Keeping Up With America

Young siblings who went missing from Ohio months ago found in Iceland: A pair of young siblings who were reported missing in Ohio in October were found this month thousands of miles away in Iceland, the U.S. Marshals Service said.

Biden commutes life sentence of Leonard Peltier, Native American activist imprisoned for almost 50 years: Joe Biden, in one of his final acts as president Monday, commuted the life sentence of Native American rights activist Leonard Peltier, who was convicted of killing two FBI agents on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and of escaping from federal prison.

Trump prepares a slew of Day 1 orders on immigration, gender and more: Donald Trump will sign at least a dozen executive orders soon after he's sworn in as president Monday, looking to quickly implement his agenda, including declaring a national emergency on the U.S.-Mexico border, ordering construction on his border wall to resume, and terminating diversity programs in federal agencies.

Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for members of his family in one of his final acts as president: Just minutes before leaving office, Joe Biden announced a set of sweeping pre-emptive pardons to members of his family, including his two brothers and his sister, after some on the right suggested the they should face prosecution.

Mexican president opposes Trump's immigration policies, but vows to help those deported: It was a quiet morning as border agents patrolled the primary and secondary fences that divide San Diego and Tijuana as the nation awaited newly sworn-in President Donald Trump to sign a series of immigration-related executive orders.

Around the World

U.K. teenager pleads guilty to murdering three young girls at Taylor Swift themed dance party: A British teenager on Monday unexpectedly pleaded guilty to charges of murdering three young girls in a knife attack in northern England in July, a crime that horrified the nation and was followed by days of nationwide rioting.

Indian police volunteer sentenced to life in prison in rape and murder of trainee doctor: An Indian court awarded a life sentence on Monday to a police volunteer convicted of the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the hospital where she worked in the eastern city of Kolkata, rejecting demands for the death penalty saying it was not a rare crime.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Costco union representing 18,000 workers authorizes nationwide strike

Bitcoin touches new high of $109,000, then reverses in volatile session on Trump inauguration day

Stock futures rise as Trump sworn in as president with regular trading closed

Richer, Wiser, Happier

What's the minimum credit score for a home equity loan in 2025?: The Federal Reserve may have started adjusting its policy, but interest rates are still pretty high if you need to borrow cash. Fortunately, some rates are lower than others, so as long as you shop around and choose the right products, borrowing affordably may still be possible.

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What will happen to short-term CD rates in 2025? Experts weigh in: Interest rates on high-yield savings accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs) have dipped in recent months, thanks in large part to three federal funds rate cuts by the Federal Reserve to close out 2024. Before the cuts, CD account holders commonly earned yields around 5% or higher, but the top rates now range from 4% to the mid-4% range.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Ravens believe Jackson will win Super Bowl: 'It's inevitable' | Coach Dan Campbell says Lions will 'come back stronger'

Prime Video Taps Amazon Music’s Keisuke Oishi to Head Japan Operations | ‘Emilia Pérez’ Sweeps France’s Lumiere Awards With Five Prizes, Including Best Film

Tyra Banks reveals she lost her LA home in wildfires: 'It's tough' | 'Brutalist' criticized for using AI to adjust Adrien Brody's accent: 'This is a disgrace'

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