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September 16, 2025.

FILE - Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., speaks as members of the conservative House Freedom Caucus tell reporters about allegations that the government spies on Americans, during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Feb. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Trump’s call to end mail-in voting creates a dilemma for GOP candidates who benefit from it

September 16, 2025

President Donald Trump has vowed to do away with voting by mail, but some of his Republican allies in battleground Arizona are taking a more cautious approach. The dilemma highlights another challenge they will confront heading into next year’s midterm elections, which historically check the party controlling the White House. Karrin Taylor Robson and U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs are seeking to balance their allegiance to Trump with the desire of many Republican voters for the convenience of voting by mail. Biggs has encouraged in-person voting, but still supports mail voting. Taylor Robson has sidestepped the question.

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Members of the Ohio National Guard patrol the National Mall Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Prosecutors already have dropped nearly a dozen cases from Trump’s DC crime surge, judge says

September 16, 2025

President Donald Trump’s law-enforcement intervention in the nation’s capital has led to federal charges against more than 50 people over the past month. A frustrated judge says prosecutors already have dropped charges in at least 11 of those cases. U.S. Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh expressed concern on Tuesday that the flurry of dismissed cases is wasting the district court’s resources. He questioned whether Justice Department prosecutors are making charging decisions before cases are properly investigated and vetted. Trump claims his emergency 30-day deployment of federal agents and National Guard members is making the streets safer for District of Columbia residents.

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Law enforcement monitors the scene at Utah Valley University after Turning Point USA CEO and co-founder Charlie Kirk was shot and killed , Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Foreign disinformation about Charlie Kirk’s killing seeks to widen US divisions

September 16, 2025

Russia moved quickly to exploit conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s shooting death at a Utah college, with groups linked to the Kremlin spreading false and misleading claims that experts say are designed to incite violence. Russia, China and other countries have long seized on high-profile events in the United States to portray the country as dangerous, polarized and dysfunctional. Experts say it’s part of an effort to undermine American democracy by inflaming partisan differences. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has warned about foreign bots spreading false claims and urged people to ignore fear-inducing misinformation.

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President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before departing on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump’s threat to target ‘radical left’ after Kirk killing raises fears he’s trying to silence foes

September 16, 2025

President Donald Trump is escalating threats against what he calls the “radical left” after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. His administration is considering classifying some groups as domestic terrorists and revoking tax-exempt status for certain nonprofits. These actions are fueled by anger over Kirk’s death, even though there’s no evidence linking these groups to the killing. Nonprofit political groups worry Trump’s words and actions will send a chill through the donor community. Critics argue this could suppress opposition, while supporters see it as a necessary crackdown on political violence.

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This photo provided by Florida Corrections Department shows Samuel Lee Smithers. (Florida Corrections Department via AP)

Record 12th execution set in Florida this year for a man convicted of killing wife’s family

September 16, 2025

A Florida man convicted of killing his estranged wife’s sister and parents and then setting their house on fire is scheduled to be put to death Wednesday evening. His final appeals denied, 63-year-old David Pittman is set to become the record 12th person executed in Florida this year. A death warrant signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered the lethal injection to begin at 6 p.m. at Florida State Prison near Starke. Pittman and his wife were going through a contentious divorce in May 1990 when the killings occurred at the central Florida home of his wife’s parents and their 21-year-old daughter.

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FILE - Actor Robert Redford, left, and director Sydney Pollack appear at the Cannes Film Festival before the presentation of their film "Jeremiah Johnson" in Cannes, France, on May 6, 1972. (AP Photo/Jean Jacques Levy, File)

Robert Redford remembered for his deep legacy in environmental activism and Native American advocacy

September 16, 2025

Robert Redford, who died Tuesday at 89, was known for his deep commitment to activism, especially for Native American rights and the environment. In the 1970s, while starring in films like “The Sting,” he became involved in the environmental movement. He successfully opposed a power plant in Utah and supported landmark bills like the Clean Air Act. He was a guiding force on the board of the Natural Resources Defense Council. Fellow actors and activists praised his humility and dedication. Leonardo DiCaprio called him a staunch environmental leader, highlighting his significant legacy in Hollywood and beyond.

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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, left, celebrates with defender Jordi Alba, right, after scoring a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Seattle Sounders, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Lionel Messi has goal and assist for Inter Miami in 3-1 MLS win over Seattle Sounders

September 16, 2025

Lionel Messi had a goal and an assist as Inter Miami beat Seattle 3-1 just over two weeks after losing to the Sounders in the Leagues Cup final. Messi assisted a wide open Jordi Alba with an outside-of-the-foot pass in the 12th minute to give the Herons early command. Alba assisted a darting Messi who got just enough of a touch to make it 2-0 in the 41st minute. Ian Fray headed home Rodrigo De Paul’s corner in the opening minutes of the second half to extended the Herons’ lead to 3-0. Obed Vargas found the back of the net for Seattle’s goal in the 69th minute.

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Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) get tied up with Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon (0) in the first half of a WNBA basketball playoff game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston help Fever stay alive in playoffs with 77-60 Game 2 rout over Dream

September 16, 2025

Kelsey Mitchell scored 19 points and Aliyah Boston added 15 points to lead the Indiana Fever past third-seeded Atlanta Dream 77-60 for its first home playoff win in nearly a decade. The victory tied the best-of-three series at 1. Game 3 will be played Thursday in Atlanta. Te-Hina Paopao scored 11 points off the bench to lead the Dream, and and Rhyne Howard added 10. Allisha Gray added nine points and seven rebounds despite playing through foul trouble. Indiana posted its first wire-to-wire postseason win since 2002 and will now try to win its first playoff series since 2015. The Dream has not won a playoff series since 2016.

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FILE - Susan Monarez, President Donald Trump's nominee to be director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, arrives to testify before the Senate HELP Committee, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Fired CDC chief will testify Kennedy pressed her to endorse vaccine recommendations without evidence

September 16, 2025

Former CDC director Susan Monarez will accuse Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of pressuring her to endorse vaccine recommendations without scientific evidence when she testifies before senators. That’s according to a copy of her prepared remarks obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press. Monarez, fired last month, will tell senators Wednesday that Kennedy demanded she “preapprove” recommendations from a controversial advisory panel or face termination. The panel, set to vote on new vaccine guidelines this week, includes members who question vaccine safety. Kennedy denies the allegations but admits to ordering Monarez to fire several top CDC officials.

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Brothers plead guilty in North Carolina deputy’s shooting death

September 16, 2025

Two brothers have pleaded guilty to charges related to the killing of a North Carolina sheriff’s deputy in 2022. Alder Marin-Sotelo pleaded guilty on Tuesday to first-degree murder, while his brother Arturo Marin-Sotelo pleaded guilty to being an accessory. A judge sentenced Alder to life without parole and Arturo to eight to 10 years. The shooting happened when Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd approached a truck at night. Legal proceedings were delayed after Alder Marin-Sotelo escaped from a Virginia jail but was later captured in Mexico. The Wake district attorney says prosecutors agreed not to seek the death penalty for his return.

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Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh runs home to score on a double by Julio Rodriguez during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Cal Raleigh breaks Mickey Mantle’s switch-hitter homer record with No. 55 in series opener in KC

September 16, 2025

Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh has broken Mickey Mantle’s record for homers by a switch-hitter. Raleigh hit his 55th of the season off Royals starter Michael Wacha in the third inning of Tuesday night’s game in Kansas City. Raleigh had tied the mark set by the Yankees legend in 1961 with a first-inning drive against Los Angeles on Sunday. Raleigh, who hit 34 homers last season, is now within one of the Seattle record of 56, set by Ken Griffey Jr. Raleigh has already broken Javy Lopez’s record of 43 homers hit by a player while catching in a season.

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FILE - A Super Tuesday voter walks past a sign requiring a photo ID at a polling location, March 5, 2024, in Mount Holly, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

Justice Department says it’s suing Oregon and Maine as it seeks voter data in multiple states

September 16, 2025

The Justice Department says it has sued Oregon and Maine for failing to provide their voter registration lists. In a news release Tuesday, the department said the states are violating federal law by refusing to provide electronic copies of state voter registration lists and information regarding ineligible voters. The secretary of state’s offices in both states said they had not yet received notice of the lawsuits. The filings represent the first time the Justice Department has brought lawsuits against states in its wide-ranging effort to get detailed voter data. The Associated Press has found that the department asked at least 26 states for voter registration lists in recent months, even though it has no role in running elections.

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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs runs with the ball as Washington Commanders cornerback Trey Amos (23) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Many sports fans are unhappy with how much it costs to watch their games, an AP-NORC poll finds

September 16, 2025

A new poll finds sports fans are likelier to use a combination of streaming services and traditional TV options to access their favorite teams. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll shows this complicated and often expensive patchwork is common for many sports fans and leaves them beholden to multiple platforms and subscriptions if they want to keep up with their teams. About 4 in 10 people who follow sports “extremely” or “very” closely use both cable and satellite TV and a sports streaming platform. That’s compared with about 2 in 10 people who follow sports “somewhat” closely.

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FILE - Democratic Gov. Janet Mills delivers her State of the State address, Jan. 30, 2024, at the State House in Augusta, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)

Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills is taking steps to run for Senate in 2026, sources tell AP

September 16, 2025

Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills is taking steps toward running for the U.S. Senate in 2026. That’s according to two sources who spoke to The Associated Press. Mills would add another big-name Democrat to the list of candidates expected to vie for key Republican-held seats. Democrats would still face a difficult path to regaining the majority in an election when they need to win a net of four seats. Most of the races on next year’s ballot in states Republican President Donald Trump won comfortably last year. But Mills has a record of winning statewide and would be running in a place where Democrat Kamala Harris defeated Trump in 2024. That could mean a blockbuster race with five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

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FILE - Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred speaks during a news conference, June 29, 2019, in London. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland, file)

MLB drops plan for London games in 2026, says nearing deals TV with NBC, ESPN, Netflix, Apple

September 16, 2025

Major League Baseball has canceled plans to play games in London next season due to scheduling conflicts with West Ham’s Olympic Stadium and TV commitments. MLB wanted the Yankees and Blue Jays to play in London in June, but West Ham’s schedule and Fox’s World Cup coverage made it impossible. Commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed the decision on Tuesday. MLB played in London in 2019, 2023 and 2024. Manfred said MLB remains interested in Europe and is working on initiatives in India and Mexico. MLB has expanded its presence in Asia.

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Suspect arrested in Atlanta auto break-in and theft of Beyoncé’s unreleased music, police say

September 16, 2025

Police have arrested a suspect in a July auto break-in that two people touring with Beyoncé′ said resulted in the theft of the singer’s unreleased music. Atlanta police said Tuesday that the suspect is in custody. Jail records do not list an attorney for the suspect, Kelvin Evans, who is charged with entering an automobile with the intent to commit theft. A dancer and choreographer traveling with Beyoncé′ for her Atlanta concerts told police on July 8 that someone broke into their rental vehicle and stole two suitcases. Police said stolen items included a thumb drive containing Beyoncé′s “unreleased music” but nothing was recovered.

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Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Charleston Southern, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

NCAA back in court over eligibility rules for Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia

September 16, 2025

The NCAA is in court over its eligibility rules with Tuesday’s hearing focused on Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia. He is playing his fourth Division I season under a preliminary injunction. Attorney Rakesh Kilaru argues that the NCAA’s rules don’t violate antitrust laws and the association plans to enforce them. The appeals court’s decision won’t affect Pavia this season who also has an NCAA waiver through the 2025-26 academic year. Attorney Ryan Downton argues the rule limits the labor market by counting junior college seasons. The attorney also says Pavia plans to play in the NFL in 2026 while fighting for other junior college athletes to have the same opportunities.

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FILE - In this March 14, 2012 file photo, Marilyn Hagerty samples a Lays potato chip during an interview with The Associated Press in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

North Dakota newspaper columnist whose Olive Garden review went viral dies at 99

September 16, 2025

Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died. She was 99. Hagerty died Tuesday in Grand Forks. The journalist of more than 70 years wrote a review in 2012 of the newly opened Olive Garden. Her critique drew national media fascination and even attention from celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, who defended Hagerty from online critics. Hagerty told an oral historian that the response to her review was unbelievable, from emails and phone calls to TV interviews and a tour of New York.

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Retired Adm. Robert P. Burke, 63, right, accompanied by his attorney, walks out of the federal courthouse after being sentenced to six years in prison for his conviction on corruption charges, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Retired 4-star Navy admiral sentenced to 6 years in prison for bribery plot

September 16, 2025

A retired four-star U.S. Navy admiral has been sentenced to six years in prison for his conviction on corruption charges that he agreed to exchange a military contract for a lucrative postretirement job. Retired Adm. Robert P. Burke — once the second-highest uniformed officer in the Navy — declined to address the court before a judge sentenced him on Tuesday. A jury convicted Burke of four counts, including conspiracy, after a trial in May. A separate trial for Burke’s two co-defendants — company executives Charlie Kim and Meghan Messenger — ended with a hung jury and a mistrial last Thursday.

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Colorado head coach Deion Sanders directs players in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Delaware Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

To help Colorado sing a different tune, coach Deion Sanders invites Ice Cube to practice

September 16, 2025

Deion Sanders hit on a variety of high notes at his weekly news conference, from seeking wins over an identity to looking for “leadership and consistency” out of whoever winds up as his quarterback. To sing another sort of tune, though, the Colorado coach brought a musical guest to practice in rapper Ice Cube. This wasn’t for a concert but a candid conversation about putting in the work. It was in harmony with the message Sanders has been preaching as the Buffaloes try to climb out of a rut Saturday night when they host Wyoming. Sanders didn’t name his quarterback going forward.

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Simpson’s Printing Celebrates 60 Years of Innovation in Rapid City

September 16, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Simpson’s Printing is marking its 60th anniversary this year, highlighting decades of growth, community involvement and continuous investment in new technologies to meet the needs of Rapid City and the greater Black Hills region. “Over the past 60 years, we’ve witnessed significant changes in both our business and the community we […]

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FILE - The TikTok Inc. building is seen in Culver City, Calif., March 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Trump extends TikTok shutdown deadline for fourth time after reaching framework deal with China

September 16, 2025

President Donald Trump formally extended the deadline to keep the social media app TikTok available in the United States until Dec. 16. That gives the company time to complete the framework of the deal announced Monday after talks between American and Chinese government officials. The executive order signed Tuesday by Trump was the fourth time he has bypassed federal law to prolong the date for the China-associated TikTok to sell its assets to an American company or be banned. The original deadline set by Congress was Jan. 19 of this year, a day before Trump took the oath of office for his second term.

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New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) grimaces after getting fouled by the Phoenix Mercury during the second half of Game 1 during the first round of the WNBA basketball playoffs Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Liberty’s Breanna Stewart questionable for Game 2 after injuring left knee in playoff opener

September 16, 2025

Liberty star Breanna Stewart’s status for Game 2 of the WNBA playoffs against the Mercury is questionable after she injured her left knee in overtime of the postseason opener. Stewart didn’t practice Tuesday and coach Sandy Brondello said they’d see how the forward felt after shootaround on Wednesday. Stewart had an MRI on Monday and the coach said it was “relatively clean.” Stewart watched from the sideline during the portion of practice that was open to media and had a sleeve on her left leg. The Liberty won the opener in overtime over Phoenix on Sunday and if the Mercury win on Wednesday, Game 3 would be Friday in Phoenix.

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This combination of images shows Justin Bieber, from left, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G. (AP Photo)

Coachella 2026: Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G to headline

September 16, 2025

It’s that time of year again. The 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival lineup is here. Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G will headline in April 2026. Also on the lineup: Addison Rae, David Byrne, Iggy Pop, The XX, The Strokes, Young Thug, Sexyy Redd, Teddy Swims, Moby, Kaskade, Major Lazer, FKA Twigs, PinkPantheress, BIG BANG and many more. Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival returns to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, for two weekends: April 10-12 and April 17-19. Presale tickets will be available at 11 a.m. Pacific/2 p.m. Eastern.

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FILE - Robert Redford poses on a balcony along Main Street decorated with his Sundance Film Festival banners on Jan. 17, 2003, in Park City, Utah. (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac, File)

Robert Redford embodied an American ideal, and often lived the part, too

September 16, 2025

Born during the Great Depression with sun-kissed California looks, Robert Redford never failed to epitomize something quintessential and hopeful about the American character. Redford left a movie trail etched into land. The actor who died Tuesday seemed to reside as much across the American landscape as he did on movie screens. He was in the Rocky Mountains of “Jeremiah Johnson,” the Wyoming grasslands of “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” the Washington alleyways of “All the President’s Men” and the Montana streams of “A River Runs Through It.” The movie-star paragon was savvy with how he used his all-American image. But it was one of Redford’s greatest feats that he remained innately connected to some aspirational American ideal.

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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., talks about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and defended employers who take action against their workers whose comments go too far, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Republicans unveil a bill to fund the government through Nov. 21. Democrats call it partisan

September 16, 2025

House Republicans are unveiling a stopgap spending bill that would keep federal agencies funded through Nov. 21. They are essentially daring Democrats to block it knowing that the fallout would likely be a partial government shutdown that would begin Oct. 1. The bill would generally fund agencies at current levels, with a few exceptions, including an extra $88 million to boost security for lawmakers and members of the Supreme Court and the executive branch. The proposed boost in security funding comes as lawmakers face an increasing number of personal threats, with their concerns heightened by the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

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Miami quarterback Carson Beck looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Miami’s Carson Beck has faced Florida multiple times. He’s now going to play them as a Hurricane

September 16, 2025

Miami quarterback Carson Beck is set to face two of the Hurricanes’ biggest rivals, Florida and Florida State, in consecutive games this season. The fourth-ranked Hurricanes will host the Gators on Saturday. Beck, who transferred from Georgia, has already beaten Florida twice as a starter. Miami coach Mario Cristobal values Beck’s experience and insight into the Gators. Beck leads the country with a 79.3% completion percentage this season. He acknowledges Florida’s strong defense, which has allowed only two touchdowns this season. Beck is excited about the challenge and the heightened competition of rivalry games.

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Flyers GM Danny Briere says Carter Hart won’t return to team after acquittal on assault charges

September 16, 2025

Philadelphia Flyers general manager Danny Briere says Carter Hart’s agent has informed the team that the goalie has ruled out a return to the Flyers. Hart is one of five players acquitted of sexual assault charges stemming from a 2018 incident involving Canada’s world junior team. The NHL has said these players can sign contracts starting Oct. 15 and participate in games from Dec. 1. Briere says Hart is looking for a fresh start after the events of the past year and a half. None of the players currently have contracts and all are free agents.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listens as President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Senate Democrats raise concerns over Pentagon plan to use military lawyers as immigration judges

September 16, 2025

A group of Democratic senators say they are deeply concerned that a Pentagon plan to allow military lawyers to work as temporary immigration judges will violate a ban on using service members for law enforcement and affect the military justice system. They also have concerns that pulling lawyers away from the military justice system will have negative effects on recent reforms and prosecutions. The letter signed by 12 Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee was sent to the military services Monday. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth approved sending up to 600 military lawyers to the Justice Department to serve as temporary immigration judges. The Trump administration has used the military in broad ways, particularly in its immigration crackdown.

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USPSA Championship Coming to New Rapid City Shooting Complex

September 16, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The new Pete Lien & Sons Shooting Sports Complex will host its first major event later this month as Prairie Thunder, Inc. brings the 2025 CZ Area 3 USPSA Championship to Rapid City, Sept. 25-28. The championship is expected to draw about 400 competitors from 29 states and Canada, making it […]

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Pennsylvania governor says US must ‘turn the tide’ against political violence, reject vengeance

September 16, 2025

Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania says that the nation must “turn the tide” against political violence and the belief that government can’t solve problems. The Democratic governor delivered the remarks Tuesday at the Eradicate Hate Global Summit in Pittsburgh, days after the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk. Shapiro says political leaders must condemn all forms of political violence and reject the “rhetoric of vengeance.” Shapiro and his family fled the governor’s office residence in the middle of the night in April after an alleged arsonist broke in and set it on fire in an attempt to kill Shapiro.

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Pyramid Approach at South Dakota Mines Builds Living Chain of Mentorship

September 16, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. (Sept. 16, 2025) – A unique “Pyramid Approach” pioneered at South Dakota Mines is proving that layered mentorship can accelerate both learning and discovery, strengthening the region’s role in biotechnology research. For more than a decade, Rajesh Sani, Ph.D., professor in the Karen M. Swindler Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and […]

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Gregory Bovino, chief patrol agent of the U.S. Border Patrol's El Centro Sector, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Los Angeles, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Border Patrol agent who led immigration crackdown in Los Angeles arrives in Chicago

September 16, 2025

The Border Patrol agent who led the immigration crackdown in Los Angeles has announced his arrival in Chicago. In a social media post on Tuesday, Bovino shared footage of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles in the city, stating that “Operation At Large” is in Chicago. President Donald Trump has promised increased deportations in Chicago, despite objections from local leaders and residents. Immigration advocates have noticed a rise in immigration enforcement recently. The increased activity has caused fear among immigrant communities, leading to the cancellation of some Mexican Independence Day celebrations. Officials have not clarified the operation’s scope.

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FILE - Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan speaks during the Democratic National Convention, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Geoff Duncan, a Trump critic and former Republican, announces Georgia governor bid as a Democrat

September 16, 2025

Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan is running as a Democrat for governor. He has been a strong critic of Donald Trump and left the Republican Party this year. Duncan announced his candidacy on Tuesday, emphasizing his opposition to Trumpism. He joins a crowded Democratic field, including former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, state Sen. Jason Esteves and former Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond. Duncan plans to focus on health care and cost-of-living issues. He also pledges to support democratic norms and fight extremism. Duncan has been outspoken against Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia.

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Emily Ratajkowski walks the runway during the Tory Burch spring/summer 2026 fashion show during New York Fashion Week, Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Tory Burch takes her latest collection to the bank for New York Fashion Week show

September 16, 2025

Tory Burch delivered a spectacular venue, a relaxed approach to American sportswear, and a message of female empowerment in her Spring/Summer 2026 collection at New York Fashion Week. Monday’s presentation was at an old bank in Brooklyn, which looked more like a giant church than a former financial institution. Models passed bank tables as they strutted the runway in Burch’s muted tones of brown, blue, cream and gray. The most notable design was the low waists on pants and skirts. More casual looks included fitted silk knit shirts with pointed collars paired with wool pants.

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FILE - Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve member Lisa Cook, speaks during a conversations with leaders from organizations that include nonprofits, small businesses, manufacturing, supply chain management, the hospitality industry, and the housing and education sectors at the Federal Reserve building, Sept. 23, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Fed convenes meeting with a governor newly appointed by Trump and another he wants to oust

September 16, 2025

After a late-night vote and last-minute ruling, the Federal Reserve began a key meeting on interest rate policy Tuesday with both a new Trump administration appointee and an official the White House has targeted for removal. With those two in place, the Fed’s two-day meeting could be unusually contentious for an institution that typically prefers to operate by consensus. The White House said it would appeal a ruling late Monday that allowed Fed governor Lisa Cook to remain on the board despite President Donald Trump’s attempt to fire her.

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FILE - The Food and Drug Administration seal is seen at the Hubert Humphrey Building Auditorium in Washington, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

FDA takes aim at Hims and other telehealth services in drug advertising blitz

September 16, 2025

The Trump administration has issued its first warnings to online services that offer unofficial versions of popular drugs like the blockbuster obesity treatment Wegovy. The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday sent letters to Hims & Hers and dozens of other companies, ordering them to halt “false and misleading” statements about their medications. It’s the first time regulators have gone after online prescribing services, which don’t typically fall under FDA authority. The FDA says that Hims must drop language comparing its compounded drugs to brands like Wegovy, which are approved by the FDA.

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Scottie Scheffler hits from the sixth tee during the first round of the Procore Championship golf event, Thursday, Sept 11, 2025 in Napa, Calf. (AP Photo/Doug Ferguson)

Scottie Scheffler being the last Ryder Cup pick in 2021 played a part in him becoming world No. 1

September 16, 2025

Scottie Scheffler being the last pick for the Ryder Cup played a part in him becoming No. 1 in the world. It was four years ago when Steve Stricker used his last captain’s pick on a guy who had never won on the PGA Tour and was the 14th-ranked American at the time. Stricker says it’s cool to see how Scheffler turned a big week in Whistling Straits into an amazing run of golf. Scheffler says losing the Ryder Cup in Rome also inspired him to make sure he was ready. And he looked the part by winning in Napa.

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FILE - The Treasury Department building is seen, March 13, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

US sanctions Iranian financiers, others over $100M in cryptocurrency transfers from Iran oil sales

September 16, 2025

The U.S. has sanctioned two Iranian financiers and several firms in Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates for allegedly coordinating $100 million in cryptocurrency transfers from Iranian oil sales. Treasury officials allege that Alireza Derakhshan and Arash Estaki Alivand facilitated these transactions for the Iranian government. They reportedly used a network of front companies to transfer the funds. The sanctions are part of a “maximum pressure” policy on Tehran, initiated by an executive order from President Donald Trump. The measures deny access to U.S. assets and prevent U.S. entities from doing business with those sanctioned.

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FILE - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at the California Democratic Party's 2025 State Convention at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., on May, 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, file)

Tim Walz, the 2024 Democratic VP candidate, says he’ll seek a third term as Minnesota’s governor

September 16, 2025

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he’ll seek reelection to a third term in the 2026 elections. He’s hoping to beat the odds to become the longest-serving governor in a state where voters have usually said two terms were plenty. Walz was picked by then-Vice President Kamala Harris to be her running mate on the 2024 Democratic ticket. He’s been a sharp critic of President Donald Trump since then. In a campaign video posted on YouTube, Walz said he’s running because his work isn’t done and he wants to make Minnesota a place where everyone has a chance to succeed.

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FILE - A view of a partial solar eclipse over St. Petersburg, Russia, March 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky, file)

Partial solar eclipse at the bottom of the world closes out the year’s sun and moon spectacles

September 16, 2025

The bottom of the world is set to be front and center for a partial solar eclipse. Antarctica, New Zealand and a sliver of Australia are in prime position as the moon slips between the sun and Earth, obscuring a good portion of our star. The action unfolds on Monday local time Down Under, two weeks after a total lunar eclipse wowed Asia. The sun will put on even better shows in 2026, hitting both polar regions. A “ring of fire” eclipse will cut across Antarctica in February, with a total solar eclipse over the Arctic in August, as well as Greenland, Iceland and Spain.

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John Lithgow to return to Broadway in a Roald Dahl play that’s not for kids

September 16, 2025

John Lithgow is returning to Broadway in a play that might change how we read bedtime stories to our children. The two-time Tony Award-winner will star as Roald Dahl in “Giant,” which explores accusations of antisemitism against the beloved writer. The play, by director-turned-playwright Mark Rosenblatt, won the Olivier Award earlier this year for best new play in London. Set over a single afternoon in 1983, “Giant” presents Dahl facing outcry after making antisemitic comments. Jewish representatives from Dahl’s publishers visit his home to chart a course. Lithgow is also set to play Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s “Harry Potter” TV series.

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President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Georgia Supreme Court declines to hear Fani Willis’ appeal of her removal from Trump election case

September 16, 2025

Georgia’s highest court has declined to consider Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ appeal of her removal from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others. The Georgia Court of Appeals had ruled that Willis and her office could not continue to prosecute the case because of an “appearance of impropriety” created by a romantic relationship she had with special prosecutor Nathan Wade, whom she had hired to lead the case. Willis appealed to the Georgia Supreme Court, which on Tuesday declined to take up the case. That means it will be up to the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia to find another prosecutor to take over the case.

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Protesters picket near the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement regional field office, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Burlington, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

ICE crackdowns intensify across Boston as sanctuary cities face Trump’s latest operation

September 16, 2025

President Donald Trump is intensifying immigration enforcement in sanctuary cities like Boston. Immigrants are being detained in various locations, causing fear in communities. Advocates report increased activity from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with unmarked vehicles targeting work vans. One Metro Boston city canceled its Hispanic Heritage Month festival due to safety concerns. Some officials support the actions, while others argue they increase fear. ICE’s “Patriot 2.0” operation follows a previous crackdown. The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Boston over its sanctuary policies. Advocates say the strategy targets more than just criminals, affecting families and legal immigrants.

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FILE - A long line of unsold 2024 R1S electric utility vehicles sits at a Rivian service center Nov. 26, 2024, in east Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

It’s ‘do or die’ for electric vehicle maker Rivian as it breaks ground on a $5 billion plant

September 16, 2025

Rivian Automotive is starting to build a long-delayed electric vehicle plant in Georgia, despite tough challenges in the U.S. market. The company is investing $5 billion as it aims to persuade Americans to buy electric trucks. But Tuesday’s groundbreaking comes just weeks before the federal government kills a $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit that President Donald Trump wanted to get rid of. Rivian officials say they’re banking on making vehicles that buyers will find superior to traditional gas-fueled cars. A new Rivian SUV will start selling next year for $45,000. The Georgia plant is crucial to the company reaching a mass market and achieving profitability after years of losses.

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FILE - Dallas Cowboys quarterback Will Grier reacts after a play against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Aug. 22, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

NFL teams don’t use game-day roster flexibility with emergency QBs as often as one would think

September 16, 2025

The NFL is in its third season since the return of a rule that allows teams to designate an emergency third quarterback without using a spot on the active game-day roster. Less than half the teams utilized the provision the first two years. That’s in part because a third QB has to be on the team’s 53-man active roster. Rosters on game day are smaller. An emergency quarterback has played just once the past two years. Jameis Winston did it with Cleveland last season.

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Democrats plan to force Senate vote on Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Brazil

September 16, 2025

Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine is planning to force two Senate votes on President Donald Trump’s tariffs in the coming weeks, keeping the pressure on his Republican colleagues as many of them have voiced frustration with the policies. The Virginia senator says he will introduce two separate resolutions this week that would terminate the national emergencies that Trump declared to justify the tariffs he has imposed on Canada and Brazil. In April, four Republicans voted with Democrats to block Trump’s tariffs on Canada, but the House never took it up.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, center, celebrates after the Phillies clinched the NL East following their defeat of the Los Angeles Dodgers in a baseball game Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Phillies clinch 2nd straight NL East title with 6-5 win over Dodgers in 10 innings

September 16, 2025

The Philadelphia Phillies have clinched their second consecutive NL East title with a 6-5 victory in 10 innings over the Los Angeles Dodgers. This marks the earliest division clinch in franchise history, happening two days sooner than the 2011 team. The Phillies also secured a 90-win season for the third consecutive year. On Monday night, they overcame the Dodgers for their ninth win in 11 games. Despite injuries to key players like Zack Wheeler, Trea Turner and Alec Bohm, the Phillies ran away from the second-place New York Mets down the stretch and became the first division champion in the majors this season.

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