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Announcing The Winner Of The 2021 Tiny Desk Contest

Picking one winner from thousands of amazing entries wasn't easy. But one singer-songwriter rose to the top, with a song about rooting yourself in nature that stopped our judges in their tracks.

'Fireworks' wins Caldecott, Newbery is awarded to 'All the Blues in the Sky'

The best books for children and young adults were awarded the country's top honors by the American Library Association on Monday.

Jared Kushner, White House senior adviser and President Trump's son-in-law, is being honored for his "significant contributions in achieving the renegotiation of the new agreement between Mexico, the United States and Canada," according to Mexico's foreign ministry.

Mexican Government Gives Jared Kushner Highest Honors, Angering Critics

The country's government said the Order of the Aztec Eagle goes to the White House senior adviser for his role in trade talks, a move some Mexicans are calling a "humiliation."

Antony Blinken listens last week during his confirmation hearing to be secretary of state before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Senate Confirms Antony Blinken As Secretary Of State

The Senate confirmed Antony Blinken as President Biden's secretary of state on Tuesday. The vote was 78-22. As the top U.S. diplomat, Blinken will face an array of national security challenges.

A screenshot from a video by a Cedar Point rider shows the view at the moment the Magnum XL-200 begins a 200-foot plunge. Passengers of the ride were evacuated near this point on Tuesday after the roller coaster faced a mechanical issue.

Roller coaster riders rescued from 205-foot drop amid mechanical issues

The Magnum XL-200 at Ohio's Cedar Point amusement park promises high speeds and fast turns. Thrill-seekers got a little extra excitement when the ride stopped at the top of its signature plunge.

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom Price speaks during the White House daily press briefing March 7, 2017 at the White House in Washington, DC. Secretary Price answered questions on the new healthcare bill during the briefing.

Even Without Congress, The Trump Administration Can Still Redo Obamacare

Even though GOP efforts to repeal The Affordable Care Act have fizzled, the administration has lots of ways to change the law without needing congressional approval.

Flat Matt, Falling Lemons And Digital Dolly: The 2021 Super Bowl Ads

Super Bowl LV was Sunday, and as always, a lot of viewers tuned in for the over-the-top ads. Bud Light and Robinhood were standouts, but Dolly Parton fell flat with a rework of her hit "9 to 5."

Coronavirus Update: COVID-19 in Nearly All N.J. Long-Term Care Facilities

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy reported an additional 2,625 cases of coronavirus Wednesday, upping the state’s total to 71,030 sickened residents.Murphy also…

Mortgage rates have ticked up recently despite the Federal Reserve's recent rate cut.

Mortgage rates were supposed to come down. Instead, they're rising. Here's why

Mortgage rates are ticking up, even after the Federal Reserve has started cutting interest rates. Here's why, and where rates — and home sales — could go from here.

Germany's 'In The Fade' Flips The Script On The Terrorism Film

Filmmaker Fatih Akin says he made In the Fade to spotlight something terrorism stories often overlook: the victims. It follows a woman whose husband and 6-year old son have been murdered by neo-Nazis.

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