Missing dog returned to family home and rang the doorbell

After a nearly weeklong search, Athena found her way home to her Florida family in time for Christmas Eve and even rang the doorbell. Athena, a 4-year-old German Shepherd and Husky mix, escaped her home in Green Cove Springs, Florida, on Dec. 15, prompting a search among the community and …...Read More

Simone Biles sports custom Jonathan Owens outfit to Bears' final home game

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles caught heat before the start of the NFL season for showing up to husband Jonathan Owens’ preseason game with the Chicago Bears in an outfit sporting the safety's former team. But on Thursday night, she silenced the critics. The decorated Olympian arrived at Soldier Field in …...Read More

Longtime sports anchor, announcer Greg Gumbel dies at 78

Greg Gumbel, who broadcast the NFL on CBS and served as the network's studio host for March Madness, has died at the age of 78. Emmy-winning producer Dan Forer announced Gumbel's death in a Facebook post. "The holidays are supposed to be filled with joy, but they are often mixed …...Read More

Navy denies Oklahoma victory in Armed Forces Bowl after stopping late 2-point conversion

Navy held on to beat Oklahoma 21-20 in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl Friday. After Oklahoma quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. connected with tight end Jake Roberts for a 10-yard touchdown with under 10 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables decided to go for the …...Read More

Trump says fate of TikTok should be in his hands when he returns to White House

President-elect Trump says he should be the one to make the decision on whether TikTok can continue operating in the United States due to the unique national security and First Amendment issues raised by this case, he said in an amicus brief Friday. Trump’s argument comes in an amicus brief …...Read More

Police searching for man who allegedly groped 5-year-old at New York migrant shelter

The New York Police Department Special Victims Unit is searching for a man suspected of groping a 5-year-old girl near a government-funded migrant shelter in Midtown Manhattan. New York local news source 1010 WINS reported the girl and her mother, who have not been identified by authorities, are residents of …...Read More

Scottie Scheffler has surgery after injuring hand with broken glass, will miss first signature event of 2025

After one of the most historic seasons in golf in 2024, 2025 will not get off to an ideal start for Scottie Scheffler. The reigning PGA Player of the Year and No. 1 golfer in the world will miss next week's Sentry tournament after he underwent hand surgery. In a …...Read More

Travelers may face yet another 'tourist tax' when visiting certain cities

Visiting Liverpool in Merseyside, England — the fifth-largest city in the United Kingdom — could start costing travelers a little more than before as government officials devise a strategy to curb overtourism. Officials are planning to impose a tax on visitors this coming summer, charging nearly $3 (2 pounds) per …...Read More

Arizona attorney general warns Trump deporting Dreamers would be a ‘bright red line’

Arizona’s top law enforcement officer said in a recent interview she is unafraid to stand up to President-elect Trump on immigration enforcement. Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes told the U.K.'s Guardian any plans to construct deportation centers, which she previously called "concentration camps," in the Grand Canyon State would be …...Read More

Scammers are targeting teens with these nasty tricks

A 14-year-old committed suicide after following the advice of an AI chatbot. Another family is suing the same one — Character AI — after it told an autistic 14-year-old to kill his parents. It also exposed an 11-year-old to sexual content. These stories are heavy reminders that young people are …...Read More