Host Ryan Seacrest announces judge Luke Bryan missed the first ‘American Idol’ live show after testing positive COVID.

Thursday 09.28.23

Influencers be gone: A Vermont town known for its autumn foliage is shutting down a key access road to nonresidents.

Thursday 09.28.23

Chris Christie is up early — and very loopy — the morning after the second GOP debate.

Thursday 09.28.23

Comedy failed and tangents prevailed at 2nd GOP presidential debate — here are the few notable moments and takeaways:

Thursday 09.28.23

Former VP Mike Pence tested out some stand-up comedy at the second GOP presidential debate.

Thursday 09.28.23

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) from the spin room of the second GOP debate: "It was the XFL, it was the JV team."

Thursday 09.28.23

Christie: “I have respect for every man & woman on the stage because— Vivek, put your hand down for a second, would ya?”

Thursday 09.28.23

Fox debate moderator: “Which one of you on stage tonight should be voted off the island?” Candidates refuse to answer.

Thursday 09.28.23

“Bring it, Tim”: Nikki Haley and Tim Scott argue about curtains at the second GOP debate.

Thursday 09.28.23

Nikki Haley to Vivek Ramaswamy at second GOP debate: “Honestly, every time I hear you, I feel a little bit dumber…”

Thursday 09.28.23

Vivek Ramaswamy goes on an anti-trans rant at second GOP debate, calls “transgenderism” a “mental health disorder.”

Thursday 09.28.23

Sen. Scott reiterates criticism FL’s educational standards, but says LBJ’s programs were harder to survive than slavery.

Thursday 09.28.23

Mike Pence: “I’ve got to admit I’ve been sleeping with a teacher for 38 years. Full disclosure.”