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'Threats against free speech': FCC chair condemns Trump's call for CBS to lose license FCC chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said former President Donald Trump's calls for CBS and ABC to have broadcast licenses revoked amount to "threats against free speech." The head of the Federal Communications Commission says former President Donald Trump's calls for CBS and

'God Bless the USA Bible', reportedly made in China, has become synonymous with Trump Former President Donald Trump-backed "God Bless the USA" Bibles were printed in China, according to the Associated Press, even as the Republican nominee has continuously criticized trade between the U.S. and China. The "God Bless the USA Bible," named after the

Opinion: I'm fighting back tears as my family struggles with Hurricane Milton aftermath Although Hurricane Milton itself thankfully wasn't as bad as predicted, the aftermath has been much worse than I anticipated. Fifty-seven, fifty-eight, fifty-nine. My eyes swelled up with tears as my daughter counted the passing ambulances heading toward Tampa as we fled the

'Lifesaver': How iPhone's satellite mode helped during Hurricane Helene The phone wasn't working. Power and cell service had been out for a couple of days following Hurricane Helene, and Jeff Twersky was trying — again — to see if he could get a connection. Twersky, 69, a retired trial lawyer, was with his wife, family

Whoopi Goldberg slams Trump for calling 'View' hosts 'dumb' after Kamala Harris interview Whoopi Goldberg is clapping back at former President Donald Trump for calling her "dirty" and her fellow "The View" colleagues "dumb." On Thursday's episode of the "The View," the five main panelists walked out to "Dirrty" by Christina Aguilara in a diss

Becky G tour requirements: Family, '90s hip-hop and the Wim Hof Method In a weekly series USA TODAY’s The Essentials, celebrities share what fuels their lives whether it's at home, on the set or on the road. With a guardian angelito guiding her, Becky G poured "all the parts of me" into her new album. "Encuentros,"

'Stay alert': See large sinkhole that formed in Florida in wake of Hurricane Milton A giant sinkhole was formed in Hillsborough County, Florida in wake of the devastating Hurricane Milton that killed 16 people. Florida continues to feel the effects of Hurricane Milton, including in Hillsborough County where a giant sinkhole has been spotted and

Video shows Coast Guard rescue boat captain hanging on to cooler after Hurricane Milton Officials from the US Coast Guard said that the captain "survived in a nightmare scenario." A newly released video shows members of the U.S. Coast Guard rescuing a man hanging on to a cooler after Hurricane Milton on Thursday − an

Colorado has become Coach Prime University, sort of. Not everyone thinks that’s OK. The University of Colorado has reaped huge benefits from Deion Sanders. But some are skeptical of the tradeoffs: 'People have lost their damn minds.' BOULDER, Colo. – Shortly before kickoff this year at Colorado home football games, the stadium starts to buzz

'Need a ride?' After Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit this island, he came to help. SIESTA KEY, Fla. ‒ Standing in calf-deep water that threatened to swamp her pink rainboots, Kathleen Killeen stuck out her thumb as the heavy ex-military truck rumbled down the road. Driver Nicholas Weppner, 24, downshifted and brought the 5-ton truck

Martha Stewart admits to cheating on husband in Netflix doc trailer, says he 'never knew' Martha Stewart is telling all in her new documentary – including revelations she says her ex-husband didn't even know. In the trailer for her new Netflix documentary, "Martha," the lifestyle mogul admits to having an affair while married to Andy

Tesla unveils Cybercab driverless model in 'We, Robot' event Tesla unveiled a self-driving taxi during the electric car giant's "We, Robot" event Thursday night, paving the path for what CEO Elon Musk has bet will drive long-term growth for the electric vehicle maker. The two-door models unveiled on the Warner Brothers lot in Burbank, California