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LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Though Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears fell out of the running for the No. 1 seed in the NFC last week, they still have plenty on the line before the playoffs begin.A milestone for the quarterback and a stronger postseason position for the team are at stake.

Caleb Williams eyes 4,000 yards passing as Bears try to clinch NFC’s No. 2 seed when they host Lions

George Clooney has responded to President Donald Trump cheering about the actor's decision to leave the United States with his family and live in France.The "Ocean's Eleven" actor and his wife, Amal Clooney, were recently granted French citizenship alongside their 8-year-old twins, Alexander and Ella, according to government documents viewed by USA TODAY.

George Clooney makes cheeky reply to Trump celebrating move to France

Coast Guard says search for woman who vanished from Nieuw Statendam ship covered nearly 700 square milesReport: Teen’s death on cruise ship ruled a homicideA high school cheerleader’s death on a cruise ship has reportedly been ruled a homicide after a death certificate says she was ‘asphyxiated,’ on ‘The Story.’

Coast Guard suspends search for 77-year-old woman who went overboard from Holland America Line cruise ship

With the deadline to file your taxes only a few months away, it may be a good time to start thinking about a number of key policy changes that could affect your return this year.“It is a year with quite a bit of change,” says Andy Phillips, vice president of the Tax Institute at H&R Block.

The Key Tax Changes to Know About Before You File This Year

A potential New Year's Eve terror attack inspired by ISIS was thwarted in North Carolina, authorities announced Friday. A suspect is in custody, accused of planning to attack a grocery store and a fast food restaurant in the town of Mint Hill, which is located near Charlotte.

Potential ISIS-inspired attack thwarted in North Carolina, officials say

A 14-year-old Akita who spent her whole life with a family was surrendered just days before Christmas because of her ailing health, but now she’s finally being treated the way she truly deserves.After a lifetime with a family, Nena the senior Akita would have hoped for love and comfort during her golden years.

Tears As 14-Year-Old Akita Surrendered by Family Just Days Before Christmas

Bernard thanked 'my Lord and Savior' for the opportunity despite Alabama's 38-3 Rose Bowl defeatFox News Flash top sports headlines for January 2Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.Alabama star receiver Germie Bernard closed what is likely the final postgame press conference of his college football career by invoking his faith, giving "glory to my Lord and Savior."

Alabama star receiver gives 'glory to Jesus Christ' after team's crushing CFP loss to Indiana

Brian King Joseph may be entering the legal limelight with his lawsuit against Will Smith, but the musician is no stranger to showbiz.The electric violinist, a former contestant on "America's Got Talent," sued the Grammy- and Oscar-winning rapper and actor in a Dec. 31 civil lawsuit for wrongfully terminating him after an alleged sexual harassment incident in Las Vegas during Smith's Based on a True Story tour in 2025.

Who is Brian King Joseph? What to know about Will Smith's ex-violinist

Swiss investigators believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles started a fire in a bar at an Alpine ski resort that left 40 people dead and another 119 injured during a New Year’s celebration.

Swiss bar fire may have been caused by candles on wine bottles

Footage has gone viral of a cat mistakenly being locked in her favorite child’s bedroom, and she certainly made the most of it by getting an unforgettable night’s sleep.Just like any other morning, mom Tori McKee, 33, checked the baby monitor to see if her 2-year-old daughter, Carolina, was still sleeping.

Cat Accidentally Locked in Toddler’s Room at Night—Baby Cam Captures It All

The new mom shared she "was scared because I was afraid his body wasn’t ready yet"NEED TO KNOWA Kentucky couple walked into their baby shower with a huge surprise for their 60 guestsAfter a seven-hour drive from Kentucky to Ohio, where they planned to celebrate their baby on the way, Dylan Carter and Drew Kline unexpectedly welcomed their first baby together

Couple Surprises Family at Baby Shower with Their Newborn's Early Arrival Before Spending More Than 2 Months in NICU

Russia filed a formal diplomatic request that the United States stop pursuing an oil tanker originally bound for Venezuela that has evaded US custody for almost two weeks, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN.The demarche sent to the State Department on New Year’s Eve comes as the vessel, called the Bella 1, appeared on Russia’s official register of ships under a new name.

Russia files diplomatic request asking US to stop pursuing oil tanker

Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight as 2026 arrived, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year. Nicole Sganga reports.

Millions facing health care cost increases as tax credits lapse

A childhood drawing rediscovered years later has left the internet unable to cope after one Reddit user shared what many are calling an unintentionally brutal portrait of their parents.The post, shared by u/icantoteit136 to the subreddit r/KidsAreF******Stupid, featured a pencil drawing the user made at age nine, accompanied by the caption: “I did NOT have to cook my parents like this when I was 9…”

Internet Can’t Cope With 9-Year-Old’s Drawing of Parents: ‘Absolutely Savage’

The clean up will take years and the environment has been negatively impacted with contaminated soil and water.Oops, a New Jersey trucker committed the crime and is now facing hard time. Authorities are simply disgusted by the driver for illegally dumping 4,000 gallons of gas. He caused years of environmental damage as taxpayers foot the cleanup bill.

‘Disgusting Human Being’ New Jersey Trucker Illegally Dumps 4,000 Gallons of Gas

Happy (almost) new year! Be prepared: 2026 is an astrological year that helps us understand ourselves better by giving us a second chance to figure out our purpose.There's so much ahead for 2026. Many planets are moving back into signs they previously exited, allowing us the opportunity to learn from the past.

Here's How Life Will Likely Go for Each Zodiac Sign in 2026

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WKRC) - A father who threw his 8-month-old son against a wall because he was losing at an NBA video game, leaving the child with six broken ribs and a broken collar bone, was sentenced to over a decade in prison.Jalin White, 22, was arrested in November 2024 after the mother of his child rushed their 8-month-old baby to the hospital when she arrived home to find that he was twitching and barely breathing, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Law & Crime.

Dad who threw 8-month-old at wall because he was losing at NBA video game learns sentence

There isn't a dog owner alive who can't relate to what Jelly Roll experienced with his cows recently. Crunch and S'More escaped and his efforts to retrieve them were a bit lackluster.Actually, Jelly Roll just filmed the whole thing while others did the wrangling.

WATCH: Jelly Roll’s Fluffy Cows Escape + We Can’t Stop Laughing

In an eye-opening chat that may put a damper on our New Year's celebrations, an award-winning psychic has shared three disturbing predictions for the year aheadAn award-winning psychic has shared three chilling predictions for next year. As we gear up for our New Year's celebrations this week, many of us will dare to hope for a brighter 2026, one that leaves the chaos and uncertainty of this year firmly in the rear-view mirror.

Award-winning psychic reveals three chilling predictions for 2026 and says 'prepare'

Iran’s exiled opposition leader, Reza Pahlavi, his issued a New Year's message to his compatriots that “the current regime has reached the end of the road" in comments that come as protests in the country have escalated and turned fatal.Pahlavi, the son of the last Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who was toppled in the 1979 Islamic Revolution that brought clerical leaders to power, referred to demonstrations in recent days that followed the collapse of the currency, the rial.

Iran Regime ‘Has Reached the End of the Road’—Exiled Crown Prince

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The man accused of planting pipe bombs at political headquarters before Jan. 6, 2021, must remain jailed before his trial, a federal judge ruled Jan. 2, citing evidence that the suspect continued amassing bombmaking materials.Brian Cole was arrested in early December on charges of trying to use an explosive device to harm or intimidate a person and to destroy property, after a nearly five-year investigation.

Judge says DC pipe bomb suspect will stay jailed

Anti Defamation League says new NYC mayor abandoned 'key tools for addressing antisemitism' in his ordersMamdani responds to backlash over Day 1 EOs impacting Jewish New Yorkers: WATCHNYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani defended a Day 1 executive order dropping the IHRA antisemitism definition and lifting New York City's BDS prohibition that has led to backlash from the Jewish community.

Mamdani disputes antisemitism definition amid blowback from Jewish community about Day 1 executive orders

Did you know that one of the first clues for a deadly cancer might not be in your abdomen, but in your legs? It sounds strange, but it’s true. We’re talking about pancreatic cancer, an illness often called the “silent killer” because its symptoms are typically vague and non-specific until the disease is very advanced.

Don’t ignore your legs: the surprising early signs of pancreatic cancer

When you're grabbing a bottle of Coca-Cola during a grocery run, you're likely not paying any attention to the color of the bottle's lid. Because why would you? It turns out that for soda lovers, there's a very specific reason why the color of your Coca-Cola bottle top matters, especially this time of year.

People Are Scrambling To Find Coca-Cola Bottles With Yellow Lids—Here's Why

We're only in the first days of 2026, and there is already a full moon on the way.The first full moon will be the wolf moon, set to peak in the early morning of Saturday, Jan. 3 — the fourth consecutive supermoon dating to October 2025.

When to watch the 'wolf moon,' Iowa's first full moon of 2026

The Packers acquired Parsons in a blockbuster trade in AugustJerry Jones ‘loves the pain’ of being Cowboys GM. Is this good for business? | The HerdJerry Jones said he 'loves the pain' of being the Dallas Cowboys' GM. Colin Cowherd discusses the attention the Cowboys have received during his tenure and whether it’s good for the team.

Jerry Jones addresses Micah Parsons’ latest criticism amid lingering tension after Cowboys split

There's rare good news about SUV prices! Some new and used models having declining prices to take advantage of.New year, new steals! It might be the perfect time to pounce on a few different SUVs that are gaining massive price cuts. There are new and used models that are starting to pile up on the dealership lots, forcing better deals.

5 SUVs With Insane Price Drops for 2026

Officials are investigating a threat at the Kansas City International Airport in Missouri Wednesday, according to local news outlets citing a statement from the City of Kansas City.The city's department of aviation said in a statement to KCTV that they were responding along with the FBI to a potential threat.

FBI Investigates Threat at Kansas City International Airport: What We Know

2025 has been a very peculiar year. For many, it has been a particularly challenging year for various reasons, while for others, it was a year of celebration and accolades. Like most years, the Black community experienced both tremendous highs and lows. Among the lows are the lives lost—some quite publicly and others silently, shared via family (or friends) social media posts.

In memoriam to those we lost in 2025

The Emmy Award-winning "CBS News Sunday Morning" is broadcast CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. "Sunday Morning" also streams the CBS News app beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.)Guest host: Lee CowanCOVER STORY: One year after Calif. wildfires, progress is slow in rebuilding