Actor Val Kilmer dies at age 65

Val Kilmer, renowned for his roles in "Top Gun" and "The Doors," passed away Tuesday in Los Angeles, his family announced.

Wisconsin Supreme Court secured by liberals; Florida Republicans retain House seats

Voters delivered split decisions in two key states Tuesday: Democrats secured a major win in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, while Republicans held onto two congressional seats in Florida. The results offer fresh insight into voter sentiment ahead of 2026.

Photos of home in Connecticut captivity case released by police

Police in Waterbury, Connecticut have released over 100 disturbing photos from inside the home where Kimberly Sullivan allegedly held her stepson captive for nearly two decades.

Cory Booker breaks record for longest Senate speech

In a feat of determination, New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted all night and into Tuesday evening.

Watch live: Oliver Stone testifies to Congress about new JFK assassination files

The award-winning director is testifying to Congress regarding thousands of newly released government documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador over 'administrative error'

The U.S. government says it mistakenly deported a Maryland man to El Salvador as part of the Trump administration's recent immigration reforms. 

Mass layoffs begin at HHS, CDC, NIH, FDA

Lines of HHS employees arrived at work Tuesday to see if they still had a job, by checking if their badges still worked.

Dolphin in North Carolina dies after ingesting plastic bag

A bottlenose dolphin was found dead in North Carolina, with a necropsy revealing a knotted plastic bag in its stomach as the likely cause of death.

US cities where money buys you the most happiness

A new study is revealing the top cities in the U.S. where money buys Americans the most happiness.

Homebuilder unveils 'fire-resilient' neighborhood

A new community was unveiled in Southern California that is "designed to IBHS’s highest level of protection against direct flame contact, radiant heat and embers."

Senator Cory Booker staffer arrested for carrying pistol on Capitol grounds

According to the United States Capitol Police, a staffer for Senator Cory Booker was arrested on Monday for carrying a pistol on Capitol grounds without a license. 

Death penalty sought in Luigi Mangione federal case: AG Pam Bondi

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Tuesday she has directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione.

Senate could vote to end emergency declaration Trump uses for Canadian tariffs

Senate Democrats are putting GOP support to the test by forcing a vote to nullify the emergency declaration that forms the basis for Trump's tariffs on Canada. Here's what to know.

Can’t afford to pay your taxes? Here’s what the IRS wants you to do

If you can’t pay your taxes this year, the IRS still wants you to file. Here’s how to get help, avoid penalties, and create a manageable plan.