The U.S. Justice Department is dealing with over 170 pending appeals from law enforcement and victim support groups seeking to restore grants canceled earlier this year, causing program disruptions and layoffs.
A Russian citizen was detained in December 2025 on suspicion of gathering intelligence for Iranian operatives by photographing sensitive Israeli infrastructure and naval assets.
The Delaware City Refinery experienced another sulfur dioxide release on Dec. 14, adding to over 30 pollution incidents this year. The facility, owned by PBF Energy, has been involved in multiple hazardous emissions events.
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A Silver Alert is active for a 73-year-old man with dementia missing from Boone, North Carolina, last seen Friday.
The Trump administration's efforts to dismantle key climate science institutions like NCAR represent a significant escalation beyond typical policy reversals, drawing criticism from scientists.
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New unemployment filings in South Dakota decreased last week, with national claims also showing a decline according to Labor Department data.
A fatal multi-vehicle accident occurred on December 18 at the intersection of U.S. Route 30 and Cindell Street SE in Osnaburg Township, Ohio, claiming one life and involving four vehicles.
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured evidence of two massive cosmic collisions near star Fomalhaut, solving a long-standing mystery about bright spots previously thought to be planets.
The Ursid meteor shower, the last of 2025, peaks Sunday night to Monday morning and remains visible until December 26, offering Northern Hemisphere viewers a chance to see shooting stars.
A SpaceX Starlink satellite encountered an anomaly in orbit on Wednesday, leading to propulsion tank venting and debris release. The company confirms it poses no risk to the International Space Station and will reenter Earth's atmosphere within weeks.
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is passing near Earth this Friday, offering scientists new insights through X-ray observations that could reveal its composition and origins.
MIT professor Nuno Loureiro was shot and killed at his Massachusetts home. Authorities are investigating possible connections to a recent shooting at Brown University that left multiple casualties.
Activists placed decapitated mannequins at officials' homes, blaming illegal immigrants for violent crimes in Tel Aviv neighborhoods.
Wolfgang Ischinger says the EU's compromise to finance Ukraine without directly using frozen Russian assets damages its international credibility.
Germany's employment barometer fell to 91.9 points in December, the lowest since May 2020, driven by manufacturing weakness and widespread job cut plans across sectors.
French lawmakers failed to reach a compromise on the 2026 state budget, forcing the government to consider extending the 2025 budget into the new year amid political deadlock.
Republicans in Congress and the Trump administration are advancing measures to limit gender-affirming care for minors, framing it as a key election issue while facing opposition from medical groups and Democrats.
Congressman Andy Barr's announcement of over 100 House endorsements for his 2026 Senate bid encountered discrepancies, with some listed members initially denying support before clarification.
President Trump suspended the diversity visa lottery program after the suspect in Brown University and MIT shootings, who entered the U.S. through the program, was identified.
The Justice Department must release Jeffrey Epstein-related documents by Friday, revealing details of investigations into his abuse of young women and underage girls, with bipartisan pressure overcoming initial resistance.
Residents of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, express financial strain as President Trump visits, highlighting challenges with holiday spending and local business struggles.
Recent developments in Virginia include a drop in unemployment claims, legal charges dropped in a Virginia Beach case, a measles exposure warning, a proposal to limit police mask use, and lottery winners.
Florida Institute of Technology's new 556-bed student residence hall, Crimson Crossing, is progressing toward an August opening, featuring a recent topping-out ceremony and plans for a pedestrian bridge.
A miniature poodle named Cosmo becomes the symbol for Palm Beach County's new Animal Crimes Unit after suffering severe injuries at a dog daycare, leading to the arrest of owner Jason Hershman.
A church service commemorated 80 homeless individuals who died in Brevard County this year, including Matthew Wallenquest, whose death behind a dumpster highlighted the ongoing crisis.
The Ursid meteor shower peaks on December 21-22, 2025. This guide provides Mississippi-specific viewing tips, weather forecasts, and dark sky locations.