For the first time in U.S. history, a person of color, Democrat Hakim Jeffries, has been picked to lead a congressional conference.

There's a move underway to rebrand the Swastika, widely known as the symbol of Nazi Germany. Its origin was as a sacred religious symbol.

The National Christmas Tree was lit by President Biden last night -- continuing a tradition dating back to 1923.

Former President Bill Clinton tweets that he has tested positive for COVID and is having mild symptoms.

Michigan State University Trustee Pat O'Keefe has resigned from the board in protest of its handling of Title IX issues.

Michigan health officials say COVID has now claimed the lives of more than 40 thousand state residents.

A record amount of 'giving' may have been done during "Giving Tuesday!"

The finance world is reeling today at the news of the sudden and unexpected death of another young cryptocurrency executive.

A federal jury has found two leaders of the rightwing group, The Oathkeepers — guilty of sedition in the Jan. 6 assault on the U-S Capitol.

According to media reports, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have finally settled their divorce.

Today is the 40th anniversary of the release of the biggest-selling album of all time -- Michael Jackson's "Thriller!"

Michigan's Department of Education says more than a dozen schools in Lansing are "underperforming" and in need of "concentrated support."

We have a special "Giving Tuesday" campaign going for The Lansing Catalyst.

An estimated $2 billion will be contributed today on Giving Tuesday.

New York City cops say they nabbed more than $10 million in “high-end” counterfeit goods Monday in a crackdown on illegal street vendors.

There's a volcanic eruption underway on the big island of Hawaii.

The Mason Chamber of Commerce is conducting a 'Virtual Holiday Auction' right now to benefit the chamber's work.

Grammy and Oscar-winning bandleader Jon Batiste will perform at President Biden's first State Dinner on Thursday.

America will observe Chadwick Boseman Day today on the anniversary of the late Black Panther actor's birth.

President Joe Biden is scheduled to be back in Michigan today to continue promoting his Build Back Better agenda.