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Harris and Trump target Michigan as both parties try to shore up 'blue wall' votes
Read full article: Harris and Trump target Michigan as both parties try to shore up 'blue wall' votesKamala Harris and Donald Trump will both be scouring for votes in Michigan on Friday as they try to lock down support in this key political battleground.
Texas sues doctor and accuses her of violating ban on gender-affirming care
Read full article: Texas sues doctor and accuses her of violating ban on gender-affirming careTexas has sued a Dallas doctor over accusations of providing gender-affirming care for transgender youths, bringing to court one of the first times a state has sought to enforce bans driven by Republicans in recent years.
Elon Musk holds his first solo event in support of Trump in the Philadelphia suburbs
Read full article: Elon Musk holds his first solo event in support of Trump in the Philadelphia suburbsElon Musk has brought his support for Republican Donald Trump to the Philadelphia suburbs for a town hall and encouraged Pennsylvania voters to register to cast their ballots and vote early.
Tennessee judges say doctors can't be disciplined for providing emergency abortions
Read full article: Tennessee judges say doctors can't be disciplined for providing emergency abortionsA three-judge panel has ruled that Tennessee cannot discipline doctors who provide emergency abortions to protect the life of the mother while a lawsuit challenging the state’s sweeping abortion ban continues.
‘Breaking Bad’ star appears in ad campaign against littering in New Mexico
Read full article: ‘Breaking Bad’ star appears in ad campaign against littering in New MexicoThe indelible lead character from the “Breaking Bad” streaming series has a new starring role in a public service ad campaign against littering in New Mexico.
Mountain West commissioner says she's heartbroken over turmoil surrounding San Jose State volleyball
Read full article: Mountain West commissioner says she's heartbroken over turmoil surrounding San Jose State volleyballMountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez says she is heartbroken over turmoil surrounding San Jose State volleyball this season.
Colorado gold mine where tour guide was killed and tourists trapped ordered closed by regulators
Read full article: Colorado gold mine where tour guide was killed and tourists trapped ordered closed by regulatorsState regulators have ordered a former Colorado gold mine where a tour guide was killed and a group of tourists was trapped for hours after an elevator accident to remain closed while its operations are reviewed.
Indian government employee charged in foiled murder-for-hire plot in New York City
Read full article: Indian government employee charged in foiled murder-for-hire plot in New York CityThe Justice Department has announced criminal charges against an Indian government employee in connection with a foiled plot to kill a Sikh separatist leader living in New York City.
Parkland shooting judge criticizes shooter's attorneys during talk to law students
Read full article: Parkland shooting judge criticizes shooter's attorneys during talk to law studentsThe former judge who presided over the trial of the 2018 Parkland high school mass murderer has sharply criticized his public defenders during a presentation to Miami law students.
What to know about the Los Angeles Catholic Church's $880M settlement with sexual abuse victims
Read full article: What to know about the Los Angeles Catholic Church's $880M settlement with sexual abuse victimsThe Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880 million to hundreds of victims of clergy sexual abuse dating back decades.
Oklahoma parents and teachers sue to stop top education official's classroom Bible mandate
Read full article: Oklahoma parents and teachers sue to stop top education official's classroom Bible mandateA group of Oklahoma parents, teachers and ministers are suing to stop the state's top education official from forcing schools to incorporate the Bible into their lesson plans.
US presidential election looms over IMF and World Bank annual meetings
Read full article: US presidential election looms over IMF and World Bank annual meetingsGlobal finance leaders are facing a major uncertainty as they meet in Washington next week: Who will win the U.S. presidential election and shape the policies of the world’s biggest economy.
New Jersey internet gambling revenue set new record in Sept. at $208 million
Read full article: New Jersey internet gambling revenue set new record in Sept. at $208 millionInternet gambling in New Jersey set a new record in September with the casinos and their partners winning over $208 million from online gamblers.
TikTok let through disinformation in political ads despite its own ban, Global Witness finds
Read full article: TikTok let through disinformation in political ads despite its own ban, Global Witness findsJust weeks before the U.S. presidential election, TikTok still approved advertisements that contained election disinformation even though it has a ban on political ads.
A Canadian former Olympic snowboarder is wanted in a US drug trafficking case
Read full article: A Canadian former Olympic snowboarder is wanted in a US drug trafficking caseA former Olympic snowboarder for Canada has been charged with running a drug trafficking ring that authorities say shipped vast amounts of cocaine across the Americas and killed four people.
Biggest source of new Floridians and Texans last year was other countries
Read full article: Biggest source of new Floridians and Texans last year was other countriesFlorida and Texas were the two U.S. states with the largest number of new residents last year, and their biggest source was other countries.
A father and son are both indicted on murder charges in a mass school shooting in Georgia
Read full article: A father and son are both indicted on murder charges in a mass school shooting in GeorgiaA grand jury in Georgia has indicted a father and son in a mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder.
Homeland Security grants temporary status to Lebanese already in the United States
Read full article: Homeland Security grants temporary status to Lebanese already in the United StatesThe Biden administration has announced temporary legal status for Lebanese citizens already in the United States, likely pleasing some Arab voters, including in the battleground state of Michigan.
Cissy Houston mourned by Dionne Warwick, politicians and more at longtime church
Read full article: Cissy Houston mourned by Dionne Warwick, politicians and more at longtime churchA revered soul and gospel singer and the mother of Whitney Houston, Cissy Houston’s life was celebrated nearly a week after her death at 91.
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises to the highest level in 8 weeks
Read full article: Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises to the highest level in 8 weeksThe average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. moved higher for the third week in a row and reached the highest level since late August.
Ex-funeral home owner pleads guilty to assaulting police and journalists during Capitol riot
Read full article: Ex-funeral home owner pleads guilty to assaulting police and journalists during Capitol riotA former Long Island funeral home owner has pleaded guilty to spraying wasp killer at police officers and assaulting two journalists, including an Associated Press photographer, during a mob’s riot at the U.S. Capitol nearly four years ago.
Prosecutors ask Massachusetts' highest court to allow murder retrial for Karen Read
Read full article: Prosecutors ask Massachusetts' highest court to allow murder retrial for Karen ReadProsecutors called on the highest court in Massachusetts not to support dropping two charges against Karen Read who is accused of killing her Boston police officer boyfriend based.
Adult day centers offer multicultural hubs for older people of color
Read full article: Adult day centers offer multicultural hubs for older people of colorAdult day centers are the most racially diverse long-term care setting in the U.S. They also serve the least amount of people of all long-term care settings, in part because of the cost and limited insurance coverage options.
Meta lays off staff at WhatsApp and Instagram to align with 'strategic goals'
Read full article: Meta lays off staff at WhatsApp and Instagram to align with 'strategic goals'Meta says it has laid off some employees, including staff at WhatsApp And Instagram, to realign its resources with its “strategic goals.”.
US shoppers spent more at retailers last month in latest sign consumers are driving growth
Read full article: US shoppers spent more at retailers last month in latest sign consumers are driving growthAmericans stepped up their purchases at retailers last month as low unemployment, steady pay gains and rising stock and home values helped sustain their willingness to spend despite higher prices.
Asian American evangelicals' theology is conservative. But that doesn't mean they vote that way
Read full article: Asian American evangelicals' theology is conservative. But that doesn't mean they vote that wayAsian American evangelical Christians are an evolving group of voters who are increasingly seeking to distinguish themselves from their white counterparts.
McConnell called Trump 'stupid' and 'despicable' in private after the 2020 election, a new book says
Read full article: McConnell called Trump 'stupid' and 'despicable' in private after the 2020 election, a new book saysSenate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said after the 2020 election that then-President Donald Trump was “stupid as well as being ill-tempered” and a “despicable human being."
Texas Supreme Court halts execution of man in shaken baby case after lawmakers' last-minute appeal
Read full article: Texas Supreme Court halts execution of man in shaken baby case after lawmakers' last-minute appealThe Texas Supreme Court has halted the scheduled execution of a man who would have become the first person in the U.S. put to death for a murder conviction tied to a diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome.
As women seek open congressional seats in Maryland, reproductive rights are front and center
Read full article: As women seek open congressional seats in Maryland, reproductive rights are front and centerIn an election where the future of reproductive rights is on the ballot in Maryland and elsewhere across the country, the state’s all-male congressional delegation stands to gain an influx of women.
In the campaign's final weeks, Harris is keeping a focus on 'blue wall' states
Read full article: In the campaign's final weeks, Harris is keeping a focus on 'blue wall' statesKamala Harris is spending her week trying to shore up support in the “blue wall” states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin.
Uphill battles that put abortion rights on ballots are unlikely to end even if the measures pass
Read full article: Uphill battles that put abortion rights on ballots are unlikely to end even if the measures passVoters in nine states are deciding next month whether to add the right to abortion to their constitutions.
A historically Black community grapples with lasting impacts after Baltimore bridge collapse
Read full article: A historically Black community grapples with lasting impacts after Baltimore bridge collapseIn the aftermath of the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse, residents of a historically Black community northeast of the city are facing an uncertain future.
Archdiocese of Los Angeles agrees to pay $880 million to victims of clergy sexual abuse
Read full article: Archdiocese of Los Angeles agrees to pay $880 million to victims of clergy sexual abuseThe Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880 million to victims of clergy sexual abuse dating back decades.
5 big airlines will share new long-haul flights to Reagan National Airport near Washington
Read full article: 5 big airlines will share new long-haul flights to Reagan National Airport near WashingtonFive airlines are poised to win permission for new new long-haul flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Pro-Israel professor at Columbia barred from campus after harassing and intimidating other employees
Read full article: Pro-Israel professor at Columbia barred from campus after harassing and intimidating other employeesAn outspoken pro-Israel professor at Columbia University has been temporarily barred from campus for harassing and intimidating other employees.
Helene and Milton are both likely to be $50 billion disasters, joining ranks of most costly storms
Read full article: Helene and Milton are both likely to be $50 billion disasters, joining ranks of most costly stormsMonstrous hurricanes Helene and Milton caused so much complex havoc that damages are still being added up, but experts in economics, insurance and risk say they are likely to be in the pantheon of super-costly $50 billion disasters.
Prosecutors say father of Georgia shooting suspect knew son was obsessed with school shooters
Read full article: Prosecutors say father of Georgia shooting suspect knew son was obsessed with school shootersProsecutors say the father of a teenager accused of a deadly high school shooting in Georgia was aware that his son was obsessed with school shooters.
Big Tech's energy needs mean nuclear power is getting a fresh look from electricity providers
Read full article: Big Tech's energy needs mean nuclear power is getting a fresh look from electricity providersNuclear power is garnering renewed attention amid growing demand for power and cleaner energy.
Signings of the times: Banished letters of intent, shrunk transfer window equals more college chaos
Read full article: Signings of the times: Banished letters of intent, shrunk transfer window equals more college chaosThe time-honored tradition of high school athletes proudly sitting behind a table and signing a national letter of intent is a thing of the past.
A federal judge halts an Alabama program that purged thousands of legal voters
Read full article: A federal judge halts an Alabama program that purged thousands of legal votersA federal judge is halting an Alabama program that made thousands of legal voters inactive ahead of the November elections.
Judge in Trump election case orders prosecutors to look for, produce info from Pence documents probe
Read full article: Judge in Trump election case orders prosecutors to look for, produce info from Pence documents probeThe federal judge overseeing the election interference case against Donald Trump has directed prosecutors to search for and provide to the former president’s lawyers any Justice Department information related to a separate investigation into Mike Pence’s handling of classified documents.
Judge invalidates election rules passed by Trump-backed board in Georgia
Read full article: Judge invalidates election rules passed by Trump-backed board in GeorgiaA Georgia judge has declared that seven new election rules recently passed by the State Election Board are “illegal, unconstitutional and void.”.
The judge handling Boeing's plea deal asks Justice Department to explain its diversity policy
Read full article: The judge handling Boeing's plea deal asks Justice Department to explain its diversity policyThe federal judge considering Boeing’s plea deal with prosecutors wants to know how the Justice Department’s diversity, equity and inclusion policies would affect the selection of an independent monitor to oversee the aerospace company.
Witnesses saw an armed group harassing Helene aid workers in a small Tennessee town, sheriff says
Read full article: Witnesses saw an armed group harassing Helene aid workers in a small Tennessee town, sheriff saysA sheriff says witnesses reported seeing a group of armed people harassing hurricane relief workers in a remote Tennessee community last weekend.
TNT and its sports platforms to show new Unrivaled women's 3-on-3 basketball league games
Read full article: TNT and its sports platforms to show new Unrivaled women's 3-on-3 basketball league gamesThe new Unrivaled women’s basketball 3-on-3 league will have its games broadcast on TNT and its sports platforms.
Federal money to help states hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton nears $2 billion
Read full article: Federal money to help states hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton nears $2 billionThe White House says the federal government has approved nearly $2 billion in assistance across six states to help people hit hard by hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Defense contractor RTX agrees to pay more than $950 million to resolve bribery, fraud claims
Read full article: Defense contractor RTX agrees to pay more than $950 million to resolve bribery, fraud claimsRTX Corporation, the defense contractor formerly known as Raytheon, has agreed to pay more than $950 million to resolve allegations that it defrauded the government and paid bribes to secure business with Qatar.
Family looks for missing Broadway dancer Zelig Williams in South Carolina
Read full article: Family looks for missing Broadway dancer Zelig Williams in South CarolinaA family in South Carolina is pleading with the community to help them find a Broadway dancer who disappeared nearly two weeks ago.
Anti-establishment the MC5 ironically get into the establishment with Rock & Roll Hall Fame invite
Read full article: Anti-establishment the MC5 ironically get into the establishment with Rock & Roll Hall Fame inviteBefore there was the Clash, Nirvana or Rage Against the Machine there was the MC5.
Navy finds wreckage of fighter jet that crashed during training in Washington state
Read full article: Navy finds wreckage of fighter jet that crashed during training in Washington stateThe U.S. Navy has found the wreckage of a fighter jet that crashed in Washington state during routine training.
Activists in rural Georgia seek more robust effort to get Black voters to the polls
Read full article: Activists in rural Georgia seek more robust effort to get Black voters to the pollsLocal leaders in south Georgia worry that Democrats aren't doing enough to mobilize Black voters in rural areas.
The Latest: Harris and Trump pivot to turnout as early voting begins
Read full article: The Latest: Harris and Trump pivot to turnout as early voting beginsWith just 21 days remaining to cast votes this presidential season, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are scrambling to win over key constituents as well as the other party's voters.
Serena Williams says she had a benign cyst removed from her neck and 'all is OK'
Read full article: Serena Williams says she had a benign cyst removed from her neck and 'all is OK'Serena Williams says she had a benign branchial cyst “the size of a small grapefruit” removed from her neck and “all is OK.”.
Michelle Obama will headline an Atlanta rally aimed at boosting voter turnout
Read full article: Michelle Obama will headline an Atlanta rally aimed at boosting voter turnoutFormer first lady Michelle Obama is headlining a rally in Atlanta alongside celebrities and local civic leaders focusing on engaging younger and first-time voters, as well as voters of color.
People with felony records can now vote in Nebraska — and it could help tip the balance in November
Read full article: People with felony records can now vote in Nebraska — and it could help tip the balance in NovemberNebraska’s high court says people with felony records can register to vote in a decision with implications for the upcoming election.
Former Las Vegas-area Democratic politician gets at least 28 years in prison for killing journalist
Read full article: Former Las Vegas-area Democratic politician gets at least 28 years in prison for killing journalistA former Las Vegas-area Democratic elected official was sentenced Wednesday to serve at least 28 years in Nevada state prison for killing an investigative journalist who wrote articles critical of his conduct in office two years ago.
Family of Erik and Lyle Menendez call for their release and say they're victims who were vilified
Read full article: Family of Erik and Lyle Menendez call for their release and say they're victims who were vilifiedMore than a dozen family members of the convicted Menendez brothers are calling for their release from prison following the 1989 killings of their parents.
A Texas board rejects clemency plea from a man facing execution in shaken baby syndrome case
Read full article: A Texas board rejects clemency plea from a man facing execution in shaken baby syndrome caseThe Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles has denied a request for clemency for a man who this week could be the first person in the U.S. executed for a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome.
Mexico’s ex-public security chief sentenced to 38-plus years in US for taking cartel bribes
Read full article: Mexico’s ex-public security chief sentenced to 38-plus years in US for taking cartel bribesA U.S. court has sentenced Mexico’s former public security chief to more than 38 years in prison for taking bribes to aid drug traffickers.
A full-scale replica of Anne Frank's hidden annex is heading to New York for an exhibition
Read full article: A full-scale replica of Anne Frank's hidden annex is heading to New York for an exhibitionThe hidden annex where the young Jewish diarist Anne Frank hid from Nazi occupiers during World War II is heading to New York.
Republicans challenge more than 63,000 voters in Georgia, but few removed, AP finds
Read full article: Republicans challenge more than 63,000 voters in Georgia, but few removed, AP findsAn Associated Press survey finds that more than 63,000 Georgia voters have had their qualifications challenged since July 1.
Unions face a moment of truth in Michigan in this year's presidential race
Read full article: Unions face a moment of truth in Michigan in this year's presidential raceVice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are appealing to middle-class workers in very different ways.
Prosecutors will not file criminal charges against 2 people at center of Los Angeles racism scandal
Read full article: Prosecutors will not file criminal charges against 2 people at center of Los Angeles racism scandalThe Los Angeles city attorney’s office says it does not plan to file criminal charges against two people who were investigated in connection with the unlawful recording of a racist conversation that rocked City Hall in 2022 and prompted the city council president to resign after the audio was leaked.
Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs ask judge to release identities of his accusers
Read full article: Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs ask judge to release identities of his accusersLawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs are asking a New York judge to force prosecutors to disclose the names of his accusers in his sex trafficking case.
What's behind the widening gender wage gap in the US?
Read full article: What's behind the widening gender wage gap in the US?The first widening of the gender wage in 20 years is the latest indication that many women have paid a price for leaving the workforce at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, either because they lost their jobs or because they quit because of caretaking responsibilities.
Hundreds of troops kicked out under 'don't ask, don't tell' get upgraded to honorable discharges
Read full article: Hundreds of troops kicked out under 'don't ask, don't tell' get upgraded to honorable dischargesThe Pentagon says more than 800 military personnel have seen their service records upgraded to honorable discharges after previously being kicked out of the military under its former “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.
Hunter Biden revives lawsuit against Fox News over explicit images used in streaming series
Read full article: Hunter Biden revives lawsuit against Fox News over explicit images used in streaming seriesHunter Biden is reviving a lawsuit that accuses Fox News of illegally publishing explicit images of him as part of a streaming series.
Voting rights groups seek investigation into Wisconsin text message
Read full article: Voting rights groups seek investigation into Wisconsin text messageVoting rights advocates on Tuesday asked the state and federal departments of justice to investigate anonymous text messages apparently targeting young Wisconsin voters, warning them not to vote in a state where they are ineligible.
Federal judge is skeptical about taking away South Carolina governor's clemency power
Read full article: Federal judge is skeptical about taking away South Carolina governor's clemency powerA federal judge appears unlikely to grant the request of a South Carolina inmate scheduled to be executed on Nov. 1 to take away the power of granting him clemency from the governor.
Idaho will begin using deep veins as backup for lethal injection executions, officials say
Read full article: Idaho will begin using deep veins as backup for lethal injection executions, officials sayIdaho will begin using central veins deep in the groin, neck, chest or arm for executions by lethal injection if attempts to insert standard IV lines fail.
Ex-husband of 'Real Housewives' star gets seven years for hiring mobster to assault her boyfriend
Read full article: Ex-husband of 'Real Housewives' star gets seven years for hiring mobster to assault her boyfriendThe ex-husband of “Real Housewives of New Jersey” cast member Dina Manzo has been sentenced to seven years in prison for hiring a reputed mobster to assault her boyfriend in exchange for the defendant hosting a lavish wedding reception for the attacker.
Small business disaster loan program is out of money until Congress approves new funds
Read full article: Small business disaster loan program is out of money until Congress approves new fundsThe Small Business Administration has run out of money for its disaster assistance loans, delaying much needed relief for people applying for aid in the wake of the destruction caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Tom Brady's purchase of a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders is approved by NFL team owners
Read full article: Tom Brady's purchase of a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders is approved by NFL team ownersTom Brady’s purchase of a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders has been approved by NFL team owners.
Protesters demand Kellogg remove artificial colors from Froot Loops and other cereals
Read full article: Protesters demand Kellogg remove artificial colors from Froot Loops and other cerealsDozens of people have rallied outside the Michigan headquarters of WK Kellogg Co. to demand that the company remove artificial dyes from their cereals in the U.S. The maker of Froot Loops and Apple Jacks announced nearly a decade ago that it would remove artificial colors and ingredients from its products by 2018.
Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay receive homophobic threats after Game 1 of WNBA Finals
Read full article: Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay receive homophobic threats after Game 1 of WNBA FinalsNew York Liberty star Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay received threatening homophobic anonymous emails after Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.
San Jose State volleyball at the center of another decision on forfeiting
Read full article: San Jose State volleyball at the center of another decision on forfeitingThe University of Nevada has made it clear that its Oct_ 26 volleyball match against San Jose State will go on as scheduled after the team’s players released an independent statement saying they would “refuse to participate in any match that advances injustice against female athletes.”.
Trump says it would be a 'smart thing' if he spoke to Putin, though he won't confirm he has
Read full article: Trump says it would be a 'smart thing' if he spoke to Putin, though he won't confirm he hasFormer President Donald Trump is refusing to say whether he’s spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin since Trump left the White House.
FEMA resumes door-to-door visits in North Carolina after threats tied to disinformation
Read full article: FEMA resumes door-to-door visits in North Carolina after threats tied to disinformationOfficials say federal disaster workers have resumed door-to-door visits as part of hurricane recovery efforts in North Carolina.
The Super Bowl will return to Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2028
Read full article: The Super Bowl will return to Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2028The Super Bowl will return to Atlanta in 2028 at the home of the Falcons, following a vote of approval by NFL team owners on Tuesday at the league's annual fall meeting.
'Anora' might be the movie of the year. Sean Baker hopes it changes some things
Read full article: 'Anora' might be the movie of the year. Sean Baker hopes it changes some thingsSean Baker's “Anora” is by wide consensus one of the year’s best films and a best picture contender at the Oscars.
DeSantis praises Milton recovery efforts as rising flood waters persist in Florida
Read full article: DeSantis praises Milton recovery efforts as rising flood waters persist in FloridaFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is praising Hurricane Milton recovery efforts, saying power has never been restored to so many so quickly after a storm.