From legal cases to attempted assassinations, 2024 proved to be a roller coaster in U.S. politics. Former President Donald Trump became president-elect, setting up a historic return to the White House in January. He faced many ups and downs throughout the year.

Several entries on the State House Press Association's 2024 ranking featured in some form on last year's iteration, a sign of how many problems persist and how much remains unresolved. Even some of the ostensible milestones of the year bear asterisks,

But there were also less divisive – and downright positive – news stories about good things that happened this year. Here are our top uplifting stories from 2024. 1. An NBA player fulfills his dream of being a teacher New York Knicks player Mikal Bridges grew up wanting to be a teacher.

From legal cases to attempted assassinations, 2024 proved to be a roller coaster in U.S. politics. Former President Donald Trump became president-elect, setting up a historic return to the White House in January.

The “Underworld” star shared her horror stories in reaction to Blake Lively’s sexual harassment complaint against her “It Ends With Us” director and co-star Justin Baldoni. Beckinsale said she was … My new hobby is watching loyal Donald Trump supporters get thrown under the bus by President-elect Donald Trump.