A ruptured high-pressure gas line in Castaic, California forced the closure of the 5 Freeway for hours and prompted a shelter-in-place order for local residents as emergency crews worked to isolate the leak and ensure public safety.

Jeffrey R. Holland, longtime senior leader and next in line to lead The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has died at age 85 from complications of kidney disease, marking a major transition for the church’s leadership.

Russia launched a massive drone and missile assault on Kyiv, causing civilian casualties and widespread infrastructure damage just before a scheduled peace meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump.

The Kennedy Center’s president threatened a $1 million claim against jazz musician Chuck Redd after he canceled a long-standing Christmas Eve concert in protest of the venue’s controversial renaming to include President Trump’s name.

Karoline Leavitt’s pregnancy has sparked both congratulations and behind-the-scenes speculation about potential successors among seasoned communicators in Washington.

Emel McDowell spent 19 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, but a letter from the actual shooter ultimately led to his exoneration.

A grand jury declined to indict Jacob Lee Bard in the Kentucky State University shooting, highlighting complex legal and emotional challenges surrounding campus violence.

Claims that Nicki Minaj lost 10 million Instagram followers are false; her account’s temporary inactivity caused confusion but no verified mass unfollowing occurred.

A major winter storm caused thousands of flight disruptions across the United States, highlighting travel challenges and the need for preparedness.

Taylor Swift has not announced an engagement on Instagram, highlighting how assumptions about celebrity behavior often blur fact and rumor.