The lead ship in the Navy’s newest and most advanced class of aircraft carriers, the USS Gerald R. Ford will depart on its first operational deployment next week, after years of delays. Five years after it was commissioned into service, the Ford, which cost over $13 billion, will soon get …

A gunman opened fire on a group of Philadelphia high school football players outside of a scrimmage game on Tuesday, the city’s police department said. One 14-year-old was killed and the four others were injured.  The five teens were shot just as they were walking off the field Roxborough High …

Amazon said Monday that next month it will hold a second Prime Day-like shopping event, making it the latest major retailer to offer holiday deals earlier this year to entice cautious consumers struggling with tighter budgets. During the October 11-12 event, Amazon Prime members will get early access to discounted …

Post Malone is canceling a concert after experiencing pain that resulted in a trip to the hospital. The artist, whose real name is Austin Post, announced the cancellation on Instagram just hours before his Saturday show at Boston’s TD Garden Arena. “On tour, I usually wake up around 4 o’clock …

A Baltimore judge on Monday vacated the murder conviction of Adnan Syed, the subject of the hit podcast “Serial” who had spent more than 23 years in prison for the death of his ex-girlfriend. Baltimore City Circuit Judge Melissa Phinn ordered Syed be released from prison while prosecutors decide if they …

An alligator, drugs, guns and money were seized during a raid at two homes in Albuquerque last month, but New Mexico wildlife officials said Saturday they are still searching for a young tiger they believe is being illegally kept as a pet.    Investigators think the tiger is with someone …

The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Mark Warner that aired Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, on “Face the Nation.” MARGARET BRENNAN: For a closer look now at the evolving threats to the homeland, we begin this morning with the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Mark Warner …

Carlos Alcaraz surged into his first Grand Slam final and gave himself a chance to become No. 1 at age 19 by ending Frances Tiafoe’s run at the U.S. Open with a 6-7 (6), 6-3, 6-1, 6-7 (5), 6-3 victory on Friday night. No. 3 Alcaraz moved ahead by grabbing …

Kim Kardashian is diving into the private equity game, starting a buyout firm that will invest in and buy a range of companies.  The new firm, called Skky Partners, will target consumer products, e-commerce companies, consumer media, hospitality services and luxury brands, the firm said in a tweet Wednesday. Kardashian, …

The following is the transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland that aired Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, on “Face the Nation.” MAJOR GARRETT: We’re joined now by Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin, a Democratic member of the January 6, select committee. Congressman, good to see you. Good …