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October 2, 2025.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones remains on the ground after a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Mac Jones returns after 49ers QB appears to hurt his left knee against Rams

October 2, 2025

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones was able to return after appearing to hurt his left knee in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams. Jones took a blind-side hit from Rams linebacker Byron Young on third-and-goal midway through the third quarter with the 49ers leading 17-7. He was already wearing a brace on the knee and grabbed at it while down on the turf. But after appearing to be in significant pain, Jones eventually popped back up and jogged off the field. He tested his mobility on the sideline and came back in following a touchdown drive by the Rams. The 49ers won 27-20 in overtime.

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New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler delivers against the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning of Game 3 of an American League wild-card baseball playoff series, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Schlittler’s playoff gem for Yankees against rival Red Sox prompts Boone to say `A star is born’

October 2, 2025

Cam Schlittler has become an instant star for the New York Yankees, delivering a dominant performance against the rival Boston Red Sox in a playoff elimination game. The 24-year-old rookie pitched eight overpowering innings with 12 strikeouts and no walks as New York beat Boston 4-0, advancing to the Division Series against Toronto. Schlittler, who grew up a Red Sox fan in Massachusetts, prepared by speaking with Yankees great Andy Pettitte. Schlittler’s fastball reached 100 mph, and the right-hander struck out more batters than any other Yankees pitcher in a postseason debut. New York manager Aaron Boone praised Schlittler’s fearless approach.

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San Francisco 49ers players celebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Rams in overtime of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Short-handed 49ers stop Rams on downs in overtime, preserving a 26-23 victory

October 2, 2025

Eddy Piñeiro hit a 41-yard field goal in overtime before San Francisco stopped Kyren Williams on fourth down with 3:36 to play, and the short-handed 49ers hung on for a thrilling 26-23 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. Mac Jones passed for 342 yards and two touchdowns for the 49ers, who won it in OT after a frantic fourth quarter featuring Piñeiro’s tiebreaking 59-yard field goal with 2:52 left, Williams’ subsequent goal-line fumble and Joshua Karty’s tying 48-yard field goal for the Rams with 2 seconds to play. Matthew Stafford passed for 389 yards and three touchdowns for the Rams.

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FILE - Travis Kelce, left, and Taylor Swift pose after the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Jan. 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

Decoding Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life a Showgirl’: A guide to her references

October 2, 2025

Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” is packed with Easter eggs for fans to decode. Her 12th studio album offers clever clues and references to her public life and discography. Some are opaque, sparking fan theories, while others are more explicit. Lyrics mention places like Portofino and Paris, and nod to her engagement to Travis Kelce. Songs reference her past, including her teenage years in Tennessee and friendships. The album’s physical variants, like “summertime spritz pink shimmer” vinyl, also tie into the lyrics.

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San Diego Padres' Yu Darvish leaves the game during the second inning of Game 3 of a National League wild card baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

Darvish exits early, bats go quiet as Padres get bounced from playoffs with Game 3 loss to Cubs

October 2, 2025

Yu Darvish made an early exit against his former team, and San Diego’s big bats were a bust. It all added up to the Padres getting knocked out of the playoffs yet again, this time courtesy of the Chicago Cubs. San Diego won 90 games and made the playoffs for the fourth time in six seasons, only to bow out to the Cubs in the deciding Game 3 of their Wild Card Series with a 3-1 loss at raucous Wrigley Field on Thursday. The Padres have not made it past the NLCS during this recent run. San Diego captured the pennant in 1984 and 1998 but has never won the World Series.

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FILE - Sean "Diddy" Combs sits courtside in the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks, March 12, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ is set to be sentenced and faces the possibility of years in prison

October 2, 2025

Sean “Diddy” Combs faces sentencing Friday in a sordid criminal case that could potentially keep him behind bars for years. The famed hip-hop mogul was convicted in July of flying people around the country, including his girlfriends and male sex workers, to engage in sexual encounters, a violation of the federal Mann Act. A jury acquitted Combs of more serious racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges. Those could have led to a life prison sentence. Prosecutors say he should still spend over 11 years behind bars. Combs’ lawyers want him freed now.

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Federal agents stand outside an immigration court at the Jacob K. Javits federal building in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Trump administration taps Army Reserve and National Guard for temporary immigration judges

October 2, 2025

The Trump administration is tapping National Guard and Army Reserve lawyers to be temporary immigration judges after firing dozens of existing judges. It’s the latest step in a broader plan that experts warn could harm immigration courts and the military justice system. About 100 Army Reserve lawyers will be in the first group to serve. The move comes as President Donald Trump cracks down on illegal immigration and increasingly leans on the military for help. Immigration experts say more experience is needed to be an immigration judge. They also fear Trump is trying to hold sway over their decisions.

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President Donald Trump speaks to a gathering of top U.S. military commanders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Quantico, Va. (Andrew Harnik/Pool via AP)

Trump no longer distancing himself from Project 2025 as he uses shutdown to further pursue its goals

October 2, 2025

President Donald Trump is now openly embracing the conservative blueprint he desperately tried to distance himself from during the 2024 campaign. In a post on his Truth Social site Thursday morning, Trump announced he would be meeting with his budget chief, “Russ Vought, he of PROJECT 2025 Fame,” to discuss which federal agencies should be cut and whether the cuts should be permanent. Trump’s comments represent a dramatic about-face after he and his campaign spent much of last year denouncing the massive proposed overhaul of the federal government that was drafted by many longtime allies and current and former administration officials.

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Chicago Cubs' Dansby Swanson leaps over San Diego Padres' Manny Machado to make a play on a ball hit by Jackson Merrill during the sixth inning of Game 3 of a National League wild card baseball game Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

Dansby Swanson leads stellar defensive performance for Cubs in NL Wild Card Series

October 2, 2025

Dansby Swanson just kept making plays for the Chicago Cubs in the NL Wild Card Series. Grounders up the middle and in the hole. Soft liners and popups. The shortstop, a two-time Gold Glove winner, was in the right place every time. With Swanson leading the way, Chicago turned in another sharp defensive performance while eliminating San Diego with a clinching 3-1 victory on Thursday. In a three-game series that had only 11 runs, the Cubs won with their gloves more than their bats.

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Detroit Tigers bullpen catcher Chris Chinea, left, catcher Jake Rogers, center, and catcher Dillon Dingler, right, celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of an American League Wild Card baseball playoff series in Cleveland, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler takes down hometown Cleveland Gurdians in Wild Card Series clincher

October 2, 2025

Dillon Dingler played a crucial role in sending the Detroit Tigers to the AL Division Series for the second year in a row. The second-year catcher hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning Thursday, leading the Tigers to a 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in the deciding Game 3 of their Wild Card Series. Dingler, who grew up a Cleveland fan in Ohio, hit his first postseason home run in the ballpark where he attended games as a child. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch praised Dingler’s stability and presence. The Tigers now prepare to face Seattle in a best-of-five Division Series starting Saturday.

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FILE - Chicago Cubs manager David Ross walks back to the dugout during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sept. 16, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Former Braves catcher David Ross says a return to Atlanta as team’s next manager ‘would be amazing’

October 2, 2025

Former Atlanta catcher and Chicago Cubs manager David Ross says he’s ready to manage again and said returning to the dugout with the Braves “would be amazing.” Even so, Ross declined to elaborate about his interest in the Braves in an interview with The Associated Press without knowing if he’ll be on the list of candidates to replace Brian Snitker. Ross, a native of Bainbridge, Georgia, was 262-284 in four seasons managing the Cubs from 2020-23. Snitker announced Wednesday he will not return after 10 seasons as the Braves’ manager. Ross played for the Braves from 2009-12.

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The Chicago Cubs celebrate after Game 3 of a National League wild card baseball game against the San Diego Padres Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

Cubs beat Padres 3-1 to win Wild Card Series, advance to NL Division Series against Brewers

October 2, 2025

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit an RBI single off a shaky Yu Darvish, and the Chicago Cubs shut down Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres for a clinching 3-1 victory in Game 3 of their NL Wild Card Series on Thursday. Backed by a raucous crowd of 40,895 at Wrigley Field, Chicago used its stellar defense to advance in the postseason for the first time since 2017. Michael Busch hit a solo homer, and Jameson Taillon pitched four shutout innings before manager Craig Counsell used five relievers to close it out. Next up for Chicago is a matchup with the NL Central champion Brewers in a compelling Division Series, beginning with Game 1 on Saturday in Milwaukee.

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The gateway to the Vicksburg National Military Park tour road sits closed Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, in Vicksburg, Miss. (AP Photo/Sophie Bates)

Fundraising groups step up to help reopen national park sites and welcome visitors

October 2, 2025

One of Mississippi’s most-visited cultural attractions has reopened in the midst of the government shutdown, thanks to funding from a nonprofit group. Other organizations that support the country’s national parks are stepping forward to welcome visitors. An organization that supports Vicksburg National Military Park, where a critical Civil War battle was fought, is contributing $2,000 a day to cover basic operations. The Pearl Harbor National Memorial in Hawaii briefly shut down before reopening as part of an agreement with a partner organization. Many national parks sites remain largely open but services like visitors centers aren’t.

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Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) reacts after a play against the Indiana Fever during the second period in Game 5 of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinals series Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Aces and Mercury overcame challenges to reach the WNBA Finals

October 2, 2025

Las Vegas and Phoenix have both reached the WNBA Finals after overcoming significant challenges. The Aces narrowly defeated Seattle and Indiana, while the Mercury staged a comeback against Minnesota. The Finals, starting Friday, will be a best-of-seven series for the first time. Las Vegas aims for a third title in four years, while Phoenix seeks to tie the record for most championships. Despite regular-season results, both teams emphasize the unpredictability of playoff basketball. The Aces-Fever series drew record viewership, highlighting the growing interest in the league.

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Democratic state House Speaker Javier Martínez, center back, of Albuquerque, N.M., takes his seat at the opening of a special legislative session about proposals to shore up safety net spending in response to President Donald Trump's recent cuts, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Morgan Lee)

New Mexico Legislature approves bills to prop up rural health care, underwrite food assistance

October 2, 2025

New Mexico legislators are moving quickly to prop up funding for food assistance and rural health care services in response to President Donald Trump’s cuts in federal spending on Medicaid and nutrition programs. The Democratic-led Legislature sent bills to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday that provide $50 million to sustain medical services at rural health clinics and hospitals that rely heavily on Medicaid spending.  Republicans in the legislative minority voted in unison against the spending provisions, arguing that big federal changes to Medicaid are still far away and that New Mexico should focus on reducing errors in benefit distributions. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has called for a quick response to federal Medicaid cuts.

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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) talks with a staff member as he is carted off the field after suffering an unknown lower leg injury in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Dolphins look to forge ahead without Tyreek Hill, beginning Sunday against the Panthers

October 2, 2025

The Miami Dolphins face a challenge as they prepare to play Carolina without star wide receiver Tyreek Hill. He suffered a season-ending knee injury during their win over the New York Jets on Monday night. Coach Mike McDaniel will rely on Jaylen Waddle and others to fill the gap. Hill had missed just one game since joining the Dolphins. Meanwhile, the Panthers might also see changes in their lineup. Running back Chuba Hubbard is dealing with a calf injury, which could lead to more action for Rico Dowdle. Both teams bring 1-3 records into Sunday’s game.

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Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jourdan Lewis (2) reacts after intercepting a pass by Houston Texans quarterback CJ. Stroud, not visible, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Jaguars insist MNF matchup with the Chiefs is ‘about us’ and not the 3-time defending AFC champs

October 2, 2025

For Kansas City, it’s just another prime-time game. For Jacksonville, it’s a chance for a statement game. Although the Jaguars have lost eight in a row in the series, they are approaching their “Monday Night Football” matchup against the three-time defending AFC champion Chiefs with a “who cares about the past” mentality. New team. New year. New outlook. Defensive end Josh Hines-Allen says “it’s not about the Kansas City Chiefs. It’s not about Patrick Mahomes. It’s about us.” Jacksonville has a growing belief that the franchise’s latest rebuild is sustainable and beating the Chiefs could change the narrative for a floundering franchise.

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) celebrates after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

A.J. Brown among Eagles with declined production even as the champs take 4-0 record against Broncos

October 2, 2025

A.J. Brown has expressed frustration with his role in the Philadelphia Eagles’ offense despite their 4-0 start. The Eagles have won 10 straight games, including playoffs, but their key players, such as Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts, have seen a dip in production. Brown posted a cryptic message on social media, sparking speculation. He later clarified it wasn’t directed at the team and took responsibility for his frustration. Brown emphasized his commitment to the Eagles and his desire to improve. The Eagles face a strong Denver defense, which has been impressive this season.

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President Donald Trump walks from Marine One after arriving on the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump says US is in ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels after ordering strikes in the Caribbean

October 2, 2025

President Donald Trump has declared drug cartels to be unlawful combatants and says the United States is now in an “armed conflict.” That’s according to a Trump administration memo obtained Thursday by The Associated Press. The memo appears to represent an extraordinary assertion of presidential war powers, with Trump effectively declaring that trafficking of drugs into the United States amounts to armed conflict requiring the use of military force — a new rationale for past and future actions. The U.S. military last month carried out three deadly strikes against alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean. The top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee says “every American should be alarmed that their President has decided he can wage secret wars.”

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson sits on the bench as his leg is worked on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Ravens have shut down the Texans recently. But now Baltimore’s defense is depleted

October 2, 2025

Baltimore and Houston are both 1-3, which adds plenty of urgency to their matchup Sunday. The Ravens had to face Buffalo, Detroit and Kansas City already, so their record wouldn’t be worth panicking over — if they were still at full strength. But they are far from it. The Ravens are decimated by injuries and have had few answers for the offensive stars they’ve gone up against already this season. Baltimore has allowed 133 points in four games. The situations has reached a point where Lamar Jackson’s possible absence is far from the Ravens’ only concern as they prepare to host Houston.

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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) is tackled by New York Jets safety Andre Cisco (8) in the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Dolphins confident in Jaylen Waddle as No. 1 receiver after Tyreek Hill’s injury

October 2, 2025

Mike McDaniel doesn’t see Jaylen Waddle balking at the chance to be the Miami Dolphins’ No. 1 receiver. Tyreek Hill has been the centerpiece of Miami’s offense the past few years, but the Dolphins will now rely on Waddle with Hill sidelined the rest of the season with a knee injury. McDaniel believes Waddle is up for the challenge. He and the Dolphins will be tasked with figuring out a new-look offense as they hope to build on their first win of the season.

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to Jake Ferguson in the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Next stop in Dak Prescott’s so-far impressive comeback for Cowboys is against the winless Jets

October 2, 2025

Dak Prescott has made a strong comeback from a torn hamstring, erasing doubts about his future with the Cowboys. He leads the NFL in passing yards and completions. Prescott credits his early offseason work and support from his team for his success. The Cowboys face challenges, including a struggling defense and injuries to key players. Trevon Diggs has faced setbacks but remains determined to improve. The Jets, still seeking their first win under coach Aaron Glenn, hope to capitalize on Dallas’ turnovers. Both teams are dealing with significant injuries as they prepare for their upcoming game.

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold warms up before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Former teammates, now productive QBs Mayfield and Darnold to face off when Bucs visit Seahawks

October 2, 2025

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday in a matchup of quarterbacks who struggled with the teams that drafted them before reviving their careers. Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold were teammates with Carolina in 2022. Now Mayfield has the Bucs at 3-1 and the Seahawks have the same record in Darnold’s first year as their QB. Mayfield says he’s “really close” with Darnold. The Bucs come into the game dealing with numerous injuries on both sides of the ball. The Seahawks will try to make it easier on Darnold by getting their running game going.

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Detroit Tigers' Javier Báez (28) hits a double during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the American League Wild Card baseball playoff series against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Dingler, Pérez lead Tigers past Guardians 6-3 and into AL Division Series against Mariners

October 2, 2025

The Detroit Tigers have defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 in the deciding Game 3 of their AL Wild Card Series, advancing to a Division Series against the Seattle Mariners. Dillon Dingler hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning, and Wenceel Pérez drove in two runs during a four-run seventh. This marks the second consecutive season the Tigers have won a Wild Card Series on the road. Detroit heads to Seattle for the first two games of their best-of-five Division Series, with Game 1 on Saturday. The Guardians, who made a historic comeback to overtake the Tigers and win the AL Central, fell short in their best-of-three playoff. Kyle Finnegan got the win in relief for Detroit.

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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., and GOP leaders, from left, Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., and Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., blame the government shutdown on Democrats during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

The blame game is on at federal agencies, where political messages fault Democrats for the shutdown

October 2, 2025

Americans’ routine interactions with the federal government this week are increasingly being met with partisan messaging. As a Senate deadlock keeps the federal government unfunded, some traditionally apolitical federal agencies are using their official channels to spread a coordinated political message that the shutdown is the Democrats’ fault. The messages are appearing in banners on agency websites, in autoreplies to emails, and in social media posts. They blame the political party that is out of power in Washington, when both sides are refusing to accommodate the other. Some experts suggest that they might be violating a federal law related to political activity by federal employees.

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FILE - Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga dribbles against the Minnesota Timberwolves during Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series May 10, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)

Jonathan Kuminga gets going on the court with Warriors after three-month contract stalemate

October 2, 2025

Jonathan Kuminga says he considered it a positive learning experience going through a lengthy contract negotiation to better understand the NBA’s business side, and the fifth-year forward expressed a desire to stay with the Golden State Warriors for the long term. Whether that sentiment is mutual, he hopes so. Only time will tell. Kuminga went through his first practice with the Warriors since signing a two-year contract Tuesday that would pay him $46.5 million. As a group, Golden State welcomed back Kuminga after months of uncertainty for both sides because of the contract stalemate.

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Lia Post, of Springfield, Neb., leaves a meeting of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission, where she sobbed and begged its members to honor the will of the voters in approving comprehensive access to medical marijuana, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Margery Beck)

Nebraska Republicans are targeting voter-approved medical marijuana, following other GOP-led states

October 2, 2025

Nebraska officials have missed a deadline to grant licenses to marijuana growers under a new medical marijuana law approved by voters. This delay highlights ongoing resistance in GOP-led states like Nebraska, where Republican leaders are trying to weaken or overturn the law. On Tuesday, Lia Post, who suffers from chronic pain, expressed frustration at a commission meeting as the deadline loomed. Many states have legalized some form of marijuana use, but some Republican leaders continue to oppose it, citing safety concerns. Critics argue this undermines voter intentions.

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FILE - An aerial overall exterior general view of Caesars Superdome and the Smoothie King Center with the New Orleans skyline in the background is seen after an NFL preseason football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Denver Broncos in New Orleans, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, file)

Saints sign lease extension at the state-owned Superdome through at least 2035

October 2, 2025

New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson and Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed a lease extension for the state-owned Superdome that will run at least through 2035. The extension allows the Saints and the greater New Orleans area to bid on the 2031 Super Bowl. The current lease agreement was scheduled to end in 2030. The new lease takes the place of the old one and gives the Saints up to four five-year options that could extend the agreement through 2055. The 78-year-old Benson says the extension demonstrates the teams’ intent to be Louisiana “and fully committed for many decades.”

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FILE - El Capitan stands in Yosemite National Park, Calif., Jan. 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

Alaskan climbing star dies in fall from Yosemite’s El Capitan

October 2, 2025

A popular Alaskan climber fell to his death from Yosemite National Park’s El Capitan. Balin Miller’s mother confirmed that the 23-year-old died in a climbing accident Wednesday. The death comes on the first day of the federal government shutdown, which left national parks generally open with limited operations and closed visitors centers. Miller was an accomplished alpinist who had already gained international attention for claiming the first solo ascent of Mount McKinley’s Slovak Direct. He grew up climbing in Alaska with his brother and their father, who was also a climber.

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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) gets up off the turf after throwing an interception against the New York Giants during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Chargers’ injured O-line faces Commanders’ ineffective pass rush in showdown of struggling fronts

October 2, 2025

It’s hard to win without controlling the line of scrimmage, as the Washington Commanders and Los Angeles Chargers were reminded last week. The Commanders couldn’t rush the passer in a 34-27 loss at the Atlanta Falcons, and the Chargers failed to protect quarterback Justin Herbert as their undefeated start ended with a 21-18 defeat at the New York Giants. The teams face off Sunday, putting their respective struggles up front in the spotlight. Washington managed just one sack and gave Michael Penix Jr. enough time to throw for a career-best 313 yards, while Los Angeles struggled to block after left tackle Joe Alt sprained his ankle.

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FILE - Dana White, CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, puts the belt on Magomed Ankalaev after Ankalaev defeated Alex Pereira at a UFC 313 mixed martial arts light heavyweight title bout Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Ankalaev aims to cement his legacy with title defense against Pereira at UFC 320

October 2, 2025

Magomed Ankalaev has been making waves in the UFC with a 14-match unbeaten streak. This is the second longest in his weight class, just behind Jon Jones’ 18. Ankalaev defends his light heavyweight belt on Saturday against Alex Pereira at UFC 320. Ankalaev’s only UFC loss was in 2018, and he’s been nearly unstoppable since. Pereira, a former champion, aims to reclaim his belt after losing to Ankalaev in March. Ankalaev is favored to win, but Pereira is determined to prove himself.

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On eve of sentencing, Combs tells judge he was ‘broken to my core’ and felt he’d be better off dead

October 2, 2025

On the eve of his sentencing, Sean “Diddy” Combs says he is a new man after realizing he was “broken to my core” and wondering if he was better off dead after his arrest last year. Combs wrote in a letter sent to the judge late Thursday that he is free of alcohol and drugs and with his nearly clear mind can see how rotten he had become before his September 2024 arrest on sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and prostitution-related charges. A jury in July acquitted him of the most serious charges, meaning that he can’t face a life sentence. His lawyers say he should go free this month. Prosecutors are seeking over 11 years.

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Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) is tackled by Los Angeles Rams linebacker Nate Landman (53) and safety Quentin Lake (37) during the second hall of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Colts’ Jonathan Taylor, Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty aim to use similar styles to help their teams rebound

October 2, 2025

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor uses his uncanny blend of speed, strength and shiftiness to outrun NFL defenses. Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty is trying to do the same thing. On Sunday, two of the league’s most explosive runners meet in Indianapolis. Taylor has three 1,000-yard seasons and an NFL rushing title. Jeanty is trying to create his own niche by becoming the league’s best rookie. Both teams are trying to rebound. The Raiders have lost three straight while the Colts’ perfect season was spoiled by last weekend’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

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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 approves another generic abortion pill, prompting outrage from conservatives

October 2, 2025

Federal health officials have approved another generic version of the abortion pill, prompting outrage from abortion opponents. Anti-abortion groups quickly criticized the move on Thursday, calling it a “stain” on the Trump administration. The groups have been pushing for a safety review of mifepristone for months. The FDA first approved the drug as safe and effective in 2000. The new version of the pill is from drugmaker Evita Solutions. It’s not the first generic version, which the FDA previously approved in 2019.

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Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) is brought down by Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly (36) during the second half of NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Terry McLaurin will miss a second straight game for the Commanders with a quad injury

October 2, 2025

The Washington Commanders have ruled wide receiver Terry McLaurin out for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The team announced Thursday that McLaurin, receiver Noah Brown and guard Sam Cosmi would not travel to Los Angeles. McLaurin injured his quadriceps muscle in Week 3 against Las Vegas and did not play in last weekend’s loss at Atlanta. It’s still been a positive week of preparation for the Commanders. Star quarterback Jayden Daniels returned to practice Wednesday and said he plans to play Sunday. McLaurin missed training camp while negotiating a new contract. He has 10 catches for 149 yards on the season.

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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Cardinals try to bounce back from close losses when they face woeful, winless Titans

October 2, 2025

The Arizona Cardinals are facing challenges after losing two consecutive games due to last-minute field goals. The Tennessee Titans are struggling even more, with an 0-4 record and 10 straight losses dating to last season. Rookie quarterback Cam Ward, the top draft pick, has had a tough start. The Titans, averaging less than 13 points per game, recently lost 26-0 to Houston. Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon emphasizes that every NFL team has a chance to win. Meanwhile, the Cardinals are dealing with injuries in their running back lineup and quarterback Kyler Murray might need to step up his running game.

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New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) celebrates with head coach Mike Vrabel, right, after scoring a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New-look Patriots under coach Mike Vrabel face big test in preparing to play AFC East-leading Bills

October 2, 2025

Mike Vrabel acknowledges the shift in the AFC East rivalry between New England and Buffalo since his time as a Patriots linebacker. The Patriots’ first-year coach fully appreciates the challenge New England faces in traveling to play the AFC-leading Bills on Sunday night. Where the Patriots once dominated the Bills during Vrabel’s playing days, Buffalo is now the team to beat. The Bills are five-time defending division champions and have won 14 straight home games. Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs, making his first trip back to Buffalo since being traded, calls it a sentimental return.

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FILE - The New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)

Wall Street ticks to more records, led by technology stocks

October 2, 2025

U.S. stocks edged up to more records. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.2%, while the Nasdaq composite climbed 0.4%. All three set all-time highs. Technology stocks helped lead the way after OpenAI announced partnerships with South Korean companies for its Stargate artificial-intelligence infrastructure project. Fair Isaac surged to its best day in nearly three years after unveiling a program where customers can potentially bypass big credit bureaus for FICO credit scores. Stock indexes also rose across much of Europe and Asia, while Treasury yields eased in the bond market.

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New York Yankees' Ben Rice reacts after hitting a two-run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of Game 2 of an American League wild-card baseball playoff series, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Ben Rice in Yankees’ lineup against Red Sox rookie left-hander Connelly Early

October 2, 2025

Ben Rice is in the New York Yankees’ lineup for Thursday’s decisive Game 3 of the AL Wild Card Series against Boston Red Sox rookie left-hander Connelly Early. Rice did not start the series opener against lefty Garrett Crochet, who struck out 11 and allowed four hits in a dazzling 7 2/3-inning performance in Boston’s 3-1 win on Tuesday. Before the series opener, manager Aaron Boone said Paul Goldschmidt would start against any left-hander the Yankees faced. Rice homered on the first pitch he saw from right-hander Brayan Bello in New York’s 4-3 win on Wednesday.

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This photo provided by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shows a loaded handgun found in the vehicle of Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (ICE via AP)

Former Iowa superintendent charged with federal firearms offense after immigration arrest

October 2, 2025

Federal authorities have charged Ian Roberts, the former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, with possessing firearms while in the U.S. illegally. Roberts resigned this week after being detained by immigration agents. Roberts appeared by video Thursday before a judge in Des Moines. Federal authorities said Roberts had a final removal order that was issued last year, and an immigration judge denied a motion to reopen Roberts’ immigration case in April this year. They allege Roberts had four firearms in his possession, one in his school-issued vehicle and three at his residence. Roberts’ attorney said he will exercise his right to plead not guilty if he is indicted.

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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic responds to questions during an NBA basketball media day news conference Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nikola Jokic’s plan to stay with the Nuggets forever and the offseason moves that energized him

October 2, 2025

The Nuggets have made significant offseason moves to support Nikola Jokic and strengthen their team. They added depth similar to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who won the NBA championship after defeating Denver in a seven-game series. Jokic chose not to sign a $212 million deal this summer, aiming for a $293 million extension next year. He expressed a desire to remain with the Nuggets long-term. The team made several changes, including new coaching and management, trading Michael Porter Jr., and acquiring players like Cam Johnson and Jonas Valanciunas. Jokic is optimistic about the team’s new energy and potential.

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8), left, and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) stand together before the start of the NFL football game between Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers at Croke Park stadium in Dublin, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025.(AP Photo/Ian Walton)

The Steelers spent the offseason building depth. It’s given them a boost during their 3-1 start

October 2, 2025

The Pittsburgh Steelers have relied on plenty of new faces while getting off to a 3-1 start. Pittsburgh spent the offseason adding depth at numerous positions. It’s paid off handsomely in the early weeks, with newcomers like running back Kenneth Gainwell and defensive backs Jalen Ramsey, Jabrill Peppers and Brandin Echols all making an impact. Gainwell ran for a career-high 99 yards and two touchdowns in a Week 4 win over Minnesota while filling in for injured starter Jaylen Warren. Gainwell says he’d like to get the ball more. But he says he would never put his needs above the team’s needs.

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Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner sue Ray J for defamation over racketeering claims

October 2, 2025

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner are suing Ray J for defamation. They claim he falsely said they are under federal investigation for racketeering. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Los Angeles, calls Ray J’s allegations baseless. They say he has harassed them for years. The lawsuit highlights recent statements by Ray J, including a livestream on Sept. 30, where he claimed federal charges were imminent. Kardashian and Jenner argue these claims are false and damaging. They say no investigation exists, and the comments have harmed their reputations. Ray J has not responded to requests for comment.

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A woman wearing an American Red Cross shirt is seen during a service for the Sunday morning shooting at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Mich., Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Fundraiser for family of Michigan church gunman raises more than $275,000

October 2, 2025

A fundraiser for the family members of the man who opened fire in a Michigan church and set it ablaze has raised over $275,000. The organizer says it’s an outpouring of forgiveness and love. Thomas “Jake” Sanford drove his pickup truck into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Grand Blanc Township on Sunday, shot into the congregation and set the building on fire. The attack killed four people and police fatally shot Sanford. Dave Butler, a Utah resident and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, says he wanted to do something for Sanford’s family.

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (2) drops back in the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Saints’ Rattler aims to end personal and team skids against the Giants and debut-winning Dart

October 2, 2025

Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler aims to achieve in his 11th career NFL start what Giants rookie Jaxson Dart did in his debut. Dart is 1-0 as a starter heading into the 1-3 Giants’ Week 5 visit to New Orleans. The Saints are winless through their first four games under rookie coach Kellen Moore and are on an eight-game skid dating to last season. Rattler started six games last season and is still looking for his first win in that role. He’ll try to make it happen against the last team to lose to the Saints when they met last Dec. 8. Meanwhile, Dart gets a chance to beat a team that passed on him in the NFL draft.

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) carries the ball past Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Back-to-back wins after rough start have Williams, Bears breathing easier at bye

October 2, 2025

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears are breathing a little easier during their bye week. They followed a rough start to the season with back-to-back wins. Williams says the Bears have “to go look at everything and be truthful for ourselves.” The Bears are in a far better place than they were two weeks ago after squeezing out a nailbiter at Las Vegas. Williams orchestrated a late touchdown drive and Josh Blackwell blocked a last-minute field goal to preserve a 25-24 victory. That came on the heels of a win over Dallas at home in which Williams tied a career high with four touchdown passes.

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Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Panthers’ Chuba Hubbard misses second practice, status for Sunday vs. Dolphins in doubt

October 2, 2025

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard has missed his second straight day of practice, raising doubts about his availability for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins. Hubbard played through a calf injury last Sunday against New England, but coach Dave Canales says he emerged from that game in worse shape. Canales is expected to address Hubbard’s status on Friday when the team releases its injury report. If Hubbard is out, Rico Dowdle is expected to start, with rookie Trevor Etienne likely seeing action. Hubbard leads the team with 217 rushing yards and two TD receptions this season.

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Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) celebrates his touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Penix leads much-needed offensive resurgence for Falcons as 4 1st-rounders flourish

October 2, 2025

Tight end Kyle Pitts and quarterback Michael Penix Jr. enjoyed confidence-building performances in the Atlanta Falcons’ win over Washington last weekend. Penix threw scoring passes to Pitts and Drake London. The Falcons have a bye week to relish the offensive revival before they host the Buffalo Bills in a Monday night game. Penix and running back Bijan Robinson enjoyed career-best games as the Falcons set a season high with 435 yards against the Commanders. The Falcons are 2-2 and will need more production from their offense as they look for their first playoff season since 2017.

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FILE - Arkela Lewis, bottom right, mother of Jaylen Lewis, who was shot to death during an encounter with officers of the Mississippi Capitol Police department, testifies before members of the Jackson delegation of the Mississippi Legislature at the Mississippi Capitol in Jackson, March 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

Woman sues Mississippi police over son’s killing

October 2, 2025

The mother of a 25-year-old Black man who was fatally shot by police in Mississippi is suing. The defendants in the complaint brought by Arkela Lewis include the officers involved, Capitol Police and the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. Jaylen Lewis was shot by Capitol Police during a traffic stop on Sept. 25, 2022. Then-officers Stephen Frederick and Michael Rhinewalt were indicted for manslaughter in March. Arkela Lewis is asking a court to force the Department of Public Safety and Capitol Police to adopt a policy that would “prevent future instances of the type of misconduct” that led to her son’s death. She is also seeking compensation for emotional damages. The Department of Public Safety declined to comment on the lawsuit.

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FILE - Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett speaks during an interview with Liz Claman on Fox Business Network's "Countdown to the Closing Bell," May 7, 2018, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

Berkshire Hathaway to pay $9.7 billion for OxyChem, potentially Warren Buffett’s last big deal

October 2, 2025

Berkshire Hathaway is buying Occidental Petroleum’s chemical division for $9.7 billion in what may be one of the last big deals of Warren Buffett. Buffett wasn’t mentioned anywhere in materials released by Berkshire Hathaway on Thursday, seemingly signaling the passing of the torch to Greg Abel. Berkshire’s cash pile has been steadily growing for years to hit $344 billion because Buffett has been unable to find any major acquisitions at attractive prices since completing the $11.6 billion acquisition of Alleghany Insurance in 2022. OxyChem will fit nicely within Berkshire alongside Lubrizol, which Buffett bought in 2011 for $9 billion, but Berkshire generally doesn’t consolidate its subsidiaries, so OxyChem will likely continue operating independently.

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FILE - Water gushes down the Conowingo Dam, Nov. 6, 2019, in Havre De Grace, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Constellation Energy to spend $340M to improve water quality at Maryland’s Conowingo Dam

October 2, 2025

Constellation Energy has agreed to spend more than $340 million to improve water quality from the Conowingo Dam that flows into the Susquehanna River and eventually ends up in the Chesapeake Bay. The agreement announced Thursday clears the way for the re-licensing and continued operation of the dam’s hydroelectric facility on the Susquehanna, which is the largest source of renewable energy in Maryland. The agreement marks an end to wrangling over who is responsible for addressing pollution in sediment that gets stuck in the dam and ends up being released downstream and into the bay.

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FILE - Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia looks on during an NBA basketball news conference, Feb. 16, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Suns, Mercury announce $115M arena naming rights deal with owner Mat Ishbia’s mortgage company

October 2, 2025

The Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury have announced a $115 million, 10-year naming rights deal with United Wholesale Mortgage. The team’s arena will be renamed the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mat Ishbia, the owner of the Suns and Mercury, is also the CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage. He took over as CEO in 2013, transforming it into a top U.S. mortgage lender. Ishbia says the partnership aligns with both organizations’ commitment to excellence. The downtown arena hosts Suns and Mercury games, concerts, and will host the 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four and 2027 NBA All-Star Game.

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Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) reacts after she was called for a foul against the Las Vegas Aces during the first half of Game 5 of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinals series Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell waved off a stretcher in Game 5 loss so she could leave on her own terms

October 2, 2025

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell grabbed the railing as she walked up and down the stairs to the dais Thursday. The three-time All-Star didn’t need crutches or a walking boot, didn’t even walk with a noticeable limp. But she wasn’t going to miss a last chance to speak about this team and its incredible postseason run — certainly not after waving away a stretcher that could have gotten her from the court to the locker room during the third quarter of Tuesday night’s Game 5 season-ending overtime loss at Las Vegas. She wanted to leave on her own two feet after suffering such severe cramping in her lower body that her legs and feet went numb for about seven seconds.

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FILE - The U.S. District Court is seen, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun. file)

ACLU seeks release of Michigan immigrant held in custody despite life-threatening leukemia

October 2, 2025

Lawyers say federal authorities are keeping a Michigan man in custody in a deportation case, despite his life-threatening leukemia. The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan is seeking a bond hearing for Jose Contreras-Cervantes. It could allow him to return to his Detroit-area family and doctors while his case winds through immigration court. The Trump administration is refusing to agree to bond hearings for immigrants if they entered the U.S. illegally. The ACLU is challenging the policy. Contreras-Cervantes has been in custody for two months. At one point, the married father of three missed three weeks of medication.

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson heads off the field following an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Still no Lamar Jackson, but Nate Wiggins and Ronnie Stanley return to practice for the Ravens

October 2, 2025

Offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley and cornerback Nate Wiggins were back at practice for the Baltimore Ravens, but star quarterback Lamar Jackson and safety Kyle Hamilton were absent during the portion open to reporters. Hamilton did not seem injured during last weekend’s loss at Kansas City, but he showed up on Wednesday’s injury report as limited in that day’s practice because of a groin issue. He was not on the field early in Thursday’s session. Neither were linebacker Roquan Smith and cornerback Marlon Humphrey. The returns of Stanley and Wiggins were encouraging, however, for a depleted Baltimore team that needs all the healthy players it can find this weekend against Houston.

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FILE - President Donald Trump silences his mobile phone in the Oval Office of the White House, May 23, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

The government shuts down, and Trump goes online — very online

October 2, 2025

President Donald Trump has been frenetically posting on social media during the government shutdown. On Thursday morning, he shared praise from supporters, falsely claimed Democrats want to divert healthcare funds to illegal immigrants, and announced plans to meet with his budget adviser to discuss permanent spending cuts. This online activity is being echoed across his administration, and so far has focused more on tweaking Democrats than negotiating. Only two days into the shutdown, it’s unclear who Americans will end up blaming for the impasse.

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Justice Department fires key prosecutor in elite office already beset by turmoil, AP sources say

October 2, 2025

The Justice Department fired a top national security prosecutor amid criticism from a right-wing commentator over his work during the Biden administration, further roiling the prominent U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia after the ousting of other senior attorneys in recent weeks. The firings are the latest in a wave of terminations that have thrown the department into turmoil and raised alarm over political influence over the traditionally independent law enforcement agency and the erosion of civil service protections afforded to federal employees. While U.S. attorneys generally change with a new president, rank-and-file prosecutors by tradition remain with the department across administrations.

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FILE - A caution sign is shown on a road on the Hanford Nuclear Reservation on June 2, 2022, in Richland, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

From bombs to glass: Hanford site can now transform nuclear waste

October 2, 2025

The Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Washington state produced plutonium for most of America’s nuclear arsenal through the end of the Cold War. Now it’s turning nuclear waste into a much safer substance: glass. State regulators on Wednesday issued the final permit required to allow workers at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation add radioactive and chemical waste to the glass. It’s taken from often-leaky underground tanks, mixed in a crucible with additives, and heated above 2,000 degrees. The liquid then cools into solid glass — still radioactive — but far more stable for storage and less likely to seep into the soil or the nearby Columbia River.

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FILE - Attorney Cliff Johnson, director of the Roderick and Solange MacArthur Justice Center, speaks during a hearing Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in Hinds County Chancery Court in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

Mississippi civil rights attorney seeks congressional seat held by GOP’s Trent Kelly

October 2, 2025

A Democratic civil rights attorney who has advocated for better treatment of prisoners and testified against Mississippi’s diversity, equity and inclusion ban says he is running for Congress. Cliff Johnson, the director of the MacArthur Justice Center at the University of Mississippi School of Law, said Thursday that he is seeking the northern Mississippi seat held by Republican Rep. Trent Kelly, who has indicated that he is seeking reelection. In his announcement video, Johnson criticized cuts to health care and policies that he said favor the wealthy and corporations, not working-class families. He also condemned politicians across the political spectrum, casting himself as a Democrat who isn’t afraid to push back against the party establishment.

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Montana group sues over law allowing police to check immigration status during unrelated stop

October 2, 2025

A Montana immigration advocacy group has filed a lawsuit against the state over a law that allows law enforcement to check the immigration status of individuals during routine stops, like when someone is pulled over for a traffic violation. The law that took effect Wednesday allows officers to “make a reasonable attempt, upon reasonable suspicion … to determine the immigration status of an individual.” Valley Neighbors of the Flathead argues the law violates the state Constitution. While federal law allows officers to use “reasonable suspicion” to investigate potential crimes unrelated to the reason for the stop, Montana’s Constitution requires a higher standard of “particularized suspicion.”

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US will increase staffing at embassies and consulates to handle visas for World Cup fans

October 2, 2025

The State Department will increase staffing at certain U.S. embassies and consulates to accommodate an expected major jump in visa applications from soccer fans wanting to attend World Cup matches in the United States next year. The department will send hundreds of additional consular officers to “designated countries” to handle the demand for visa interviews. The number of staffers and the countries where they will go have yet to be determined because the 48-team field for the 2026 World Cup hasn’t been finalized. Fans from the mainly European and Asian countries in the Visa Waiver Program won’t likely require an interview.

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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

No. 12 Georgia looks to bounce back from a tough loss with its goals still intact

October 2, 2025

The Georgia Bulldogs are hurting. Kirby Smart doesn’t mind a bit. From his perspective, a crushing loss to Alabama will go a long way toward determining if this team has what it takes to make another championship run. So far, the coach likes what he sees. No. 12 Georgia will be looking to bounce back from a 24-21 setback to Alabama when it hosts Kentucky on Saturday. While the Bulldogs have dominated the series, the Wildcats have occasionally been a troublesome opponent. A year ago, the Bulldogs struggled to a 13-12 win in Lexington.

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Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed (10) looks to pass down field against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

No. 6 Texas A&M looks to remain undefeated against Mississippi State

October 2, 2025

Off to a 4-0 start for the first time since 2016, No. 6 Texas A&M is quite pleased with its early season performance. But perhaps more exciting to the Aggies as they look to remain undefeated on Saturday against Mississippi State is that they believe they can play much better. Coach Mike Elko says “I just think the ceiling for this team is a lot higher if we could figure out how to go put four quarters together.” This week they’ll face a team coming off its first defeat after Mississippi State (4-1) fell just short in a 41-34 overtime loss against No. 15 Tennessee.

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Russell Vought, Office of Management and Budget director, listens as he addresses members of the media outside the West Wing at the White House in Washington, Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump administration cuts nearly $8B in clean energy projects in blue states

October 2, 2025

The Trump administration has announced the cancellation of $7.6 billion in funding for clean energy projects across 16 states. These states supported Democrat Kamala Harris for president. The cuts likely affect battery plants, hydrogen technology projects, and more. The announcement came on the first day of a government shutdown. The Republican administration claims the projects do not align with national energy needs. Critics argue the move is politically motivated and could raise energy costs.

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FILE - Law enforcement investigate a car with a person inside during a protest in Compton, Calif., June 7, 2025, after federal immigration authorities conducted operations. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope, file)

Man pleads guilty to throwing Molotov cocktail at deputies during LA immigration protest

October 2, 2025

A 23-year-old man has pleaded guilty to throwing a Molotov cocktail at Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies during protests against immigration raids across the region last spring. Emiliano Garduno Galvez, a Mexican national who authorities say is in the U.S. illegally, pleaded guilty Wednesday to possessing an unregistered destructive device and civil disorder connected to his actions June 7 in Paramount, a city near LA. He faces up to 15 years in prison when he’s sentenced Jan. 30. According to the plea agreement obtained by the Los Angeles Times, Galvez admitted going behind a wall, lighting the Molotov cocktail and then hurling it toward where he had seen the deputies.

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New York Jets running back Braelon Allen (0) walks off the field with team staff after suffering an unknown injury in the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Jets’ Braelon Allen placed on IR with knee injury; Khalil Herbert signed to help replace him

October 2, 2025

The New York Jets have placed running back Braelon Allen on injured reserve because of a knee injury. Allen will be sidelined for at least four weeks. Allen was injured last Monday night during a game against Miami. The Jets signed veteran Khalil Herbert on Thursday to fill Allen’s roster spot. With Allen out, Isaiah Davis is expected to see more playing time behind starter Breece Hall. Herbert spent his first three-plus seasons with Chicago and was teammates with Jets quarterback Justin Fields. Herbert was cut from Seattle’s practice squad on Wednesday.

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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., and GOP leaders, from left, Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., and Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., speak during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Republicans are relishing a role reversal in the shutdown fight. Can Trump keep them united?

October 2, 2025

Republican leaders have presented a united stance as they try to keep the government open and berate Democrats for demanding health care policy changes in exchange for their votes. It’s a role reversal from previous funding battles. The change is happening because President Donald Trump is exercising top-down control over a mostly unified GOP. Democrats, meanwhile, have been left scrambling for leverage in the first year of Trump’s second term, using the funding fight to exert what influence they can. It’s an awkward posture for a party that has long cast itself as the adults in the room during shutdown threats.

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Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark signs autographs before Game 3 of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinals series against the Las Vegas Aces, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Caitlin Clark says Collier made valid points and Commissioner Engelbert hasn’t contacted her

October 2, 2025

Caitlin Clark says WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert hasn’t reached out to her in the aftermath of Napheesa Collier’s statement about an alleged private conversation in which the league’s leader made comments about Clark. The Indiana Fever guard spoke publicly Thursday for the first time since the league’s All-Star Game in July. Clark said Minnesota Lynx star Collier made valid points in her lengthy statement that criticized league officials, particularly Engelbert, for what Collier portrayed as a lack of accountability and care for WNBA players.

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FILE - A development of new homes in Eagleville, Pa., is shown on April 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Average long-term US mortgage rate ticks up for second straight week, to 6.34%

October 2, 2025

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked up for the second straight week following a string of declines that had brought down home borrowing costs to the lowest level in nearly a year. The average long-term mortgage rate rose this week to 6.34% from 6.3% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.12%. Mortgage rates are influenced by several factors, from the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy decisions to bond market investors’ expectations for the economy and inflation. They generally follow the trajectory of the 10-year Treasury yield, which lenders use as a guide to pricing home loans.

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The US. Capitol is photographed, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

Federal shutdowns usually don’t do much economic damage. There are reasons to worry about this one

October 2, 2025

Shutdowns of the federal government usually don’t leave much economic damage. But the one that started Wednesday looks riskier, not least because President Donald Trump is threatening to use the standoff to permanently eliminate thousands of government jobs. For now, financial markets are shrugging off the impasse as just the latest failure of Republicans and Democrats to agree on a budget and keep the government running. But Trump’s massive layoff threat and the precarious state of the American economy raise the odds of longer-lasting damage.

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PBS ‘Masterpiece’ series ‘The Gold’ explores Britain’s biggest heist in history

October 2, 2025

PBS’s “Masterpiece” series “The Gold” explores Britain’s biggest robbery, the 1983 Brinks-Mat heist. Thieves stole 26 million pounds worth of gold bars near Heathrow Airport. “The Gold” traces the crime’s ripple effects, moving from a local search to infiltrating an international money laundering cartel. Showrunner Neil Forsyth says the drama is inspired by real events but allows creative freedom. Actor Hugh Bonneville plays Brian Boyce, the lead investigator determined to combat police corruption. The series highlights the clash between new money and the aristocracy in Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s Britain and the complexities of greed and ambition. “The Gold” airs Sunday.

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FILE - Passers-by walk and ride along a path on the campus of Brown University, in Providence, R.I., Monday, Oct. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Trump asks 9 colleges to commit to his political agenda and get favorable access to federal money

October 2, 2025

The White House is asking nine major universities to commit to President Donald Trump’s political priorities in exchange for more favorable access to federal money. A letter to the universities Wednesday asks them to sign an agreement committing them to adopt the White House’s vision for America’s campuses. It asks them to accept the government’s priorities on admissions, women’s sports, free speech, student discipline and college affordability, among other topics. The schools are Vanderbilt, the University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth College, the University of Southern California, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Texas, the University of Arizona, Brown University and the University of Virginia. It’s not clear how or why they were selected.

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Miami quarterback Carson Beck (11) aims a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

No. 3 Miami could strengthen playoff resume with a win at No. 18 Florida State

October 2, 2025

Miami and Florida State have a history of crushing each others’ national title hopes. It’s a rivalry Miami coach Mario Cristobal has lived as a fan and player. He has a chance to experience it as a coach now too. No. 3 Miami and No. 18 Florida State play Saturday night as AP Top 25-ranked teams for the first time since 2016. Miami has resume-building wins over Notre Dame and Florida and is looking to add Florida State to that list. Florida State is looking to rebound from a double-overtime loss at Virginia last Friday.

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Alabama linebacker Yhonzae Pierre (42) celebrates a sack with Alabama linebacker Deontae Lawson (0) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

No. 10 Alabama says it’s more about handling success against 16th-ranked Vanderbilt

October 2, 2025

No. 10 Alabama surely wants some measure of revenge against Vanderbilt, even if players and coaches won’t acknowledge it. The Crimson Tide host the surprising and 16th-ranked Commodores on Saturday and insist they won’t get blindsided again. A year ago, the Tide followed a win over Georgia with a 40-35 loss at Vanderbilt as three-touchdown favorites. That stunning setback played a part in keeping Alabama out of the College Football Playoff. Coming off another victory against the Bulldogs, Vandy is up next again. Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer says the team has to handle success better than it did in 2024.

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FILE - Elon Musk speaks during an event with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House, Feb. 11, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Tesla reports surprise increase in sales in third quarter

October 2, 2025

Tesla reported a surprise increase in sales in the third-quarter as the electric car maker likely benefited from a rush by consumers to  take advantage of a $7,500 credit before it expired on Sept. 30. The company reported Thursday that sales in the three months through September rose 7% compared to the same period a year ago. The gain follows two quarters of steep declines as people turned off by CEO Elon Musk’s foray into right-wing politics avoided buying his company’s cars and even protested at some dealerships. Sales rose to 497,099, compared with with 462,890 in the same period last year.

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Interstellar comet swinging past Mars as a fleet of spacecraft looks on

October 2, 2025

A comet from another star system is swinging by Mars as a fleet of spacecraft trains its sights on the interstellar visitor. The comet will hurtle within 18 million miles of the red planet on Friday. Both of the European Space Agency’s satellites around Mars are already aiming their cameras at the speeding comet. NASA’s satellite and rovers at Mars are also available to assist in the observations. It’s only the third interstellar object known to have passed our way. Discovered in July, the comet poses no threat to Earth or neighboring planets.

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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts celebrates in the clubhouse with his team after a win over the Cincinnati Reds in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card baseball playoff series Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Dodgers advance to NL Division Series with terrific offense, starting pitching and shaky bullpen

October 2, 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers have started the postseason strong in defense of their World Series title. Their starting pitching and offense are performing well. However, the bullpen has been shaky. On Wednesday night, the Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-4, sweeping their NL Wild Card Series. They advance to their 20th NL Division Series appearance and will face the Phillies starting Saturday in Philadelphia. Shohei Ohtani will make his postseason pitching debut in Game 1. The Dodgers’ Japanese players, including Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki, are expected to play key roles as the postseason progresses.

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FILE - President Russell M. Nelson, right, raises his hand during a sustaining vote with his counselor, Dallin H. Oaks, left, during The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' twice-annual church conference Oct. 5, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

A well-defined leadership hierarchy makes for no surprises in next president of Mormon church

October 2, 2025

The next president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints isn’t a surprise. That’s because the church has a well-defined leadership hierarchy that has governed it for decades. Former Utah Supreme Court Justice Dallin H. Oaks is expected to ascend to the presidency after the recent death of President Russell M. Nelson, who was 101. Oaks is currently the longest-tenured member of a top body of leaders called the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, making him next in line. Religious studies experts say the succession plan was created in 1889 following two years of debate and some politicking. Since then, the plan has been carried out without exception.

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FILE - Launch Director Kat Brennan signals for a pilot to go ahead and take off Oct. 7, 2023, during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M. (AP Photo/Roberto E. Rosales, File)

By the numbers: International hot air balloon fiesta to lift off in Albuquerque

October 2, 2025

Hundreds of thousands of spectators gather over nine days to watch as pilots from around the world take to the skies in colorful hot air balloons. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta kicks off Saturday with a mass ascension that features waves of hot air balloons soaring from a launch field. The annual event has become quite a production over the last five decades. Fiesta attendees can walk among the inflating balloons and talk to pilots, all while scarfing down breakfast burritos and sipping piñon coffee. The roaring propane burners are not enough to drown out the cheers and whistles as the balloons drift upward.

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The American flag over the Capitol is illuminated by the early morning light on the first day of a government shutdown, in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

The federal shutdown will cut off vital economic data, including Friday’s jobs report

October 2, 2025

The government shutdown will deprive policymakers and investors of economic data vital to their decision-making at a time of unusual uncertainty about the direction of the U.S. economy. The absence will be felt almost immediately, as the government’s monthly jobs report scheduled for release Friday will likely be delayed. If the shutdown is short-lived, it won’t be very disruptive. But if the release of economic data is delayed for several weeks or longer, it could pose challenges, particularly for the Federal Reserve. The Fed is grappling with where to set a key interest rate at a time of conflicting signals, and the Fed may have little new data to analyze before its next meeting later this month.

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Damien Browne, vice president of research and development for PepsiCo's beverages, is interviewed at the company's R&D Campus, in Valhalla, NY, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

PepsiCo’s new challenge: Making its chips and sodas colorful without artificial dyes

October 2, 2025

Pepsi has a new challenge: Keeping products like Gatorade and Cheetos vivid and colorful without the artificial dyes that U.S. consumers are increasingly rejecting. PepsiCo announced in April that it would accelerate a planned shift to natural colors in its foods and beverages. Right now, around 40% of the company’s products contain synthetic dyes. Some products like Tostitos and Lay’s chips will stop using synthetic dyes later this year. But the company says it can take two or three years to identify natural sources, test them and bring them to market. PepsiCo hasn’t committed to meeting the Trump administration’s goal of phasing out synthetic dyes by the end of 2026.

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Las Vegas Raiders Pete Carroll shakes hands with long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer (50) during the first half of NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Pete Carroll among coaches working into 70s, opting for team building over retirement

October 2, 2025

Pete Carroll returned to coaching to take on the challenge of revitalizing the Las Vegas Raiders. The 74-year-old Carroll thrives on competition and in returning to the sidelines he joined a group of older coaches, like Geno Auriemma and Rick Pitino, who continue to succeed in their 70s. Experts say successful older coaches often have the resources to maintain their health and mental acuity. Carroll’s energy and forward-thinking approach sets the tone for the Raiders.

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