May 14 World Cup update: Visa bond relief, final halftime show l How to watch, betting odds, news

Some international World Cup ticket holders are getting visa bond relief as the countdown to the 2026 tournament continues. Here is your latest update on all things FIFA ahead of the World Cup!

Hawaii monk seal rock thrower arrested, to appear in Seattle court

The man accused of hurling a rock at an endangered seal in Hawaii was arrested and is set to appear in U.S. District Court in Seattle.

Allegiant Air and Sun Country complete merger: What this means for travelers

Allegiant Air has completed its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines, creating a combined low-cost carrier. Here's what this means for travelers.

New poll shows where global confidence in key institutions stands

A new poll shows how global trust in major institutions — including the military, national governments and banks — has changed over the past two decades.

Florida temporarily bans sloth imports after 55 Sloth World sloth deaths

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said an executive order is being drafted to temporarily ban the import of sloths to Florida, following the deaths of more than 50 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando.

Kouri Richins sentenced to life for husband’s fentanyl murder

Kouri Richins, a Utah mother who gained attention for writing a children’s book about grief after her husband’s death, has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering him.

Louisiana to pay nearly $5M to family of man killed in traffic stop

Louisiana officials reached a settlement with the family of Ronald Greene, a Black driver killed by state police during a 2019 traffic stop.

South Carolina officer killed during pursuit involving teen driver

South Carolina police officer Don “DJ" Keller was killed in the line of duty while responding to assist officers during a traffic stop involving a 15-year-old driver in Greenwood.

Hochul calls other governors, talks hantavirus strategy

Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke with the governors of other states whose residents were passengers on the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship.

Debris falls near George Washington Bridge, leaving 1 person injured

A person was hurt after debris fell onto a roadway near the George Washington Bridge, with officials responding to the scene.

'Alligator Alcatraz,' Florida's controversial immigrant detention center, to close: reports

Florida has spent over $1 million a day to run its "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in the Everglades. It's still waiting on $608 million in reimbursement from the U.S. government.

Popular 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Bloodsport' actor Donald Gibb dead at 71

Donald Gibb, the towering actor best known for playing the popular brute "Ogre" in comedy classic Revenge of the Nerds, has died at the age of 71, according to multiple reports. 

NYC to turn streets near 50 schools into soccer pitches ahead of World Cup

NYC students will get new places to play soccer as streets near 50 schools become car-free spaces for games, arts and community programming.