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Tommy Lee Jones poses with his daughter, Victoria Jones, at the opening ceremony of the 30th Tokyo International Film Festival on Oct. 25, 2017.Richard Smallwood, the eight-time Grammy-nominated gospel singer known for songs like "I Love the Lord" and "Total Praise," died on Dec. 30 at age 77, a representative

Tommy Lee Jones' daughter found dead in San Francisco hotel

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

Kennedy Center interim President Richard Grenell dismissed reports Friday that “Wicked” composer Stephen Schwartz canceled his upcoming performances at the venue, saying he had never signed a deal to perform under the new leadership.“The Stephen Schwartz reports are totally bogus,” Grenell wrote on the social platform X.

Grenell says ‘Wicked’ composer’s Kennedy Center cancellation ‘totally bogus’

Police arrested a 21-year-old man who was allegedly armed with a shotgun, handgun and ammunition near the Space Needle during Seattle’s New Year’s Eve celebration, authorities said.As thousands of people gathered for the annual New Year’s fireworks show, Marcos Campos Lezama allegedly walked through the area and stopped near a lawn that overlooks the Space Needle, according to court documents.

Seattle police arrest armed man during New Year's Eve celebration

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

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

Federal appeals court blocks 11% cruise ship tax set to take effect this year as part of climate funding billMonkey breaks into tourist's hotel room while she's sleeping: See the wild momentInstagram creator Emma Terra shares a stunning Costa Rica moment as she wakes to find a wild monkey exploring her room — drawing hundreds of thousands of views as users react to the unexpected hotel-room break-in.

Hawaii's 'climate' cash grab hits wall as court blocks hefty new tourist tax

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard said Friday it’s still searching for people in the eastern Pacific Ocean who had jumped off alleged drug-smuggling boats when the U.S. military attacked the vessels days earlier, diminishing the likelihood that anyone survived.Search efforts began Tuesday afternoon after the military notified the Coast Guard that survivors were in the water about 400 miles (650 kilometers) southwest of the border between Mexico and Guatemala, the maritime service said in a statement.

US Coast Guard searches for survivors of boat strikes as odds diminish days later

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

Mika Zibanejad of the New York Rangers celebrates a goal against the Florida Panthers on Friday in Miami, Fla. Jared Silber / NHLI / Getty ImagesMIAMI — Send the New York Rangers outdoors, and they become unbeatable.Mika Zibanejad had a hat trick, Artemi Panarin scored twice and the Rangers beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 on Friday night in the Winter Classic — the first outdoor game played in the Sunshine State.

Rangers beat Panthers 5-1 in first outdoor hockey game in Miami

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

I never planned to give birth in a hospital, but I carried ceremony with me anyway.I did not plan to give birth under fluorescent lights. I did not plan to give birth numb from the chest down, or with a blue sheet between me and the lower half of my body, or to hear the words “uterine incision” spoken as casually as small talk about the weather.

I Asked My Surgeon If I Could Smudge Her — And Her Response Took Me By Surprise

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the last shah of Iran, thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for his "support" of Iranian protesters on Friday.“President Trump, thank you for your strong leadership and support of my compatriots. This warning you have issued to the criminal leaders of the Islamic Republic gives my people greater strength and hope—hope that, at last, a President of the United States is standing firmly by their side,” Pahlavi said on X.

Iran’s Exiled Crown Prince Sends a Message to Donald Trump

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

Everything is on the line in Pittsburgh as the Ravens and Steelers face off for the final playoff spot in the AFC. #RavensFlock #Ravens #HereWeGo #Steelers #LamarJackson #DerrickHenry #MikeTomlin #JohnHarbaugh

Ravens gear up to face the Steelers in a must-win game for the AFC North crown

Police in Arizona have learned that a 10-year-old girl who died back on July 28, 2025, from severe abuse she suffered at the hands of her father and his girlfriend ran into a local gas station only months earlier, begging workers and customers there for help.A new report on the death of Rebekah Baptiste indicates she ran away from home in October 2024, and when she came upon a gas station, she started approaching strangers, asking if anyone could help her, according to a report.

Girl, 10, Begged for Help at a Gas Station Before Being ‘Tortured to Death’ by Her Dad and His Girlfriend

“She was in front of me, and then she wasn't,” mom Janice Durden tells PEOPLENEED TO KNOWA 16-year-old girl finished opening her gifts in her Alabama home when her heart stopped on Christmas Day, her mother tells PEOPLE"She had the prettiest smile, and she loved her family,” adds the teen's grieving mom

16-Year-Old Seemed 'Absolutely Fine' on Christmas Day. Then Moments After Unwrapping Gifts, Her Heart Stopped (Exclusive)

U.S. citizens have been banned from entering Mali and Burkina Faso after the two countries issued statements on December 30 reciprocating President Donald Trump's ban on citizens from the two African nations visiting the United States."The Government of the Republic of Mali will apply the same conditions and requirements to U.S. nationals as those imposed on Malian citizens," the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement, noting this was "with immediate effect."

US Citizens Can No Longer Enter These Two Countries

SOME motorists may soon lose their driving privileges thanks to a major overhaul of license point systems.Combined with a common road rule infraction that now carries a hefty cost, license suspensions could become much more common.Starting on January 1, a new driver’s license points system went into effect in New York state, overhauling both the number of points incurred by certain infractions and how these points lead to a license suspension.

Drivers warned as new January 1 ‘point’ law in effect – & it’s easier for ‘touch’ rule to get license suspended

The jackpot for the first Mega Millions drawing of 2026 on Friday, Jan. 2, stands at $157 million after no one took home the big prize on Dec. 30.If one lucky person hits the jackpot, they’ll have two options: take home a one-time, lump-sum cash payment of $72 million, or receive an immediate payment followed by annual checks, each 5% larger than the previous year.

Mega Millions winning numbers for Jan. 2 drawing: $157M jackpot

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Police say deaths of Spencer and Monique Tepe weren't murder-suicide, no firearm recovered at sceneFox News Flash top headlines for January 2Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.A dentist and his wife in Columbus, Ohio, were both found shot to death inside their home just a month before celebrating their fifth wedding anniversary.

Dentist and wife found shot dead at home while 2 young children are unharmed

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump invited Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a phone call Friday to visit the United States this year, the Japanese foreign ministry said, in what would be the ultraconservative leader’s first trip to the U.S. since taking office in October.

Japan says Trump has invited its leader to the US. It comes as ties with China are strained

What if I told you that two everyday kitchen spices could hold the key to soothing the silent disruptor wreaking havoc in your body? It’s a condition that affects us all, yet often goes unnoticed: chronic inflammation. If you’re dealing with unexplained aches, fatigue, or persistent health issues, this might be the most important article you read all year.

Put these two under your tongue to stop inflammation fast

Crab sticks are a retro snack that can go down a treat with Marie Rose sauce, however, people are only just realising how they're made and they're vowing to not touch them againCrab sticks dipped in Marie Rose sauce can make a delicious and satisfying snack, albeit a little retro.

Foodies vow never to eat crab sticks again after finding out how they're made

'It's definitely an open case, so I can't even say anything about it,' Diggs saidStefon Diggs due in court days before AFC championship gameCriminal defense attorney Josh Ritter joins 'Fox & Friends' to weigh in on the charges of assault and strangulation brought against New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs.

Patriots stars facing criminal allegations decline to answer questions from reporters about legal troubles

A 1967 Ford Mustang fastback found after decades of neglect turns out to be an exceptionally rare, factory S-code big-block classic.A long-forgotten 1967 Ford Mustang fastback has been uncovered after spending over 40 years parked in a backyard, its rusted and dilapidated exterior hiding an extraordinary secret.

1967 Ford Mustang Fastback Discovered After 40 Years in Storage

Thousands of people gathered for a New Year’s Eve celebration in Seattle this week to anticipate the annual fireworks show at one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, when a man stopped on a lawn and opened his coat to reveal a loaded shotgun, police said, alarming witnesses and an officer nearby.

Man who flashed shotgun in dense crowd at Seattle New Year’s Eve event faces gun charges as police say he planned to use it

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

Interior designer Michelle Gage talks us through the clever design of this pink Pennsylvania kitchenSome kitchens are purely functional, while others prioritize the aesthetic appeal to the point that practicality is compromised, but this one manages to find the right balance of form and function.Designed by Michelle Gage, we recently toured the full Pennsylvania home, which is bursting with color, pattern, and all-round whimsical charm.