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Three of President Donald Trump’s nominees for top jobs in his administration faced tough questioning from Democrats during Senate confirmation hearings Thursday − and two of them were also grilled by some Republicans, highlighting concerns in Trump’s own party about some of his unorthodox picks.

'Struggling with your nomination': 4 takeaways from RFK Jr., Gabbard, Patel hearings

LONDON (AP) — Norman Gregory is an institution within an institution. He’s been working at the historic Smithfield wholesale meat market in central London since 1961, witnessing first hand the rapid transformation of the capital over the decades.And he’s mainly seen it at night.

AP PHOTOS: Meat and greet: Historic London market counting down the years

Authorities in the eastern Caribbean nation of St. Kitts and Nevis said Thursday they are investigating the circumstances that led to the discovery of at least 19 bodies found drifting at sea.At around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday the St. Kitts and Nevis Coast Guard responded to a report of a drifting vessel off the coast of Nevis.

Caribbean nation of St Kitts launches investigation after 19 people found dead in drifting vessel

Sen. Bill Cassidy accused Kennedy of 'always asking for more evidence, and never accepting the evidence that is there'Sen. Warren tells 'The View' RFK Jr. will leave the country 'with no vaccines at all'Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., spoke to the co-hosts of 'The View' on Thursday about her viral exchange with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday.

Top Republican on Senate health committee says he's 'struggling' to confirm RFK Jr

Eight hostages – three Israeli and five Thai nationals – were released from captivity in Gaza on January 30. CNN International Correspondent Jeremy Diamond reports.

Eight hostages released from Gaza

Scientists have predicted when it could strike the planetScientists have outlined the potential chance of a recently discovered asteroid striking the Earth in the near future.Scientists from all over the world spend their days searching space for all manner of celestial objects, which makes this discovery all the more interesting.

Scientists discover 'city-destroying' asteroid heading toward Earth and warn when it may hit

WASHINGTON - The Senate Budget Committee voted on Thursday to advance Russell Vought, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Office of Management and Budget, for a floor vote.The floor vote, in which all senators will decide whether to officially confirm Vought for the role, will likely take place next week .Vought, who served in the same position during Trump’s first term, played a key role in overseeing the president’s budget and reviewing federal regulations by executive agencies.

Senate Budget Committee advances Russell Vought, Project 2025 architect, to floor vote

ROME (AP) — Richard Williamson, an ultra-traditionalist Catholic bishop whose denial of the Holocaust created a scandal in 2009 when Pope Benedict XVI rehabilitated him and other members of his breakaway society, has died. He was 84.Williamson suffered a cerebral hemorrhage in his native England on Jan. 24 and died Wednesday, the Society of St. Pius X said in a statement on Thursday.

Richard Williamson, Catholic bishop whose denial of Holocaust embarrassed Pope Benedict XVI, dies

Jan. 30 (UPI) -- Stranded NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore conducted a spacewalk outside of the International Space Center on Thursday for maintenance.Williams and Wilmore started their spacewalk at 7:43 a.m., EST, to remove a radio frequency group antenna assembly, collect samples of surface material for analysis for microorganisms, and prepare a spare elbow joint for the ISS's robotic arm.

Stranded astronauts Williams, Wilmore perform first spacewalk together

How to watch California Baptist vs. Abilene Christian basketball gameHalftime ReportA win for Cal Baptist would push their record over .500, and after one quarter of play they've put themselves in a good position to make it happen. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Abilene Christian 43-26.

Watch Cal Baptist Lancers vs. Abilene Christian Wildcats: TV channel, live stream info, start time

Before a judge issued a temporary restraining order to stop the freeze on federal funding, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz denounced Donald Trump.Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) ripped into President Donald Trump’s federal funding freeze on Tuesday, calling it “stupid, buffoonish and childish.”

Tim Walz: ‘While Trump Was Out Golfing, He Threw The Country Into Crisis’

It seems the government is cracking down on work-from-home practices in its departmentsDonald Trump has just dropped a bombshell offer to millions of people working for the government.It's been a little more than a week since Trump became the 47th president of the United States after his inauguration on January 20, and he's wasted no time in dramatically overhauling some of the work of his predecessor, Joe Biden.

Donald Trump just offered millions of people working from home a deal as he forces them to resign

On Jan. 30, 2020, World Health Organization officials declared the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak -- later to be dubbed COVID-19 -- a public health emergency of international concern.Jan. 30 (UPI) -- On this date in history:In 1649, British King Charles I was beheaded by order of Parliament.

On This Day: WHO declares COVID-19 a public health emergency

Scheffler and McIlroy's season debuts went off without a hitchRumors of rust were greatly exaggerated. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler looked much like the world No. 1 on Thursday at the 2025 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am as he effectively navigated his way through Spyglass Hill en route to a 5-under 67 in his first round of the PGA Tour season.

2025 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am leaderboard: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy chasing Russell Henley

Imagine sipping on a refreshingly zesty beverage that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also supports your overall wellness. Tribe CBD’s Electric Lemonade delivers exactly that, making it a must-try for anyone seeking a delightful combination of flavor and health benefits.Crafted with high-quality CBD oil, Tribe CBD’s Electric Lemonade goes beyond the ordinary drink experience.

Elevate Your Wellness with Tribe CBD’s Electric Lemonade and More

WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT. A mermaid animator performing at an aquarium in China was seen suddenly being attacked in the water by a giant fish which got its jaws around her head as spectators looked onHorrific footage shows the moment a woman swimming in an aquarium was suddenly attacked by a fish which attempted to lock its jaws around her head.Spectators were looking on when suddenly the mermaid animator was attacked by the giant fish. It opened its jaws around the Russian performer's face but luckily

Horror moment giant fish attacks 'mermaid' in aquarium locking jaws around head in front of crowd

Plus: RFK Jr.'s plan to squash Big Pharma, J.D. Vance vs. the bishops, and more...FREEZE: With the exceptions of Social Security and Medicare benefits, the federal government has paused issuing grants, loans, and all other forms of financial assistance.

No More Government Assistance

‘Charity on camera is my number one pet peeve.’Many retail workers are busy restocking items that have been returned after the holiday rush. But one Walmart shopper shares the shocking reason behind two carts of returned children’s clothing.In a video with over 2.9 million views, TikToker Lexi (@lexilousimons82) shows two shopping carts filled past the brim with children’s clothing.

‘Why are people like this?’ Walmart shopper says customer returned 2 carts of children’s clothes. Then she learns the real reason why

Montanans are very proud of our state.Most of us have a healthy collection of t-shirts, hoodies, and hats emblazoned with "406". We slap bumper stickers on our cars that might read "Get Lost in Montana", "Go Home, MT is Full", or "The Last Best Place."

What Makes Montana’s Culture Different from Other States?

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved a new type of nonopioid painkiller from Vertex Pharmaceuticals.The drug, Journavx, or suzetrigine, was approved to treat moderate to severe acute, or short-term, pain in adults. Experts say the drug, which is billed as nonaddictive, could reduce the number of opioids patients are prescribed after surgery or be used by patients who can’t take other pain medications — though several told NBC News they would like to see more research.

FDA approves new type of nonopioid painkiller for acute pain

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Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing additional allegations of sexual abuse and racketeering, according to an amended indictment in the music mogul's ongoing criminal case.Combs, who was charged with racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution following his September 2024 arrest, was accused of victimizing a trio of women as part of his alleged sex trafficking enterprise in a revised indictment filed in the Southern District of New York on Thursday.

Diddy allegedly forced 3 women into 'commercial sex acts,' revised indictment claims

The military helicopter that collided with a regional jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, in a crash that killed all 67 people aboard both aircraft, was a UH-60 Black Hawk, considered the “workhorse” of U.S. Army aviation.The helicopter is a “utility tactical transport” aircraft — used for everything from air assault to relief operations — that the Army says it has relied on for every major operation around the world for more than four decades.

What are Black Hawk helicopters and how are they used? What to know after the D.C. aircraft crash

WASHINGTON ‒ Civil rights leaders and disability rights advocates slammed President Donald Trump Thursday for implying that initiatives supporting workplace diversity could have contributed to a deadly plane crash near the nation's capital. “Blaming a tragic air crash on what makes our country great, which is our diversity, equity and inclusion, it's offensive and it's wrong especially because we know these values make our nation stronger,’’ said Margaret Huang, president and CEO the Southern Poverty

Advocates call out Trump for linking DEI to deadly plane crash: 'It's offensive.'

No, the Federal Aviation Administration did not recruit people with intellectual disabilities to work as air traffic controllers.Despite what Pres. Donald Trump said at a press conference Thursday – "They can be air traffic controllers" – that's not how disability hiring works, says Chai Feldblum, a disability lawyer and former commissioner of the U.S.

People with intellectual disabilities do lots of jobs–but they don't direct air traffic

NEW YORK (AP) — Dick Button was more than the most accomplished men’s figure skater in history. He was one of his sport’s great innovators and promoters, the man responsible not only for inventing the flying camel spin but describing it to generations of fans.

Dick Button, Olympic great and voice of skating, dies at 95

LOS ANGELES - The FDA has approved Journavx, a non-opioid pain medication developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, marking the first new pharmaceutical approach to pain relief in over two decades.The drug is designed to provide an alternative to opioids, which have long been associated with addiction and overdose risks.

FDA approves first new non-opioid pain pill in 20 years—how it works

The FireAid Benefit Concert is being held to support Southern California communities devastated by the Los Angeles firesBilly Crystal shares one common goal that led to 54-year marriage to ‘extraordinary’ wifeIn a joint interview with "Before" co-star Jacobi Jupe, Billy Crystal revealed the secret to his 54-year marriage to his wife Janice, with whom he shares two daughters.

Billy Crystal describes pain of losing home in Palisades Fire at FireAid benefit concert: ‘Fell to my knees’

The owner of a Jeep Wagoneer filled with diesel had to pay around $1,200 to fix the SUVCircle K says it’s helping 14 customers who inadvertently filled their vehicles with the wrong fuel.The fuel station says diesel fuel was put into unleaded storage tanks and gas in diesel tanks.

Fuel Station Mix-Up Puts Diesel In Gas Cars And Gas In Diesel

CNN —Following an investigative report by the Baltimore Banner that detailed allegations of sexual misconduct by Baltimore Ravens’ Justin Tucker by six unnamed massage therapists, the NFL kicker issued a lengthy denial of the claims, calling them “unequivocally false.”The Banner said it spoke with the therapists who claimed Tucker acted inappropriately during his treatments, including exposing his genitals and that he “asked them to massage his pelvic area or inner thighs while he had an erection.”

Baltimore Ravens’ Justin Tucker denies accusations of sexual misconduct, as NFL says league ‘will look into the matter’

Everyone knows that Atlanta is the world's busiest airport by passengers andDelta Air Lines' leading hub. According to the airport's latest statistics, it had 108.1 million passengers in 2024, about 296,000 daily. While it was one of seven years with 100+ million passengers, the recovery continues: traffic was down by 2.2% compared to before the pandemic in 2019.

World’s Busiest Airport: The 22 Destinations Atlanta Has Added in 2024 & 2025

Whether you love collecting kitschy items like vintage PEZ dispensers or fancy yourself more of a sophisticated collector of antique coins, it all tends to look like clutter unless you put it on display. While display cases are great for displaying knick-knacks around the house, many of these cost upwards of $40.

Display Your Favorite Collectibles With An IKEA Shadow Box Picture Frame Hack

RALEIGH, NC (AP) — There was one thing Mikko Rantanen needed after he was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes: his number.Jack Roslovic had the No. 96 for Carolina before Rantanen was acquired in a blockbuster three-team trade last week that also involved the Chicago Blackhawks.