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The Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed experienced "external physical and technical interference," the airline says.

Azerbaijan Airlines crashed plane experienced 'external interference'

The Biden administration just settled a lawsuit to fully reopen the largest private migrant detention center in the US — “rolling the red carpet’’ out for President-elect Trump’s mass deportation plan, liberal critics say.There are currently just three detainees being held at the 1,940-bed Adelanto ICE Processing Center about 80 miles northeast of Los Angeles, according to ICE data.

Biden admin settles lawsuit to reopen mass ICE detention site — ‘rolling the red carpet’ out for Trump, liberals gripe

An Oklahoma man has been sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder convictions after confessing to killing his family at their shared home.Jacob Mayhugh, 22, avoided the death penalty by pleading guilty in connection with the Chickasha triple-murder of his mother and father, Patty and James Mayhugh, and his sister, Shayla Mayhugh, local news stations KOCO-TV, OKC FOX and KFOR reported Monday, Dec. 23.

Man Told Girlfriend He Was Going Home for Dinner, Then Killed His Parents and Sister

The man accused of killing a New York City subway rider by setting her on fire was indicted Friday on four counts of murder and one count of arson, prosecutors announced.Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, 33, a Guatemalan citizen, had been charged by police with first-degree murder, second-degree murder and first-degree arson in connection with setting the woman on fire as she was sleeping on a stationary F train at the Stillwell Avenue Subway Station the morning of Dec. 22.

Man accused of fatally setting New York City subway rider on fire indicted on murder and arson charges

AAA predicted that 7.8 million Americans are expected to fly to their holiday destination despite higher plane ticket pricesDelta stowaway disrupts return flight to New YorkThe same passenger accused of sneaking on to a Delta Air Lines flight to Paris disrupted a return flight to New York, according to reports citing French officials.

Delta flight bound for Las Vegas diverted to Kansas City airport due to 'unruly passenger'

When MotorTrend compares cars, we’re sometimes impressed by how good cars are today, even the ones that finish closer to last. And then there are times when the loser is more obvious. In MotorTrend’s Ultimate Car Rankings, you’d be surprised how often a former favorite falls into the midpack of a segment or lower because it hasn’t kept up.

MotorTrend Car, Truck, and SUV Rankings: Here Are the Biggest Losers of 2024

Ticking is the predominant sound inside Bala Muhammad's tiny watch-repair shop, tucked away on a bustling street in the northern Nigerian city of Kaduna.It is like a time capsule from a different era with numerous clocks hanging on the wall and small tables at the entrance full of his tools and watches in various states of repair.

The Nigerian watch-lover lost in time

The reason most people abandon their New Year's resolutions before January ends isn't because they are weak or lack will power. It's because they design their goals in a way that almost guarantees failure, says career coach and consultant Michael J. López.In his upcoming book "Change: Six science-backed strategies to transform your brain, body, and behavior," López outlines how to set goals so you actually accomplish them.

6 ways to make 2025 a year of actual change

Late-night hosts melted down the night after Trump's 2024 victory after making him the butt of 98% of their political jokesLate night hosts rage over Trump election victoryLate night hosts react despondently to President-elect Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidential election earlier this week.Despite focusing their sharpest political jokes on President-elect Donald Trump for years, especially in the lead up to Election Day 2024, prominent network comedy shows did not derail Trump’s victory.

Late-night TV, SNL's boring anti-Trump scold routines go unheeded: ‘Well, f---! It happened again’

Plus: Should I tell my daughter-in-law that she hurt my feelings?DEAR ABBY: My husband took me on a trip for my birthday this year, only he didn’t prepare for anything other than some sightseeing events.He didn’t help plan for camping, didn’t financially plan well for souvenirs or if we wanted to eat out, and had a crappy attitude the entire time.

Dear Abby: My husband took me on a lousy birthday trip and blasted me for being upset

West Midlands Safari ParkPreventing lemurs escaping via an icy lake and ensuring giraffes stay at a safe temperature - it's never a dull day at West Midlands Safari Park, even in winter.The attraction will be closed for much of January, but behind the scenes the "workload is harder", say staff.

Keeping giraffes at 18C and other winter challenges

Recent high-profile bouts, both professional and celebrity, are making boxing as popular as ever but medical science points to potential risks for the athletes.An estimated 40,000 boxing fans watched Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh earlier this month.Millions tuned in over legal and illegal streams across the world to witness Usyk defend his title against Fury in an enthralling contest that reportedly earned the boxers a combined $191m in prize money.

Should boxing be banned as a sport?

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been detained in Tehran, Italy’s foreign ministry said in a statement Friday.Sala was reporting in the Iranian capital when she was “stopped by Tehran police” on December 19, the statement said, adding that the foreign ministry “has worked with the Iranian authorities to clarify the legal situation of Cecilia Sala and to verify the conditions of her detention.”

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala arrested in Tehran, Italy says

Plus: I tried to talk to her about her fiance’s problems, and she brushed me offDEAR HARRIETTE: I have three children, ages 16, 5 and 2. My husband and I both work long hours, and since we are a low-income family, we’ve had to rely heavily on our 16-year-old to help with child care for her younger siblings.

Harriette Cole: It took my teen’s breakdown to make me realize things need to change

Treasury yields were slightly higher early Friday after a mixed set of data on weekly jobless claims.The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury was 3 basis points higher at 4.607%, slightly down from its peak earlier in the week but back above the 4.6% level it had not breached since May.

10-year Treasury yield back above 4.6% to end the holiday week

‘This is every restaurant I’ve ever worked at.’A TikToker who claims to have worked at six different IHOP locations is warning diners to find food somewhere else.“Don’t eat at IHOP,” reads the text overlay on a TikTok originally posted by @openn_eyess_world in mid-December.

‘NOOOOO I LOVE IHOP’: Person who worked at 6 different IHOPs warns against eating there. Here’s why

A woman was left baffled after she recorded her child playing and noticed what appeared to be something pulling her leg.Justice Tew (@justicetew2), 23, from Idaho, spotted something strange about her daughter's movements when she replayed the recording.In the video, the girl crawls around, and one of her legs randomly ascends into the air.

Mom Baffled by What She Sees When Filming Toddler: 'Can Someone Explain?'

Ezekiel Burden remains on the run after allegedly killing 42-year-old Brandy Nicole Olson on Friday in LumbertonA woman was shot and killed while waiting in line at a North Carolina Walmart by a 17-year-old stranger who wanted to “incite fear,” police have said.Ezekiel Burden remains on the run after allegedly killing 42-year-old Brandy Nicole Olson on Friday in Lumberton.

Woman killed in Walmart line by 17-year-old stranger who wanted ‘to incite fear,’ cops say

Plus, advice on how to ride out any potential price hikes.Sharp tariff proposals could cause prices of apparel, toys, furniture, household appliances, footwear and travel goods to spike “significantly” next year, according to the National Retail Federation.Last week, President-elect Donald Trump announced that he’ll impose a 25% tariff on all goods from Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods — starting on the first day of his presidency. Steep across-the-board tariffs on imports

What Items Should You Buy Before Trump's Tariffs Kick In?

What we know about the holidays at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center.Since his arrest on September 17th, longtime rapper and mogul Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs has been denied bail four times while he awaits trial. The latest instance came in December of this year, when a judge ruled the rapper ‘could not be trusted’ and cemented the fact he’d be spending the holidays behind bars.

A Jail Employee Spoke Out About What Holidays Are Really Like At Diddy's Prison And What He'll Get To Eat On Christmas Day 'Nobody Wants To Be Here'

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Rounds of storms are forecast to continue lashing the Northwest as the East Coast braces for severe storms that may delays flights and snarl traffic during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.A parade of storms, which have dropped several inches of rain and snow across the Pacific Northwest this week, is showing no signs of slowing down.

Severe weather across the country could hamper holiday travel this weekend

CNN —Although President-elect Donald Trump wanted to start 2025 without having to worry about the debt ceiling, he did not get his wish.Addressing the debt ceiling, which will be reinstated on January 2, is still on the list of congressional Republicans’ New Year’s resolutions.

Republicans will still have to deal with the debt ceiling in 2025. Here’s what you need to know

Mass deportations. Pardoning Jan. 6 rioters. Banning trans athletes from sports. President-elect Donald Trump has said he would not be a dictator “except for Day 1” of his presidency, when he plans to act swiftly on those proposals and several other major campaign promises he made to voters during the election.

What Trump has said he’ll do on Day 1 of his presidency

The sinkhole formed after a section of the right lane and shoulder collapsed on the busy highway near Wharton.A massive sinkhole formed Thursday off the shoulder of a heavily trafficked interstate highway in New Jersey, forcing motorists to take detours to avoid the area.The sinkhole formed after a section of the right lane and shoulder collapsed near the Wharton exit on Interstate 80 eastbound, about 40 miles west of New York City.

New Jersey sinkhole: Photos show 40-foot-deep depression on Interstate 80

The Grinch stole more than Christmas this year. He also stole our fantasy points.One day after the entire Houston Texans team, including the defense, scored a dreadful 50.1 fantasy points, the Seattle Seahawks and Chicago Bears scored nine combined points at halftime on Thursday night … and neither team would score another point!

Seahawks, Bears Disappoint Fantasy Managers In Championship Week

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule to require standardized testing of talc-containing cosmetics for asbestos, a known carcinogen linked to serious illnesses. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay NewsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule to require standardized testing of talc-containing cosmetics for asbestos, a known carcinogen linked to serious illnesses such as lung and ovarian cancers.According to an FDA report, the proposed rule would mandate that

FDA proposes rule to target asbestos in talc cosmetic products

Just one Democrat made it onto the list of Congress' 20 most active X accounts of 2024Some Democrats express concern over Musk’s political involvementFox News senior national correspondent Aishah Hasnie reports on some Democrats referring to Elon Musk as a ‘shadow president’ over political involvement, on ‘Special Report.’

Democratic pols ditch Twitter after Elon Musk takeover, report shows

CNN —The cause of the crash of Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 on Christmas Day near the city of Aktau, Kazakhstan, is still unknown. As of Friday, flight recorders have been recovered from the scene and the investigation continues.But early indications may point to a possible cause: A US official told CNN a Russian anti-aircraft system may have downed the passenger jet.

How Kremlin disinformation could hide the cause of the Azerbaijan Airlines crash

Many travelers who have their hearts set on Europe surely have Italy close to the top of their bucket list. The country, especially the capital city of Rome, is one of the most popular places in the world, and it's easy to see why. With so much art, culture, food, nightlife, and history to experience in Italy, even the off-season of winter can still be busy.

One Of Italy's Best Hill Towns Is A Crowd-Free Gem Overlooking A Big Canyon, Per Rick Steves

ViDI Studio/ShutterstockEvery book lover knows that the thrill of reading goes beyond just the pages. Reading is about the journey, the transportation to another world. Through vivid imagery and unforgettable characters, these stories stay with us long after we've closed the last chapter. Whether you're traipsing through an enchanted forest, fighting crime in a bustling city, or training for the end of the world — anything feels possible when you're living in these stories. What if you could bring these worlds

The Clever Way Book Lovers Can Reuse Jars To Upgrade Their Library Display

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal has announced the closure of all foreign military bases, without setting a timeline for the exit of foreign troops.Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko made the announcement Friday during a general policy statement to the National Assembly. “The President of the Republic has decided to close all foreign military bases in the very near future,” Sonko said.