He was a top church official who criticized Trump. He says Christianity is in crisis
Russell Moore criticized Donald Trump and the Southern Baptist Convention's response to a sexual abuse crisis. Then he found himself on the outside. #press
Powerful storms killed 2 people and left more than 1 million customers without power
A severe summer storm system swept from Alabama to New York on Monday, leaving a trail of toppled trees, damaged buildings and transportation headaches in its wake. #press
Biden creates a new national monument near the Grand Canyon
The proclamation signed in the area by the president protects lands that are sacred to indigenous peoples and blocks new uranium mine claims. #press
A judge tossed out Trump's countersuit to E. Jean Carroll. What does this mean?
New York Federal Judge Lewis Kaplan said Trump's claim had no merit and that Carroll's statements repeating the claim that Trump had raped her were "substantially true" given a jury's verdict. #press
There's money in Magic: The booming business of rare game cards
For decades, sports have led the pack in the trading card market. Now, as celebrities shell out millions for rare game cards, fantasy characters are giving star athletes a run for their money. #press
Tuesday's Mega Millions now at $1.55 billion, the 3rd-largest in U.S. lottery history
The massive Mega Millions prize now ranks as the third-largest jackpot in U.S. history. Mega Millions jackpot winners are rare thanks to odds of 1 in 302.6 million. #press
Powerful storms killed 2 people and left more than 1 million customers without power
A severe summer storm system swept from Alabama to New York on Monday, leaving a trail of toppled trees, damaged buildings and transportation headaches in its wake. #press
Biden creates a new national monument near the Grand Canyon
The proclamation signed in the area by the president protects lands that are sacred to indigenous peoples and blocks new uranium mine claims. #press
Trucking giant Yellow Corp. declares bankruptcy after years of financial struggles
The Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which was filed Sunday, comes just three years after Yellow received $700 million in pandemic-era loans from the federal government. #press
Some state Republican parties are struggling and seeing deep divisions
Some state Republican parties — like Colorado's — are struggling after steep election losses, and are witnessing infighting that has left deep divisions when it comes to the future of the GOP. #press
Only 1 in 5 people with opioid addiction get the medications to treat it, study finds
Overdose deaths from fentanyl and other opioids have surged but medications that could save thousands of lives "are sitting on the shelf unused," according to new research. #press
'Hank the Tank,' the bear behind 21 home invasions, has been captured near Lake Tahoe
Bear 64F is believed to be one of three animals who've broken into dozens of homes in South Lake Tahoe in the last year and helped themselves to messy meals, enchanting the internet. #press
As the East Coast braces for severe thunderstorms, record heat sears the South
Thunderstorms — some of which may be severe — are in the forecast from Atlanta to Binghamton, N.Y. Meanwhile parts of Texas and the Gulf Coast are expected to see record heat. #press
Italy won't say who's paying for the care of a $700 million superyacht tied to Putin
The 460-foot superyacht is believed to belong to Russian President Vladimir Putin, but the registered owner is a Russian billionaire. #press
Up First briefing: Trump fights protective order; FDA approves postpartum pill
Donald Trump's legal team has until 5:00 p.m. to respond to prosecutors' request for a protective order. The FDA has approved the first pill to treat postpartum depression. #press
Influencer Kai Cenat announced a giveaway in New York. Chaos ensued
The influencer era has given us a direct view into the lives of the young, rich and famous. And it's given them huge sway over their thousands of followers. #press
At Fancy Farm, old jabs at McConnell take on new meaning amid health concerns
Sen. Mitch McConnell is no stranger to the jabs and digs spewed at Kentucky's iconic political event. But this year's calls to retire come amid growing concerns over his health and age. #press
Ozempic and Wegovy maker courts prominent Black leaders to get Medicare's favor
Drugmaker Novo Nordisk focuses on Black lawmakers and opinion leaders to spread the message that obesity is a chronic disease — worth treating at a cost of $1,000 or more a month. #press
After singer David Daniels' guilty plea, the victim speaks out
The opera star who once sang on stages around the world suddenly pleaded guilty to sexual assault on Friday. The assaulted man, singer Samuel Schultz, reflects on the experiences he has endured. #press
Multiple people arrested after a brawl at an Alabama waterfront dock
Police say several people were arrested and at least four warrants have been issued after a brawl broke out Saturday at the Montgomery Riverfront Park. #press
