‘Melania,’ panned by some film critics, opens with strong ticket sales for a documentary

‘Melania,’ panned by some film critics, opens with strong ticket sales for a documentary

Promoted by President Donald Trump as “a must watch,” the Melania Trump documentary “Melania” debuted with a better-than-expected $7 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Sunday, February 1st 2026, 12:05 PM EST
Demond Wilson, who played Lamont on 'Sanford and Son,' dies at 79

Demond Wilson, who played Lamont on 'Sanford and Son,' dies at 79

Demond Wilson, the actor who played the son on the seminal 1970s sitcom “Sanford and Son,” has died.

Sunday, February 1st 2026, 8:25 AM EST
Collar cams offer a bear's eye view into the lives of grizzlies on Alaska's desolate North Slope

Collar cams offer a bear's eye view into the lives of grizzlies on Alaska's desolate North Slope

Researchers at Washington State University and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game are using collar cams to study a remote population of grizzly bears on Alaska's North Slope.

Sunday, February 1st 2026, 8:05 AM EST
The ranks of US rabbis grow more diverse, with rising numbers of women and LGBTQ people

The ranks of US rabbis grow more diverse, with rising numbers of women and LGBTQ people

Rabbis and rabbinical students in the United States are more diverse than ever.

Sunday, February 1st 2026, 7:55 AM EST
Undercover investigation of Meta heads to trial in New Mexico in first stand-alone case by state

Undercover investigation of Meta heads to trial in New Mexico in first stand-alone case by state

The first stand-alone trial from state prosecutors in a stream of lawsuits against Meta is getting underway in New Mexico.

Sunday, February 1st 2026, 12:35 AM EST
Right-wing influencers are targeting Somali child care centers, leaving some fearing for safety

Right-wing influencers are targeting Somali child care centers, leaving some fearing for safety

A video alleging fraud in Somali-run child care centers in Minneapolis has drawn attention throughout the United States.

Sunday, February 1st 2026, 12:25 AM EST
Black history centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources

Black history centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources

Despite proclaiming last February as National Black History Month, President Donald Trump's second term has been marked by what critics say are attacks on Black history in the United States.

Sunday, February 1st 2026, 12:25 AM EST
In Minneapolis, all-encompassing immigration story tests a newsroom in midst of digital transition

In Minneapolis, all-encompassing immigration story tests a newsroom in midst of digital transition

With the eyes of a nation upon it, the Minnesota immigration enforcement effort has tested a local newsroom in the midst of a digital transformation — and it hasn't left the local journalists overmatched.

Sunday, February 1st 2026, 12:15 AM EST
Snow hits the Carolinas as low temps compound power outage woes elsewhere from last weekend's ice

Snow hits the Carolinas as low temps compound power outage woes elsewhere from last weekend's ice

A powerful storm threatening howling winds, flooding and heavy snow is bearing down on the East Coast.

Saturday, January 31st 2026, 12:15 AM EST
From Elon Musk to the former Prince Andrew, a who’s who of powerful men are named in Epstein files

From Elon Musk to the former Prince Andrew, a who’s who of powerful men are named in Epstein files

Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.

Saturday, January 31st 2026, 7:15 PM EST
NASA begins a practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in more than 50 years

NASA begins a practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in more than 50 years

NASA has begun a two-day practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in 53 years.

Saturday, January 31st 2026, 8:45 PM EST
New Epstein files include emails between LA Olympics leader Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell

New Epstein files include emails between LA Olympics leader Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell

The latest collection of government files released on Jeffrey Epstein include emails from 2003 between Casey Wasserman, the head of the Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee, and Epstein’s one-time partner, Ghislaine Maxwell.

Saturday, January 31st 2026, 7:15 PM EST
Trump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do so

Trump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do so

President Donald Trump says he's instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to intervene in protests in Democratic-led cities unless local authorities request federal help.

Saturday, January 31st 2026, 6:45 PM EST
Judge says she won’t halt the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota as a lawsuit proceeds

Judge says she won’t halt the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota as a lawsuit proceeds

A federal judge says she won’t halt the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota and the Twin Cities as a lawsuit over it proceeds.

Saturday, January 31st 2026, 12:25 PM EST
Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his dad released from ICE detention

Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his dad released from ICE detention

A judge has ordered the U.S. to release a father and 5-year-old son who were taken into custody during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota.

Saturday, January 31st 2026, 4:05 PM EST
In the latest Epstein files are famous names and new details about an earlier investigation

In the latest Epstein files are famous names and new details about an earlier investigation

Newly disclosed government files on Jeffrey Epstein show authorities thought they were close to indicting the wealthy financier on sex crimes nearly two decades ago, before that investigation was suddenly scrapped.

Saturday, January 31st 2026, 12:35 PM EST
Coast Guard suspends search for people missing from fishing vessel that sank off Massachusetts

Coast Guard suspends search for people missing from fishing vessel that sank off Massachusetts

The U.S. Coast Guard says it found debris and a body after a launching a search for a fishing vessel off Massachusetts.

Friday, January 30th 2026, 2:24 PM EST
The Carolinas emerge as new population boom states. Affordability and lifestyle drive growth

The Carolinas emerge as new population boom states. Affordability and lifestyle drive growth

North Carolina and South Carolina have become two hot spots for growth in the United States.

Saturday, January 31st 2026, 7:44 AM EST
Louisiana authorities say they've captured all 8 inmates who escaped from a jail

Louisiana authorities say they've captured all 8 inmates who escaped from a jail

Louisiana authorities say they have captured all eight inmates who escaped from a jail.

Saturday, January 31st 2026, 11:15 AM EST
How bomb cyclones form and create dangerous conditions

How bomb cyclones form and create dangerous conditions

Meteorologists sometimes warn of a winter storm that could “bomb out” or become a bomb cyclone.

Saturday, January 31st 2026, 10:25 AM EST