- Trump threatens more lawsuits against media as ABC to pay $15 million to settle case December 17, 2024President-elect Donald Trump has taken several swings at left-leaning media outlets and pundits by planning to sue those who allegedly defamed or misrepresented him.
- Government agencies say joint investigation into drone sightings reveals no threat: 'We recognize the concern' December 17, 2024The DHS, FBI, FAA and DoD said an ongoing investigation into reported drone sightings has revealed that they are "anomalous" and not a threat to national security or public safety.
- Chief of Russia's nuclear defense forces killed by explosive device in Moscow December 17, 2024Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, chief of Russia's nuclear forces, and his assistant were killed in an explosion near a residential complex in Moscow, officials said.
- Florida man berated, physically abused child for nearly 30 minutes over missing couch cushion: deputies December 17, 2024A Florida man is facing child abuse charges after he allegedly screamed obscenities and physically abused a child over a missing couch cushion.
- DC police investigating 5-year-old shot by younger sibling inside apartment: 'Unfortunate situation' December 17, 2024Two adults are behind bars in Washington, D.C., after a 5-year-old girl was shot by her younger brother, who accessed an unsecured firearm.
- California 'Shoplift with a Cop' blitz operation leads to dozens of arrests December 17, 2024Ventura County authorities arrested 37 adult and juveniles during their weekend operation "Shoplift With a Cop" in addition to seizing narcotics and $2,000 in stolen goods.