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October 6, 2025.

From left, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, R- Iowa, Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., and Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, speak with reporters as they make an announcement about their oversight of the FBI, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

FBI analyzed phone records of senators as part of Trump Jan. 6 probe, lawmakers say

October 6, 2025

The FBI in 2023 analyzed phone records of more than a half dozen Republican lawmakers as part of an investigation into efforts by Donald Trump to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. That’s according to information released Monday by GOP senators. The senators say the records enabled investigators to see basic information about whom the lawmakers called and the date and time of the call but not the content of the communications. The data encompassed several days during the week of Jan. 6, 2021, when pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol in a failed bid to halt the certification of the election results.

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FILE - The Wisconsin Capitol is seen, Oct. 24, 2023, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Scott Bauer, File)

Wisconsin DOJ asks judge to pause voter citizenship verification order

October 6, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Justice is asking a judge to immediately put on hold his order that would require elections officials to verify the citizenship of all 3.6 million registered Wisconsin voters before the next statewide election in February. The state justice department, which represents the Wisconsin Elections Commission, on Monday asked for a stay pending an appeal. The fight over verifying the citizenship status of voters in battleground Wisconsin comes as President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice has sought voter records from at least 26 states, including Wisconsin.

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Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) shoots as Phoenix Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb (33) and forward Satou Sabally (0) defend during the second half in Game 2 of the WNBA basketball finals, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Aces’ championship experience could be crucial as they take 2-0 WNBA Finals lead to Phoenix

October 6, 2025

The Las Vegas Aces have shown resilience as they head into Game 3 of the WNBA Finals against the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday. The Aces won both home games in the series and aim for their third championship in four years. The Finals are now a best-of-seven series for the first time. Key players like A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young, and Chelsea Gray remain crucial for the team. Coach Becky Hammon emphasizes staying focused and not getting complacent. The Aces have beaten the Mercury five out of six times this season, but the Mercury are determined to fight back.

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Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon pauses before answering a question during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon apologizes to Demercado following heated sideline exchange

October 6, 2025

Arizona Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon says he apologized to Emari Demercado after a heated sideline conversation following the running back’s costly, unforced fumble. Demercado looked like he had a 72-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter against Tennessee that would have increased the Cardinals’ lead to 28-6. Instead, he dropped the ball before crossing the goal line, and the Titans were awarded a touchback. Video circulated on social media showed Gannon yelling in Demercado’s face before swiping his arm downward, appearing to jostle Demercado. Gannon said Monday that he regrets his reaction because his job is to remain calm during games.

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The Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, where the Ambler Road project would pass through, is visible from Ambler, Alaska, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Trump approves Alaska mining road to boost copper, zinc production

October 6, 2025

President Donald Trump on Monday ordered approval of a proposed 211-mile road through an Alaska wilderness to allow mining of copper, cobalt, gold and other minerals. The long-debated Ambler Road project was approved in the first Trump administration, but was later blocked by the Biden administration after an analysis determined the project would threaten caribou and other wildlife and harm Alaska Native tribes that rely on hunting and fishing. Trump said the gravel road is “something that should’ve been long operating and … supplying a lot of energy and minerals.” In a related development, the White House said it is taking 10% equity stake in a Canadian company seeking to develop the Ambler site.

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Star-shaped balloons and flowers were tied to street lights in downtown Montgomery, Ala., on Oct. 6, 2025 at the site of a mass shooting that killed two people and wounded a dozen others. (Kim Chandler/Associated Press)

Alabama governor vows action after Montgomery shooting leaves 2 dead, 12 injured

October 6, 2025

Following a mass shooting in downtown Montgomery, Alabama, that killed two people and injured 12 others, Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that the state will increase its role in public safety efforts in the city. The shooting happened Saturday night in a busy area filled with bars and restaurants. Montgomery Police Chief James Graboys says they believe one victim was targeted, leading to chaotic gunfire. Seven of the victims are under age 20. Ivey plans to extend Capitol trooper patrols and request more resources for state law enforcement. No arrests had been made as of Monday.

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FILE - Circuit Judge Diane Goodstein presides over a trial in a lawsuit between the Diocese of South Carolina and the national Episcopal church on July 8, 2014, in St. George, S.C. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins, File)

South Carolina’s top law official says no arson evidence so far in fire that destroyed judge’s home

October 6, 2025

South Carolina’s top law enforcement official says state agents have so far found no evidence that a fire destroying a judge’s home on a South Carolina island was intentionally set. The blaze on Saturday nearly burned to the ground the house owned by Circuit Judge Diane Goodstein on Edisto Island. State Law Enforcement Division Chief Mark Keel says the investigation is still ongoing, and agents will issue a report when they determine the cause. Three people were hurt in the fire, with one taken to a hospital. Keel also encouraged people to stop sharing unverified information about the fire.

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Toronto Blue Jays' George Springer walks on the field during batting practice at Yankee Stadium in New York, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Yankees would accomplish a rare feat if they come back down 0-2 in best-of-5 series vs. Blue Jays

October 6, 2025

The Yankees are facing a tough challenge as they trail 0-2 against Toronto in their AL Division Series. The Blue Jays have dominated, scoring the most runs of any team in its first two postseason games. Historically, teams with a 2-0 lead in a best-of-five series have won 80 out of 90 times. Yankees manager Aaron Boone emphasizes focusing on winning each pitch. Carlos Rodón will pitch for the Yankees, while Shane Bieber will start for Toronto. The Blue Jays have been wearing retro caps since September 25, and they are undefeated in them since the switch.

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Lenny Kravitz to star in NBC’s ‘Sunday Night Basketball’ opening

October 6, 2025

Lenny Kravitz will give “Sunday Night Basketball” the kind of opening that Carrie Underwood delivers to “Sunday Night Football.” The four-time Grammy Award winner will star in the opening segment for NBC’s Sunday night coverage of the NBA, the network announced Monday. The show opening will debut on Feb. 1 before a doubleheader that begins with the Lakers visiting the New York Knicks. Defending champion Oklahoma City visits Denver in the late game. NBC will begin televising NBA games again this season for the first time since the end of the 2001-02 season. There will be 11 “Sunday Night Basketball” games.

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FILE - Members of the Long Island Roller Rebels practice, Mar. 19, 2023, at United Skates of America, in Seaford, NY. (AP Photo/Jeenah Moon, File)

New York judge upholds transgender athlete ban on Long Island

October 6, 2025

A New York judge has upheld a Long Island county’s law banning transgender women from playing on female sports teams at county-run parks and recreational facilities. In a decision Monday, state Supreme Court Judge Bruce Cozzens wrote that Nassau County’s ban is designed “to protect women and girls” and that transgender athletes can still play in coed sports leagues at the facilities. A roller derby league, the Long Island Roller Rebels, had sued over the law, arguing it violated state anti-discrimination laws. The New York Civil Liberties Union, which filed the lawsuit on the league’s behalf, released a statement saying it would challenge Monday’s decision.

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FILE - Team owner Michael Jordan looks on during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Aug. 31, 2025, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, File)

NASCAR teams urge settlement as trial looms for Michael Jordan’s antitrust suit against series

October 6, 2025

Michael Jordan has expressed willingness to settle an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR. The case involves his team, 23XI Racing, and Front Row Motorsports. They are challenging NASCAR’s charter system, which guarantees team spots and revenue. The system is crucial to NASCAR’s business model. A trial is set for December, but a settlement could prevent significant changes to the sport. NASCAR has filed for summary judgment, and key figures like Roger Penske and Joe Gibbs are urging resolution. The lawsuit could reshape NASCAR’s structure, impacting teams and the sport’s future.

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WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks prior to Game 1 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series between the Las Vegas Aces and the Phoenix Mercury, Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Silver says WNBA deal will get done, but relationship issues with the players must be repaired

October 6, 2025

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says a new collective bargaining agreement with WNBA players will be reached, but acknowledged relationship issues that must be repaired following recent criticisms of Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Those reached a high point last week when Minnesota’s Napheesa Collier said the league had the “worst leadership in the world,” and they have threatened to overshadow the WNBA Finals between Las Vegas and Phoenix that began days afterward. Silver says the WNBA is “going through growing pains” and has issues that have to be addressed that aren’t just economic.

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Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

McDaniel says there’s ‘no time to waste’ in effort to save reeling Dolphins’ season

October 6, 2025

The Miami Dolphins have dropped to 1-4 after a 27-24 loss to Carolina on Sunday. Coach Mike McDaniel says the team needs a collective mission to correct things urgently. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa echoes this, emphasizing the need for urgency. The Dolphins have scored at least 21 points in their last four games, but their rushing defense is struggling. They’ve allowed 871 yards on the ground through five games. Injuries are also a concern, with LB Tyrel Dodson and CB Cornell Armstrong Jr. sidelined. The Dolphins face the Chargers next, hoping to turn their season around.

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FILE - Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry speaks to reporters outside "Camp 57," a facility to house immigration detainees at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, La., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

ACLU says ICE is unlawfully punishing immigrants at a notorious Louisiana detention center

October 6, 2025

The American Civil Liberties Union is accusing the Trump administration of unlawfully punishing immigration detainees for past crimes by transferring them to a notorious Louisiana prison. A lawsuit filed Monday says the inhumane conditions of the newly opened “Louisiana Lockup” violate Double Jeopardy protections and that detainees should be released if the government fails to deport them after six months. The prison, better known as Angola, was once a slave plantation and has a grim history. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Oscar Hernandez Amaya, a Honduran man and convicted felon who has been in ICE custody for two years.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Harrison Bader looks on from the dugout during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Harrison Bader out of Phillies’ Game 2 starting lineup vs Dodgers because of groin injury

October 6, 2025

Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Harrison Bader is out of the starting lineup for Game 2 of the National League Division Series because of a groin injury. Bader was injured running the bases in the Phillies’ Game 1 loss. On Monday, manager Rob Thomson said imaging showed no major tear or strain in Bader’s groin. There is a possibility he could pinch hit against the Los Angeles Dodgers. With Bader sidelined, the Phillies started Brandon Marsh in center field and right-handed hitters Otto Kemp in left field and Nick Castellanos in right against Dodgers lefty Blake Snell.

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A protester, draped in an altered American flag, watches as law enforcement officers try to disperse protesters near a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland, Ore. on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

Trump’s use of the National Guard sets up a legal clash testing presidential power

October 6, 2025

President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy the military on U.S. soil is sparking conflict with blue state governors that is playing out in the courts. Legal experts say Trump’s attempt to deploy California National Guard members to Oregon and Texas Guardsmen to Illinois hasn’t been seen before and is likely to be scrutinized by the courts. Leaders in Democrat-led Illinois, Oregon and California have challenged Trump’s move. This situation raises significant questions of constitutional law and federalism. Trump envisions a stronger role for the military on U.S. soil and has said troops should consider American cities a “training ground.”

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Dusk falls as children play at a temporary tent camp for displaced Palestinians in Deir al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

How American views on Israel and antisemitism have changed since Oct. 7

October 6, 2025

Nearly two years after the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel and the county’s ensuing invasion of the Gaza Strip, Americans are more divided on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict than they were before the war – and concerns are mounting about the safety of Jewish communities at home. The partisan split in public opinion on Israel predates the current war with Hamas, but recent polling suggests that some Americans have lost sympathy with the Israelis over the course of the war. The war has amplified debates in the U.S. not just about foreign policy, but also about the safety and visibility of Jewish communities in America, where fears of antisemitism are rising alongside growing divides over Israel.

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President Donald Trump, center, is greeted by Air Force 89th Air Wing Deputy Commander Melissa Dombrock, left, as he speaks to the media upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, after returning from Norfolk, Va. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Trump’s GOP seizes on violent rhetoric from Virginia AG candidate as high-stakes elections loom

October 6, 2025

Republicans have seized on recently unearthed violent rhetoric from Virginia’s Democratic candidate for attorney general in a bid to re-shape the state’s governor’s race — and tarnish the Democratic Party nationally. President Donald Trump, like Republicans across Virginia and beyond, has called for Democratic state attorney general candidate Jay Jones to quit the race after the publication of private text messages from 2022 suggesting that a political opponent gets “two bullets to the head.” Trump described Jones as a “radical left lunatic” and sought to link him to Rep. Abigail Spanberger, Virginia’s Democratic candidate for governor. Jones has apologized repeatedly for his violent rhetoric. Republicans hope the scandal might tilt the election next month in their direction.

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Rush announce reunion tour five years after the death of drummer Neil Peart

October 6, 2025

Five years after their influential drummer Neil Peart died of glioblastoma, the Canadian band Rush have announced a reunion tour Monday. Rush co-founders Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson revealed a 12-date, seven city tour is scheduled for summer 2026. It will kick off in June at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. That’s where the band played their final show in 2015. The reunion tour will end in Cleveland and they’ll also hit Mexico City; Fort Worth, Texas; Chicago; New York and Toronto. Taking Peart’s place is award-winning German composer and producer Anika Nilles. She has previously toured with Jeff Beck.

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Committee member Dr. Martin Kulldorf, speaks during a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices at the CDC on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Chamblee, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

CDC stops recommending COVID-19 shots for all, leaves decision to patients

October 6, 2025

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has adopted recommendations by a new group of vaccine advisers, and has stopped recommending COVID-19 shots for anyone. The government health agency has announced the change Monday, saying people should decide for themselves in consultation with a medical professional. That goes along with a decision last month by an advisory panel handpicked by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Before this year, U.S. health officials recommended annual COVID-19 boosters for all Americans ages 6 months and older.

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Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard speaks during the NBA basketball team's media day Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

NBA won’t move All-Star Game out of LA as it investigates Clippers over Kawhi Leonard deal

October 6, 2025

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says there is “no contemplation” of moving the All-Star Game out of the Los Angeles Clippers’ home arena as it investigates whether the team circumvented salary cap rules in regards to Kawhi Leonard. The league said it was opening the investigation last month. But no matter the findings, the NBA’s midseason festivities at Intuit Dome won’t be affected. Silver spoke at NBC Sports headquarters to discuss the network’s return to broadcasting the league this season. The All-Star Game will be televised by NBC on Feb. 15.

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A mechanized shovel loads coal into a haul truck at the Spring Creek mine, in this Nov. 15, 2016 photo, near Decker, Mont. (AP Photo/Matthew Brown)

Company bids less than a penny per ton in biggest US coal sale in over a decade

October 6, 2025

A Navajo tribe-owned company has bid $186,000 to lease 167 million tons of coal on federal lands in southeastern Montana. Monday’s offer from the Navajo Transitional Energy Co. came in as the biggest U.S. coal sale in more than a decade. The lease is located next to the company’s Spring Creek mine near Decker, Montana. No one else submitted a bid. President Donald Trump is pushing to mine more coal from public lands. But it’s uncertain if there will be customers for the fuel in coming decades. Data analyzed by The Associated Press shows power plants served by Spring Creek are scheduled to quit burning coal altogether within 10 years.

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FILE - Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs (45) talks with catcher Martin Maldonado, left, after warming up in the bullpen prior to a spring training baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, March 4, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Trial underway over Angels’ alleged role in baseball pitcher Tyler Skaggs’ overdose death

October 6, 2025

The Los Angeles Angels are facing a court trial over whether the team is responsible for the drug overdose death of one of its star pitchers. Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday. The family of pitcher Tyler Skaggs filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the team after he died from an overdose on a team trip to Texas in 2019. An Angels official was convicted of providing a fentanyl-laced oxycodone pill to Skaggs that caused his death.  The team says Skaggs should have been aware of the risks of taking painkillers not as they are prescribed and mixing them with alcohol.

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FILE - Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, speaks at a news conference, Nov. 1, 2022, at the State House, in Augusta, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)

Maine’s moderate US House member will face a Democratic primary challenge during reelection fight

October 6, 2025

Maine’s state auditor and former secretary of state, Matt Dunlap, has announced he will challenge Democratic Rep. Jared Golden in the midterm primary. Golden, a moderate Democrat, represents Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, a politically diverse area that has supported President Donald Trump in recent elections. Dunlap accuses Golden of being too accommodating to Trump and vows to fight more aggressively for the state’s interests. The winner of the primary is expected to face Republican former Maine Gov. Paul LePage in 2026. This district is crucial for Democrats as it could determine control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

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FILE - Afrikaner refugees from South Africa holding American flags arrive, May 12, 2025, at Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Va. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)

Trump considers cutting US refugee intake to 7,500, focusing on white South Africans, officials say

October 6, 2025

President Donald Trump is considering admitting far fewer refugee into the U.S. this year – as few as 7,500, and mostly white Afrikaners. That’s according to two people familiar with the administration’s planning but unauthorized to discuss it. The reduction in refugees comes as the administration it is also conducting sweeping immigration raids as part of its mass deportation agenda. The new figures have not been finalized by the Trump administration. A White House official said the administration is halting all refugee admissions during the federal government shutdown. Advocates warn the decrease would essentially bump from the line refugees who have already been vetted and are awaiting approvals.

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A shooting near Houston suburb leaves two children dead and two others in critical condition

October 6, 2025

Authorities in the Houston suburb of Angleton, Texas, say two children have died and two more have been critically injured in a shooting. The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office says the shooting happened early Saturday, killing two children, ages 13 and 3. Two others, ages 8 and 9, were critically injured and flown to a hospital. The sheriff’s office says the two injured children are in stable condition and a woman has been arrested. A public relations officer with the department says investigators are working to verify how the woman and children are related. Officials say there is no ongoing threat to the community.

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Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ breaks record, sells 2.7 million copies in U.S. on first day

October 6, 2025

It’s the life of a saleswoman. Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” sold 2.7 million copies in traditional album sales in its first day in the U.S. according to Luminate, an industry data and analytics company. That includes physical and digital formats. That’s impressive for several reasons. Swift has broken her record for most first week sales in one day. “The Life of a Showgirl” has also become the second-largest sales week for any album in the modern era, since Luminate began tracking sales in 1991. That was also accomplished in just one day. The album was released Friday.

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FILE - President Donald Trump, Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and others, tour "Alligator Alcatraz," a new migrant detention facility at Dade-Collier Training and Transition facility, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Ochopee, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

DOJ contradicts DeSantis: Some detainees at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ likely never in removal proceedings

October 6, 2025

U.S. government lawyers say detainees at the Florida Everglades immigration detention center, known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” likely include people who have never been in removal proceedings. This contradicts Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s claims since the facility opened in July. The U.S. Department of Justice made this admission Thursday in a court filing. They argue that detainees don’t have enough in common to be certified as a class in a lawsuit over access to attorneys. Civil rights groups allege detainees have been denied proper access to legal counsel, violating their constitutional rights. DeSantis’s office hasn’t responded to requests for comment.

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FILE - The CBS logo is displayed on the exterior of CBS Scene Restaurant and Bar, at Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, Mass., Feb. 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Bari Weiss is the new editor-in-chief of CBS News after Paramount buys her website

October 6, 2025

Paramount is buying the successful news commentary website The Free Press and installed its founder, Bari Weiss, as editor-in-chief of CBS News. The move, while anticipated, is a bold one for David Ellison, new corporate leader of Paramount and CBS. Weiss will report directly to Ellison and be responsible for shaping editorial priorities and driving innovation at CBS News. Ellison said he believes the majority of the country wants news that is balanced and fact-based, and he wants CBS to be their home. Some at CBS News have expressed worry that the move will be seen as friendly to President Donald Trump.

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Taylor Moyer slices strawberries as her youngest son, Bradley, helps put the sliced fruit into a bowl while at home in the kitchen, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Virginia Beach, Va. (AP Photo/John Clark)

Government shutdown threatens food aid program relied on by millions of families

October 6, 2025

Experts say a food aid program that helps 6 million low-income mothers and young children will run out of federal money unless the government shutdown ends within two weeks. States would have to use their own money to keep it afloat. The $8 billion Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children provides vouchers to buy infant formula, fresh fruits and vegetables, low-fat milk and other healthy staples. Mom Taylor Moyer in Virginia says WIC has helped her feed her three children nutritious food. Some states including Connecticut have sought to reassure WIC recipients they’ll keep receiving benefits in an extended shutdown. Washington state says it doesn’t have the money to keep the program open.

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FILE - Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Amy McGrath speaks to supporters during a rally in Danville, Ky., Oct. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

Democrat Amy McGrath launches comeback bid in seeking the seat of retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell

October 6, 2025

Democrat and retired Marine aviator Amy McGrath has entered the Senate campaign in Kentucky. She vows to be a “bulwark against authoritarianism” in launching her campaign Monday. She’s seeking a comeback bid after being trounced by Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell in 2020. McGrath joins a growing field of Republicans and Democrats competing for the seat in the 2026 midterms. McConnell is retiring when his current term ends. Once seen as a rising Democratic star in a GOP-dominated state, McGrath touted her combat experience but lost elections for Congress in 2018 and the Senate in 2020. McGrath flew in 89 combat missions during her Marine career.

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Boston Bruins to retire former captain Zdeno Chara’s No. 33 in January

October 6, 2025

The Boston Bruins will retire former captain Zdeno Chara’s No. 33 during a pregame ceremony on Jan. 15. The team announced Chara will become the 13th player in franchise history to have his number raised to the rafters and the first since Willie O’Ree in 2022. Chara captained the Bruins to the Stanley Cup in 2011 as part of his 14-year run in Boston. The 6-foot-9 Slovakian defenseman won the Norris Trophy for being the NHL’s best at his position in 2009 and helped the team reach the final in 2013 and 2019.

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen talks to the media following an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 5, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

The Bills are undefeated no more after beating themselves in loss to rival Patriots

October 6, 2025

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills beat themselves by committing three turnovers in a 23-20 loss to AFC East rival New England Patriots. Allen committed two turnovers in losing a fumble and throwing an interception. Wide receiver Keon Coleman also lost a fumble as Buffalo dropped to 4-1. The loss ended the Bills regular-season home winning streak at 14, one short of matching the team record. Buffalo joined the Eagles in being the NFL’s final two unbeaten teams to lose on Sunday after Philadelphia lost to Denver.

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FILE - Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano speaks during an event with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office to mark the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act, Aug. 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Social Security Administrator Frank Bisignano is named to the newly created position of IRS CEO

October 6, 2025

Frank Bisignano has been named CEO of the IRS, adding to his role as Social Security Administration Commissioner. Bisignano will report to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is the acting IRS commissioner. It’s unclear if his new role requires Senate confirmation. The Treasury says Bisignano will oversee IRS operations while continuing his current duties. Bessent stated that the IRS and SSA share similar goals, making Bisignano a suitable choice. This appointment is part of ongoing leadership changes at the IRS since Trump’s term began. Bisignano joins other officials holding multiple roles, including Bessent, Marco Rubio and Russell Vought.

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FILE - Pieces of Dubai chocolate appear in a Lindt shop in Aachen, Germany on Nov. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Daniel Niemann, File)

The Dubai chocolate craze is now about much more than bars

October 6, 2025

Some flavor crazes flirt with us and fade. Others stay and make themselves at home. The Dubai chocolate movement seems to have put down roots and is spreading. The sweet flavors and thick texture that have made Dubai chocolate bars such a success are morphing into other kinds of confections too. There are Dubai-inspired candies, syrups, croissants, milk shakes and more in a variety of flavors. Big retailers and small bakeries alike have jumped on board. The original Dubai chocolate bar was created in the United Arab Emirates in 2021, and soon exploded on social media. The classic features a thick, milk chocolate shell usually encasing a creamy pistachio or tahini filling mixed with crispy, shredded, phyllo-like pastry.

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FILE - The Supreme Court in Washington, June 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Supreme Court rebuffs push to revive Missouri law barring police from enforcing some U.S. gun laws

October 6, 2025

The Supreme Court is refusing to revive a controversial Missouri gun law that bans police from enforcing some federal firearm laws. The high court rejected a push Monday to hear arguments over whether the state can block police from enforcing federal gun laws that don’t have an equivalent state law. The measure imposed $50,000 fines for officers who knowingly enforced those federal laws, which include possession of firearms by some domestic violence offenders and weapons registration and tracking. Lower courts found the 2019 law violated the Supremacy Clause, a section of the U.S. Constitution that says federal law takes precedence over state laws.

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FILE - The Supreme Court in Washington, June 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Supreme Court rejects appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, imprisoned former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein

October 6, 2025

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned ex-girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein. The justices Monday declined to take up a case that would’ve renewed attention on the Epstein sexual-abuse saga after President Donald Trump’s administration sought to tamp down criticism over its refusal to publicly release more investigative files. Trump’s Republican administration had urged the high court to stay out of the case. Lawyers for Maxwell argued she never should’ve been tried or convicted for a role in luring teenage girls to be sexually abused by Epstein. Maxwell is serving 20 years and recently was transferred from a Florida prison to a Texas prison camp.

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‘The Walking Dead’ comes alive in auction for 15-year anniversary

October 6, 2025

The eerily humanistic zombies from “The Walking Dead” first stepped into viewers’ living rooms on Halloween nearly 15 years ago, ushering in a new era for the horror genre. Fans are getting a chance to own some of the franchise’s most coveted items. AMC Networks, in partnership with Heritage Auctions, will be auctioning over 1,000 prop items that span the entire franchise. Online bidding runs until Nov. 1. Greg Nicotero, who led the show’s special effects, says the auction takes people “on a journey” through the timeline of the franchise, starting from the first season and through the various spinoffs.

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FILE - President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs, April 2, 2025, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Trump says the US has secured $17 trillion in new investments. The real number is likely much less

October 6, 2025

President Donald Trump claims his policies have generated $17 trillion in new investments, but the real number is likely much less. The White House website only lists $8.8 trillion, though even that number appears to be padded with investment commitments made during Joe Biden’s presidency. The White House didn’t lay out the math after multiple requests as to how Trump calculated $17 trillion. But the issue goes beyond Trump’s hyperbolic talk to his belief that the brute force of tariffs and shaming of companies can deliver economic results. That bet could go sideways for him politically if the tough talk fails to translate into more jobs and higher incomes.

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FILE - A sign on a door at The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania is pictured at the Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., Feb. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

State supreme court battles move to Pennsylvania, where 3 Democratic justices hope to keep seats

October 6, 2025

Republicans and Democrats have begun pouring money into an election this November for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. It’s the latest example of how state high court races have become proxy battles for the biggest issues roiling the country, from abortion to voting rights to redistricting. Both parties are expected to spend millions of dollars on campaign fliers, digital and TV ads and get-out-the-vote efforts. At stake is whether the highest court in the most populous presidential swing state will keep its liberal majority. But overall spending in Pennsylvania is nowhere near the $100 million spent this year in Wisconsin — a record amount for a state supreme court race.

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts looks to pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Eagles’ offensive woes continue as Broncos hand Super Bowl champs their first loss

October 6, 2025

A.J. Brown has voiced concerns about the Eagles’ inconsistent offense. Despite a 4-0 start, the team has struggled to replicate last season’s explosive plays. Under new coordinator Kevin Patullo, key players have seen a dip in production. On Sunday against Denver, the Eagles led 17-3 going into the fourth quarter but lost 21-17 after the Broncos rallied. Brown and DeVonta Smith had a strong first half, but the Eagles’ offense faltered late. Saquon Barkley was underutilized, with just 30 yards on six carries. Brown’s social media hints at frustration, but he insists all is well.

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A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent takes part in an early morning operation in Park Ridge, Ill., Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

ICE ad blitz aims to lure local law enforcement officers to join Trump mass deportation efforts

October 6, 2025

An Associated Press tally shows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is spending millions of dollars on TV recruitment ads targeting officers frustrated by local restrictions on immigration enforcement. The ads are airing in more than a dozen cities, including Chicago, Seattle and Atlanta. The ads aim to lure officers to join ICE’s deportation efforts. The campaign is part of a $30 billion initiative to hire 10,000 more deportation officers. ICE offers bonuses and benefits to fast-track hiring. Cities including Boston and Chicago have been criticized by President Donald Trump’s Republican administration for limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Local police departments are concerned about losing recruits to ICE due to its attractive offers.

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FILE - The Supreme Court in Washington, June 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

The Supreme Court will evaluate Trump’s expansive claims of presidential power in its new term

October 6, 2025

The Supreme Court is beginning a new term with a sharp focus on President Donald Trump’s robust assertion of executive power. Pivotal cases on voting and the rights of LGBTQ people also are on the agenda. On Tuesday, the justices will hear arguments over bans passed by nearly half of U.S. states on therapy aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity. The opening session Monday has lower-profile cases. But a major thrust of the next 10 months is expected to be the justices’ evaluation of the Republican president’s expansive claims of presidential power.

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