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Washington DC - President Donald Trump recently pardoned a former Tennessee lawmaker who was in prison for alleged campaign fraud.On Tuesday, President Donald Trump quietly pardoned a former Tennessee lawmaker serving a prison sentence for alleged campaign fraud. ©According to ABC News, sources say the president signed the paperwork on Tuesday to pardon former Senator Brian Kelsey, who was two weeks into a 21-month sentence at a minimum-security prison.

Trump quietly pardons ex-Senator serving prison time for campaign fraud

The Senate is supposed to vote on President Donald Trump's spending bill before the shutdown deadlineDemocrats face pressure to act and avoid a government shutdownFox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram has the latest on the spending debate on 'Special Report.'Join Fox News for access to this content

The Hitchhiker's Guide to where we stand to avoid a government shutdown

Owning and caring for a creature takes us outside of ourselves – not just us insular weirdo artists, but all peopleI’m a writer and painter, two professions with the occupational risk of turning you, to put it delicately, a little bit weird. Insularity is the name of the game with both – you have to spend a lot of time inside, not really talking to people, trapped totally in your own head.

My pet rat is dying. I can’t stop thinking about all the things he taught me

With burnout on the rise, you may think that's why you're feeling disinterested in work, or have a depleted social battery and increased irritability on the job.But another underrecognized culprit could be at play, says Wharton organizational psychologist and best-selling author Adam Grant.

‘Boreout' is the new burnout—how to combat this ‘big factor' in workplace unhappiness, from Wharton psychologist Adam Grant

Dakota Johnson was spotted on the streets of New York City filming for the upcoming movie "Verity."Johnson was spotted on the streets of Manhattan on March 12 surrounded by film crews while shooting the film adaption of Colleen Hoover's popular novel of the same name.

Dakota Johnson filmed on set of Colleen Hoover's 'Verity' film adaption

CNN —Transgender people and their families are feeling the effects of President Donald Trump’s series of executive orders.An order restricting gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth has some families concerned. Trans women have been banned from competing in most women’s sports. And, the Pentagon plans to discharge transgender military members and recruits.

As a transgender person, have you been impacted by Trump’s executive orders? We want to hear from you

March 13 (UPI) -- The National Endowment for the Humanities Chair Shelly Lowe, the first Native American to hold that job, was ousted Wednesday by the Trump administration, according to agency spokesperson Paula Wasley.Wasley said in an email statement that Lowe left at the "direction" of the president.

First Native American to head National Endowment for the Humanities post forced out by Trump

The Rebels' financial predicament is a sign of the new timesUNLV athletic director Erick Harper admitted that the school can only afford to pay the first two years of new football coach Dan Mullen's five-year, $17.5 million contract.Harper made the admission at a Board of Regents meeting last week, telling the group that the athletic department is in at least $26 million worth of debt and could only afford the first two years of a contract that pays the former Florida coach $3.5 million annually.

UNLV admits it can only afford first two years of new coach Dan Mullen's $17.5 million contract

HARARE, Zimbabwe — Five children were killed after a dam collapsed in eastern Zimbabwe, and rescuers were searching for two others who were reported missing, the country’s disaster management agency said Thursday.An influx of water following continuous rains in recent weeks breached the walls of the dam at a farm in Chipinge, a remote district in the east of the country, on Sunday.

5 children killed and 2 others are missing after a dam collapses in Zimbabwe dam

(CNN) — Joan Baez appeared on the debut episode of John Mulaney’s new Netflix talk show “Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney,” and took the opportunity to speak her mind.The famed folk singer and activist paused Mulaney’s show “to set the context” that she finds herself in after the comedian asked her a question about her friendship with the late Martin Luther King Jr.

Joan Baez makes fiery debut on John Mulaney’s live Netflix talk show: ‘Democracy is going up in flames’

March 13 (UPI) -- Authorities in Peru apprehended an unusual burglary suspect responsible for ransacking multiple homes -- an escaped pet monkey.Peru's National Forestry and Wildlife Service said personnel responded alongside veterinary staff from the Ica Municipal Zoo when a money was seen on rooftops, trees and power lines in an Ica housing complex.

Escaped pet monkey captured after home burglary spree

The first leg ended 1-1 last weekManchester United's quest to find a silver lining in their otherwise unpleasant season continues on Thursday in the UEFA Europa League, when they face Real Sociedad in the second leg of their round of 16 tie. The two sides tied 1-1 in Spain last week, meaning it's anyone's game at Old Trafford on Thursday.

Manchester United vs. Real Sociedad live stream, lineups: Where to watch UEFA Europa League, odds, pick

Musk doesn't really value other people's advice, says Reid HoffmanA billionaire venture capitalist who has known Elon Musk for decades says there's one crucial thing that Americans should understand about how the adviser to President Donald Trump operates.Musk doesn't value the opinions of other people, LinkedIn (MSFT) co-founder Reid Hoffman, who worked with Musk in the early days of PayPal (PYPL) in 2000, said in a recent interview with "The Rest is Money" podcast.

LinkedIn co-founder has known Elon Musk for years. Here's what he says Americans don't understand about the Tesla CEO.

CNN —Living what she describes as a “fairytale” existence with her husband and son in Chicago, Maria Robertson-Justiniano felt as though her future was mapped out.But everything changed in 2018, when her husband Alex died unexpectedly.“It was a complete shock,” Maria tells CNN Travel, describing how the tragedy completely altered the course of her life, and lead to her and her son leaving the US.

‘Valencia has helped us heal’: This woman left the US for Spain with her teenage son after a heartbreaking family tragedy

March 13 (UPI) -- Iran is operating a ghost fleet to sell oil to China in violation of existing sanctions, which U.S. officials seek to stop with the help of new sanctions.The Department of State and Department of Treasury on Thursday announced sanctions against China, India and an Iranian minister and identified three vessels that now are blocked to stop the illegal flow of oil from Iran to Asia.

U.S. officials act to block illicit Iranian oil trade with China

Updating Flagg's injury, which created a see-saw effect in betting markets ThursdayDuke freshman star Cooper Flagg suffered a left ankle injury Thursday in the Blue Devils' first appearance of the postseason vs. Georgia Tech and had to be helped off the floor into the locker room.

Cooper Flagg injury: Duke star (ankle) out for ACC Tournament quarterfinal, able to walk without severe limp

In the realm of air travel, the role of flight attendants extends far beyond serving beverages and ensuring passengers’ comfort. They are trained professionals responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone on board. One seemingly peculiar practice stands out among the many procedures and protocols they adhere to—the bracing position adopted by the cabin crew during takeoff and landing.

Flight Attendant Reveals Surprising Reason Why Cabin Crew Sits On Their Hands During Take Off and Landing

CNN —The Producer Price Index, a wholesale inflation gauge that is being closely watched for tariff-related impacts, showed that price hikes slowed substantially in February.The PPI index was unchanged from January, and rose 3.2% for the 12 months ended in February, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Thursday.

US wholesale inflation substantially slowed in February

‘I would eat two or three eggs.’Protein is good for muscle growth, bone health, and maintaining a healthy weight. However, like with most things, consuming too much protein can be detrimental. A woman learned that the hard way after going through a carnivore phase.

‘I was eating a New York strip steak every single night’: Woman eats ‘too much protein.’ Then she finds out what she developed

WASHINGTON — President Trump said Thursday that NATO had to remain “strong” — as the military alliance’s top official praised him for sparking a “staggering” boost in military spending among members of the 32-nation pact.Trump presented himself as chief advocate for the transatlantic alliance as his special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian officials in Moscow to negotiate a potential cease-fire in Ukraine.

Trump says ‘you have to keep NATO strong’ — as alliance chief hails prez for ‘staggering’ boost in military spending

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will have to wait a little longer for a new leader.The White House withdrew its nomination of Dr. Dave Weldon, a former Florida congressman, shortly before his scheduled appearance before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Thursday.

White House withdraws controversial pick to run the CDC

CNN —A federal judge has ordered half a dozen federal agencies to “immediately” reinstate probationary employees fired last month as part of the Trump administration’s effort to rapidly shrink the federal workforce.The preliminary injunction issued from the bench by US District Judge William Alsup requires the departments of Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Defense, Energy, Interior and Treasury to rehire the employees.

Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate thousands of fired employees at VA, Defense Department and other agencies

WASHINGTON (AP) — A day before a shutdown deadline, Senate Democrats are mounting a last-ditch protest over a Republican-led government funding bill that already passed the House but failed to slap any limits on President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk’s efforts to gut federal operations.

Senate Democrats refuse to go along with GOP spending plan, as shutdown deadline nears

An emaciated 32-year-old Connecticut man was held in squalid conditions by his stepmother for over two decades, in what police on Thursday called "the worst treatment of humanity."Kimberly Sullivan, 56, was arrested on Wednesday and held on a $300,000 bond for alleged crimes that stunned veteran police.

Connecticut police detail over 20-year abuse captive man suffered from stepmom

Wall Street’s sell-off is accelerating after President Donald Trump upped the stakes in his trade warThe German stock index, DAX, is pictured at the stock market in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, March 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street's sell-off is accelerating Thursday after President Donald Trump upped the stakes in his trade war by threatening huge taxes on European wines and alcohol.

Wall Street tumbles after Trump escalates his trade war; S&P 500 sinks 1.2%, and Dow drops 500

If you’re looking for an unobscured view of this lunar eclipse, North Jersey and the Hudson Valley are where you will want to be. Here's a look at the forecast for the blood moon (and why it's called that)The first of two lunar eclipses this year, and the only one visible in the U.S., is taking place early Friday morning.

Lunar eclipse forecast: Where to get unobstructed blood moon views in NY, NJ

Republicans have accused the Biden administration of stonewalling investigations into ActBlueBill de Blasio argues Democrats could have won in 2024: ‘We blew it’Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio joins ‘America’s Newsroom' to discuss the pitfalls of the Democratic Party's strategy during the 2024 election cycle.

GOP lawmaker calls for FBI investigation into 'alarming' allegations against top Dem fundraising platform

‘Why does my jeep have this?’Modern vehicles come with many features of which drivers might not be immediately aware. As a result, car owners frequently find themselves discovering new features about their car months, or even years, after buying it.For example, one Genesis driver posted a video talking about how she learned her car has a posture-correction feature.

‘I would die if i suddenly saw that’: Woman opens gas gasket of Jeep Renegade. Then she notices a hidden ‘Jeep Easter egg’

(CNN) — Justin Bieber is getting real about imposter syndrome.“People told me my whole life ‘wow Justin you deserve that’ and I personally have always felt unworthy,” the superstar singer wrote Thursday in an Instagram story.”“Like I was a fraud,” he wrote.

Justin Bieber shares post about feeling ‘unworthy’

In a sneaky legislative maneuver tied into the effort to pass a funding bill and avert a government shutdown, House Republicans successfully blocked Democrats from forcing votes and debate on President Donald Trump's controversial tariffs.It was a somewhat complicated move. But it worked -- and demonstrated that Republicans are attempting to give cover to Trump and his implementation of sweeping tariffs on top U.S. trading partners that have roiled the stock market and stoked diplomatic tensions.