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Family's 9/11 loss inspires a school that's helped hundreds of kids
CBS News producer Caroline Lewis shares the story of her mother Patty, who established a school in a disadvantaged community after losing her husband on 9/11.
Trump says he would ‘probably’ be able to make deals with Democrats
President Trump said he would “probably” be able to make deals with Democrats should they take back majorities in Congress — but warned he would also work to block their agenda. “I’ll be a block. I’ll end up being a blocker. I’ll block all of their bad stuff for two years,” Trump said in an…
Benchmark mortgage rate hits 14-month high as bond yields keep rising
The U.S. 30-year mortgage rate reached a 14-month high on Thursday, as global bond yields continue to rise. The benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.76 percent this week, up from 6.71 percent a week ago, Freddie Mac reported Thursday. That marks the highest point for the 30-year rate since the week ending June 26,…
Missouri is poised to revert to former congressional districts after court rejects Trump-backed map - AP News
Missouri is poised to revert to former congressional districts after court rejects Trump-backed map AP News
Ex-Anthropic researcher warns AI could grow "smart enough to kill us"
The development of AI "doesn't look that different from say, 'Terminator,' or from science fiction films," Jacob Coxon said.
Woman widowed by 9/11 co-founds school to keep her husband's memory alive
Sept. 11, 2001, was a day of sadness and tragedy for many families, like that of CBS News producer Caroline Lewis. She shares the story of her mom's school, which became a living tribute to those we lost.
Dolly Parton's sister describes Dolly's marriage with Carl: "He adored her"
Dolly Parton's younger sister sat down with Gayle King for a conversation that included Dolly's makeup routine and her decades-long love affair with her husband Carl.
Why you shouldn't bank on Trump's $5,000 dividends happening
President Trump pledged $5,000 to all American adults if Republicans retain control of Congress. You may not be able to take that to the bank.
Trump pitches $5,000 payments, but only if GOP wins House and Senate
President Trump vowed Wednesday to send a $5,000 "dividend" to every American citizen after the midterms, but only if Republicans hold onto control of Congress. He didn't offer details on how the payments would work.
Trump's $5,000 payments would reignite inflation, economists say
Mr. Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to Americans would stoke inflation and worsen the nation's fiscal outlook, according to economists.
Former Bush chief of staff and the teacher in the room on 9/11 recount the day
Andy Card, former President George W. Bush's chief of staff, and the teacher of the class Bush was in on Sept. 11, 2001, spoke with Major Garrett about that day.
Lawsuit seeks to block deployment of ICE, federal agents to polling sites
A coalition of advocacy groups and a Democratic-led city filed a preemptive lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from deploying armed ICE agents to polling sites ahead of the midterm elections.
Former Anthropic researcher who said AI could "kill us all" explains his reasoning
Anthropic said on Thursday that it disrupted several potential efforts this year to make biological weapons using its models. It's the exact kind of threat that has some people worried, including former Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon. Jo Ling Kent spoke with him on Thursday.
U.S. colonel shot down in Iran speaks with 60 Minutes in exclusive interview
In April, an American F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran, stranding two Air Force officers who were eventually rescued by U.S. Special Forces. One of them exclusively speaks with 60 Minutes' Norah O'Donnell after evading capture behind enemy lines.
Delta flight makes emergency landing over "lost pressurization up in the air"
Delta Air Lines had four emergency landings this week, two due to reports of cabin fumes and two due to apparent pressurization issues. Kris Van Cleave has details about Thursday's incident.
Trump shares details on $5,000 dividend with CBS News Texas
The first-ever Republican midterm convention continued on Thursday in Dallas, where President Trump promised a $5,000 payment to every American if Republicans keep control of Congress. He's promoted similar payouts before, but hasn't yet followed through. Ed O'Keefe has more from Dallas.
Trump surgeon general nominee discloses tobacco, pharma investments
President Trump’s surgeon general nominee reported investments in the tobacco company Philip Morris International as well as beverage companies Monster Beverage Corp., Coca Cola Co. and Pepsi Co., according to financial disclosures released Thursday. Nicole Saphier disclosed these investments in an ethics agreement, where she pledged to completely or partially divest from those companies, as…
Bond yields rise modestly after Trump’s dividend pledge
Bond yields ticked up slightly on Thursday, after President Trump pledged to send a $5,000 dividend to every American adult if Republicans win the midterms. The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond closed at roughly 4.96 percent, roughly 1.3 basis points above where it opened. The note closed at its highest point since April…
Surrogate appeals to Supreme Court in custody dispute over baby with heart defect
A California couple's surrogate who refused their wishes to have an abortion has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a custody dispute over the 4-week-old child, who was born in Texas with a serious heart defect.
Trump's vow of $5,000 payments to Americans faces bipartisan criticism
Republicans are back in Dallas Thursday night as they wrap up their unprecedented midterm convention. Night one brought a claim from President Trump of $5,000 payments to Americans if Republicans keep control of Congress. Democratic Sen. John Fetterman also made a surprise video appearance. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports.
A look at the young conservative movement a year after Charlie Kirk's killing
Charlie Kirk's influence is still deeply felt at the Republicans' midterm convention. His killing a year ago reshaped the young conservative movement he built and left his friends and political allies with the task of carrying it forward. To discuss the future of Turning Point USA, Geoff Bennett spoke with Robert Draper, a New York Times Magazine reporter who profiled Kirk before his death.
Acting Navy secretary says Iran ‘blew the hell out of’ US base in Bahrain: Report
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Acting Navy secretary says Iran ‘blew the hell out of’ US base in Bahrain The acting U.S. Navy secretary Hung Cao said that the Iranian military severely damaged a major Navy installation in Bahrain, acknowledging the…
George Pataki on how New York responded to 9/11 and its lasting impact
Twenty-five years ago, George Pataki was governor of New York when the Sept. 11 attacks transformed his state and the country. In the hours that followed, Pataki helped lead New York through an unimaginable crisis as the country confronted the enormity of what had happened. Pataki joined Geoff Bennett to discuss that response.
Trump promises Obamacare rebates to people in swing states
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Trump promises Obamacare rebates to people in swing states, right before midterms President Trump said he’s planning to send $500 checks to about 1 million people who he claims were “massively” overcharged for Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage. Jacquelyn Martin, Associated…
A Brief But Spectacular take on the toll of separation
When Jason Howell Sr. was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for heroin distribution, his incarceration upended the lives of his four children. Our Brief But Spectacular team first spoke with the Howell family in 2019. Seven years later, they return to reflect on the toll of that separation, the years they lost and how they've rebuilt their lives together.
Little Mercury may be shrinking faster than scientists expected - AP News
Little Mercury may be shrinking faster than scientists expected AP News
OpenAI calls for mandatory safety requirements
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story OpenAI pushes for mandatory safety rules The artificial intelligence firm OpenAI is calling for mandatory safety requirements for the technology following a series of model hackings and ominous warnings from researchers. Michael Dwyer, Associated Press In a blog post Wednesday, OpenAI’s chief global affairs officer Chris LeHane said…
Diesel prices are nearing $6 a gallon for the first time ever
The price of diesel has soared more than 60% over the last year, a surge energy experts said is likely to continue. Here's why.
Packers running back Josh Jacobs pleads no contest to 2 misdemeanor charges, including battery - AP News
Packers running back Josh Jacobs pleads no contest to 2 misdemeanor charges, including battery AP News
Iran strikes U.S. jets after Trump promises war to end after midterms
U.S. jets were hit by Iranian missiles while parked at a base in Jordan, sources tell CBS News, while Trump said the war will end "immediately" after midterms.
Prosecutor brought in to lead investigation of Trump foes tells AP that he has resigned his position - AP News
Prosecutor brought in to lead investigation of Trump foes tells AP that he has resigned his position AP News
Man who debated Charlie Kirk right before assassination details ‘year of harassment’
The man who was debating conservative activist Charlie Kirk moments before he was assassinated exactly one year ago says he has spent the last year facing death threats and conspiracy theories accusing him of being involved in the killing. Hunter Kozak, 30, told The Salt Lake Tribune that strangers have threatened him and his family,…
This summer was hot. August shattered global heat records
Scientists say that August was the hottest month ever recorded globally. In the U.S., summer temperatures also shattered heat records.
Lummis ramps up pressure on Democrats over crypto bill
Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) is ramping up pressure on Democrats to back the Clarity Act as it heads to the Senate floor next week for a procedural vote, highlighting the changes they have secured to the bill throughout negotiations. Lummis, who chairs the Senate Banking subcommittee on digital assets, argued Thursday that Democrats have secured…
How to watch 9/11 memorial events as U.S. marks 25th anniversary
Here's a short guide to three 9/11 sites and the events taking place there on the 25th anniversary.
9/11 attacks among ‘most important historic events’ in US adults’ lifetimes: Poll
Nearly half of American adults consider the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks among the “most important historic events” in their lifetimes, a new poll found. In an Ipsos survey published Tuesday, 47 percent of respondents listed 9/11 when asked to identify up to five of the most significant historic events they had lived through. Other top…
Lawsuit challenges intimidation of DHS observers across the country
The sweeping lawsuit brought by Common Cause argues federal agencies are illegally surveilling and intimidating people who try to peacefully observe federal immigration enforcement activity.
Talarico leads Paxton in Texas by 4 points: Poll
Texas Democratic state Rep. James Talarico leads his Republican opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, by 4 percentage points in a poll in the U.S. Senate race released Thursday. The AARP poll, which was conducted among likely Texas voters, found 48 percent supported the Democratic candidate while 44 percent backed the Republican candidate in the…
9/10: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump pitches $5,000 dividends if GOP keeps Congress; Republicans hold Day 2 of midterm convention in Dallas.
SpaceX sues Paxton, Texas county over public records
SpaceX filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) and Grimes County to block the release of the company’s public records, according to court records. The lawsuit requested a temporary restraining order be issued to prevent Grimes County from releasing records to two of the county’s residents, Marie Egyed and Vanessa Burzynski,…
Oil prices leap to their highest since May and drag Wall Street lower - AP News
Oil prices leap to their highest since May and drag Wall Street lower AP News
Trump administration silence has 200,000 Salvadoran immigrants hoping they’re protected - AP News
Trump administration silence has 200,000 Salvadoran immigrants hoping they’re protected AP News
Zelenskyy visits Canada to seek further military support for Ukraine - AP News
Zelenskyy visits Canada to seek further military support for Ukraine AP News
DDHQ shifts Senate odds to Democrats, then back to GOP: ‘A coin flip’
The election handicapper Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) on Wednesday briefly shifted its odds of the Democrats winning the Senate to 51 percent, underscoring the party’s growing momentum in the midterm elections. While DDHQ, a partner of The Hill, shifted its odds ever so slightly back in the GOP’s direction on Thursday — giving Republicans a…
Human rabies exposure cases on the rise, CDC warns
The CDC said it has received a rise in reports of human rabies exposure cases this summer, prompting an alert to healthcare providers.
Associated Press journalists who witnessed Sept. 11 remember what they saw, 25 years later - AP News
Associated Press journalists who witnessed Sept. 11 remember what they saw, 25 years later AP News
Trump promised $5,000 checks if Republicans win the midterms. How would that work?
President Donald Trump promised on Wednesday to send every American adult a $5,000 check if Republicans keep control of the U.S. House and Senate after the midterm elections. "If the Republicans win, you win with us and you get $5,000," Trump told the crowd at the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas. "It will be called the Trump dividend." WATCH: Trump promises $5,000 'dividend' for Americans if GOP wins midterms Trump said the rationale behind the...
Rubio says he has ‘no plans at this time’ to run for president
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, whose name has been floated as a possible 2028 Republican contender to succeed President Trump, said he has no plans to launch another bid for the White House. “I don’t know what the future holds, but I have no plans at this time,” Rubio said in an interview with Colombian…
Home sales drop to lowest level since June 2025
Sales of existing homes dropped to their lowest level in more than a year last month amid rising mortgage rates and housing prices, according to a report released Thursday. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) found that sales of previously occupied homes fell by 2 percent in August from the previous month to a seasonally…
August CPI report could spark the Fed's first rate hike in over 3 years
Friday's August CPI report could set the stage for the Federal Reserve's first interest rate hike in more than three years.
Live updates: Vance, Trump to speak as RNC kicks off midterm convention Day 2; Missouri will revert to old map
Vice President Vance will take his turn at the Republican National Committee midterm convention podium Thursday night, followed by President Trump, as GOP members close out their two-day push to energize voters ahead of November’s midterms. Trump spoke for more than 90 minutes Wednesday night, urging voters to cast a ballot as though he were…
El-Sayed hits Rogers on GOP convention appearance in new online game
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is trolling his Republican opponent, former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.), over his appearance at the GOP midterm convention in Dallas via a video game.
Fetterman fundraising off GOP midterm convention appearance
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Thursday circulated a fundraising text springboarding off his surprise video appearance at the GOP midterm convention in Dallas, a cameo that has triggered the fury of some of Fetterman’s Democratic critics. The fundraising text highlights his bipartisan work with Republican Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) and links to an ActBlue fundraising…
Prosecutor who withdrew from dismissed Adani bribery case fired, sources say
Andrew Tyler, who worked in the fraud section of the Criminal Division of DOJ, was removed Tuesday over allegations of ethical violations, sources said.
Anthropic says scientists used AI for possible biological weapons development
Anthropic said it blocked scientists who used its Claude AI models "in ways that could support biological weapons development."
Iran is producing ballistic missiles again: Report
Iran has resumed production of ballistic missiles, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, contradicting the Trump administration’s claims that Tehran’s military capabilities have been destroyed in the months-long conflict with the U.S. Iran has assembled new missiles using existing components in more limited quantities than before the war in several underground sites, including the Khojir…
Rubio pledges US won’t take unilateral action against drug trafficking despite recent strikes - AP News
Rubio pledges US won’t take unilateral action against drug trafficking despite recent strikes AP News
Former NFL star Chris Johnson reflects on ALS risk in public letter to his children - AP News
Former NFL star Chris Johnson reflects on ALS risk in public letter to his children AP News
US military takes lighter touch toward new targets in boat strike campaign
A year into its deadly sea-based campaign to stamp out “narco-trafficking,” the U.S. military is zeroing in on a new target — “floating refueling stations” — and taking a more human approach to sinking the vessels. Since last September, U.S. forces have carried out more than 60 lethal drug boat strikes and have killed more…
Trump gifts 4 aides $45K each as Americans struggle
$45,000 is not pocket change. For many Americans, that could erase high-interest debt, cover months of housing, fund child care, build an emergency savings cushion or become a down payment.
White House framework for testing new AI models remains hidden as concerns mount
The White House has not publicly released the voluntary framework for testing frontier AI models that it finalized in August.
Watch live: Vance, Trump to close out Day 2 of RNC midterm convention
Vice President Vance is giving the keynote address Thursday evening at the first-ever GOP midterm convention in Dallas. President Trump will close out the two-day event after Vance. Trump on Wednesday made a vow to provide $5,000 dividend checks to Americans if the GOP maintains majorities in the House and Senate in November. Vance has…
Official media: Algeria severs diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates - AP News
Official media: Algeria severs diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates AP News
Will AI kill all humans? Anthropic employees freak out!
Republicans are expressing the appropriate level of concern. You know who isn’t expressing the appropriate level of concern? Democrats.
Appeals court denies Trump administration’s mail ballot restrictions
A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a block on the Trump administration’s restrictions on mail-in voting, as the Supreme Court considers the case. Three judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit concurred with U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani, who last week blocked the U.S. Postal Service from implementing President Trump’s…
Africa's top health body warns Congo’s Ebola outbreak is rapidly spreading beyond epicenter - AP News
Africa's top health body warns Congo’s Ebola outbreak is rapidly spreading beyond epicenter AP News
Trump defends timing of $5,000 dividend announcement
President Trump defended the timing of his proposal to give every U.S. adult a $5,000 dividend — but only if Republicans maintain their majorities in the House and the Senate. “Why not just give the money now? If you have the money, why not give it now?” Fox News’s Laura Ingraham asked Trump in an…
George W. Bush says Americans "don't pay attention to the lesson of 9/11"
Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
WATCH: What Trump told reporters near Ground Zero in 2001
Donald Trump talked to reporters near Ground Zero two days after the Twin Towers were attacked, unearthed archival footage from PBS News shows.
Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
A fossil feather from the age of dinosaurs may explain why only some birds survived
An extremely well preserved fossil feather could reveal why some birds survived the dinosaur-killing asteroid, and others did not.
Trump promises to send $500 to nearly 1 million Americans for Obamacare 'overcharges'
Eligible Americans in 30 states would begin receiving payments in October, funded by a surplus of fees, the White House said.
Trump administration proposes major 2030 census changes: What to know
The Trump administration proposed to change the national census to only count U.S. citizens and permanent residents and exclude immigrants living in the country illegally ahead of the 2030 census. The Census Bureau released the proposal online Wednesday, more than a year after President Trump directed the Commerce Department, which oversees the bureau, to develop…
FCC commissioner: Kimmel’s ‘self-censorship’ shows Trump’s bid to ‘control’ media working
The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) lone Democratic commissioner is pointing to ABC comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s decision not to broadcast an interview with Texas Senate nominee James Talarico (D) as evidence of what she called the Trump administration’s attempts to stifle free press. “Jimmy Kimmel’s decision to keep his interview with a Senate candidate off the air…
European Central Bank raises interest rates a quarter point to quell energy-fueled inflation - AP News
European Central Bank raises interest rates a quarter point to quell energy-fueled inflation AP News
Summer 2026 was the US’s hottest on record: NOAA
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on Wednesday announced that this summer was the hottest on record in the U.S. NOAA found that the average temperature for meteorological summer was 74.4 degrees, 3 degrees above average. August’s average temperature hit 75.6 degrees. Both were the warmest temperatures in the agency’s 132-year record. Most of…
Missouri justices find elections chief in contempt, but change to old map clears him
Missouri’s top court found the state’s head election official in contempt on Thursday over his push to implement Republicans’ new congressional map, but the judges agreed he is absolved now that he is reverting to the old boundaries. “The civil contemptor has at all times the power to purge himself of any contempt by complying with the order…
Rep. Madeleine Dean slams Fetterman, calls video appearance ‘gravely disappointing’
Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.) didn’t mince words about Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and his video appearance at the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) midterm convention, calling it a “stunt” that she said was “gravely disappointing.” “I will tell you from the ground from suburban Philadelphia, my constituents are livid,” Dean told reporters at a House Democratic event Thursday.…
Mortgage rates climb: Average rate on a 30-year home loan hits the highest level in over 14 months - AP News
Mortgage rates climb: Average rate on a 30-year home loan hits the highest level in over 14 months AP News
Trump administration alleges UC Berkeley law school favors Black applicants
Officials from the Justice Department and Education Department alleged Wednesday that the University of California’s Berkeley School of Law favors Black applicants over white and Asian applicants, in violation of federal law. In a letter to attorney Tania Faransso, who is representing the law school, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon said the institution “deliberately discriminated”…
How the WNBA became a political prop in the culture wars
Sports journalist Sabreena Merchant says culture war issues related to race and trans athletes threaten to overshadow exceptional play on the WNBA court.
Roughly half of hospitals complying with price transparency rules: Report
Even though compliance rates have reached a record high, only about half of U.S. hospitals are in full compliance with federal price transparency rules, according to a report released Thursday. The nonprofit group Patient Rights Advocate (PRA) released its eighth hospital price transparency report in which it found 49.4 percent of hospitals it reviewed were…
Appeals court declines to lift block on Postal Service rule for mail ballots
A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration's request to lift a lower court's order that blocked new rules for mail ballots before the midterms.
‘Super’ El Niño is now a near certainty. Here are 5 side effects you may not know about
El Niño doesn't just impact the weather. There are five lesser-known impacts of El Niño we're likely to see with this year's super-charged event.
Multistate salmonella outbreak linked to broccoli sprouts: FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported Wednesday it will investigate a multistate outbreak of salmonella linked to recalled broccoli sprouts. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state partners found 22 cases in four states. Two people were hospitalized for salmonella-related symptoms, and there have been no reported deaths. Washington has the…
'We never recovered him': Quest to identify remains from Ground Zero continues
Since the attacks, New York officials are working with new, complex technology to find traces of more than 1,000 victims.
Trump pledges $500 ObamaCare rebate checks
The Trump administration is pledging to send $500 rebate checks to nearly 1 million Americans who the White House says were overcharged for ObamaCare coverage. In a recorded message posted Thursday to the White House account on the social platform X, President Trump alleged without evidence that the Biden administration was “massively” overcharging enrollees on the…
A year after Charlie Kirk’s death, almost 1 in 3 students say violence can be used to stop campus speakers
Nearly one-third of U.S. college students say violence can be acceptable against a campus speaker exactly a year after conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University, according to a new survey. Of the 63,000 students polled, 30 percent said that using violence to prevent someone from speaking on campus is…
10 years after Sinjar, the world still fails to protect vulnerable communities
Reflecting on the ten-year anniversary of the ISIS genocide against the Yazidi people in Sinjar, Cudi Zerey argues that true protection requires proactive early action, locally trusted security, political agency for survivors, and sustained reconstruction efforts.
Watch: Trump gives remarks, tours National Medal of Honor Museum
President Trump gave remarks Thursday afternoon after touring the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas. The event came less than a day after Trump headlined the first night of the GOP midterm convention in Dallas. During his speech, he pledged $5,000 dividend checks to Americans if Republicans maintain control of both chambers of…
Can Trump really pay $5,000 to every American adult?
Analysts question if the US president's election year offer is workable, legal or affordable.
Pilot warned Amazon cargo plane going too fast before deadly crash, data shows
One pilot told the other about the aircraft's "excessive speed" but received an uneven response even as alarms sounded.
The House must act to cut Putin’s Arctic gas lifeline
The bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act passed the Senate, potentially allowing the U.S. government to block the specialized tankers used by Russia to export liquefied natural gas from the Yamal peninsula to Europe.
Daughters of 9/11 victims seek answers about accused mastermind's trial
A new documentary, "Daughters of 9/11," follows their pursuit of information and closure, which they were determined to find for themselves, other families who lost loved ones in the attacks and the American public.
5 things to know about Trump’s $5K dividend pledge
President Trump pledged Wednesday to dole out $5,000 dividends to U.S. adults only if Republicans keep their control of Congress after the fall midterm elections, the latest financial promise he has made across his two presidencies. The president announced the proposed “Trump dividends” while speaking at the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) midterm convention in Dallas.…
El-Sayed hits Rogers on GOP convention appearance in new online game
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is trolling his Republican opponent, former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.), over his appearance at the GOP midterm convention in Dallas via a video game. The retro-style game’s start screen features the game’s title — Come Home, Mike — and Rogers’s face superimposed on a cartoon body standing on a…
Former President Bush to Gen. Dan Caine: ‘Thank God you are where you are’
Former President George W. Bush on Thursday lavished praise on Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine, amid the ongoing war with Iran. “Thank God you are where you are, and we appreciate it,” Bush said to Caine during an event commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The former president,…
Utah governor designates Sept. 10 as ‘Charlie Kirk Day’ 1 year after assassination
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced Thursday that Sept. 10 would be known as “Charlie Kirk Day” in Utah, a year after the political commentator was assassinated in the state. “One year ago today, Charlie Kirk came to Utah to take part in a fundamental American tradition: speak openly, debate ideas, and persuade others,” he said…
We are sliding toward war — and not the one we’re already in
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi warns that the ongoing war with Iran is depleting critical U.S. weapon stockpiles and diverting military resources away from the Indo-Pacific, thereby weakening deterrence against China.
Talarico touts GOP support for Senate campaign
Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico on Thursday touted endorsements from 21 current and former Republican officials and party leaders ahead of his November faceoff against state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R). The endorsements come from former members of Congress, Texas state lawmakers and other officials, with several citing Paxton directly as their reason for…
Trump says ‘no damage’ to US war planes from Iran attack
President Trump on Thursday denied reports that Iranian forces damaged U.S. war planes during a raid on an air base in Jordan. “Nope,” the president said when NewsNation’s Robert Sherman asked whether there is “any truth” to the reports. “None whatsoever. No damage. No nothing,” Trump told Sherman over the phone. CBS News, citing people…
Barbara Keating died in the 9/11 attack. She's finally being laid to rest
Barbara Keating died aboard one of the planes that hijackers slammed into the World Trade Center. Her remains were finally identified last year, and her family is gathering for a long-delayed funeral.
Interest groups spend $31 million lobbying Congress on Cruz, Cantwell college sports bill
Interested parties in recent months have poured tens of millions of dollars into lobbying lawmakers on sweeping legislation regulating the big business of college sports. The Protect College Sports Act, championed by Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), is the latest of these after a similar measure failed in the House earlier this…
Trump faces blowback with $5,000 dividend promise
President Trump’s pledge to distribute $5,000 to every U.S. adult if Republicans win the midterms is drawing backlash from Republicans and Democrats as the president’s allies are forced to explain and defend the proposition. Fiscal hawks, including Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), openly questioned how the government would be able to afford to pay 270 million…
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
House ‘member day’ hearing airs reform proposals
The House Rules Committee recently held its biennial hearing where 12 members provided recommendations ranging from remote proxy voting for parents to improved legislative time allocation and stricter ethics enforcement.
Denver sues to block ICE officers from voting sites
The city of Denver filed a lawsuit Thursday to block Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers from going to voting sites. The lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Secretary Markwayne Mullin argues that ordering federal officers to carry out detainments and serve warrants violated the “troops at polls” law. The troops at…
Elon Musk threatens to sue over Gibney documentary's "space lasers" claim
The tech billionaire's attorney has put documentarian Alex Gibney and his production company on legal notice, claiming the Oscar-winning director defamed Musk in his nearly four-hour documentary.
OpenAI pushes for mandatory safety requirements after rogue agent breakouts
The artificial intelligence firm OpenAI is calling for mandatory safety requirements for the technology following a series of model hackings and ominous warnings from researchers. In a blog post Wednesday, OpenAI’s chief global affairs officer Chris LeHane said the industry has “reached a new chapter in AI capabilities,” which “demands a new chapter for AI…
'I've never seen anything like this' -- A U.S. doctor treats Ebola's youngest victims
Dr. Rupa Narra is a U.S. pediatrician who arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo to help care for stricken children. Nothing could have prepared her for what she'd face.
Chip Roy on Trump dividends: ‘Dependency is evil & soul-sucking in all its forms’
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) criticized President Trump’s Wednesday proposal to give every American adult a $5,000 dividend if the GOP wins the midterms, as other Republicans have also voiced skepticism about the pledge. “Some of us think dependency is evil & soul-sucking in all its forms,” Roy wrote Thursday on social platform X, pushing back…
Extradition is becoming a political football — here’s how the states can stop it
A governor who wants to shield someone from a prosecution he objects to, or from a sister state whose politics he finds distasteful, may simply keep an extradition demand “under investigation” indefinitely.
Philadelphia Inquirer editorial tears into Fetterman: ‘Still an embarrassment’
The Philadelphia Inquirer editorial board went after Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) following recent reporting on the senator’s work habits and his video appearance at the GOP’s midterm convention. “News flash: U.S. Sen. John Fetterman is still an embarrassment. The Pennsylvania Democrat enjoys one of the cushiest jobs in America, but he can’t perform basic duties…
How did 9/11 reshape national security?
Sept. 11 represented a new kind of national security threat, and a new national security architecture was created to confront it.
Prince Harry, Bill Nye, Chrissy Teigen to join this year’s Clinton Global Initiative meeting
Former President Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are tapping Prince Harry, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga, TV personality and entrepreneur Chrissy Teigen, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and celebrity science educator Bill Nye for this year’s Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting. The lineup for the yearly gathering in New York — scheduled…
Supreme Court blocks Missouri’s use of GOP-favored congressional map
The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked an order that told Missouri to keep implementing Republicans’ favored 7-1 congressional map, which sparked confusion about what boundaries would be used in the November election. By lifting that federal judge’s directive, it leaves in place a state court directive that tells elections officials to return to the existing…
Fox News’s Baier presses Vance on Trump’s $5K dividend promise
Fox News anchor Bret Baier pressed Vice President Vance on President Trump’s pledge to give Americans $5,000 if Republicans keep control of Congress come November, saying critics would respond to the roughly $1.3 trillion payout as “bribing voters.” “I can hear the critics’ heads exploding,” Baier told Vance late Wednesday, hours after Trump made the…
Trump administration keeps TPS in place for El Salvador for now
The Trump administration has not said whether it will let deportation protections lapse for Salvadoran nationals in the U.S. — a different track after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 13 other countries. The department on Wednesday said TPS would remain in effect for El Salvador, a country led…
The OpenAI-Hugging Face hack was just the beginning, experts say
"What happens inside frontier AI companies now clearly affects everyone outside of them," an expert said following the hack on Hugging Face by AI agents being tested by OpenAI.
Trump should remove the Iran War’s most dangerous tripwire
The blockade hurts Iran, but it no longer justifies the risks.
Multiple U.S. military aircraft damaged in Iranian strikes on base in Jordan, sources say
One A-10 Thunderbolt, an attack aircraft known as the Warthog, was struck and lost a wing, according to sources.
Drone display recreates the Twin Towers over New York City
Organisers say each of the 2,977 drones in the display represents a victim of the 9/11 attacks.
Pennsylvania Democrat: Fetterman ‘nowhere to be found’
Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-Pa.) said Wednesday that Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) was “nowhere to be found” in his home state. In an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, Deluzio commented on the growing tension between Fetterman and his constituents in the Keystone State. “My constituents and folks all over Pennsylvania are pretty frustrated with John Fetterman,”…
25 people killed in fire on cargo ship docked in China, state media reports
The deadly fire broke out when the cargo ship was docked for repairs at a major shipping hub on China's northeastern coast.
Wage theft is the heavyweight champion of American larceny
If America is serious about being tough on crime, it might start by cuffing the thieves who wear cufflinks.
Could Democrats win Senate control? What the DDHQ forecast shows
Bill and Geoffrey react to the breaking news of the Supreme Court’s latest ruling in Missouri’s redistricting chaos. Plus, the battle for Senate control in the latest Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) forecast is effectively a coin flip while still signaling a notable shift away from Republicans. What is driving this recent trend for Dems? Meanwhile,…
Deadly fire on ferry off Philippines leaves dozens of people missing
A fire on a passenger ferry off the western Philippines left dozens of people missing and killed at least five. An intense and widespread search was on for the unaccounted for.
Federal appeals court says clean drinking water is not a constitutional right
The ruling followed a lawsuit filed in 2022 by residents in Jackson, Mississippi, over the city's lead-contaminated water system.
How Lindsay Clancy’s defense could prepare for a second trial
Clancy's lawyer has said “she’ll be ready, we’ll be ready,” referring to her going to trial again.
Talarico opposes trans athletes in girls sports ‘if it endangers safety or fairness’
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico in a Wednesday interview expressed his qualified opposition to transgender athletes playing in girls sports, saying such athletes should not be allowed to play if it is not fair or safe. “I oppose trans athletes playing in girls sports if it endangers safety or fairness. Every sport has to…
We are not ready for El Niño — here’s how we can be
For this forecast, we still have the time to act.
Trump says every adult American will get $5,000 if Republicans win midterms
Speaking at a party convention, the US president gave no details on how the plan would work or where the money would come from.
Suspected cartel drone traffic down 75 percent due to Army lasers: CBP sources
The military acquired high-energy laser tech in 2025 and began using it in August, which led to 100 drones being shot down.
Hegseth on "devastation" to Iran's capabilities
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Norah O'Donnell last month that "we have all the control in the world" on the outcome of the Iran war and touted "historic" devastation to Iran's military capabilities. O'Donnell sat down with Hegseth for a story airing on "60 Minutes" about the U.S. Air Force officer shot down in Iran in April, who survived two days in the mountains of Iran. The officer spoke exclusively to "60 Minutes" about his injuries, evasion of Iranian forces and rescue in an interview that airs Sunday at 7:30p ET/PT.
Kimmel pulls Talarico interview after FCC threat
ABC late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel said an interview he conducted with Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico will not air on broadcast because of what he called threats issued to his network by President Trump’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Kimmel told his audience he has interviewed candidates for office in election years for decades, including…
The 9/11 lesson cybersecurity has yet to learn
Twenty-five years later, as cyber threats increasingly target systems that support critical infrastructure, cybersecurity faces a similar challenge: how do we build systems resilient enough to withstand the failure of any single layer?
Stephen A. Smith: Fetterman ‘pretty much spitting in the face of Democrats who elected him’
Commentator Stephen A. Smith slammed Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) for making a video appearance at the Republican National Committee’s midterm convention on its opening night Wednesday. Appearing on NewsNation after Fetterman’s video played, Smith said “hell no” when asked by host Chris Cuomo if he believed it was “common sense for Fetterman to make that…
Explore NYC's transformation since 9/11 through images, personal accounts
An in-depth look at how 9/11 has changed Lower Manhattan and beyond, 25 years after the World Trade Center attacks.
Trump on convention crowd booing Thune: ‘No, no. John is working hard’
President Trump on Wednesday told the crowd at the Republican National Committee’s first midterm convention in Dallas not to boo the absent Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), telling them that “John is working hard.” Trump mentioned Thune’s name after he said Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) “will go down as the greatest Speaker of the…
Bet on it: The Trumps’ ties to prediction markets will become the IRS’s problem
The IRS has remained uncharacteristically reticent on the associated tax implications of such transactions.
Spain's spy agency warned of Ceuta border breach plans before crisis, declassified files show
Spain's national intelligence agency issued multiple warnings about a potential mass crossing of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, declassified documents show.
O’Reilly: ‘Fetterman is going to be a Republican’
Political commentator Bill O’Reilly suggested Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), who once vowed to leave the Democratic Party if its policy position toward Israel changes, “is going to be a Republican.” O’Reilly told NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo late Wednesday that during a previous town hall featuring Fetterman, he recalled telling the senator that he would “have to…
Too easy to fake: US needs stricter screening for marriage visas
The Department of Justice has unsealed an indictment describing a large-scale marriage fraud network that has operated for more than a decade, conspiring “to orchestrate more than 1,000 sham marriages to fraudulently obtain immigration status for foreign nationals."
Missouri secretary of state faces contempt hearing amid redistricting fight
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins (R) is set to appear before the state Supreme Court on Thursday as judges weigh whether to hold him in contempt amid an escalating battle over the state’s congressional map. Late Wednesday night, a federal judge rejected the state’s request to stop the morning proceedings. “Numerous considerations counsel this Court against…
Year after Charlie Kirk's death, conservative students struggle to fill void he left
The assassination sent shockwaves through the conservative youth movement, which students say has lost momentum and a vital figurehead.
The man who forced Congress to care for 9/11 survivors
Twenty-five years after the attacks, twice as many people have died from illnesses linked to World Trade Center exposure as were killed on September 11 itself.
Trump promises Americans $5K if GOP wins. And, Kirk supporters reflect on his death
President Trump tries to incentivize voters by promising $5,000 to Americans if the GOP wins the midterms. And, young conservatives reflect on the party one year after Charlie Kirk's death.
Seahawks pick off Drake Maye 3 times to beat Patriots 13-10 in Super Bowl rematch - AP News
Seahawks pick off Drake Maye 3 times to beat Patriots 13-10 in Super Bowl rematch AP News
In Ukraine, Putin is running out of time and options
Putin is all-in, and he will escalate to achieve his desired end state, because the alternative is his own demise.
Empty Seat: U.S. Absent as Western Powers Meet on Wartime Protections for Civilians
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Top four seeds in historic semi-final line-up
For the first time since 1975, the top four seeds in the women's US Open singles draw have reached the semi-finals.
Public anger over AI boom triggers GOP midterm worries
The spread of Flock cameras and AI data centers have become big issues in the midterm elections, with lawmakers calling for curbs on Flock’s surveillance network and more than 700 candidates mentioning data centers in their political ads, according to a recent study. Republicans acknowledge the growth of AI-related technology, and the massive data centers…
Ford neck and neck with Lombardo in toss-up Nevada governor’s race: Poll
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) and state Attorney General Aaron Ford (D) are neck and neck in the state’s gubernatorial race, according to new polling released on Thursday. The Democratic candidate led the incumbent Republican governor by a slim 2-point margin in the latest Emerson College Polling and KLAS-TV survey. Ford had a 31-point advantage…
Democratic donors determined to oust Trump say they’re opening checkbooks
Democratic donors who were once turned off by the state of their party are beginning to write checks again, spurred by the prospect of Republican losses in November’s midterm elections. But their return comes with a big caveat: Many are bypassing the party and homing in on individual candidates and races where they say they can…
25 Years After 9/11, Questions About the FBI’s Pursuit of Saudi Suspects in the Case Have Only Grown
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AI advocacy group launches state-level policy push
Americans for Responsible Innovation (ARI), a nonprofit pushing for stronger AI guardrails, launched a new state-level initiative Thursday focused on advocating for AI policy across all 50 states. The effort aims to promote policy addressing risks from leading-edge AI models, as well as threats to workers, kids and families. “To succeed in passing the guardrails…
Got a Connection to Dominican Baseball? Text Us on WhatsApp.
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The Rising Baseball Star, a Fatal Car Crash and the Fixer
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The Dominican Baseball Factory
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One year after Charlie Kirk's death, Turning Point USA faces an uncertain future
The death of Charlie Kirk was seen as a rallying call for young conservatives. But as his supporters reflect on the past year, some paint a more complicated picture of the organization he left behind.
China’s car exports in first 8 months surpass 2025 total, as EV sales soar - AP News
China’s car exports in first 8 months surpass 2025 total, as EV sales soar AP News
Watch: Is Trump's $5,000 election pledge legal?
The US president has said every American will get $5,000 (£3,700) if the Republican Party wins November's midterms.
Criminal defense attorney says Trump's $5,000 payment promise is lawful, but not without challenges - AP News
Criminal defense attorney says Trump's $5,000 payment promise is lawful, but not without challenges AP News
GOP midterm convention lives up to its ‘Trump-a-palooza’ hype
DALLAS — The Republican National Committee’s (RNC) first-ever midterm convention lived up to its “Trump-a-palooza” nickname as the two-day Dallas bash kicked off Wednesday. Posters of the president — from Oval Office meetings to his triumphant stance in Butler, Pa. — dotted the American Airlines Center’s walls. Red, white and blue baseball caps emblazoned with…
Foulkes defeats Rhode Island's Gov. McKee. He's the first governor in 8 years to lose a primary - AP News
Foulkes defeats Rhode Island's Gov. McKee. He's the first governor in 8 years to lose a primary AP News
Trump defends Iran war, slams Democrats and promises cash at Republicans' midterm convention - AP News
Trump defends Iran war, slams Democrats and promises cash at Republicans' midterm convention AP News
Trump implores GOP to ‘pretend’ he’s on November ballot at first night of midterm convention
President Trump renewed his calls on Wednesday for Republicans to pretend that he’s on the ballot in November, promising $5,000 for every U.S. adult if the GOP holds on to the House and Senate. “I’m asking you to pretend that I’m on the ballot,” he said in the keynote address at the Republican National Committee’s…
Four takeaways from Republican midterms convention
The US president covered many of the subjects he has returned to time and again - with a few surprises thrown in.
Fetterman says he’ll still caucus with Democrats after video appearance at GOP midterm convention
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) confirmed Wednesday night he still plans to caucus with the Democratic Party despite making a video appearance during the Republican National Committee’s midterm convention. “My remarks introduced Dave McCormick as a great American and friend. We are in different parties, but we are both Team PA,” Fetterman said in a statement…
Trump pledges $5K ‘Trump dividend’ if Republicans hold on to Congress
President Trump pledged a $5,000 payout to U.S. adults on Wednesday, but only if Republicans hold on to their majority in Congress come November. “Here is my promise: If the Republicans win the House of Representatives and the United States Senate, both of them … because of our tremendous strength and success economically, I will…
Live updates: Trump closes out Day 1 of GOP convention in Dallas with ‘Trump dividend’ announcement
President Trump took the stage in Dallas to close out the first day of the Republican National Committee (RNC) midterm convention. “I’m asking you to pretend that I’m on the ballot,” he said, adding, “Just one more time, because if we lose, you’re going to lose your border. You’re going to lose your tax cuts.…
Yemen's Houthi rebels say Saudi-backed forces launched airstrikes, and other key Mideast news - AP News
Yemen's Houthi rebels say Saudi-backed forces launched airstrikes, and other key Mideast news AP News
Barry Melrose, prominent NHL player, coach and broadcaster, dies at 70
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
Global heat is stuck on high. Scientists say August was Earth's hottest month they've measured - AP News
Global heat is stuck on high. Scientists say August was Earth's hottest month they've measured AP News
A Canadian town's famous warm welcome doesn't extend to US ambassador on 9/11 anniversary
Gander hosted stranded flyers on 9/11. Now some don't want Trump's envoy at their commemoration.
Watch: Do Republicans blame Trump for high oil prices?
The BBC's Sarah Smith is at the Republican Party's first midterms convention in Texas, taking place as oil prices rise to $100 (£74) a barrel.
Incumbents fall in Rhode Island primaries: 3 takeaways
It was a bad night to be an incumbent in Rhode Island on Wednesday, with the governor and the mayor of the state’s largest city losing their Democratic primaries. Former CVS executive Helena Foulkes defeated Gov. Dan McKee (D) while Providence Mayor Brett Smiley lost to democratic socialist state Rep. David Morales. Though McKee’s primary focused more on voter dissatisfaction over…
Norway bids final farewell to popular King Harald V as crowds and royals converge for his funeral - AP News
Norway bids final farewell to popular King Harald V as crowds and royals converge for his funeral AP News
Rubio says US is working with allies to counter drugs but will ‘still blow up ships if need be’ - AP News
Rubio says US is working with allies to counter drugs but will ‘still blow up ships if need be’ AP News
A pilot of the Amazon cargo plane that careened off Miami runway warned it was coming in too fast - AP News
A pilot of the Amazon cargo plane that careened off Miami runway warned it was coming in too fast AP News
Democratic socialist ousts Providence mayor in primary
Democratic socialist David Morales is projected to oust Providence Mayor Brett Smiley (D) from a Tuesday primary, according to Decision Desk HQ. Morales, a state lawmaker, leads the incumbent by about 14 percentage points, per DDHQ. The primary results in Rhode Island mark another win for the Democratic Party’s left flank, which has picked up…
U.S. Postal Service Failed to Properly Handle Some Ballots During This Year’s Primary Elections, Audit Finds
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Oil surges above $100 a barrel as US and Iran launch new attacks, while gasoline prices also jump - AP News
Oil surges above $100 a barrel as US and Iran launch new attacks, while gasoline prices also jump AP News
Reed easily wins Democratic primary for sixth Rhode Island Senate term
Sen. Jack Reed (D) sailed through his Rhode Island Democratic primary on Wednesday, easily besting long-shot challengers, according to Decision Desk HQ. The win in the deep-blue state puts the 76-year-old incumbent on a glidepath to win a sixth term in the Senate. Reed defeated progressive Connor Burbridge, a 31-year-old eldercare worker and Army veteran…
Rhode Island governor ousted in Democratic primary
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee has lost his reelection bid to former CVS executive Helena Foulkes in the Democratic primary for Rhode Island governor, according to Decision Desk HQ. (DDHQ). It’s the second time the two have faced off against each other in Rhode Island’s Democratic primary for governor. McKee narrowly beat Foulkes in the…
Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
Fetterman appears in video praising McCormick at GOP midterm convention
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman (Pa.) appeared in a video praising fellow Pennsylvania Sen. Dave McCormick (R) at the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) midterm convention Wednesday. “Why am I here talking to you today?” Fetterman said in a prerecorded video. “Because, well, I’m a commonsense Democrat.” “David McCormick is the kind of senator that gets the…
House GOP leaders use convention speeches to take aim at ‘crazy communists’
House Republican leaders are sharpening their attacks on Democratic progressives and socialists as the party looks to hold its narrow majority, using the GOP midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, to frame the 2026 midterms as an existential fight for the country. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) said Wednesday in remarks to the crowd at…
Brazilian Supreme Court Chief-Justice weighs in on the turmoil shaking the institution - AP News
Brazilian Supreme Court Chief-Justice weighs in on the turmoil shaking the institution AP News
Cleaning crew killed in Miami cargo jet crash was wrapping up shift at hard, demanding job - AP News
Cleaning crew killed in Miami cargo jet crash was wrapping up shift at hard, demanding job AP News
What to expect from the GOP's first-ever midterm convention
Republicans are gathering in Dallas for an unusual two-day midterm convention, with President Trump set to address the party both nights. The event, part rally and part political showcase, is aimed at energizing Republican voters. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports from Dallas.
NASA wants to see your pictures of the sky. Here’s why
NASA wants you to point your phone to the sky and take a picture of the clouds. For science.
GOP lawmaker says Paxton must debate Talarico to win Texas
Rep. Pete Sessions (R-Texas) said Wednesday that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) must debate his opponent, Democratic nominee James Talarico, to win the state’s Senate election. In an interview with Nexstar, which owns The Hill, Sessions was asked whether he supported Paxton’s bid for Senate. “Of course I do,” the lawmaker said. “He’s running…
Missouri's election maps in chaos after conflicting rulings
With less than two months until Election Day, the fights over congressional maps are still raging. Republicans are not seeing as much gain as they may have liked from redistricting. In the last day, dueling and conflicting legal rulings have thrown Missouri's maps into limbo. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.
Apple unveils foldable phone as Ternus takes stage: 5 takeaways
Apple rolled out its next generation of the iPhone, AirPod and Apple Watch, with the company’s first-ever foldable smartphone taking center stage on Wednesday. The “Surprise and Shine” event marked John Ternus’s first public appearance as Apple’s new chief executive, offering a glimpse into how the product designer is approaching the next chapter for the…
Watch live: Bush gives remarks to commemorate 25th anniversary of 9/11
Former President George W. Bush, who was in office on Sept. 11, 2001, will give remarks Wednesday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. In the aftermath of the tragic events, Bush created the Department of Homeland Security in 2002 to tackle future threats. The ex-president will be speaking with his former Secretary…
American football is coming to Australia - can it succeed?
The LA Rams will face the San Francisco 49ers in the first regular season American football game to be played Down Under.
Roy Cohn's continued influence on politics and Trump traced in 'American Scoundrel'
For decades, Roy Cohn operated at the center of American power, from his work with Sen. Joseph McCarthy to his role as a lawyer, political fixer and mentor to a young Donald Trump. Biographer Kai Bird traces Cohn's life and the influence he still exerts on American politics in "American Scoundrel." Jeffrey Brown spoke with Bird for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
The lasting psychological impact of 9/11 on America
Judy Woodruff recently visited the September 11 Memorial in New York for a look at how the attacks, 25 years ago, continue to shape our lives today. It's part of her series, Crossroads: America at 250.
Girl Scouts’ first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January - AP News
Girl Scouts’ first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January AP News
'Total chaos.' How PBS News crews filmed the Pentagon on 9/11
On Sept. 11, 2001, when a hijacked plane struck the Pentagon, two WETA camera men and a NewsHour with Jim Lehrer intern rushed to the scene. As the 25th anniversary of the terror attacks approaches, they reflect on what they captured, and how it stays with them.
Lawmakers sound alarm on AI dangers after Anthropic researchers’ warning
Lawmakers from both political parties expressed concern on Wednesday after several current and former researchers at the artificial intelligence company Anthropic issued stark warnings about this developing technology. Jacob Coxon, a former researcher for both Anthropic and OpenAI, announced on Wednesday he had resigned from Anthropic and accused both AI firms of “gambling with our…
Brazil’s Lula signs measures to cut fuel taxes and subsidize diesel ahead of election - AP News
Brazil’s Lula signs measures to cut fuel taxes and subsidize diesel ahead of election AP News
Trump admits Iran war will not end before midterms
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Iran war not to end before midterms, Trump admits The Iran war is all but likely to drag on through the midterm elections in November, according to President Trump. Annabelle Gordon, CNP, Bloomberg via Getty Images…
Missouri’s GOP-friendly congressional map returns to Supreme Court
Missouri’s redistricting battle reached the Supreme Court for a second time after an appeals panel on Wednesday refused to halt an order instructing Missouri Republicans to move ahead with their favored congressional map. A Democratic-aligned organizer, who is attempting to defeat the Republicans’ map by putting it to voters through a referendum, is now urging…
Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections
A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora tied to contaminated lettuce has heightened safety concerns about imported food, while underscoring a longer-term trend: U.S. regulators are conducting fewer international inspections to catch contaminated produce before it lands on American plates.
The Tate brothers must stay locked up during their UK extradition fight, US judge says - AP News
The Tate brothers must stay locked up during their UK extradition fight, US judge says AP News
Anthropic researcher's resignation sends warning about the dangers of AI development
Jacob Coxon, who said he spent three years doing research at both Anthropic and OpenAI, said Tuesday on the social platform X that the two AI companies are more focused on beating each other and global competitors in developing the most advanced model possible than they are on safety.
Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development - AP News
Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development AP News
Muted US response to UK's West Bank sanctions may reflect simmering frustration
The UK accuses Israel's government of turning a blind eye to the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians by settlers.
Racketeering conspiracy trial against Chinese tech giant Huawei begins in New York - AP News
Racketeering conspiracy trial against Chinese tech giant Huawei begins in New York AP News
9/9: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump bans some Canadian imports and threatens more tariffs; Anthropic employee quits over risk AI poses to humanity.
Stocks fall on Wall Street as oil prices jump back above $100 a barrel after Iran war escalates - AP News
Stocks fall on Wall Street as oil prices jump back above $100 a barrel after Iran war escalates AP News
New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo - AP News
New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo AP News
Nearly a decade after the Cambridge Analytica scandal, New Mexico alone is taking Facebook to trial - AP News
Nearly a decade after the Cambridge Analytica scandal, New Mexico alone is taking Facebook to trial AP News
As midterms approach, new poll finds that few Americans trust campaigns or Trump
Americans are more skeptical of government information than they were a few years ago, with majorities now saying they have little or no trust in federal government information about elections and politics, foreign affairs or the environment, a new poll finds.
Afghan girls who study in secret want you to read their "letters to the world"
21 Afghan girls, bravely defying the Taliban by continuing to study, handed CBS News letters containing their stifled, often humble dreams "for an ordinary life."
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 9/9/2026 - AP News
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 9/9/2026 AP News
Trump says he had "great conversation" with Putin amid renewed peace push
"He is wanting to make a deal. And if Zelenskyy is wanting to make a deal, that would be very nice," President Trump said.
9/11 is not a federal holiday. Here's why
Every year, Americans across the country remember the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Flags are flown at half-staff. People observe moments of silence. Loved ones read the names of thousands of victims aloud. Members of Congress have introduced several bills over the years in a push to mark the day as a federal holiday, but none have succeeded.
Zelenskyy's plane almost hit by drone, Norway's prime minister says
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined a host of other foreign dignitaries in Oslo for the funeral of Norway's King Harald V.
Tate brothers to remain in US jail as they fight extradition to UK
A federal judge denied them bail, saying the dual US-UK citizens' wealth and frequent international travel "constitute quintessential flight risks".
Trump says oil prices that spiked because of Iran war likely won't come down until after midterms - AP News
Trump says oil prices that spiked because of Iran war likely won't come down until after midterms AP News
As midterms approach, new poll finds that few Americans trust campaigns or Trump - AP News
As midterms approach, new poll finds that few Americans trust campaigns or Trump AP News
Caitlin Clark's experience at the women's World Cup has been a 'pinch-me moment' for the WNBA star - AP News
Caitlin Clark's experience at the women's World Cup has been a 'pinch-me moment' for the WNBA star AP News
UN nuclear watchdog board reports Iran to the UN Security Council for the first time in 20 years - AP News
UN nuclear watchdog board reports Iran to the UN Security Council for the first time in 20 years AP News
Jurors speak out about Lindsay Clancy mistrial and the lone holdout
In the interview with Boston's NBC10, three jurors described the seven days of deliberations that failed to produce a verdict.
Mother demands answers, weeks after black woman found hanging from Mississippi tree
Her demands for information about what happened to Tasia Fortune have been echoed by shocked locals.
Yemen prison death toll rises to 23 as Houthi rebel clashes with Saudi-backed forces escalate - AP News
Yemen prison death toll rises to 23 as Houthi rebel clashes with Saudi-backed forces escalate AP News
US banning dairy products, most alcohol and motorcycles from Canada in growing trade war - AP News
US banning dairy products, most alcohol and motorcycles from Canada in growing trade war AP News
Netanyahu calls claim he was warned of Oct. 7 attack "malicious libel"
Israel's leader says a report claiming the UAE warned him in advance of Hamas' 2023 terror attack is politically motivated lies, but it's fueling fierce pre-election furor.
Rams finally join 49ers for Australia’s first NFL game and Myles Garrett’s LA debut - AP News
Rams finally join 49ers for Australia’s first NFL game and Myles Garrett’s LA debut AP News
China hits back at US claims of ‘malicious’ AI distillation ahead of planned Trump-Xi talks - AP News
China hits back at US claims of ‘malicious’ AI distillation ahead of planned Trump-Xi talks AP News
UN nuclear watchdog board wraps up probe into Syria’s past secret nuclear activities - AP News
UN nuclear watchdog board wraps up probe into Syria’s past secret nuclear activities AP News
France investigates removal of female Eiffel Tower staff for Hindu group's visit
The mayor of Paris announced an investigation into why female staff at the Eiffel Tower were taken off duty for a visit from a Hindu religious group.
Listen: Juror in Lindsay Clancy trial speaks about lone holdout
The person said that there were some 'big personalities' in the juror room and that they defend the lone holdout.
What tariffs will really cost Canadians and Americans
Households and businesses have become used to tariffs impacting the cost of living for more than year now, so what will change now?
PWHL lands first season-long US national broadcast deal with Scripps Sports for upcoming 4th year - AP News
PWHL lands first season-long US national broadcast deal with Scripps Sports for upcoming 4th year AP News
Serbia’s Vucic calls snap parliamentary election for October after months of protests - AP News
Serbia’s Vucic calls snap parliamentary election for October after months of protests AP News
"Exceptionally well-preserved" tomb of ancient judge found in Egypt
Many of the paintings in the tomb have retained their original colors despite spending more than 40 centuries buried beneath the desert sands, officials said.
Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths Have Nearly Doubled. It’s Worse in States With Abortion Bans.
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Sinkhole appears outside Malibu home thought to belong to Nicolas Cage
The driveway of the beach-front house collapsed on Tuesday morning, according to local authorities.
German far-right party taunts chancellor after its election triumph. He says it won't win a majority - AP News
German far-right party taunts chancellor after its election triumph. He says it won't win a majority AP News
I Wrote About His Wrongful Conviction. He Got Only 13 Years of Freedom Before Cancer Took His Life.
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Shelton ends Alcaraz’s title reign in late-night marathon, will face Tiafoe in US Open semis - AP News
Shelton ends Alcaraz’s title reign in late-night marathon, will face Tiafoe in US Open semis AP News
Thieves steal 4 Renoirs from a French museum. 2 of the paintings are still missing - AP News
Thieves steal 4 Renoirs from a French museum. 2 of the paintings are still missing AP News
Families grieve in the ruins of an Iranian school where a US strike killed dozens of children - AP News
Families grieve in the ruins of an Iranian school where a US strike killed dozens of children AP News
Super Bowl rematch to open new season - your guide to NFL's key games
With the 2026 NFL season set to start on Wednesday, here are all the key dates and fixtures on the road to Super Bowl 61.
Iran is forging a new ring of proxies to threaten US allies in the Gulf, officials say - AP News
Iran is forging a new ring of proxies to threaten US allies in the Gulf, officials say AP News
With AI memes, Trump promotes mythical version of himself as challenges stack up ahead of midterms - AP News
With AI memes, Trump promotes mythical version of himself as challenges stack up ahead of midterms AP News
Cargo jet tried to abort unsteady landing before Miami crash that killed 5, flight data indicates - AP News
Cargo jet tried to abort unsteady landing before Miami crash that killed 5, flight data indicates AP News
Southeastern Conference leaders to discuss expelling LSU, which backs off rostering pro players - AP News
Southeastern Conference leaders to discuss expelling LSU, which backs off rostering pro players AP News
Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first post-colonial leader, dies at age 89 - AP News
Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first post-colonial leader, dies at age 89 AP News
Trump gave $45,000 holiday gifts to Natalie Harp and two other White House aides - AP News
Trump gave $45,000 holiday gifts to Natalie Harp and two other White House aides AP News
NCAA says it can't overturn Michigan's win over Western Michigan after MAC appeals outcome - AP News
NCAA says it can't overturn Michigan's win over Western Michigan after MAC appeals outcome AP News
U.S. forces hit Iran-linked oil tankers as oil nears $100 a barrel
Oil prices are rising steadily with no end in sight to the U.S.-Iran standoff impeding tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump widens trade war with Canada beyond tariffs. Here’s what to know - AP News
Trump widens trade war with Canada beyond tariffs. Here’s what to know AP News
US military says it destroyed 5 more Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on Navy warship - AP News
US military says it destroyed 5 more Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on Navy warship AP News
Ashley St. Clair and Alex Gibney on AI and the dangers of Elon Musk - AP News
Ashley St. Clair and Alex Gibney on AI and the dangers of Elon Musk AP News
Driveway of coastal mansion owned by Nicolas Cage collapses - AP News
Driveway of coastal mansion owned by Nicolas Cage collapses AP News
US strikes Iranian tankers plus other key Mideast news - AP News
US strikes Iranian tankers plus other key Mideast news AP News
Report says Australian study finds 31 rugby league players with brain disease CTE - AP News
Report says Australian study finds 31 rugby league players with brain disease CTE AP News
Holdout in Lindsay Clancy trial said he had reasonable doubt but still wouldn’t acquit, juror says - AP News
Holdout in Lindsay Clancy trial said he had reasonable doubt but still wouldn’t acquit, juror says AP News
2 paintings by Renoir stolen from museum in France, officials say
Authorities are seeking thieves who broke into the Renoir Museum in the French Riviera and stole two paintings by the impressionist master, local authorities say.
Canada imposes tariffs on U.S. dairy, steel, aluminum and appliances
Canadian tariffs took effect on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods on Tuesday. It marked the latest escalation in a trade war with no clear end in sight. Nancy Cordes has more details.
Families' interest in their kids' education is falling around the globe as scores drop, test shows - AP News
Families' interest in their kids' education is falling around the globe as scores drop, test shows AP News
Hegseth is shaking up the Pentagon as the US wages war - but at what cost?
The upheaval in the military could shape the legacy of Trump's second term, writes the BBC's Tom Bateman.
'Constantly on my mind' - 9/11 agony endures for bereaved, 25 years on
As the 25th anniversary approaches, the wait for the alleged mastermind of the attack to be put on trial goes on.
Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes - AP News
Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes AP News
Brazil Supreme Court removes federal police chief, Lula appeals the decision - AP News
Brazil Supreme Court removes federal police chief, Lula appeals the decision AP News
Youth sports become big business, putting stress on families and leaving some behind
Roughly 5 million kids are competing for travel or club sports teams that have cropped up across the country. Many benefit from that participation, including some who get college scholarships, but youth travel sports also come with increasing costs and challenges. As Stephanie Sy reports, those trade-offs and concerns are a part of the story that's getting more and more attention.
TSA brings back gate access for some people without plane tickets 25 years after 9/11 - AP News
TSA brings back gate access for some people without plane tickets 25 years after 9/11 AP News
2026's elections could test how skyrocketing trading on prediction markets affects races and results
Officials' fears revolve around the fear that pervasive financial incentives will further damage confidence in elections and democracy if Americans think they're influencing the outcome.
Competing court orders add confusion to Missouri congressional elections - AP News
Competing court orders add confusion to Missouri congressional elections AP News
Exclusive: New grand jury subpoenas in investigation targeting Trump-Russia probe, AP sources say - AP News
Exclusive: New grand jury subpoenas in investigation targeting Trump-Russia probe, AP sources say AP News
All 5 killed in Miami airport cargo jet crash were in a van used by plane cleaners
Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said Tuesday that two people remain in critical condition, and a third is in stable condition.
9/8: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Retaliatory Canadian tariffs on U.S. goods take effect; Republicans gather in Dallas for midterm convention.
Oil prices keep rising and weigh on Wall Street - AP News
Oil prices keep rising and weigh on Wall Street AP News
UAE warned Netanyahu of major Hamas operation days before Oct. 7 attack, news report says - AP News
UAE warned Netanyahu of major Hamas operation days before Oct. 7 attack, news report says AP News
Meta launches personal AI agent, Muse, emphasizes safety and privacy - AP News
Meta launches personal AI agent, Muse, emphasizes safety and privacy AP News
UK government bans goods from Israeli settlements and accuses settlers of 'ethnic cleansing' - AP News
UK government bans goods from Israeli settlements and accuses settlers of 'ethnic cleansing' AP News
Trump honors 9/11 victims at the Ellipse, pledging to ‘never forget’ - AP News
Trump honors 9/11 victims at the Ellipse, pledging to ‘never forget’ AP News
China’s Huawei Technologies faces racketeering trial in New York - AP News
China’s Huawei Technologies faces racketeering trial in New York AP News
Putin assures Trump that Moscow doesn’t have aggressive plans toward Europe, Kremlin says - AP News
Putin assures Trump that Moscow doesn’t have aggressive plans toward Europe, Kremlin says AP News
A wind-fueled wildfire forces hundreds from homes in Turkey as firefighters battle flames - AP News
A wind-fueled wildfire forces hundreds from homes in Turkey as firefighters battle flames AP News
Trump shares misleading video of King and fainting worker
The president shares a misleading video which appears to show Charles shrugging and walking away from a man who fainted during a royal visit.
Americans’ satisfaction with schools is at a low point, new Gallup poll shows - AP News
Americans’ satisfaction with schools is at a low point, new Gallup poll shows AP News
London police use tech to tackle masked phone snatchers
Police say fewer people in London are getting their phones stolen by criminals speeding by on bikes and mopeds thanks to a dedicated task force with an "eye in the sky."
Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats as it shifts away from previous pro-Moscow stance - AP News
Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats as it shifts away from previous pro-Moscow stance AP News
World’s most endangered tigers born in Greece as zoos build a safety net - AP News
World’s most endangered tigers born in Greece as zoos build a safety net AP News
Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections - AP News
Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections AP News
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ignite fires at oil facilities and wound 73 people - AP News
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ignite fires at oil facilities and wound 73 people AP News
This State Is Spending More on Lethal Injections. A Law Tries to Keep the Details Secret.
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EU warns of a chilling new terror menace 25 years after 9/11 as online youths seek violent thrills - AP News
EU warns of a chilling new terror menace 25 years after 9/11 as online youths seek violent thrills AP News
Trump wants voters to pretend he’s on the ballot. The Republican Party is going along for the ride - AP News
Trump wants voters to pretend he’s on the ballot. The Republican Party is going along for the ride AP News
Germany's Merz shocked by far-right state election triumph but doubles down on unpopular reforms - AP News
Germany's Merz shocked by far-right state election triumph but doubles down on unpopular reforms AP News
Federal investigators probe Amazon cargo jet’s fiery runway crash that killed 5 in Miami - AP News
Federal investigators probe Amazon cargo jet’s fiery runway crash that killed 5 in Miami AP News
North Korea adds second destroyer as US, South Korea and Japan hold military exercise - AP News
North Korea adds second destroyer as US, South Korea and Japan hold military exercise AP News
The poorest in the US can’t find housing even as low-income units sit empty - AP News
The poorest in the US can’t find housing even as low-income units sit empty AP News
Far-right Alternative for Germany party wins big in regional election but falls short of majority - AP News
Far-right Alternative for Germany party wins big in regional election but falls short of majority AP News
At least 5 dead after Amazon cargo plane barreled off runway at Miami airport - AP News
At least 5 dead after Amazon cargo plane barreled off runway at Miami airport AP News
Volcanic island in Indonesia erupts, canceling hundreds of flights and stranding thousands - AP News
Volcanic island in Indonesia erupts, canceling hundreds of flights and stranding thousands AP News
US strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying warships were targeted with ballistic missiles - AP News
US strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying warships were targeted with ballistic missiles AP News
Senior aides to U.K.'s Nigel Farage step down in scandal over undercover report
Two senior aides to Nigel Farage, the firebrand leader of the U.K.'s populist Reform party, have stepped down in the wake of an investigative news report.
Alabama community comes together to help boy go trick-or-treating on his birthday
A community in Huntsville, Alabama, came out in support of an 11-year-old boy who loves trick-or-treating. Steve Hartman has more.
UN General Assembly endorses a new world map that shows more accurately Africa’s size - AP News
UN General Assembly endorses a new world map that shows more accurately Africa’s size AP News
White House website debuts 5 retro arcade video games that promote Trump’s agenda - AP News
White House website debuts 5 retro arcade video games that promote Trump’s agenda AP News
Trump calls Iran conflict ‘small potatoes’ and defends Vance’s position that it’s not a ‘war’ - AP News
Trump calls Iran conflict ‘small potatoes’ and defends Vance’s position that it’s not a ‘war’ AP News
Hiring burst of 162,000 jobs in August puts the focus squarely back on inflation in the US - AP News
Hiring burst of 162,000 jobs in August puts the focus squarely back on inflation in the US AP News
Ken Paxton’s Financial Disclosures Appear to Violate Federal Ethics Law, Experts Say
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Regulators Knew This Marijuana Product Was Harming People. It Stayed on Shelves for More Than a Year.
The post Regulators Knew This Marijuana Product Was Harming People. It Stayed on Shelves for More Than a Year. appeared first on ProPublica.
U.S. sinks second "floating refueling station" used by alleged drug traffickers
The U.S. military intercepted and sank a vessel that was allegedly being used to support at-sea drug trafficking by the Ecuadorian criminal organization Los Choneros, officials said.
These Judges Take Months to Decide If Immigrants Have Been Unlawfully Detained
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Trump’s DOJ Blocked Serious ICE Shooting Charge Over Federal Prosecutor’s “Strongest Possible” Objections
The post Trump’s DOJ Blocked Serious ICE Shooting Charge Over Federal Prosecutor’s “Strongest Possible” Objections appeared first on ProPublica.
‘Avengers: Doomsday' Fall Movie Preview: Russo brothers, maestros of ensembles, test their limits - AP News
‘Avengers: Doomsday' Fall Movie Preview: Russo brothers, maestros of ensembles, test their limits AP News
New Mail Voting Rules Moved Forward Despite USPS Officials’ Concerns About Mass Disenfranchisement
The post New Mail Voting Rules Moved Forward Despite USPS Officials’ Concerns About Mass Disenfranchisement appeared first on ProPublica.
Bessent says 19 finance ministers agreed 'cheap exports' are unsustainable, but China dissented - AP News
Bessent says 19 finance ministers agreed 'cheap exports' are unsustainable, but China dissented AP News
Several States Rejected This Private School Chain as a Charter. Now It’s Eligible for Texas’ Taxpayer-Funded Vouchers.
The post Several States Rejected This Private School Chain as a Charter. Now It’s Eligible for Texas’ Taxpayer-Funded Vouchers. appeared first on ProPublica.
Hurricane Helene Killed His Wife and Destroyed His Mobile Home. New Tenants Are Now Renting the Same Flood-Prone Land.
The post Hurricane Helene Killed His Wife and Destroyed His Mobile Home. New Tenants Are Now Renting the Same Flood-Prone Land. appeared first on ProPublica.
The Scientist Trying to Keep Kratom Legal Has Not Disclosed Longstanding Ties to Kratom Lobbyists
The post The Scientist Trying to Keep Kratom Legal Has Not Disclosed Longstanding Ties to Kratom Lobbyists appeared first on ProPublica.
Help Us Investigate Abusive Coaches in Youth Sports
The post Help Us Investigate Abusive Coaches in Youth Sports appeared first on ProPublica.
Homeland Security Opens Child Exploitation Probe Into Banned Texas Volleyball Coach
The post Homeland Security Opens Child Exploitation Probe Into Banned Texas Volleyball Coach appeared first on ProPublica.
California Lawmakers Pass Bill to Punish Administrators Who Fail to Vet Teachers for Misconduct
The post California Lawmakers Pass Bill to Punish Administrators Who Fail to Vet Teachers for Misconduct appeared first on ProPublica.
How a chance meeting changed the life of a former star college athlete turned homeless
An Indiana University alum was surprised to see a homeless man wearing a branded backpack from his school. When he approached him, their lives changed forever. Steve Hartman takes us on the road.
Journalist targeted by Iran says U.K.'s crackdown on IRGC is "the happiest day"
British Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati was stabbed in what is believed to have been an Iranian state-sponsored attack in 2024.
Startup company reveals prototype of tsunami survival pod
LifePod says its survival device will be able to save small groups of children and adults from tsunamis and severe flooding.
10 people arrested in massive raids on religious sect in U.K.
Ten people were arrested in raids on the U.K. headquarters of the AROPL religious sect, on suspicion of modern slavery, forced marriage and sexual offenses.
Deaf girl's parents amazed as gene therapy lets her hear for first time
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Man awaits sentencing in crossbow plot to kill Queen Elizabeth
Jaswant Singh Chail was detained on the Windsor Castle grounds on Christmas Day 2021 with a loaded crossbow.
Prince William launches project to "finally end homelessness" in U.K.
The Prince of Wales says it's his "lifelong mission," inspired by his mother Princess Diana, to solve the crisis of homelessness, and now he sees a solution.