The national debt has surpassed a record $40 trillion, highlighting the impact of defense costs, social programs, and interest on the deficit.

Fernando Tatis Jr. favors robbing homers over hitting them.

U.S. stocks rose after the Treasury Department made a move to ease pressure emanating from the bond market.

Fernando Tatis Jr. robbed New York’s Francisco Lindor of a grand slam and hit two homers, leading the San Diego Padres to a 5-2 win over the Mets.

Journey is hitting the road for what could be their final tour, with the last leg kicking off in September.

Madonna leads the 2026 MTV Video Music Award nominations.

Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been postponed indefinitely.

Dave Marsh, a renowned music critic known for his influential books on Bruce Springsteen, has died at 76.

Spain’s World Cup-winning captain Rodri has arrive in Barcelona to seal his transfer from Manchester City to the Catalan club.

Spain’s World Cup-winning captain Rodri appears to be heading back home after Manchester City and Barcelona reached an agreement over the midfielder’s move.

Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge played catch in New York on Friday as he continues working toward a return from a broken right rib.

A New York City man now faces hate crime charges after barging into Shabbat services and attacking two people at a Manhattan synagogue Friday night.

Champions League titleholder Paris Saint-Germain has bolstered its star-studded attack by signing World Cup winner Ferran Torres from Barcelona on a five-year year contract.

A judge sided with Madison Square Garden in its lengthy legal battle with Charles Oakley on Friday, saying that the former New York Knicks All-Star had not proven he was assaulted when he was removed from a game he attended in 2017.

It’s been 23 years since a major power outage put 50 million people from Detroit to New York in the dark.

Reddit will join the S&P 500 next week, giving the wide-ranging online forum a boost in prestige and investments.

The boxing world is in mourning following the death of Puerto Rican fighter Prichard Colón at the age of 33, 11 years after he sustained brain damage in his only loss.

Time is a concept that varies across cultures and history.

U.S. stocks edged back from their all-time high following the latest economic report to come in surprisingly weak.

President Donald Trump has highlighted his record on crime and safety during a visit to New York, pivoting to one of his strongest issues as he looks to boost Republicans in battleground races ahead of the November midterms.

The top editor of Forbes has left his job after reportedly being fired for accepting $6 million from the founder of a firm that works with the magazine.

Wall Street will get financial updates from some of the nation’s biggest retailers this week, along with more details from the Federal Reserve’s most recent meeting.

The U.S. stock market rose to a record following the latest sign that inflation is getting less bad.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s plan to give officers gloves that deliver painful electric shocks is facing criticism from Democratic elected officials and civil rights advocates, who call it unnecessary and cruel.

President Donald Trump was sued in federal court Wednesday to stop him from making money off a new, paid service at his Truth Social company offering early, exclusive access to his posts on U.S. policy.

The New York Knicks are going to open both of their title defenses against LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers.

Lionel Messi has shared a tribute to his late father, Jorge, on social media, opening up about how difficult it was to lead Argentina to the World Cup final and expressing uncertainty about whether he will continue playing soccer.

Wall Street finished just shy of a record after several AI stocks reported better growth for the spring than analysts expected, while a report showed inflation across the United States was slightly less bad last month.

LeBron James will play his first game with Philadelphia 76ers on the NBA’s opening night against the NBA champion New York Knicks.

The president’s media company posted a massive loss in the latest quarter and plans to ditch new business lines and refocus as a forum for users to post their views.

Democratic New York congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is freezing her eggs as she decides her next political moves.

Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale was ejected by Dan Merzel before a pitch was thrown in Sunday’s game against the New York Yankees, a day after being called for a balk that scored a run.

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” continued its blistering pace in theaters, collecting $144.5 million domestically over its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The U.S. Coast Guard says the operator of a boat that capsized in New York Harbor, killing a mother and her infant daughter, is facing criminal charges and authorities are investigating whether the vessel was chartered illegally.

Astronomers say viewing conditions are promising for the Perseid meteor shower this year.

Buffalo Bills first-year coach Joe Brady used the team’s first practice in its new $2.1 billion stadium to enjoy a brief father-son moment.

Whitney Houston's legacy continues to shine with a new album, “WH1TNEY,” released Friday.

Mariano Rivera was back on the field at the Yankees’ annual Old-Timer’s Day on Saturday after tearing an Achilles tendon playing the outfield at the event last year.

Two drivers of Mercedes AMG cars have filed a class action lawsuit against the luxury car company, saying that the AMG logo on their driver’s seat gets so hot that it literally brands them and causes burns.

A misdemeanor gun charge against All-Star Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden in Texas has been dismissed after he completed an alternative resolution program allowing him to avoid a criminal record.

Reports on inflation and retail sales are the central updates for Wall Street this week.

U.S. adults are using artificial intelligence for financial guidance, but it’s far from the most trusted source of advice.

Zendaya, Kylie Jenner and Demi Moore have all walked the red carpet in Fecal Matter.

Stocks rose on Wall Street and Treasury yields fell after the government reported that employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month.

The U.S. has seen a rise in cases of cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, a nausea condition caused by heavy marijuana use.

Stock in Elon Musk’s space company rose Thursday even after many SpaceX insiders were freed up to sell for the first time.

An offshore wind company says it's reached a $1.2 billion settlement with the Trump administration to walk away from projects under development off New York, California and Louisiana.

Federal officials have traced a multistate salmonella outbreak to jalapeño peppers from a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico.

Some lights atop Yankee Stadium briefly went dark a couple of times in the first inning Wednesday night.

Stocks edged lower on Wall Street as oil prices rose and more company earnings reports rolled in.

Aaron Judge has been cleared to begin light workout activity, and the New York Yankees captain said he will return this season from the broken rib that’s sidelined him since May 31.

Scientists have captured images of the sun’s surface in the finest detail yet.

The New York Film Festival has unveiled the main slate of films to its 64th edition, including films from James Gray, Ava DuVernay and Tony Gilroy.

When CBS ended “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” earlier this year, it also shuttered the program’s robust music offerings.

Stocks held close to their records on Wall Street, while oil prices were relatively steady.

George Lombard Jr. homered in a memorable big league debut and the New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0.

The Williams sisters are back playing doubles tennis ahead of the U.S. Open.

Alec Burleson was so relieved to stay with the St. Louis Cardinals that he produced one of the best power displays in team history.

The U.S. stock market rallied to records as companies kept piling up profits and oil prices eased.

Alec Burleson hit three two-run homers, including a drive into the second deck in right field that capped a seven-run eighth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals outslugged the New York Yankees 13-7 after blowing a six-run lead.

Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley, two correspondents recently ousted from "60 Minutes," will be moving from the newsroom to the classroom.

The Chicago Cubs have acquired pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the last-place New York Mets for touted infield prospect Jefferson Rojas.

Capital One closed President Donald Trump’s accounts in mid-2021 after flagging financial activity that resembled money laundering.

U.S. stocks rallied to the edge of their all-time high after easing oil prices helped calm Wall Street’s worries that inflation could get even worse.

Members of the 1986 World Series champion New York Mets celebrated the 40th anniversary of the franchise’s last title on Saturday.

A Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to end temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians is rippling far beyond immigration courts.

Anthropic says its AI models hacked into three organizations during testing.

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. has responded to the news that BTS will not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards.

A monster day for Microsoft following signals that its big spending on AI is translating into profits led a powerful rebound on Wall Street, while AI stocks regained some of their sharp recent losses.

The Fifth Amendment is part of the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights and protects against self-incrimination.

Stephen Colbert has received an “anti-censorship” award from the Before Columbus Foundation.

FIFA has lodged disciplinary charges against two Argentina players for striking Spain opponents moments after the World Cup final.

President Donald Trump and his administration are asking the Supreme Court to dismiss an $83 million defamation verdict won by writer E.

The inaugural season of the Women’s Pro Baseball League is another major moment in the scattered history for women’s professional baseball in the United States.

K-pop powerhouse BTS say they will not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming Grammys.

Oil prices got back to jumping, while sinking technology stocks dragged Wall Street lower amid uncertainty about what the Federal Reserve will do to get high inflation under control.

CBS's "60 Minutes" has announced a slate of new correspondents and contributors for its 59th season.

Elon Musk's social media company X, previously Twitter, has launched X Money, a bank account-like service for users to send money to each other.

Most U.S. stocks rose after Coca-Cola and other companies reported stronger profits for the spring than analysts expected.

In a comment to Local 4 a member of the Michigan Attorney General’s office says “common sense” would have shown child abuse reports targeted at Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg as false.

Carly Simon, the singer known for “Nobody Does It Better” and other hits, has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

Stocks drifted to a mixed close on Wall Street and oil prices fell after the U.S. and Iran paused their attacks while work resumed on restarting negotiations to end their war.

“The Odyssey” continues to captivate audiences in its second weekend, raking in $87 million in North American theaters.

Shohei Ohtani has skipped a tentatively scheduled bullpen session and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says the two-way superstar won't throw off a mound again until his irritated left knee feels 100%.

Trump’s tariffs are headed to court — again.

Gabby Thomas chose to view herself as “healing” instead of “injured” last year.

The IOC has cited having no jurisdiction over its member Gianni Infantino to explain why the FIFA leader will not be investigated for a lack of political neutrality.

As FIFA investigates Argentina’s conduct after the World Cup final, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has described the incidents as “intolerable and unacceptable.”.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s role in clearing Folarin Balogun from a mandatory one-game ban at the World Cup is set to provoke a formal complaint to FIFA ethics investigators.

The U.S. Navy is backing away from statements that it would begin to restrict press and public access to sailors’ service histories.

Major League Baseball is cracking down on José Caballero's batting routine, saying it amounts to deception.

Industry data and analytics company Luminate has found that the 2026 World Cup halftime performers experienced considerable jumps in the streams of the songs they performed live at the final on Sunday.

Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark and Derrick Rose have been revealed as the cover athletes for NBA 2K27.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

Stephen Curry is headed to the Hall of Fame, making more basketball history with a first-of-its-kind exhibit for an active player.

Baseball players have proposed expanding eligibility for the amateur draft rather than decreasing it, maintaining 20 rounds of selections and moving it back to June.

A federal judge has approved a $1.5 billion copyright settlement involving AI company Anthropic.

More gains for makers of computer chips and other AI winners carried Wall Street higher.

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana said he yelled at José Caballero for taking too long to get ready in the batter’s box, triggering a heated altercation in Monday night’s 8-5 loss to the New York Yankees.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani is expected to pitch off a mound sometime later this week, but there is no timetable for his return to the rotation.