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September 18, 2025.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs what the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Josh Allen’s 3 TD passes and Terrel Bernard’s pick secure Bills’ 31-21 win over spiraling Dolphins

September 18, 2025

Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes and Terrel Bernard intercepted Tua Tagovailoa with three minutes left to secure the Buffalo Bills’ 31-21 win over the Miami Dolphins. James Cook had 108 yards rushing and a 2-yard TD as the Bills continued their dominance of Miami. Buffalo has won seven straight and 14 of the past 15, including playoffs, against its AFC East rival. The Dolphins fell to 0-3 and coach Mike McDaniel will likely face more questions about his job security. Allen finished 22 of 28 for 213 yards and improved his record to 14-2 over Miami.

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FILE - This undated photo provided by the Wenatchee Police Department shows Travis Caleb Decker, who is wanted in connection with the deaths of his three daughters. (Wenatchee Police Department via AP, File)

Officials find remains they believe are Travis Decker, wanted in killings of his 3 young daughters

September 18, 2025

Authorities say they have found remains they believe are Travis Decker, an ex-soldier wanted in the deaths of his three daughters. The discovery in the mountains of Washington state comes after an and off search that lasted months. The 32-year-old Decker has been wanted since June 2, when a sheriff’s deputy found his truck and the girls’ bodies at a campground outside Leavenworth. They have been identified as 9-year-old Paityn Decker, 8-year-old Evelyn Decker and 5-year-old Olivia Decker. Three days earlier Travis Decker failed to return the girls to their mother’s home in Wenatchee, about 100 miles east of Seattle.

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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)

House voting on funding patch as parties trade blame for potential shutdown

September 18, 2025

Republicans and Democratic lawmakers show no signs of budging as the House takes up a bill to avert a partial government shutdown in less than two weeks. The bill to be voted on Friday would generally continue existing funding levels through Nov. 21. Democratic leaders are adamantly opposed. They say Republicans did not allow them to have a say on the measure, even though some Democratic support will be needed to get a bill signed into law. House Speaker Mike Johnson sounded confident leading up to the vote. Still, President Donald Trump, in a sign it will be close, said on his social media site that “Every House Republican should UNIFY, and VOTE YES!”

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Cardi releases highly anticipated ‘Am I the Drama’ album

September 18, 2025

Cardi B has made a splashy return with her sophomore album, “Am I the Drama?” released on Friday. The album arrives as she announces her fourth pregnancy with NFL player Stefon Diggs and celebrates a recent courtroom victory. The 23-track project features collaborations with artists like Janet Jackson and Megan Thee Stallion. Cardi B includes past hits like “Up” and “WAP,” sparking some online criticism. She defended the choice, saying those songs deserve a home. Alongside her music, Cardi B’s personal life, including her relationship with Diggs, continues to capture public attention.

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FILE - Vice President Kamala Harris attends a Department of Defense Commander in Chief farewell ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Jan. 16, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Harris stops biting her tongue in ‘107 Days,’ her book about last year’s campaign against Trump

September 18, 2025

Kamala Harris shares her candid reflections in her new book, “107 Days,” about her 2024 presidential campaign against Donald Trump. She describes the shock of losing and the emotional aftermath. The book, set for release Tuesday, reveals her frustrations and mistakes during the campaign. Harris discusses Joe Biden’s challenges, including his age and campaign struggles. She also shares her own missteps, like a damaging appearance on “The View.” After earning a reputation as guarded and circumspect, the book is rawer than a typical political memoir.

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FILE - District Attorney Mark Dupree of Wyandotte County, Kan., answers a television reporter's questions following a Kansas House committee hearing, Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. (AP Photo/John Hanna, File)

Kansas deputy charged with murder in the death of a man in custody

September 18, 2025

A Kansas sheriff’s deputy has been charged with murder in the death of an inmate who sustained broken ribs after his back was kneeled on after he was wheeled from the infirmary to his cell. A prosecutor said Thursday that deputy Richard Fatherley has been charged with second-degree murder and an alternative count of involuntary manslaughter in the July 5 death of 50-year-old Charles Adair. Wyandotte County District Attorney Mark Dupree provided no details. However,  the autopsy said one officer knelt on Adair’s back during an altercation. Fatherley’s attorney says the second-degree murder charge requires the state to prove that the defendant showed an extreme indifference to life, but that this case did not meet that element.

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Indiana Fever forward Natasha Howard (6) reacts after her team defeated the Atlanta Dream in Game 3 in the first round of the WNBA basketball playoffs, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Boston has go-ahead basket with 7.4 seconds left as Fever beat Dream 87-85 to reach WNBA semifinals

September 18, 2025

Aliyah Boston made the go-ahead basket with 7.4 seconds left, Lexie Hull stole the ensuing inbounds play and the Indiana Fever beat the Atlanta Dream 87-85 to advance to the WNBA semifinals. Despite missing Caitlin Clark among its injured players, Indiana closed on a 7-0 run to win a playoff series for the first time since 2015. Boston was left alone under the basket for an easy layup after Brionna Jones went to the ground going for a loose ball. It gave Indiana its first lead, 86-85, since it was 33-30. The Fever will play on Sunday.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw speaks to the media after announcing his retirement at the end of the season prior to a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

By the numbers: An in-depth look at Clayton Kershaw’s remarkable career with the Dodgers

September 18, 2025

Clayton Kershaw joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2008 as a gawky left-hander with an obvious potential for greatness. He will leave this fall with a stuffed trophy case, a massive list of accomplishments and a future appointment in Cooperstown. During the 17 years in between, Kershaw became one of Los Angeles’ most beloved athletes of the 21st century and one of the greatest pitchers of his generation. He won three Cy Young Awards, an NL MVP trophy and two World Series rings during an epic career.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw wipes his face as he speaks to the media after announcing his retirement at the end of the season prior to a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Clayton Kershaw to retire after 18 years with Dodgers and more than 3,000 strikeouts

September 18, 2025

Clayton Kershaw, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, says he’s retiring at the end of this season, capping an 18-year career all spent with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 37-year-old left-hander will make his final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium on Friday night against the San Francisco Giants. Kershaw, an 11-time All-Star and 2014 NL MVP, is in his 18th major league season, all with the Dodgers. He won World Series championships in 2020 and 2024. Kershaw has a career record of 222-96 and 15 shutouts, leading active Major League players. His 2.54 ERA is the lowest of any pitcher in the live ball era since 1920.

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New York State Senator Jabari Brisport chants while detained by federal agents after demanding access to inspect the detainment facility at immigration court at the Jacob K. Javits federal building, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Elected officials among dozens of protesters arrested at a Manhattan immigration holding facility

September 18, 2025

More than a dozen elected officials have been arrested while protesting conditions at a New York City immigration holding facility where a federal judge extended a court order requiring the government to shape up its treatment of detainees. A coalition involved in the protest says 11 officials were arrested Thursday while attempting to inspect holding rooms on the 10th floor of the government’s 26 Federal Plaza building in Manhattan. They included city Comptroller Brad Lander, who was previously arrested there in June. The officials were seeking to ensure compliance with an injunction that requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to eliminate squalid conditions and overcrowding. In all, more than 75 people were detained.

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FILE - President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping during a meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Trump and Xi are set to discuss the TikTok deal and future of US-China relations

September 18, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to talk with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in a push to finalize a deal to allow the popular social media app TikTok to keep operating in the U.S. The call Friday also may offer clues about whether the two leaders might meet in person to hash out a final agreement to end a trade war and provide clarity on where relations between superpowers may be headed. The TikTok deal follows a framework agreement that the Trump administration says was reached earlier this week. Trade tensions between the U.S. and China have eased, but issues like tariffs and tech export controls are unresolved.

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FILE - Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar, of Slovenia, carries the Stanley Cup after beating the New York Rangers in double in Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final series, June 13, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

LA Kings captain Anze Kopitar says he will retire after his upcoming 20th season

September 18, 2025

Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar says he will retire from his 20-year NHL career after the upcoming season. The 38-year-old Kopitar made the announcement Thursday following the first practice of training camp with the Kings. The Slovenian center has spent his entire adult life with the Kings since making his NHL debut in October 2006. He is a five-time NHL All-Star, a two-time winner of the Selke Trophy as the NHL’s best defensive forward, and a three-time winner of the Lady Byng Trophy for sportsmanlike play.

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Delta State University sign on the campus grounds, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 in Cleveland, Miss. (AP Photo/Sophie Bates)

Autopsy finds hanged Mississippi student died by suicide, police say

September 18, 2025

Mississippi police say an autopsy by the state medical examiner’s office has concluded a Black student found hanging from a tree at Delta State University died by suicide. Police in Cleveland, where the campus is located, announced the findings in a news release Thursday. The 21-year-old student’s death was discovered Monday and immediately ignited strong emotions in a Southern state with a history of racist violence. The student’s family and their lawyers had already called for an independent autopsy and urged police to release any video evidence they have in the case. The Cleveland police statement says the death investigation remains active and that all files are being shared with the FBI.

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FILE - Audience members launch paper airplanes during a performance at the Ig Nobel Prize ceremony, in Cambridge, Mass., Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015. The Ig Nobel prize is an award handed out by the Annals of Improbable Research magazine for silly sounding scientific discoveries that often have surprisingly practical applications. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Does painting cows with stripes prevent fly bites? Researchers who studied this wins Ig Nobel prize

September 18, 2025

A researcher who studied fingernail growth and a group that explored whether painting zebra-like stripes on cows reduced fly bights are among the winners of this year’s Ig Nobels. Held less than a month before the actual Nobel Prizes are announced, Thursday’s 35th annual Ig Nobel prize ceremony was organized by the Annals of Improbable Research, a digital magazine that aims to make people laugh and think. The hand-crafted prize is awarded to comical scientific achievement in 10 categories. Last year’s winners included a study that explores the feasibility of using pigeons to guide missiles.

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FILE - Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) watches the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey Semi-final round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker, File)

Alex Ovechkin just turned 40. The Washington star’s future past this season remains uncertain

September 18, 2025

Alex Ovechkin remains reticent about his future. He spoke with reporters at the Washington Capitals’ media day on Thursday. A day after his 40th birthday, the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader said he hasn’t been thinking much about what happens after this, his 21st season. That wait-and-see approach seems fine with the Capitals as Ovechkin enters the last season of his contract. The Russian star scored 44 goals last season despite a broken leg that limited him to 65 games. His pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s mark of 894 goals was a highlight of the NHL season, and Ovechkin enters the 2025-26 campaign three shy of 900.

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A U.S. flag is carried across a street in front of a demonstration in response to the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show outside of Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Why was Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show suspended? Here’s what we know

September 18, 2025

ABC has pulled Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show off the air indefinitely. The unprecedented move follows backlash over Kimmel’s remarks about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Kimmel criticized President Donald Trump and his supporters for their response, accusing them of trying to politicize the murder. The Federal Communications Commission had warned the network of repercussions if Kimmel wasn’t punished. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr called Kimmel’s comments “truly sick.” The suspension has sparked a range of reactions, with some decrying it as censorship and others supporting the decision. Kimmel has not commented on the suspension.

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Yasin El Sammak is interviewed outside the New York City Police Department's 17th Precinct, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Assault charges dismissed against NYC man who said he was beaten by Egyptian officials

September 18, 2025

Prosecutors have dropped assault charges against a New York man who claimed Egyptian officials dragged him off a Manhattan street and beat him. Twenty-two-year-old Yasin El Sammak and his 15-year-old brother faced charges after a pro-Palestinian protest last month. Prosecutors dismissed El Sammak’s charges on Wednesday, saying evidence didn’t support police claims that he was the aggressor. Video showed Egyptian officials confronting and attacking the brothers. El Sammak said police ignored their explanations and arrested them at the request of the Egyptian officials. The dismissal of charges comes just days ahead of the start of the U.N. General Assembly in New York.

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Photographers work during a media preview of the 25-foot-high mural by artist Adam Cvijanovic, the largest artwork ever commissioned for St. Patrick's Cathedral, in New York, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

A massive mural honoring NYC immigrants now fills the entrance to St. Patrick’s Cathedral

September 18, 2025

New York’s iconic St. Patrick’s Cathedral is unveiling a massive new mural that honors the city’s immigrants. The 25-foot-tall artwork spanning the sides of the Manhattan landmark’s entryway will be blessed at this Sunday’s Mass. The church’s rector, the Rev. Enrique Salvo, says the piece was not intended as a political message but nevertheless sends the message that “we have to see the dignity of the human being of each and every person.” The work depicts modern-day migrants alongside famous local figures, including journalist and social activist Dorothy Day and Pierre Toussaint, a former slave from Haiti who became a major philanthropist in the city.

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., is met by reporters as he walks to his office while Congress works on a government funding solution, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate confirms 48 of Trump’s nominees at once after changing the chamber’s rules

September 18, 2025

The Senate has confirmed 48 of President Donald Trump’s nominees. Republicans acted for the first time under new rules to clear a backlog of executive branch positions that had been delayed by Democrats. Frustrated by the stalling tactics, Senate Republicans moved last week to make it easier to confirm large groups of lower-level, non-judicial nominations. Democrats had forced multiple votes on almost every one of Trump’s picks, infuriating the president and tying up the Senate floor. The new rules allow Senate Republicans to move multiple nominees with a simple majority vote. The rules don’t apply to judicial nominations or high-level Cabinet posts.

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Midwest Heart and Vascular Associates Hosts Ribbon Cutting

September 18, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. (Sept. 16, 2025) – Midwest Heart and Vascular Associates and Dr. Bhaskar Purushottam host a ribbon cutting event for their new space in Rapid City. The independent cardiovascular practice, which opened its doors in April 2025, is committed to redefining heart, vascular, and venous care in the Black Hills through compassionate, guideline-directed […]

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Spearfish Developer Launches Microgreen Growing App ‘micgrw’

September 18, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Spearfish software developer is putting the Black Hills on the map for food and technology innovation with the launch of his new app, micgrw (pronounced mike-grow). Founder Timothy Ford, a South Dakota Mines graduate in computer science and applied math, is celebrating a Sept. 6 release of the iOS app, […]

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Chaka Khan rehearses for the annual Fourth of July Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular in Boston on July 3, 2022, from left, Gladys Knight performs at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on April 25, 2025, Patti LaBelle performs at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on May 4, 2025, and Stephanie Mills performs at the Black Girls Rock! Awards at New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Aug. 26, 2018, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo)

All hail the ‘Queens’: Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, Stephanie Mills restart their tour

September 18, 2025

Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight and Stephanie Mills have launched the second leg of their tour, “The Queens: 4 Legends. 1 Stage.” The tour resumes Friday in Greensboro, North Carolina. The first leg ran from May through June, featuring hits like Khan’s “I’m Every Woman” and Knight’s “Midnight Train to Georgia.” With 20 Grammy wins between them and Khan and Knight both members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, they are celebrated for their lasting impact on soul music and their connection with audiences across generations. LaBelle, at 81, expresses gratitude for her enduring career and ability to perform. The tour wraps Oct. 5 in Cleveland.

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FILE - Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, testifies at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)

Trump administration to close Miami organ donation group it calls ‘failing’

September 18, 2025

The Trump administration is moving to shut down a Miami nonprofit that recovers organs from deceased donors. The Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency is one of 55 organ procurement organizations, or OPOs, that coordinate the recovery and matching of donated organs to patients on the transplant waiting list. Officials cited unrecovered organs and unspecified unsafe practices. Life Alliance can appeal Thursday’s decision. Meanwhile, Dr. Mehmet Oz, who heads the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, said would-be donors should be reassured the donation and transplant system is safe.

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Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaks at a rally at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 for Indiana Democrats amid pressure from President Donald Trump on Republicans who control the state's legislature to redistrict congressional seats. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Pete Buttigieg rallies against redistricting in home state of Indiana

September 18, 2025

As mid-cycle redistricting advances in several states, former Secretary of Transportation and Democratic commentator Pete Buttigieg returned to his home state of Indiana Thursday to rally against GOP efforts there to redraw the congressional map. Buttigieg, who was mayor of South Bend, Indiana, before he ran for president in 2020, is a leading contender for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028. While lawmakers in California, Texas and Missouri have voted to advance new congressional maps, Indiana Republican lawmakers have been much more hesitant to take action. President Donald Trump wants Republican states to redraw their maps to try and offset losses in the 2026 midterm election, which typically favor the party opposite to the one in power.

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Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal throws against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Tarik Skubal returns from injury scare for Tigers, giving up 1 run in 6 innings against Guardians

September 18, 2025

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal returned from an injury scare and gave up one run over six innings against the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday. Skubal had tightness on his left side during his previous start. He allowed seven hits, struck out nine and walked two a 102-pitch outing against the Guardians. Cleveland made the most of Skubal’s mistake in the fourth, taking advantage of an 0-2 changeup he threw over the plate with Jhonkensy Noel’s game-tying solo homer. In the same inning, the 28-year-old Skubal struck out Brayan Rocchio to set a single-season career high with 229 strikeouts.

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FILE - An Amazon Prime delivery person lifts packages while making a stop at a high-rise apartment building, Nov. 28, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Amazon spends $1 billion to increase pay and lower health care costs for US workers

September 18, 2025

Amazon says it’s investing $1 billion to raise wages and lower the cost of health care plans for its U.S. fulfillment and transportation workers. The Seattle-based company said Wednesday that the average pay is increasing to more than $23 per hour. Some of its most tenured employees will see an increase between $1.10 and $1.90 per hour and full-time employees, on average, will see their pay increase by $1,600 per year. Amazon also said it will lower the cost of its entry health care plan to $5 per week and $5 for co-pays, starting next year. Amazon said that will reduce weekly contributions by 34% and co-pays by 87% for primary care, mental health and most non-specialist visits for employees using the basic plan.

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio smiles as he prepares to enter a vehicle upon arrival at London Stansted Airport, during an official visit near London, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. (Nathan Howard/Pool Photo via AP)

Trump administration’s new global health aid strategy focuses on bilateral deals with countries

September 18, 2025

The State Department is refocusing its foreign health assistance programs around multiyear bilateral deals with recipient countries. The Trump administration says that will help reduce waste and advance U.S. priorities. A senior administration official says the strategy announced Thursday will give countries receiving foreign aid more ownership over the aid and incentivize governments to work toward self-reliance. The strategy advances President Donald Trump’s pattern of dealing with foreign governments transactionally. It comes as the administration has made sweeping cuts to foreign aid programs, including cutting billions in congressionally approved foreign aid funding.

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David Malukas (4) is helped by track personnel after his crash during an IndyCar auto race Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

David Malukas replaces Will Power at Team Penske after a year of rumors

September 18, 2025

Team Penske has confirmed the hiring of David Malukas to replace Will Power. This decision had been rumored since the IndyCar season-opening race in March. The 23-year-old Malukas will drive the No. 12 car with Verizon sponsorship under a multi-year agreement. Power, a two-time series champion and Indianapolis 500 winner, ranks fourth on the IndyCar win list with 45 career wins. Malukas, a first-generation Lithuanian American, joins his fourth team in four years. He was supposed to drive for McLaren Racing in 2024 but was released after a biking accident. Malukas expressed excitement about joining Team Penske.

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

Trump asks the Supreme Court for an emergency order to remove Lisa Cook from the Fed board

September 18, 2025

President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court for an emergency order to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s board of governors. The Republican turned to the high court Thursday after an appeals court refused to go along with his effort to oust Cook, who participated in Wednesday’s Fed vote cutting its key interest rate. Trump wants to reshape the Fed’s seven-member governing board and strike a blow at its independence. Trump accuses Cook of mortgage fraud related to properties in Michigan and Georgia. Trump’s administration says the president may reasonably determine interest rates “should not be set by a Governor who appears to have lied.” Cook denies lying and refuses to leave her post.

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FILE - A gate is seen at the Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, Friday, June 25, 2021. President Donald Trump has suggested he's working to reestablish a U.S. presence at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. That comes four years after America’s chaotic withdrawal from the country left the base in the Taliban’s hands. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul, File)

Trump suggests US troops could return to base in Afghanistan, citing its proximity to rival China

September 18, 2025

President Donald Trump has suggested he’s working to reestablish a U.S. presence at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. That comes four years after America’s chaotic withdrawal from the country left the base in the Taliban’s hands. Trump floated the idea during a press conference Thursday with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he wrapped up a state visit to the U.K. The Republican president tied the idea to the need for the U.S. to counter its top rival, China, saying it’s near “where China makes its nuclear weapons.” Trump’s administration hasn’t said if any planning has been done around returning to the sprawling base, which was central to America’s longest war.

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FILE - Pro-Palestinian demonstrator Mahmoud Khalil, second from left, debates with a pro-Israel demonstrator during a protest at Columbia University, Oct. 12, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, file)

An immigration judge ordered Mahmoud Khalil deported. What happens now?

September 18, 2025

An immigration judge in Louisiana has ruled that Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported for not disclosing information on his green card application. This decision is a setback for Khalil but not the final word in his case. He remains protected from detention or deportation under a separate judicial order in his civil rights case in New Jersey, which remains ongoing. His legal team plans to appeal the immigration ruling, arguing the ruling is retaliation. Khalil was the first person targeted by President Trump’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian activists. He was freed from immigration detention in June.

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New York Mets' Kodai Senga pauses before pitching during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Senga is not guaranteed a roster spot if the Mets make the playoffs, and Garrett is sidelined again

September 18, 2025

Kodai Senga might be pitching for a spot on the New York Mets’ postseason pitching staff when he takes the mound for Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday night. Senga opened the season with a 1.47 ERA in his first 12 starts but was optioned to Syracuse on Sept. 5 after posting a 5.90 ERA following his return from injury. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Senga is not guaranteed a roster spot if the Mets make the playoffs. They entered Thursday 1 1/2 games ahead of the Diamondbacks for the final NL playoff spot. Also, Reed Garrett went on the injured list for a second time in a month on Thursday.

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FILE - Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., speaks during a news conference on the Voting Rights Advancement Act, on Capitol Hill Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, File)

Federal watchdog report on Georgia’s Medicaid program raises concerns about administrative costs

September 18, 2025

A government watchdog has raised concerns about high administrative costs in Georgia’s Medicaid program. The U.S. Government Accountability Office released a report Thursday highlighting that more money is spent on administration than health care. This disparity is due to costs associated with updating enrollment systems and legal battles. Georgia’s program requires most able-bodied adults to work, take classes, or do community service. Critics warn that millions could lose coverage under these requirements. Georgia is the only state with such requirements and has faced criticism for low enrollment and technical issues. The program’s administrative costs have been dropping recently.

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District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks during a hearing of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

DC mayor defends her crime policies to a House committee, as federal law enforcement surge continues

September 18, 2025

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is defending her policies on crime during a House committee hearing. Her appearance Thursday comes during a federal law enforcement surge in the city and efforts by lawmakers to limit the local council’s control. President Donald Trump federalized the city’s police force last month through an emergency order that has since expired. Federal agencies and the National Guard continue their operations. Bowser highlighted the city’s crime reduction achievements, acknowledging federal intervention’s role. Committee chair Rep. James Comer criticized D.C.’s crime policies, blaming them for high juvenile crime rates. The hearing followed the House’s approval of major criminal justice reforms.

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This combination of photos shows Billy Bush, from left, Megyn Kelly, Matt Lauer, Sharon Osbourne and Charlie Rose. (AP Photo)

Jimmy Kimmel the latest TV host to get into trouble. Here’s a look at others

September 18, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel’s recent suspension from late-night TV is just the latest time on-air comments have gotten a host in trouble. Brian Williams was suspended in 2015 for false claims about his Iraq War experiences. Sharon Osbourne and Megyn Kelly were fired for controversial discussions on race. Don Lemon was let go after comments about a woman’s looks. Billy Bush was fired after a vulgar conversation with Donald Trump surfaced. Romantic relationships, like those of T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach, and inappropriate, physical off-air conduct have also led to dismissals.

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A cyclist crosses an intersection, on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, where witnesses found Felipe de Jesus Hernandez Marcelo covered in blood after he was shot on June 21, in Muscatine, Iowa. (AP Photo/Ryan J. Foley)

Immigration judge denies bond for man detained by ICE after nearly dying in Iowa shooting

September 18, 2025

An immigration judge has denied bond to a man who has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement since he sought police help as the victim of a near-fatal shooting in Iowa months ago. The ruling means Felipe de Jesus Hernandez Marcelo will remain jailed pending deportation proceedings. He acknowledges he entered the country illegally in 2021 from Mexico. Hernandez has been in ICE custody since June 24, days after he nearly died from gunshot wounds he sustained when people tried to rob him in Muscatine, Iowa. A growing number of crime victims are facing arrest and deportation during the Trump administration’s illegal immigration crackdown, after ICE rescinded protections for them. Hernandez is applying for a special visa for crime victims.

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FILE - Vehicles move on the line at the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, March 26, 2025, in Ellabell, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)

Hyundai says it will spend $2.7 billion expanding the Georgia plant raided by ICE

September 18, 2025

Hyundai Motor Group confirms it’s moving forward with expanding its Georgia plant. The move comes after an immigration raid delayed startup of an electric vehicle battery plant at the site. The company plans to invest $2.7 billion to boost capacity by 200,000 vehicles over the next three years. The company aims to produce 10 electric and hybrid models at the facility west of Savannah, up from two now. Hyundai pledges that 60% of its vehicles will be electric or hybrid by 2030 as it aims to grow sales in South Korea, North America and Europe. Hyundai says 80% of its vehicles sold in the U.S. will be made domestically by 2030.

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Bad Bunny, Amy Poehler and Sabrina Carpenter will host ‘Saturday Night Live’

September 18, 2025

“Saturday Night Live” has announced its hosts for the start of its 51st season. Bad Bunny, Amy Poehler, and Sabrina Carpenter will take the stage for the first three episodes. NBC made the announcement on Thursday. Bad Bunny hosts on Oct. 4, with Doja Cat as the musical guest. Amy Poehler hosts on Oct. 11, marking 50 years since the first “SNL” episode. Role Model will be the musical guest. Sabrina Carpenter will host and perform on Oct. 18. The show also welcomes five new featured players following several cast departures. “SNL” recently won 12 Emmys.

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Grazer, a female bear who is the two-time defending champion in the popular online Fat Bear Week competition, is shown Sept. 27, 2024, in Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska. (M. Carenza/National Park Service via AP)

What to know about Fat Bear Week, and the brawny bruins ready to battle for the title

September 18, 2025

The annual Fat Bear Week featuring gluttonous brown bears at Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve is back. Online voting for the fattest juvenile bear begins Thursday. The main event starts Tuesday, when organizers pit 12 of some of the largest brown bears on the planet against each other in a single-elimination, bracket-style tournament online. People can vote at fatbearweek.org after watching livestreams featuring the bears at explore.org. The contest started in 2014, and drew only about 1,700 votes from dedicated bear cam viewers. But the event has exploded online, and more than 1 million votes were cast last year.

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All different kinds of organic sugars are displayed on shelves at a grocery store in Deerfield, Ill., Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Organic food prices could soar as US imposes import restrictions and new tariffs on specialty sugar

September 18, 2025

The limiting of duty-free organic sugar imports and new tariffs are expected to cause the prices of all kinds of organic products from granola to yogurt to rise in the coming months. Industry officials say that could put some food manufacturers out of business. The Trump administration limited duty-free imports of specialty sugars in July and imposed a 50% tariff on Brazil, a major supplier of organic sugar. Since the U.S. produces almost no organic sugar, manufacturers are facing an estimated 34% increase in sugar costs. They say they will have to reduce profits, raise prices or halt production.

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FILE - Brendan Carr listens during a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation committee hearing to examine the Federal Communications Commission on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 24, 2020. (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via AP, File)

What to know about Brendan Carr, the head of the Federal Communications Commission

September 18, 2025

ABC has taken Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show off the air indefinitely. The decision came hours after FCC chairman Brendan Carr criticized Kimmel’s comments about Charlie Kirk’s assassination as “truly sick.” President Donald Trump appointed Carr to head the Federal Communications Commission in November. The FCC regulates broadcasting, telecommunications and broadband. Carr was already a longtime member of the commission and served previously as the FCC’s general counsel. He was unanimously confirmed by the Senate three times and both Trump and President Joe Biden nominated him. He has also worked as an attorney at Wiley Rein LLP and clerked on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

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FILE - Brendan Carr listens during a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation committee hearing to examine the Federal Communications Commission on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 24, 2020. (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via AP, File)

Kimmel’s future hangs in balance after ABC suspends his late-night show over Charlie Kirk comments

September 18, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel’s television future is hanging in the balance after ABC suspended his late-night show following the host’s comments about Charlie Kirk’s killing. The comments prompted dozens of stations to say they wouldn’t air the show, a move that was cheered on by a top federal regulator. The veteran late-night comic made several remarks on Monday and Tuesday about the reaction to the conservative activist’s assassination, including saying that “many in MAGA land” were working to capitalize on Kirk’s killing. ABC has aired “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” since 2003. The network acted soon after Nexstar Communications Group said it would pull the show starting Wednesday.

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FILE - South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw (14) runs for yardage during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Coastal Carolina, Nov. 23, 2013 in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton, File)

Former South Carolina QB Connor Shaw reportedly collapses while coaching son’s football team

September 18, 2025

Former South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw collapsed while coaching his 9-year-old son’s football team, according to media reports. The 33-year-old Shaw was taken to Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital and was in ICU as of Thursday morning, according to The State newspaper. Shaw was South Carolina’s starting quarterback from 2011 to 2013 and was inducted into the school’s athletics Hall of Fame in 2021. Social media accounts reported that Shaw fell or passed out on Wednesday night during a game in Simpsonville, South Carolina, and was wheeled off the field in an ambulance.

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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, left, walks onto the field before an MLS soccer match against the Seattle Sounders, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami near deal to extend contract through at least 2026, AP source says

September 18, 2025

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are reviewing the final details of a contract extension to keep him with the club until at least 2026, a person with knowledge of the matter tells The Associated Press. Talks have been ongoing for months, but neither Messi nor the team has revealed details. Reports say the deal is close to being finalized. Inter Miami wants Messi to stay, especially with their new stadium opening next year. The 38-year-old Messi has scored 20 goals and provided 11 assists this season. He joined Inter Miami in July 2023 on a 2½-year contract. Messi has helped the team win its first two trophies.

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FILE - Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami sits for photos during a news conference at the Waseda University in Tokyo on Sept. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)

Haruki Murakami to be celebrated with an evening of words and music in New York City

September 18, 2025

Haruki Murakami will be honored in December with an evening of words and music. The Japan Society and The Town Hall are presenting “The Murakami Mix Tape,” featuring readings from his books and performances by jazz artist Jason Moran and others. The event draws from the many musical references in Murakami’s works. Murakami is expected to give opening remarks at the Dec. 11 event at The Town Hall. Japan Society President Joshua W. Walker expressed excitement about celebrating Murakami in New York City. Murakami, a perennial Nobel Prize candidate, is known for novels like “IQ84” and “Norwegian Wood.”

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FILE - Guests arrive at the main entrance to Epic Universe Theme Park at Universal Resort Orlando, April 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Man dies after riding roller coaster at new Florida theme park Epic Universe

September 18, 2025

Authorities say a man in his 30s has died after riding a roller coaster at Epic Universe. It’s one of the nation’s newest amusement parks. Florida authorities say he was found unresponsive on Wednesday and later pronounced dead at a hospital. No further details have been released. Universal Orlando Resorts opened Epic Universe in May. The park features five themed sections and a 500-room hotel. It’s the first major theme park to open in Florida since 1999, when Universal Islands of Adventure debuted. The addition of Epic Universe brings the total number of parks at the Florida resort to four.

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From ‘Faust’ to ‘Him’: Why Hollywood can’t quit the devil’s deal

September 18, 2025

F.W. Murnau’s 1926 film “Faust” is hailed as one of the greatest silent films ever made. Its core plot element of a deal with the devil has become a lasting cinematic trope. A new Jordan Peele-produced horror film, “Him” is the latest example and hits theaters Friday. It tells the story of a football player who must decide what he’s willing to sacrifice. The Faustian theme spans genres, from horror to comedy to neo-noir dramas. The enduring appeal lies in its exploration of desires like youth and power and can be adapted to fit any culture’s priorities, making it a timeless Hollywood narrative.

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FILE - The main flag pole in front of the U.S. Army I Corps headquarters on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, south of Tacoma, Wash., hangs at half-staff, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Helicopter crashes near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, no word on those aboard

September 18, 2025

The U.S. Army says a helicopter has crashed near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington. The crash happened Wednesday night. Officials have not provided details about the helicopter, the number of people aboard or their conditions. The Thurston County sheriff’s office reports that deputies were dispatched to the Summit Lake area after losing contact with a helicopter. The sheriff’s office says it was working with the base. No further information is available. Joint Base Lewis-McChord is located about 10 miles south of Tacoma.

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This image provided by NASA shows Northrop Grumman's newly arrived cargo capsule at the International Space Station on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. (NASA via AP)

Northrop Grumman cargo ship reaches the International Space Station a day late after engine issue

September 18, 2025

A supply ship has arrived at the International Space Station after a day’s delay due to a premature engine shutdown. Astronauts used the space station’s robot arm to pluck Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus capsule from orbit Thursday as they soared over Africa. The 11,000-pound shipment should have reached the space station Wednesday, three days after blasting off from Florida. But when the capsule tried to climb higher, its main engine shut down too soon. Engineers traced the problem to an overly conservative software setting.

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FILE - Alex Soros, left, on behalf of his father George Soros, in the East Room of the White House, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

George Soros’ philanthropy reaches for new ideas as it grapples with the limits of its power

September 18, 2025

The family philanthropy of hedge fund billionaire George Soros has consistently been one of the largest funders of human rights organizations around the world. But what that means has changed in recent years, with a new focus on addressing inequality. Leonard Benardo is senior vice president at Open Society Foundations. He said the new emphasis comes from a recognition that inequality erodes democracy. He said the foundations continue to also support key parts of the human rights ecosystem. But that the rise of authoritarianism has forced them to grapple with the limits of what they foundations can achieve.

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Sarah McLachlan talks Lilith Fair, her first new album in 11 years and yes, that ASPCA commercial

September 18, 2025

Sarah McLachlan thought her forthcoming album, “Better Broken,” would be her last. At least, for a while. The 11-track collection is her first new full-length in 11 years. It arrives ahead of a tour and a new documentary on the super influential, all-women music festival Lilith Fair that she founded in the ’90s. Speaking with The Associated Press, McLachlan says she believes music is a medicine and hopes her new work heals listeners in some small way. McLachlan says the legacy of Lilith Fair is that it helped dispel some sexist notions in the music industry. She also says she does not regret using her song “Angel” in a famous ASPCA commercial.

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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather for a protest in front of the Associated Press offices, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)

More Americans say Israel has ‘gone too far’ in the Gaza conflict, according to new AP-NORC polling

September 18, 2025

A new poll finds more U.S. adults view Israel’s military action in Gaza as excessive than at the beginning of its war with Hamas. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey shows nearly half of U.S. adults say the military response from Israel in the Gaza Strip has “gone too far.” That’s up from November 2023, when 40% said Israel’s military action had gone too far. But at the same time, Americans overall, particularly Republicans, are less likely to say negotiating a ceasefire in the conflict should be a high priority for the U.S. government than they were just a few months ago.

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FILE - Demonstrators rally for support of the CDC during a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, June 25, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)

Kennedy’s advisory panel is expected to vote on hepatitis B and MMRV vaccines

September 18, 2025

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new vaccine advisory committee is set to meet for a two-day session. The focus is on vaccines for COVID-19, hepatitis B, and chickenpox. Votes are expected Thursday on hepatitis B and a combined shot for measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox. The committee may reconsider the recommendation for hepatitis B vaccines at birth. And the chairperson already has suggested not giving the MMRV combination shot to children under 4. Some experts are concerned about revisiting these recommendations without new safety data. The committee will make COVID-19 vaccine recommendations on Friday.

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FILE - An American Express logo is attached to a door in Boston's Seaport District, Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

American Express Platinum Card gets pricier and adds new perks, including a $400 dining credit

September 18, 2025

American Express’ latest update to its high-end Platinum Card, unveiled Thursday, comes with a lot more perks and a lofty annual fee of $895. The card now includes a $400 dining credit and a $600 hotel credit, up from $300, among other benefits. The $200 increase in the annual fee may pressure cardholders to decide whether to keep the Platinum Card or another high-fee card like Chase’s Sapphire Reserve. The Platinum Card remains popular, but faces competition from other high-reward cards. AmEx emphasizes the value of its perks, totaling roughly $3,500, and aims to offer benefits that exceed the annual fee.

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Pioneer Bank & Trust Donates $50,000 to BHSU

September 18, 2025

SPEARFISH, S.D. – Pioneer Bank & Trust and Jeb H. and Maureen Clarkson have donated $50,000 to Black Hills State University to support student scholarships. A check presentation was held on the morning of September 17th in the Pioneer Bank & Trust Spearfish branch. The donation is a significant investment in the future of students […]

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Phoenix Mercury forward Kathryn Westbeld (24) passes the ball to guard Sami Whitcomb (33) during the second half of Game 2 in the first round of the WNBA basketball playoffs against the New York Liberty, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

WNBA playoffs: Three decisive Game 3s highlight a balanced season

September 18, 2025

It’s fitting that many of the opening round playoff series are going the distance after the balanced regular season the WNBA had. They’ll be three decisive Game 3s over the next two days. That’s the first time that’s happened since 2015. Last season all four opening round series were sweeps. The WNBA changed its playoff format this season giving each team at least one home game in the opening round which probably has helped. In the past few years, the better seeded team would have the first two games at home. Indiana and Seattle evened up their series on their homecourt Tuesday night and Golden State came within a point of beating No. 1 Minnesota to make it 4-for-4 on series going the distance.

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