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A Los Angeles jury on Tuesday reached a verdict in the trial of rapper A$AP Rocky in connection with a 2021 shooting that stemmed from a heated exchange with his onetime friend and bandmate.The verdict was set to be read in court later. It concludes a three-week trial during which prosecutors painted the 36-year-old rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, as an aggressive attacker who shot his childhood friend, rapper Terell Ephron, over a disagreement.

Jury reaches verdict in rapper A$AP Rocky's gun trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — To earn the vote he needed to become the nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a special promise to a U.S. senator: He would not change the nation’s current vaccination schedule.But on Tuesday, speaking for the first time to thousands of U.S. Health and Human Services agency employees, he vowed to investigate the childhood vaccine schedule that prevents measles, polio and other dangerous diseases.

Kennedy says panel will examine childhood vaccine schedule after promising not to change it

Stock futures are little changed on Tuesday night after a winning session for stocks.Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 18 points, or 0.04%. S&P futures and Nasdaq 100 futures each gained less than 0.01%.In after-hours trading, data center company Arista Networks slid 4% even though its quarterly earnings and revenue, as well as its guidance, exceeded Wall Street's expectations.

Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 clinches record high: Live updates

DENVER (AP) — Anne Marie Hochhalter, who was partially paralyzed in the Columbine High School shooting but found strength to forgive and to heal her soul after bonding with another family devastated by the tragedy, has died. She was 43.Hochhalter was found in her home in suburban Denver on Sunday.

Columbine survivor Anne Marie Hochhalter, who forgave gunman’s mother, dies at 43

Pope Francis, 88, was hospitalized Feb. 14 for a respiratory infection and diagnosed with double pneumonia.The pope has a history of respiratory problems, having part of his lung removed in 1957 due to infection.Francis has also experienced other health issues in recent years, including sciatica and colon surgery in 2021.

Pope Francis remains hospitalized. Here's a look at the pontiff's long medical history.

A woman looked under her children's sandbox to find something quite surprising, a litter of tiny animals that she could not identify.TikTok user @kris10nicole2318 shared her discovery on the app, garnering a staggering 4.6 million views, as well as a slew of comments from other users trying to figure out what the baby animals were.

Woman Turns Over Kids' Sandbox, Can't Believe What She Finds Underneath

BOSTON (AP) — Lawyers for Karen Read on Tuesday asked a federal judge to prevent her retrial on two charges related to the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend.Read, who is accused of ramming into John O’Keefe with her SUV and leaving him to die in a snowstorm in January 2022, faces a second trial in April on charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter and leaving the scene of a crime.

Karen Read asks federal judge to block her retrial on two charges in boyfriend’s death

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often should you wash your hair and more.

Experts explain what dry cleaning is and how it really works

Last week, I wrote about Linda McMahon, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Education Department, and her refusal to say whether Black history courses will be allowed under the new administration.McMahon’s nonanswer was ominous on its own. But then on Friday, the Education Department’s acting assistant secretary for civil rights, Craig Trainor, issued an Orwellian memo warning educational institutions against “using race in decisions” related to any aspect of campus life.

Trump administration threatens punishment for schools that use race in educational decisions

CNBCIt's that time again! "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he's giving his answers to callers' stock questions at rapid speed.Dutch Bros: "There's never anything wrong with taking a little profit...I do like the company very much."Archer Aviation: "...Maybe this thing is for real. If it's your boy's, fine, he's got his whole life ahead of him. Don't put your money in, put his."Amazon: "Amazon is what I call money side up...This thing can go down, and when it goes down,

Cramer's Lightning Round: ‘For a spec, you can buy' Red Cat

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed wealthy financier Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary Tuesday, putting in place a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump’s hardline trade polices.At the Commerce Department, Lutnick, who was CEO at the investment firm Cantor Fitzgerald, will oversee 50,000 employees who do everything from collecting economic statistics to running the census to issuing weather reports.

Senate confirms Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary, a key role for Trump’s trade agenda

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.We hope you enjoyed your federal holiday on Monday. Today, we’ve got the latest on how orders from President Donald Trump’s appointees are cleaving off career government officials who are uneasy about carrying them out.

The resignation decision tree: From the Politics Desk

The City manager touched on the hottest topic in Spain ahead of the team's clash with Real Madrid in the Champions LeagueOne of the biggest matches of the season lies ahead of Real Madrid and Manchester City, but in Spain the Champions League itself is playing second fiddle to another topic.

Pep Guardiola dismisses Jude Bellingham controversy: 'I've never understood f--- off or f--- you'

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order aiming to reduce the costs of in vitro fertilization, a medical procedure that helps people facing infertility build their families.“Americans need reliable access to IVF and more affordable treatment options, as the cost per cycle can range from $12,000 to $25,000,” the order said.

Trump has signed an executive order on IVF. Here’s what you should know about the procedure

CNN —Actor Kevin Spacey has responded to comments made by his former costar Guy Pearce, who recently said he was “targeted” by Spacey during their time filming the hit 1997 film “L.A. Confidential.”“We worked together a long time ago. If I did something then to upset you, then you know you could have reached out to me.

Kevin Spacey rebuts claim that he ‘targeted’ Guy Pearce during ‘L.A. Confidential’

PANAMA CITY (AP) — Panama is detaining in a hotel nearly 300 people from various countries deported under U.S. President Donald Trump, not allowing them to leave while waiting for international authorities to organize a return to their countries.More than 40% of the migrants, authorities say, won’t voluntarily return to their homeland.

299 deportees from US held in Panama hotel as authorities try to return them to their countries

Murphy will be an unrestricted free agent if he and the Vikings don't reach a long-term dealThe Minnesota Vikings will either have to come to a long-term agreement with cornerback Byron Murphy or allow him to hit unrestricted free agency.According to a report from ESPN, the Vikings and Murphy came to a mutual agreement to push back the void date on his current contract to one day before the start of the new league year.

Vikings push back CB Byron Murphy's contract void date, can no longer use franchise tag on him, per report

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Tuesday told investors why he thinks now is a good time to invest in Disney, saying the entertainment giant's stock is more valuable than its current price."Disney reported an excellent quarter a couple weeks ago, but didn't get any credit for it, mostly because management didn't want to aggressively raise their full-year forecast so early in the year," Cramer said.

Disney stock is a bargain on the dip, Jim Cramer says

CNN —Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has been charged in connection with an attempted coup d’état, according to documents filed by prosecutors Tuesday evening.

Former Brazilian president Bolsonaro charged in connection with alleged coup plot

Many on social media were angered by a video which seemingly showed Costco shoppers attempting to get a refund for their stockpile of eggs.Costco customers have slammed ‘selfish’ shoppers for trying to return thousands of eggs after finding them cheaper elsewhere.Visitors to the membership-only warehouse club shared their fury after videos emerged of buyers allegedly lining up to seek a refund.

Costco customers slam ‘selfish’ shoppers for trying to return thousands of eggs after finding them cheaper

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CNN —A federal judge declined on Tuesday to temporarily block Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency from accessing federal data systems at a slew of executive branch agencies.The decision by US District Judge Tanya Chutkan is an early blow to efforts by a group of Democratic state attorneys general to hamstring Musk and DOGE as they undertake efforts to upend the federal workforce.

Judge Chutkan rejects call from Democratic AGs for temporary restraining order blocking DOGE’s access to federal data

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is falsely claiming that tens of millions of dead people over 100 years old are receiving Social Security payments.Over the past few days, President Donald Trump and billionaire adviser Elon Musk have said on social media and in press briefings that people who are 100, 200 and even 300 years old are improperly getting benefits — a “HUGE problem,” Musk wrote, as his Department of Government Efficiency digs into federal agencies to root out waste, fraud and abuse.

Tens of millions of dead people aren't getting Social Security checks, despite Trump and Musk claims

ToplineElon Musk’s team is reportedly turning its attention to the Social Security Administration as the billionaire claims—without any evidence—the agency is infested by widespread fraud, prompting its top official to quit over data access and drawing outcry over the system’s future, as both Musk and President Donald Trump vow to leave people’s benefits alone.

Here’s What We Know About Trump And Musk’s Social Security Plans—As Top Official Resigns Over DOGE Access

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt: 'PROMISES MADE. PROMISES KEPT' after Trump signed the IVF orderPresident Trump signs executive order on IVFPresident Donald Trump discusses tariffs, returning companies to the United States and global conflicts after signing executive orders.President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to expand access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other fertility treatments through the reduction of out-of-pocket costs.

'Promises kept': Trump signs executive order to 'aggressively' make IVF more affordable and accessible

LOS ANGELES - A$AP Rocky is expected to hear the fate of the rapper's gun assault trial on Tuesday.The jurors have reached a verdict in the gun assault trial involving A$AP Rocky. The rapper, whose legal name is Rakim Mayers, was charged in August 2022 for his role in a violent confrontation with former friend A$AP Relli.

A$AP Rocky: Verdict reached in rapper's gun assault trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — To earn the vote he needed to become the nation's top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a special promise to a U.S. senator: He would not change the nation's current vaccination schedule.But on Tuesday, speaking for the first time to thousands of U.S. Health and Human Services agency employees, he vowed to investigate the childhood vaccine schedule that prevents measles, polio and other dangerous diseases.

Howard Lutnick has said he aligns with Trump's 'trade and tariff agenda'Trump issues executive orders on reciprocal tariffsPresident Donald Trump signs new executive orders on reciprocal tariffs from the Oval Office.The Senate confirmed Howard Lutnick on Tuesday to serve as President Donald Trump’s U.S. Secretary of Commerce.

Howard Lutnick confirmed as Trump's commerce secretary

Herman and Debra Mills died when their Super Duty truck hit a drainage culvert and landed on its roof in 2022 Ford must pay $2.5 billion to a grieving family after two people died in a Super Duty truck.Herman and Debra Mills were crushed when their F-250 flipped over and landed on its roof.The jury decided that Ford’s 1999-2016 trucks had “defective and dangerously weak roofs.”Ford is on the hook for $2.5 billion in punitive damages after a jury determined the automaker was responsible for the deaths

Ford Must Pay $2.5 Billion To Family Of Couple Killed When Their F-250 Flipped At Speed

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Passengers describe ordeal after Delta flight crashes with 80 people on board

When it comes to designing your dream kitchen, the floor is more than just a surface—it's a foundation for style, function, and comfort. Whether you're a passionate home cook, a pro at entertaining, or just someone who likes to enjoy a quiet date night at home, the right kitchen floor can transform your space, setting the tone for all your other finishes, from your cabinetry to your countertop selections.