Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam proposes $22M to improve maternal health outcomes

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is proposing about $22 million for efforts to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies and reduce the racial disparity in the state’s maternal mortality rate.  

Rapper Juice WRLD treated for opioids during police search of plane, autopsy results pending

“The Cook County medical examiner’s office has determined that additional studies are required to establish the cause and manner of death for 21-year-old Jarad A. Higgins,” a Cook County spokeswoman said.

Norwegian Cruise Lines sends birthday party goodies for cruise-line ‘obsessed’ boy with autism

A boy with autism who is "obsessed" with cruises asked for a Norwegian Cruise Lines-themed birthday party, so the company's CEO sent boxes full of branded goodies to help make the party extra special.

Megan Rapinoe named 2019 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year

International soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe is exiting this year with a bang after being crowned the 2019 Sportsperson of the Year by Sports Illustrated. 

Caroll Spinney, the Sesame Street puppeteer behind Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, dies at age 85

Caroll Spinney, who gave Big Bird his warmth and Oscar the Grouch his growl for nearly 50 years on “Sesame Street,” died Sunday at the age of 85 at his home in Connecticut, according to the Sesame Workshop.

Elon Musk found not guilty in defamation case against British diver

Elon Musk did not defame a British cave explorer when he called him “pedo guy” in an angry tweet, a Los Angeles jury found Friday.

Bernie Sanders announces $150B plan to expand broadband access

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is promising to invest $150 billion to bring high-speed internet to “every household in America” while breaking up and better regulating monopolies he says currently limit access to drive up their profits.

Biden exchanges verbal blows with audience member at Iowa town hall: ‘You’re a damn liar, man’

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden blasted a man at an Iowa town hall as a “damn liar” Thursday -- and challenged him to a push-up contest -- after he accused the 77-year-old former vice president of being "too old" and took a swipe at son Hunter's role on the board of a controversial Ukrainian natural gas firm.

Kanye West to join Joel Osteen at Yankee Stadium for 'America's Night of Hope'

Grammy winner Kanye West will reportedly reunite with mega church pastor Joel Osteen for a religious service, this time at Yankee Stadium in 2020.

North Korea says it's up to US to choose 'Christmas gift'

North Korea says the Trump administration is running out of time to salvage nuclear negotiations, and that it’s entirely up to the U.S. to choose what "Christmas gift" it wants.

Mom reunites first responders with baby they helped deliver

Today, nearly nine months later, both the mom and her baby are doing great and met the first responders who cared for them.

Trump hits back after Trudeau appears to mock him in NATO summit video

After video surfaced of world's leaders at the NATO summit appearing to laugh at his expense, President Trump called Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau "two-faced."

Trial opens in 'Pedo Guy' defamation lawsuit against Elon Musk

A nasty tweet sent by SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk has landed the entrepreneur in court, and on Tuesday he showed up to defend himself.