing a broad set of options for responding to Iran’s violent suppression of nationwide protests, as human rights groups report that more than 500 people have been killed and thousands detained during weeks
Suspect arrested after fire destroys historic synagogue in Mississippi

Authorities have taken a suspect into custody following a predawn fire that tore through Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, causing extensive damage to the state’s largest and only synagogue in the city. Investigators say the blaze
Buffalo Bills defeat Jacksonville Jaguars 27-24 in AFC wild-card playoff

Bills’ quarterback Josh Allen delivered a breakout postseason road performance Sunday, lifting the Buffalo Bills to a 27-24 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in an AFC wild-card thriller marked by constant momentum swings. Allen threw for 273
Notre Dame releases statement after battery claims involving head coach Marcus Freeman

The University of Notre Dame has firmly denied allegations that football coach Marcus Freeman assaulted a high school wrestling coach during an incident at a youth tournament earlier this month, saying video evidence clears him of any
Tensions flare in Minneapolis, as state officials are blocked by FBI from probe of ICE shooting

Tensions escalated and clashes erupted in Minneapolis after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot a 37-year-old woman during a protest Wednesday, triggering conflicting accounts from federal and state officials and prompting outrage nationwide. The
Senate advances war powers resolution to restrict further military strikes on Venezuela

On Thursday, the U.S. Senate moved to restrict President Donald Trump’s ability to carry out additional military operations in or against Venezuela without explicit congressional approval, advancing a bipartisan war powers resolution amid growing concern over the