White House backs Hegseth amid report of second strike on alleged drug boat

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/1 9:08A Haley Bull

The White House confirmed there was a second strike on a boat it alleges was trafficking narcotics in international waters back in September and is defending the decision. The comment follows a Washington Post report alleging that Defense...

Think you can beat 'Whamageddon'? Dodge this one song until Christmas Eve

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/1 8:55A Taylor O'Bier

Whamawhatta? "Whamageddon" is a game played during the Christmas season where the player has to go from midnight local time on Dec.1 through 11:59 p.m. on Christmas Eve without listening to "Last Christmas" by Wham!. If the player hears the...

Suspect in National Guard attack struggled with 'dark isolation' as community raised concerns

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/1 8:33A AP via Scripps News Group

The Afghan man accused of shooting two National Guard members blocks from the White House had been unraveling for years, unable to hold a job and flipping between long, lightless stretches of isolation and taking sudden weekslong cross-country...

Doctor explains why Trump underwent MRI during annual physical

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/1 8:06A Scripps News Group

President Donald Trumps doctor has released a memo explaining why an MRI was performed on the 79-year-old during his annual physical exam in October. The memo says men in the presidents age group benefit from a thorough evaluation of...

Melania Trump's White House holiday decor for her first year back has a heartwarming theme

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/1 6:37A AP via Scripps News Group

Melania Trump on Monday unveiled the White House holiday decorations and her theme is "Home Is Where the Heart Is," her first since she resumed the role of first lady. Her decor also nods to next year's 250th anniversary of the signing of the...

Expecting a package? Scammers are sending fake delivery alerts and even knocking on doors

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/1 6:34A WMAR Staff

As packages pile up on doorsteps across the country, criminals are taking advantage of the busy delivery season by sending convincing fake texts, emails and even making in-person visits, demanding payment for packages that were never ordered....

No Real ID? TSA will soon charge $45 for extra security screenings

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/1 6:01A Scripps News Group

The Transportation Security Administration will charge passengers $45 for traveling without a Real ID or passport starting Feb. 1, marking a significant increase from the initially announced $18 fee . The agency has said the fee would help cover...

WNBA and players union extend CBA deadline to Jan. 9

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/1 5:20A AP via Scripps News Group

The WNBA and players union agreed to an extension of the current collective bargaining agreement to Jan. 9 just before their current deadline ran out Sunday night. Just like the previous extension, both sides have the option to terminate the...

What's the magic age? Kids who get smartphones too young face higher health risks, study says

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/1 4:57A Scripps News Group

Children who receive smartphones before age 12 face increased risks of depression, obesity and poor sleep, according to a new study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics. Researchers analyzed data from more than 10,500 children in the...

Oxford’s new Word of the Year could bait grammar purists into losing their cool

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/1 4:01A Scripps News Group

Oxford just dropped its Word of the Year for 2025, and its guaranteed to rile up anyone who insists a word must be, well, one word. Rage bait took the top spot, beating out aura farming and biohack. What does Rage bait mean? The Oxford Dictionary...

Atlantic hurricane season ends with three Category 5 storms, but no US landfalls

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/1 3:47A Scripps News Group

The Atlantic hurricane season officially concluded on Sunday, marking a year that produced 13 named storms, five hurricanes and four major hurricanes but none of those storms made landfall in the U.S. In its outlook forecast before the season...

Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/1 3:18A AP via Scripps News Group

Deals promoted as some of the best of the holiday season are expected to keep people across the United States glued to their computers and smartphones as the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon wraps up on Cyber Monday. It's no secret that buying...

Court rules former Trump lawyer Alina Habba can’t serve as New Jersey's top prosecutor

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/1 2:42A AP via Scripps News Group

President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Alina Habba, whom the administration has maneuvered to keep in place as New Jersey top federal prosecutor, is disqualified from serving in the role, an appeal court said Monday. A panel of judges...

Is the new iPhone 17's battery worth the upgrade? Here's what tests reveal

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/1 1:50A John Matarese

After hours of video calls, texts, streaming and scrolling through social media, smartphone buyers cashing in on Cyber Monday deals want a smartphone battery that will last. "While there's a lot of talk about AI, all people want is really good...

Witnesses of deadly shooting at a child's party in California urged to come forward

News 5 Cleveland (National News) 12/1 1:48A AP via Scripps News Group

Authorities in California urged witnesses of a deadly shooting at a child's birthday party to come forward as the search for a suspect stretched into another day. Three children ages 8, 9 and 14 and a 21-year-old were killed Saturday when gunfire...