US economy grew faster than expected in third quarter
We have heard this week that the economy in the United States grew at a faster pace than expected in the third quarter, according to estimates from the Commerce Department. An initial estimate of third-quarter GDP from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) showed the economy grew at an annualized rate of 4.3%. This growth was seen during a three-month period including July, August, and September. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is learning more about what this could mean for the economy in 2026 with Nicole Goodkind, a senior writer at Barron's who covers the Federal Reserve and economy.
We have heard this week that the economy in the United States grew at a faster pace than expected in the third quarter, according to estimates from the Commerce Department. An initial estimate of third-quarter GDP from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) showed the economy grew at an annualized rate of 4.3%. This growth was seen during a three-month period including July, August, and September. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is learning more about what this could mean for the economy in 2026 with Nicole Goodkind, a senior writer at Barron's who covers the Federal Reserve and economy.
Trump targets Natl. Center for Atmospheric Research
We are now learning that President Donald Trump is looking to deconstruct the National Center for Atmospheric Research. The center in Boulder, Colorado could be dismantled after over 50 years of research dedicated to monitoring and climate science. The move has a number of experts saying the Trump administration’s plans could jeopardize the accuracy of weather forecasting and prediction systems. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with climate scientist Dr. Daniel Swain, who is here to speak about the latest climate-related moves being made by President Trump.
We are now learning that President Donald Trump is looking to deconstruct the National Center for Atmospheric Research. The center in Boulder, Colorado could be dismantled after over 50 years of research dedicated to monitoring and climate science. The move has a number of experts saying the Trump administration’s plans could jeopardize the accuracy of weather forecasting and prediction systems. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with climate scientist Dr. Daniel Swain, who is here to speak about the latest climate-related moves being made by President Trump.
Police: Missing California 9-year-old girl found dead
We received an update from officials today after Melodee Buzzard, a missing 9-year-old California girl, was found dead in Utah. Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown announced on Tuesday, December 23 that Buzzard's body was found in Wayne County, Utah. It was announced by officials at the same time today that Buzzard's mother, Ashlee Buzzard, had been detained by FBI and Santa Barbara County deputies.
We received an update from officials today after Melodee Buzzard, a missing 9-year-old California girl, was found dead in Utah. Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown announced on Tuesday, December 23 that Buzzard's body was found in Wayne County, Utah. It was announced by officials at the same time today that Buzzard's mother, Ashlee Buzzard, had been detained by FBI and Santa Barbara County deputies.
Update on shooting that killed Delaware State Trooper
A Delaware State Police Trooper and suspected shooter were killed after officials say an active shooting incident occurred at a DMV location in Wilmington Tuesday. Police initially reported an active shooter situation at a DMV on Hessler Boulevard. Delaware State Police say additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available. On Tuesday evening, several public officials addressed the day's events, including Delaware's Governor, Matt Meyer, and the Superintendent of the Delaware State Police, Colonel William D. Crotty.
A Delaware State Police Trooper and suspected shooter were killed after officials say an active shooting incident occurred at a DMV location in Wilmington Tuesday. Police initially reported an active shooter situation at a DMV on Hessler Boulevard. Delaware State Police say additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available. On Tuesday evening, several public officials addressed the day's events, including Delaware's Governor, Matt Meyer, and the Superintendent of the Delaware State Police, Colonel William D. Crotty.
PA nursing home explosion: At least 2 killed
At least two people were killed in an apparent gas explosion at a nursing home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Governor Josh Shapiro confirmed the deaths at a press conference, adding that others are still unaccounted for.
At least two people were killed in an apparent gas explosion at a nursing home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Governor Josh Shapiro confirmed the deaths at a press conference, adding that others are still unaccounted for.
U.S. builds up military assets, troops off Venezuela
We are learning more after reporting that indicates the United States has now moved large numbers of special-operations aircraft, troops, and equipment into the Caribbean area this week. Questions continue to be asked about the possibility for further military action against Venezuela. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Retired Marine Intelligence Officer, Hal Kempfer, after multiple large oil tankers have been captured off the coast of Venezuela.
We are learning more after reporting that indicates the United States has now moved large numbers of special-operations aircraft, troops, and equipment into the Caribbean area this week. Questions continue to be asked about the possibility for further military action against Venezuela. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Retired Marine Intelligence Officer, Hal Kempfer, after multiple large oil tankers have been captured off the coast of Venezuela.
State trooper shot 'execution-style,' witnesses say
A Delaware State Police Trooper was shot and killed at a DMV location in Wilmington, DE on Tuesday. Witnesses say the trooper was shot "execution-style" inside of the DMV. The shooter is also dead. Authorities have not released additional details about the suspect, possible injuries, or what led up to the incident.
A Delaware State Police Trooper was shot and killed at a DMV location in Wilmington, DE on Tuesday. Witnesses say the trooper was shot "execution-style" inside of the DMV. The shooter is also dead. Authorities have not released additional details about the suspect, possible injuries, or what led up to the incident.
SoCal weather: Storm expected to bring heavy rain
We are learning more as a powerful storm system is expected to bring dangerous weather conditions to Southern California beginning Tuesday and lasting through the duration of the holiday week. Experts say widespread rain in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Ventura, San Bernardino and San Diego counties is expected to begin Tuesday and will intensify going into Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
We are learning more as a powerful storm system is expected to bring dangerous weather conditions to Southern California beginning Tuesday and lasting through the duration of the holiday week. Experts say widespread rain in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Ventura, San Bernardino and San Diego counties is expected to begin Tuesday and will intensify going into Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Delaware State Trooper killed in DMV shooting
We have now learned that a Delaware State Police Trooper and suspected shooter were killed after an active shooting incident occurred at a DMV location in Wilmington Tuesday. According to officials, they initially reported an active shooter situation at a DMV on Hessler Boulevard. Delaware Governor Matt Meyer says the shooter was killed during the incident. Shortly thereafter, Delaware State Police confirmed a Trooper was killed during the shooting incident.
We have now learned that a Delaware State Police Trooper and suspected shooter were killed after an active shooting incident occurred at a DMV location in Wilmington Tuesday. According to officials, they initially reported an active shooter situation at a DMV on Hessler Boulevard. Delaware Governor Matt Meyer says the shooter was killed during the incident. Shortly thereafter, Delaware State Police confirmed a Trooper was killed during the shooting incident.
GDP report shows strong growth in third quarter
The U.S. economy grew at a 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, the most rapid expansion in two years, according to the latest GDP report.
The U.S. economy grew at a 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, the most rapid expansion in two years, according to the latest GDP report.
Explosion reported at Pennsylvania nursing home
We are learning more as a gas explosion was reported inside a nursing home in Bucks County in Pennsylvania on Tuesday. The explosion was reported around 2:30 p.m. at Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol. Early reports from officials indicated the explosion trapped several people inside the building. "We understand that there are people trapped inside," said Ruth Miller, a Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency spokesperson.
We are learning more as a gas explosion was reported inside a nursing home in Bucks County in Pennsylvania on Tuesday. The explosion was reported around 2:30 p.m. at Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol. Early reports from officials indicated the explosion trapped several people inside the building. "We understand that there are people trapped inside," said Ruth Miller, a Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency spokesperson.
Suspect dead after shooting incident at Delaware DMV
Delaware State Police say a reported active shooter incident at a DMV location in Wilmington has been resolved. This comes as we receive reports that the alleged shooter is dead. Police initially reported an active shooter situation at a DMV on Hessler Boulevard. In a later update, Police said there is no longer an active shooter. Delaware State Police say additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Delaware State Police say a reported active shooter incident at a DMV location in Wilmington has been resolved. This comes as we receive reports that the alleged shooter is dead. Police initially reported an active shooter situation at a DMV on Hessler Boulevard. In a later update, Police said there is no longer an active shooter. Delaware State Police say additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Holiday travel rush underway
Taylor Winkel joins LiveNOW from FOX from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Chelsea Torres joins LiveNOW from FOX from DCA airport.
Taylor Winkel joins LiveNOW from FOX from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Chelsea Torres joins LiveNOW from FOX from DCA airport.
Chiefs announce plans to move to Kansas
The Kansas City Chiefs announced Monday their plans to leave Arrowhead Stadium and move across the state line and build a new stadium in Wyandotte County, Kansas. LiveNOW's Christina Evans breaks down the deal with Front Office Sports reporter Eric Fisher.
The Kansas City Chiefs announced Monday their plans to leave Arrowhead Stadium and move across the state line and build a new stadium in Wyandotte County, Kansas. LiveNOW's Christina Evans breaks down the deal with Front Office Sports reporter Eric Fisher.
3 escaped DeKalb County inmates captured
The three inmates who escaped from DeKalb County Jail late Sunday night or early Monday morning have been recaptured. law enforcement officials provided an update on the manhunt Tuesday morning.
The three inmates who escaped from DeKalb County Jail late Sunday night or early Monday morning have been recaptured. law enforcement officials provided an update on the manhunt Tuesday morning.
US strikes Venezuelan drug boat, 1 dead
On Dec. 22, at the direction of Sec. of War Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a low-profile vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations in international waters. Intelligence confirmed the low-profile vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. One male narco-terrorist was confirmed killed during this action. No U.S. military forces were harmed.
On Dec. 22, at the direction of Sec. of War Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a low-profile vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations in international waters. Intelligence confirmed the low-profile vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. One male narco-terrorist was confirmed killed during this action. No U.S. military forces were harmed.
Checking in on Holiday travel
Record-Breaking travel is expected during the Christmas holiday and during the New Year holiday. FOX's Chelsea Torres is tracking those aiprot lines, while AAA's Robert Sinclair breaks down all the numbers and the best times to travel.
Record-Breaking travel is expected during the Christmas holiday and during the New Year holiday. FOX's Chelsea Torres is tracking those aiprot lines, while AAA's Robert Sinclair breaks down all the numbers and the best times to travel.
DOJ releases new batch of Epstein files
The U.S. Justice Department released a new batch of documents on Tuesday from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including CCTV videos and legal records. The latest release comprises around 29,000 pages, with many redactions, and dozens of video clips, including several purporting to be shot inside a prison and mentions of President Trump. Epstein was found dead in 2019 after an apparent suicide in a New York jail.
The U.S. Justice Department released a new batch of documents on Tuesday from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including CCTV videos and legal records. The latest release comprises around 29,000 pages, with many redactions, and dozens of video clips, including several purporting to be shot inside a prison and mentions of President Trump. Epstein was found dead in 2019 after an apparent suicide in a New York jail.
Flu cases surge nationwide as holidays approach
We are learning more as doctors across the country warn of a sharp rise in influenza cases. According to CDC data, Connecticut and New Jersey are seeing moderate respiratory illness activity, with New York City reporting some of the highest levels of flu-like activity when compared to the rest of the nation. Health officials say millions have already been sickened this season, with a new dominant flu variant driving many of the cases. LiveNOW’s J. Russell is speaking with Dr. Jason Littleton, a board-certified family physician.
We are learning more as doctors across the country warn of a sharp rise in influenza cases. According to CDC data, Connecticut and New Jersey are seeing moderate respiratory illness activity, with New York City reporting some of the highest levels of flu-like activity when compared to the rest of the nation. Health officials say millions have already been sickened this season, with a new dominant flu variant driving many of the cases. LiveNOW’s J. Russell is speaking with Dr. Jason Littleton, a board-certified family physician.
Trump’s plan for new warships, ‘Trump class' ships
President Donald Trump is vacationing at his Mar-a-Lago resort for the holidays. On Monday he gathered his top national security officials for what the White House has called a "major announcement." The announcement centered around President Trump’s plans to build a new, large warship that Trump is calling a "battleship" and is part of this larger vision to create a "Golden Fleet." LiveNOW’s J. Russell is speaking with David Hamilton, Executive Director and Faculty Director for National Security & Economic Strategy at the University of North Texas.
President Donald Trump is vacationing at his Mar-a-Lago resort for the holidays. On Monday he gathered his top national security officials for what the White House has called a "major announcement." The announcement centered around President Trump’s plans to build a new, large warship that Trump is calling a "battleship" and is part of this larger vision to create a "Golden Fleet." LiveNOW’s J. Russell is speaking with David Hamilton, Executive Director and Faculty Director for National Security & Economic Strategy at the University of North Texas.



















