Concerns grow surrounding USS Abraham Lincoln sailors
Riley Ceder is a reporter at Military Times and he is joining LiveNOW’s Andy Mac this evening as concerns continue to grow over crew conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln. This comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently said that conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier have been “misrepresented” after some reports indicating soldiers in distress. LiveNOW is also speaking with Col Michael J. Jernigan (Retired) as sailors reportedly struggling with low morale as their deployment continues.
Riley Ceder is a reporter at Military Times and he is joining LiveNOW’s Andy Mac this evening as concerns continue to grow over crew conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln. This comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently said that conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier have been “misrepresented” after some reports indicating soldiers in distress. LiveNOW is also speaking with Col Michael J. Jernigan (Retired) as sailors reportedly struggling with low morale as their deployment continues.
Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case
We are learning more as Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in federal court in the case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing. The new report came from The New York Times this week. The Times report comes a day before Mangione is scheduled to make an appearance in Manhattan federal court. The hearing fueled speculation about a possible deal with federal prosecutors to avoid a trial, which was due to start in January. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with attorney Neama Rahmani as the case will reportedly continue in New York tomorrow.
We are learning more as Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in federal court in the case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing. The new report came from The New York Times this week. The Times report comes a day before Mangione is scheduled to make an appearance in Manhattan federal court. The hearing fueled speculation about a possible deal with federal prosecutors to avoid a trial, which was due to start in January. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with attorney Neama Rahmani as the case will reportedly continue in New York tomorrow.
Houston ISD superintendent responds to teacher's viral video: 'That is why we're here'
Superintendent Mike Miles responded to a HISD teacher's emotional video, stating the teacher's concern has been a concern for years.
Superintendent Mike Miles responded to a HISD teacher's emotional video, stating the teacher's concern has been a concern for years.
World War II Memorial vandalized with spray paint, fountains overflow with bubbles;
Police are investigating after the National World War II Memorial was vandalized with spray paint and soap in the fountains on Thursday.
Police are investigating after the National World War II Memorial was vandalized with spray paint and soap in the fountains on Thursday.
Father tours 30 stadiums in 30 days to honor late son
Jonathan St. Clair is honoring his late son by visiting 30 MLB stadiums in 30 days. He is on a mission to share more about his son, Jason, who died after drowning. You can visit jasperray.org to learn more.
Jonathan St. Clair is honoring his late son by visiting 30 MLB stadiums in 30 days. He is on a mission to share more about his son, Jason, who died after drowning. You can visit jasperray.org to learn more.
RFK Jr. takes questions on Trump's policies
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. took questions from reporters on Thursday. RFK Jr. spoke about President Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill, vaccines and immigration.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. took questions from reporters on Thursday. RFK Jr. spoke about President Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill, vaccines and immigration.
Deputy Smashes Van Window to Rescue Dog Trapped in Heat
Colorado sheriff’s deputy smashed the window of a locked van to rescue a dog that authorities say had been left inside for nearly four hours as temperatures reached 83°F. (Credit: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office via Storyful)
Colorado sheriff’s deputy smashed the window of a locked van to rescue a dog that authorities say had been left inside for nearly four hours as temperatures reached 83°F. (Credit: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office via Storyful)
LAPD detective & convicted rapist accused of kidnapping
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office said a former LAPD detective and convicted rapist is accused of kidnapping and robbery. Officials say Michael Douglas Brambles is accused of a 1994 kidnapping and robbery. Brambles is a former LAPD detective.
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office said a former LAPD detective and convicted rapist is accused of kidnapping and robbery. Officials say Michael Douglas Brambles is accused of a 1994 kidnapping and robbery. Brambles is a former LAPD detective.
California earthquake: 3.8 magnitude quake strikes
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck near San Francisco, CA. FOX 2's Gasia Mikaelian joins LiveNOW from FOX to discuss the latest.
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck near San Francisco, CA. FOX 2's Gasia Mikaelian joins LiveNOW from FOX to discuss the latest.
Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty on federal charges: What it could mean for his state case
Luigi Mangione could be moving toward a guilty plea in the federal case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a move that could significantly affect both his sentence and his separate New York murder case.
Luigi Mangione could be moving toward a guilty plea in the federal case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a move that could significantly affect both his sentence and his separate New York murder case.
Governor DeSantis unveils new 'flying-vehicles'
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) unveiled new air taxi plans. Governor DeSantis posted on X: "Great to be at the SunTrax Testing Grounds in Auburndale today to highlight Florida’s leadership in the future of transportation. By the end of this year, Florida will be actively testing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. SunTrax Air Ground is actively testing and supporting the deployment of autonomous and connected vehicles."
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) unveiled new air taxi plans. Governor DeSantis posted on X: "Great to be at the SunTrax Testing Grounds in Auburndale today to highlight Florida’s leadership in the future of transportation. By the end of this year, Florida will be actively testing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. SunTrax Air Ground is actively testing and supporting the deployment of autonomous and connected vehicles."
Decades-long nationwide marriage fraud scheme dismantled; 11 charged in NYC
Eleven people are facing federal charges after authorities say they orchestrated a massive, multi-million dollar sham marriage ring designed to secure U.S. immigration status for foreign nationals.
Eleven people are facing federal charges after authorities say they orchestrated a massive, multi-million dollar sham marriage ring designed to secure U.S. immigration status for foreign nationals.
Nationwide hunt for trio targeting cemeteries, stealing jewelry, heirlooms from graves, officials say
Authorities are searching nationwide for three people accused of breaking into mausoleums and stealing jewelry and other family heirlooms from burial sites in Florida and several other states.
Authorities are searching nationwide for three people accused of breaking into mausoleums and stealing jewelry and other family heirlooms from burial sites in Florida and several other states.
Jury selection begins in Meta online safety trial
UC Berkeley's Vincent Joralemon joins LiveNOW's Alexandra Goldberg to discuss what's at stake in the Meta online safety trial out of Oakland, California as jury selection began on Wednesday.
UC Berkeley's Vincent Joralemon joins LiveNOW's Alexandra Goldberg to discuss what's at stake in the Meta online safety trial out of Oakland, California as jury selection began on Wednesday.
Recapping key primaries in Wisconsin & Minnesota
Political analyst Brian Sobel joins LiveNOW's Alexandra Goldberg to recap key primary races in Minnesota, Wisconsin and South Carolina.
Political analyst Brian Sobel joins LiveNOW's Alexandra Goldberg to recap key primary races in Minnesota, Wisconsin and South Carolina.
Former Marine released from Russia returns to U.S.
Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman returned to the United States after being released from a Russian prison, according to the Trump administration. Gilman was welcomed by U.S. officials, including Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, upon arrival.
Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman returned to the United States after being released from a Russian prison, according to the Trump administration. Gilman was welcomed by U.S. officials, including Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, upon arrival.
University of Michigan to drop letter grades for some freshmen in 2027
The University of Michigan Ann Arbor is looking out for their students' mental health. So, they’re doing away with grades for some of them.
The University of Michigan Ann Arbor is looking out for their students' mental health. So, they’re doing away with grades for some of them.
2 U.S. soldiers killed in helicopter crash in Texas
Two soldiers were killed in a helicopter crash. Officials said this was an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter based in Fort Hood. A major grass fire had sparked due to the crash. It has since been put out. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall got an update on the crash from FOX 7 Austin’s Marco Bitonel.
Two soldiers were killed in a helicopter crash. Officials said this was an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter based in Fort Hood. A major grass fire had sparked due to the crash. It has since been put out. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall got an update on the crash from FOX 7 Austin’s Marco Bitonel.
Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House press secretary
Marisa Schultz, national politics editor at the New York Post, joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss news out of the White House Wednesday when President Donald Trump announced that press secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down at the end of the month.
Marisa Schultz, national politics editor at the New York Post, joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss news out of the White House Wednesday when President Donald Trump announced that press secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down at the end of the month.
Houston ISD teacher posts emotional video on students' reading ability
A high school teacher said on social media that his senior students struggled with a reading assignment.
A high school teacher said on social media that his senior students struggled with a reading assignment.