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JetBlue owes a $2 million fine to its passengers and the government. It's the first time the DOT has held an airline accountable for delays. Getty Images

DOT fines JetBlue $2 million for ‘chronically delayed flights’

The incident, which occurred during a New Year's celebration, is raising questions about the risks fireworks pose, particularly in Hawaii. Reuters

Three people killed in deadly Honolulu fireworks explosion

In an AP poll, 64% of Republicans said they had “a great deal” or “quite a bit” of confidence in the accuracy of the 2024 electoral count. Getty Images

Republicans’ trust in elections jumps after President-elect Trump’s win: Poll

The footage was recorded by a New York Post reporter just 37 hours after the deadly car attack on Bourbon Street. AP Images

FBI criticized after reporter videos inside NOLA terror suspect’s home

A judge upheld President-elect Donald Trump's conviction in his hush money case with his sentencing scheduled ahead of his second term. Getty Images

Judge sets Trump hush money case sentencing, decides no jail time

Mexico now says it’s not ruling out the possibility of taking in migrants deported by the United States, regardless of nationality. Getty Images

In reversal, Mexico may accept migrants from other nations deported by Trump

A dozen passengers are suing Royal Caribbean after an ex-employee was found guilty of installing hidden cameras in passengers' rooms. Getty Images

Passengers sue Royal Caribbean over hidden cameras, warn other victims

East Coast longshore workers could go back on strike if a union deal on automation isn't reached by Jan. 15. International Longshoremen's Association

Dockworkers push to ban automation at ports with strike deadline weeks away

Biden to visit New Orleans following Bourbon Street terrorist attack Reuters

President Biden to visit New Orleans as city recovers from attack

Las Vegas authorities are still searching for a motive after a former Green Beret killed himself in a Cybertruck outside Trump Tower on New Year's Day. Las Vegas Metro Police

Musk aids Vegas police, says Cybertruck contained explosion at Trump Tower

Baltimore-based energy provider Constellation has secured a historic $1 billion agreement to supply US government with power for a decade. Getty Images

Constellation secures historic $1 billion deal to supply US gov’t with power

2024 was not the best year for U.S. businesses with retailers closing more than 7,300 stores; according to Coresight Research, that’s up 57%. Getty Images

‘Retail apocalypse’ saw 57% increase in store closings last year

Meta is putting a Republican in charge of global policy just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump takes back the White House.  Getty Images

Meta’s new head of global policy Joel Kaplan has close Republican ties

The FBI has released new video and information about the suspect who planted pipe bombs outside the DNC and RNC headquarters on Jan. 5, 2021. FBI

FBI releases new video and info about DC pipe bomb suspect

A Michigan woman's story is highlighting the rare phenomenon of tonsil regeneration. Getty Images

Your tonsils can regrow?! Michigan woman highlights rare phenomenon

Apple reached a settlement a $95 million over a lawsuit accusing the company of eavesdropping and recording users' conversations with Siri. Getty Images

Apple agrees to pay $95 million over Siri eavesdropping lawsuit

A new report by airline analytics company Cirium shows which airlines were the most on-time in 2024. Getty Images

Delta tops North American list for most punctual flights

Two Homeland Security agents are facing federal charges for allegedly selling drugs seized as evidence, according to court documents. Authorities allege the agents misused their federal positions to obtain the drugs from evidence lockers and other law enforcement agencies under the pretense of conducting legitimate investigations. Getty Images

Two DHS agents charged in federal drug trafficking case

Two people were killed, and 19 others were injured on Thursday, Jan. 2, when a small plane crashed into the roof of a commercial building in Fullerton, California, authorities said. The crash occurred shortly after 2 p.m. local time, about half a mile from the Fullerton Municipal Airport. AP Images

2 dead, 19 hurt after small plane crashes into California building

South Korean anti-corruption officials suspended efforts to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol after an hours-long standoff. AP Images

South Korean investigators suspend efforts to detain impeached president after standoff

The FBI now believes that the suspect responsible for driving through Bourbon Street in the early hours of Jan. 1 acted alone. Getty Images

FBI says they now believe suspect in New Orleans terror attack acted alone

Americans are split on how they expect President-elect Trump to handle issues but most agree that he will control illegal immigration. Getty Images

Americans optimistic Trump will control illegal immigration: Poll

A new migrant caravan of about 1,500 people from Venezuela, Guatemala, El Salvador, Peru and Ecuador is heading north from Chiapas, Mexico. Getty Images

Migrant caravan forms in southern Mexico, unlikely to make it to US

Liz Cheney, the Wyoming Republican and former House member, was among 20 politicians and advocates to receive an honor in Thursday's ceremony. Getty Images

Biden awards Liz Cheney, 19 others Presidential Citizens Medal