New Zealand's Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk has overturned a visa refusal for the U_S_ conservative commentator Candace Owens, citing “the importance of free speech."

Do you miss the McDonald’s Snack Wrap? You’re not alone -- and there’s some good news.

Do you miss the McDonald’s Snack Wrap? You’re not alone -- and there’s some good news.

A Connecticut pastor will be the new president of the largest Black Protestant denomination in the U.S. His election brings to an end a leadership election that stirred division among members.

Forty-two current, former and incoming Wolverines will represent 22 different countries at the Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

Charitable giving dropped 2.1% in 2023 after inflation, according to the most recent Giving USA report, the key findings of which were released Tuesday.

Grant Holloway is considered a gold medal favorite in the men's 110m hurdles at the Paris Games. Catch up on his road to the Olympics here.

The winners of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA resigned from their titles within days of each other.

Iga Swiatek has cruised to a straight-sets win over Madison Keys to reach the Madrid Open final for the second consecutive year.

The European Union says it’s investigating Facebook and Instagram for suspected violations of the bloc’s digital rulebook, including not doing enough to protect users from foreign disinformation ahead of EU-wide elections.

NASCAR has added Atlanta Motor Speedway and the road course at Watkins Glen in upstate New York to the playoffs as part of the 2024 Cup Series schedule.

Dutch brewer Heineken says it has completed its withdrawal from Russia, 18 months after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Frozen fruit products sold under the Private Selection brand name at Kroger stores are being recalled for possible listeria contamination.

A jury in Florida says McDonald’s and a franchise holder are fault after a hot Chicken McNugget from a Happy Meal fell on a little girl’s leg and caused second-degree burns.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

R’Bonney Gabriel, a fashion designer, model and sewing instructor from Texas, has been crowned Miss Universe.

There are many reasons to criticize FIFA for the way they’ve handled the Men’s World Cup that is about to begin in Qatar, and at the top of that list is that they chose to have it in a nation with egregious human rights violations.

Nestlé USA has issued a voluntary recall of its Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough tubs due to the potential presence of a soft plastic film.

The Inflation Reduction Act provides $15 million for the IRS to study how it could create a program that allows Americans to file their taxes for free.

Everything we know so far about volleyball at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

California prosecutors say a man with a criminal history has been charged with assaulting a former Olympic volleyball player last week in downtown Los Angeles.

A former Olympic volleyball player says she was attacked in downtown Los Angeles when a man threw a metal object at her face in an assault that fractured multiple bones in her face and left one of her eyes swollen shut.

Watch 40 of the world's best skaters perform without the pressure.

Three athletes who compete in multiple Olympic sports join The Podium to discuss how they manage to shift gears, and whether it's worth it.

The latest episode of The Podium discusses the tradition of Olympic athletes getting a tattoo of the Olympic rings.

USA's Nick Goepper, Alex Hall, Colby Stevenson and Mac Forehand finished a respective 22nd, eighth, fifth and second in men's freeski big air qualifying, with the latter three making the final.

Julia Marino put together a picture-perfect Run 2, perhaps a career-best, with a cab double underflip 900 and a frontside double 1080 to claim snowboard slopestyle silver and Team USA’s first medal of the 2022 Games.

If there's one phrase promising to dominate the luge, bobsled, and skeleton coverage at the 2022 Winter Olympics, it's going to be "zero G"

Americans Jaelin Kauf, Olivia Giaccio and Hannah Soar placed a respective third, fourth and seventh in qualifying one of women's moguls, moving straight to the finals; Jakara Anthony and Perrine Laffont topped the round.

Monday's My Why Tour contest between USA and Canada has been cancelled due to growing concerns over the latest COVID-19 surge.

Ready for winter? The Department of Energy wants everyone to prepare for big jumps in the cost of heating their home, which could be 50% higher than last year, according to estimates.

Learn about the basics of Nordic combined at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Computer-maker HP, consumer goods business Procter & Gamble and coffee capsule company Nespresso have joined a corporate pledge to sharply cut their greenhouse gas emissions over nearly two decades.

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Learn more about the terminology used in hockey ahead of the Beijing Olympics.

Get familiar with the equipment used in Nordic combined ahead of the Beijing Olympics.

Get to know some of the terminology used in Nordic combined ahead of the Beijing Olympics.

The U.S. Department of State is urging residents to reconsider travel to Canada due to spread of the coronavirus.

The U.S. Department of State is urging residents to reconsider travel to Canada due to spread of the coronavirus.

Facebook’s ownership of Giphy will hurt competition for animated images, U.K. regulators said Thursday following an investigation.

From the medal-winning victories to the history-making performances, relive Team USA's most thrilling moments of the Tokyo Olympics.

The U.S. women’s basketball team is headed to its seventh consecutive Olympic gold medal game after beating Serbia 79-59 in the semifinals.

April Ross and Alix Klineman, aka the "A-Team", delivered when it mattered most, winning in straight sets in the gold medal match against Australia. For Ross, it's the third Olympic medal of her career.

USA wrestling's strong showing at the Tokyo Olympics continued Thursday into Friday with standout performances from Sarah Hildebrandt and Kyle Snyder.

World record-holder Ryan Crouser repeated as shot put gold medalist, projecting a mammoth 23.30m final throw to break his previous Games record a third time; Joe Kovacs and New Zealander Tom Walsh were silver and bronze.

Team USA's men got off to a poor start against Australia, but Kevin Durant and company helped flip the script in the second half to lead the U.S. to victory.

United States forward Megan Rapinoe bent her corner kick straight into Australia's goal for an "Olimpico" goal, the second one she's scored in her career in Olympic competition.

Canada's Andre de Grasse surged in the last 50 meters to overtake reigning world champion Noah Lyles for gold in the men's 200m final, earning his fifth Olympic medal and second of the Games after a bronze in the 100m.

Jamaica's Stephenie Ann McPherson ran a personal-best 49.34 to win the third semi of the women's 400m, finishing as the round's top qualifier into the final; Allyson Felix took second in a season-best 49.89, advancing.

Japan's Sakura Yosozumi took gold and Cocona Hiraki, 12, took silver in the first women's Olympic park skateboarding final. Sky Brown, 13, took bronze.

American Sydney McLaughlin obliterated her own 400m hurdles world record from U.S. Trials by nearly a half-second in 51.46, unseating defending Olympic champion teammate Dalilah Muhammad for gold at the Tokyo Olympics.

After securing a bronze medal on the balance beam in Tokyo, Simone Biles joined NBC’s Mike Tirico to shed light on her experience with “the twisties” and the pressure she was facing to perform.

Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah won the 200m gold medal, recording the second fastest time ever. She is the first woman in history to have won both the 100m and 200m gold medals in successive Olympic games.

Teenager Athing Mu won 800m gold at the Tokyo Olympics, breaking Ajee Wilson's American record in 1:55.21 to give the U.S. its first Games title in the event in 53 years.

Americans April Ross and Alix Klineman beat Germany in straight sets, 21-19, 21-19. The duo advance to the semifinal match on Thursday morning in Tokyo.

On Monday, Local 4 captured the moment athletes were reunited with their family and friends who couldn’t be in Tokyo to support them in person.

The moms of Team USA are building a legacy beyond their athletic accomplishments. Two-time Olympic medalist and mother of two, Jessica Mendoza, shares the stories of the Olympic moms who balance their family and career.

The moms of Team USA are building a legacy beyond their athletic accomplishments. Two-time Olympic medalist and mother of two, Jessica Mendoza, shares the stories of the Olympic moms who balance their family and career.

Canada dealt the United States women’s national soccer team a crushing defeat in the semifinal round of the Tokyo Olympics women’s soccer tournament, capitalizing on a controversial 75th minute penalty call.

American record-holder Valarie Allman unleashed a massive hurl of 68.98m on her first attempt, carrying her through the remaining rounds and a rain delay to win the U.S. its first track and field gold of the Tokyo Games.

In torrential conditions, reigning world champion Dalilah Muhammad of the U.S. got the job done and won her semifinal, clocking 53.30 to advance to the 400-meter hurdle final for a chance to defend her Olympic gold from Rio.

American gymnast Jade Carey, competing as an individual specialist in Tokyo, scored a 14.366 to lock up the gold medal on floor in her final event.

Americans Elija Godwin and Lynna Irby pass the baton outside the exchange zone, disqualifying the Team USA and its first-round win in the mixed 4x400m relay prelims; the Dominican Republic also DQs on a zone order rule.

After a close first quarter, the U.S. women's basketball team surged past Japan to earn another big victory in the group stage at the Tokyo Olympics.

“We must stand up and make clear that American citizens will not be used as political pawns for other countries,” Stevens said. “Period, end of story.”

"The fact remains that Paul is being held on false charges," Stevens said.

In need of a big routine to keep pace with Rebeca Andrade in the Olympic individual all-around final, Suni Lee did her thing on the uneven bars, earning a huge 15.300.

Katie Ledecky and 15-year-old teammate Katie Grimes went 1-2 in their 800m freestyle heat, setting up a potential podium moment in the final.

China wins the 4x200m freestyle relay, but Katie Ledecky shines as the U.S. takes silver. All three medalists broke the world record.

Seven points from Stefanie Dolson and strong defense helped the U.S. women take down ROC in the first-ever Olympic women’s 3x3 basketball gold medal game.

U.S. gymnastics veteran Sam Mikulak stuck the landing on his vault attempt in the Olympic individual all-around final, earning a 14.533, besting his 14.133 qualification performance.

Damian Lillard was a menace beyond the arc against Iran, racking up 21 points to help Team USA earn its first win of the Tokyo Olympics.

Freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy roots on Nyjah Huston and Yuto Horigome in the Olympic final for men’s street skateboarding.

Team USA’s Carissa Moore talks about why her gold medal in surfing means that much more to her after growing up in Hawaii.

Simone Biles competed in Team USA’s first rotation on vault in the women’s Olympic team final, bailing out of her Amanar and scoring a 13.766 for a 1.5 twist.

The United States Women’s National Team registered a scoreless draw against Australia in the last of three Olympic group stage games.

The women’s 100m breaststroke gold medal remains in American hands, but not the expected ones.

The American pair of Jessica Parratto and Delaney Schnell executed their five-dive list with poise to earn silver in the women’s synchronized 10m platform.

It's official. The two fastest women in the pool, Katie Ledecky and Ariarne Titmus, will square off again in the 200 meter freestyle final.

The U.S. women’s basketball is set to take on the Nigerian national women’s basketball team in their first preliminary matchup on Tuesday.

Vincent Hancock and Amber English join TODAY to talk about their gold medal performances in skeet shooting at the Tokyo Olympics.

Team USA veteran Sam Mikulak scored a 15.000 on the parallel bars in the men's Olympic gymnastics team final. He scored a 15.466 during qualifications and will compete in the event final later this week.

The United States claimed the first men’s relay medal of the Tokyo Olympic Games as Caeleb Dressel teamed up with Blake Pieroni, Bowe Becker and Zach Apple to blow past the field.

Australia’s Ariarne Titmus ran down Katie Ledecky in the 400-meter freestyle, handing Ledecky her first-ever Olympic silver in an individual event.

The United States secured a victory over Japan in the final opening round game to gather momentum ahead of a gold medal rematch.

Savsek's gold-winning time was nearly four seconds better than the field, with Lukas Rohan of Czechia winning silver at 101.96.

The Czech Olympic Committee is launching an investigation after women's beach volleyball player Marketa Nausch-Slukova and cyclist Michal Schlegel tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.

Fencing is a sport that puts Olympians in a position where they can compete relatively safely just due to the quirks of the sport.

The path to Tokyo for many athletes has taken a few twists and turns.

Regan Smith worked diligently to reach the World Champions and a spot in the Tokyo Olympics, but things took an unexpected turn when the pandemic hit.

Dr. Jaskaren Gohal lives and works in Metro Detroit but hasn’t been able to cross the border into Canada to see her mother.

European Union and British regulators have opened dual antitrust investigations into Facebook to look into whether the company distorts competition in the classified advertising market by using data it collects from rival services.

Paul Whelan is still in a Russian prison, but he was able to make a call to a CNN reporter, in which he begged for help to secure his freedom.

Energy company BP says it will be returning around half a billion dollars to shareholders after “significantly” higher oil prices contributed to a big rise in profits and a reduction in debt levels.

ANN ARBOR – Here’s a ranking that doesn’t surprise us. TravelMag recently released its 30 Most Charming Small Cities in the USA list and Ann Arbor appears along other famed small cities -- and college towns -- like Annapolis, Maryland, Charleston, South Carolina and Bloomington, Indiana. “Home to the University of Michigan, it has long been a seat of higher education, forward-thinking, technology and progressive ideas,” wrote TravelMag. “You can see echoes of these elements everywhere, including at the numerous annual events held in the city, including expos, airshows, and the annual film festival that has been running for decades. “In the city’s lively dining scene, this same balance of tradition and modernity is reflected by Ann Arbor mainstays such as Zingerman’s Deli, right through to the trendy international cuisine from across five continents.”AdWith the award-winning Ann Arbor District Library, 161 beautiful public parks and educational and cultural events abound, it certainly is a wonderful place to live.

The U.K. Supreme Court ruled Friday that Uber drivers should be classed as workers and not self employed. The ruling that the drivers should be classed as “workers” and not self-employed is a big defeat for the ride-hailing giant. The seven Supreme Court judges who heard the case unanimously rejected Uber's appeal against an employment tribunal ruling that two Uber drivers were “workers" under British law. AdSan Francisco-based Uber, which has 65,000 active drivers and 5 million regular users in the U.K., had argued that Aslam and Farrar were independent contractors. AdThe British judges on Friday cited a number of factors in their decision: Uber sets fares and contract terms and penalizes drivers who reject or cancel rides.

Paul Whelan, a former US Marine accused of spying in Russia, appears in the dock at a court in Moscow (AP)Canada launched a Declaration Against Arbitrary Detention in State-to-State Relations on Monday. The declaration aims to raise awareness and stop the practice of arbitrary detention. Arbitrary detention is when someone is arrested or detained but there is no likelihood or evidence that they committed a crime -- or there hasn’t been a proper due process of law. Canada launched the declaration with an aim ‘to raise awareness and stop the practice of arbitrary detention,’ among others. David WhelanREAD: Michigan family expects Paul Whelan to remain behind bars in Russia for at least another year

Canada launched a Declaration Against Arbitrary Detention in State-to-State Relations on Monday. The declaration aims to raise awareness and stop the practice of arbitrary detention. Arbitrary detention is when someone is arrested or detained but there is no likelihood or evidence that they committed a crime -- or there hasn’t been proper due process of law. Now we must turn our attention to finding constructive ways to build and sustain international momentum to put an end to arbitrary detention. Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign AffairsREAD: Vigorous preparation returns as Biden calls other leadersView the list of states endorsing the Declaration Against Arbitrary Detention in State-to-State Relations.

DETROIT – The continued closure of the U.S.-Canada border during the COVID-19 pandemic has left many families unable to see loved ones in person. She flew out of Toronto to save some money and parked her car in a lot near the airport. Update Feb. 17, 2021: Metro Detroit woman faces $2.8K bill to retrieve car from Toronto parking lotNearly a year later she still doesn’t have her vehicle back. Local 4 is working to help her get her vehicle back across the border and resolve the issue. Canada extends US border closure through Feb. 21, 2021The closure of the border between the U.S. and Canada has once again been extended amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Struggling luxury car brand Jaguar will be fully electric by 2025, the British company said Monday Feb. 15, 2021, as it outlined a plan to phase out internal combustion engines. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, FILE)LONDON – Struggling luxury car brand Jaguar will be fully electric by 2025, the British company said Monday as it outlined a plan to phase out internal combustion engines. Jaguar Land Rover, which is owned by Indian conglomerate Tata Motors, hopes the move will help turn around the fortunes of the 86-year-old Jaguar brand, which for many epitomizes class but has struggled in recent years. Jaguar Land Rover also said that the far more profitable Land Rover brand will produce its first all-electric model in 2024 as it, too, phases out internal combustion engines. The move was welcomed by British Transport Secretary Grant Shapps as “a huge step for British car manufacturing."