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October 8, 2025.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani flies out during the first inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Shohei Ohtani’s postseason struggles continue as Dodgers fall to Phillies in Game 3

October 8, 2025

Shohei Ohtani is struggling in the postseason, going 0 for 5 for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their 8-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of the NL Division Series. The Dodgers lead the series 2-1 despite Ohtani’s lack of offense. He is 1-for-14 with seven strikeouts in the series. Phillies manager Rob Thomson acknowledges Ohtani’s potential to explode at any time. Ohtani, who hit 55 home runs in the regular season, hasn’t found his rhythm. On the mound, he pitched six strong innings in the Dodgers’ Game 1 victory.

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A house in Atlanta where escaped Louisiana inmate Derrick Groves was taken into custody is seen Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Charlotte Kramon)

What to know about the capture of the last of 10 escapees from a New Orleans jail

October 8, 2025

All 10 fugitives who made a brazen escape from a New Orleans jail in May are back in custody after the last inmate was captured in Atlanta. Derrick Groves was found Wednesday holed up in the basement crawl space of an Atlanta home. The 28-year-old had the most violent record of the 10 escapees. A New Orleans jury convicted Groves last year of killing two people after he opened fire on a family block party with an assault rifle in what prosecutors say was drug-related. Authorities say the tip leading to Groves’ capture came in via New Orleans Crimestoppers, an anonymous tip program.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber follows his solo home run off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto during the fourth inning in Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Kyle Schwarber hits two homers to lift Phillies over Dodgers 8-2 and avoid sweep in NLDS

October 8, 2025

Kyle Schwarber homered twice, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to an 8-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of their NL Division Series. The Phillies avoided a sweep with the win on Wednesday night. Schwarber’s first homer cleared the right-field pavilion, the first allowed by the Dodgers in these playoffs. The Phillies add five more runs in the eighth inning, including a solo shot by J.T. Realmuto and a two-run drive by Schwarber. Clayton Kershaw struggled in his first postseason relief appearance since 2019. The Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman went hitless, while Mookie Betts tripled and singled in four at-bats.

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Lindsay Evans gestures to a historic photo of Victorian-era women weaving human hair into art, during a tour of Leila’s Hair Museum on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Independence, Miss. (AP Photo/Heather Hollingsworth)

Tresses of presidents, jewelry made from the locks of the dead find new homes as hair museum closes

October 8, 2025

Century-old wreaths made from human hair fill the walls of Leila’s Hair Museum, and glass cases overflow with necklaces and watch bands made from the locks of the dead. There also are strands of hair purported to come from past presidents, Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe and even Jesus. For around 30 years, this small attraction in the Kansas City suburb of Independence attracted an eclectic group of gawkers that included the likes of heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne. But the museum’s namesake, Leila Cohoon, died last November at the age of 92. Now the collection of more than 3,000 pieces is headed to museums around the country.

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FILE - The interior of the U.S. Penitentiary execution room is seen March 22, 1995, in Terre Haute, Ind. (AP Photo/Chuck Robinson, File)

Indiana man convicted in 2001 rape and murder of teenager to be executed by lethal injection

October 8, 2025

An Indiana man convicted in the 2001 rape and murder of a teenage girl is set to die by lethal injection early Friday in the state’s third execution since resuming capital punishment last year. Roy Lee Ward will be put to death before sunrise at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City. The 53-year-old was convicted in the rape and murder of 15-year-old Stacy Payne and sentenced to death. The brutal crime happened in the family’s home in the small southern Indiana community of Dale. Attorneys say Ward has exhausted his legal options after more than two decades of court battles.

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Rep. Michael Lawler, R-N.Y., left, confronts House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., in a heated discussion to endorse House bill H.R.5145 that would extend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Frustrated lawmakers say lack of trust is making it harder to end the government shutdown

October 8, 2025

Lawmakers are openly venting their frustration as they try to gain traction to end the government shutdown. Groups of lawmakers have tried to brainstorm ways out of the standoff that for nine days has shuttered government offices, kept hundreds of thousands of federal employees at home and threatened their pay. But they have found themselves running up against a fundamental lack of trust in each other. President Donald Trump and Republicans have so far held to the stance that they will only negotiate on Democratic demands around health care benefits after they vote to reopen the government.

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is recovering from COVID-19, sits behind his team's bench as he watches the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Antetokounmpo says he’s ‘locked in’ with Bucks while noting possibility he could change his mind

October 8, 2025

Giannis Antetokounmpo reaffirmed that he’s “locked in” with the Milwaukee Bucks while acknowledging the possibility that could eventually change depending on how things develop over the next several months. The two-time MVP said that “I’ve always wanted to be in Milwaukee, always wanted to represent the city, as long as we have the opportunity to win.” He added that “now if in six, seven months I change my mind, that’s human, too. ”

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Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) reacts after scoring on Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally during the first half of Game 3 of the WNBA basketball finals, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Wilson hits last-second jumper to lift Aces over Mercury 90-88 for a 3-0 lead in the WNBA Finals

October 8, 2025

A’ja Wilson made a turnaround jumper with 0.3 seconds left, capping a stellar 34-point night and lifting the Las Vegas Aces over the Phoenix Mercury 90-88 in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals on Wednesday for a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. The Aces are one victory away from winning their third title in four seasons. Game 4 is on Friday in Phoenix. Las Vegas looked like it had a comfortable 76-59 lead entering the fourth quarter, but DeWanna Bonner made two free throws with 1:01 left to tie it at 88. That set up Wilson’s heroics in the final seconds.

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Kansas City Chiefs running back Brashard Smith (24) runs the ball under pressure from Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Jaguars and Browns trade starting cornerbacks, AP source says

October 8, 2025

A person familiar with negotiations says Jacksonville and Cleveland have swapped starting cornerbacks, with Tyson Campbell going to the Browns and Greg Newsome heading to the Jaguars. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been formally announced. ESPN and NFL Network first reported the swap. The teams also exchanged late-round draft picks in 2026, with Jacksonville getting a sixth-rounder from Cleveland and the Browns getting a seventh-rounder from the Jaguars.

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Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Pastrnak has a 3-point night in the Bruins’ 3-1 victory over Ovechkin and the Capitals

October 8, 2025

David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists and Jeremy Swayman made 34 saves to lift the Boston Bruins to a 3-1 win over Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. Pastrnak scored in the second period and Elias Lindholm added a goal with 12:19 remaining in the third — just 38 seconds after Tom Wilson had tied the game at 1 for Washington. Morgan Geekie scored into an empty net with 57.1 seconds remaining. The Bruins made Marco Sturm a winner in his first game as coach, killing off all five of Washington’s power plays.

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Luigi Mangione is escorted into Manhattan state court in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Prosecutors say no harm was done by social media posts about assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO

October 8, 2025

Federal prosecutors say no harm was done to the prospects for a fair trial when two U.S. Justice Department officials reposted potentially inflammatory comments President Donald Trump made about Luigi Mangione after his arrest in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Prosecutors sent a letter Wednesday to a Manhattan federal judge who last month asked them to explain the posts and what steps the department had taken to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Mangione has pleaded not guilty to state and federal charges in the fatal shooting of Brian Thompson on Dec. 4. The assassination happened as he arrived at a Manhattan hotel for his company’s annual investor conference.

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Chicago Cubs players celebrate after Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

Cubs use 4-run 1st inning to top the Brewers 4-3 and avoid NL Division Series sweep

October 8, 2025

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a tiebreaking two-run single and the Chicago Cubs avoided a sweep by holding off the Milwaukee Brewers for a 4-3 victory in Game 3 of their NL Division Series. Crow-Armstrong’s two-out swing was part of a four-run first inning for Chicago — continuing a wild trend. Michael Busch kicked off the rally by becoming the first player in major league history with multiple leadoff homers in a single postseason series. The matchup of NL Central rivals is the first postseason series in which both teams scored in the first in each of the first three games. Jake Bauers rallied Milwaukee with an RBI single in the fourth and a leadoff drive in the seventh.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens before interrupting President Donald Trump during a roundtable meeting on antifa in the State Dining Room at the White House, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

US diplomat fired over relationship with woman accused of ties to Chinese Communist Party

October 8, 2025

The State Department says it’s fired a U.S. diplomat over a romantic relationship he admitted having with a Chinese woman alleged to have ties to the Chinese Communist Party. The dismissal is believed to be the first of its kind for violating a ban on such relationships that was introduced late last year under the Biden administration. The Associated Press reported earlier this year that in the waning days of Democrat Joe Biden’s presidency, the State Department imposed a ban on all American government personnel in China, as well as family members and contractors with security clearances, from any romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens.

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FILE - Leah Pruett and her husband Tony Stewart speak during a news conference, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Tony Stewart jokes about sleeping on the couch if he wins drag race against wife Leah Pruett

October 8, 2025

Tony Stewart jokes that he made sure the new couch he and his wife bought was one he could sleep on comfortably if he wins a drag race against her. They will be competing against each other in NHRA races next season. That is when Leah Pruett gets back in her seat for Tony Stewart Racing. Her NASCAR Hall of Fame husband has filled that seat since she stepped aside ahead of the 2024 season to focus on starting a family and the birth of their son later that year. Stewart says his wife talked him into driving a Top Fuel dragster for Elite Motorsports.

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Kirkus Prize winners include a novel on identity, a history of Iran and an ode to belly buttons

October 8, 2025

Kirkus Prize judges have announced their winners for this year, awarding $50,000 in each of three categories. Lucas Schaefer’s novel “The Slip,” about a man’s search for his missing nephew, won for fiction. Scott Anderson’s “King of Kings,” which explores the Iranian Revolution, took the nonfiction prize. Thao Lam’s picture book “Everybelly,” celebrating belly buttons, won for young readers’ literature. The prizes, established in 2014, are overseen by Kirkus Reviews. Editor-in-chief Tom Beer praised the winners for their messages on community, self-transformation, and history. Finalists included works by Angela Flournoy, Nicholas Boggs and Arundhati Roy.

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FILE - A shirt makes a political statement in a storefront in Gillette, Wyo., Sept. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Mead Gruver, File)

Wyoming library director fired amid book dispute wins $700,000 settlement

October 8, 2025

A former Wyoming library director who was fired amid an uproar over books with sexual content and LGBTQ+ themes on youth shelves has reached a $700,000 settlement with her former employer. Terri Lesley was fired as library director in northeastern Wyoming’s Campbell County in 2023. She reached the settlement agreement with county officials Wednesday. Her lawsuit accused the library board and county commission of violating her First Amendment rights. County officials denied that in court documents. Lesley said Wednesday she feels vindicated by the settlement. Attorneys for Campbell County didn’t immediately return phone messages Wednesday seeking comment.

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Chicago Cubs' Michael Busch hirts a home run during the first inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

Michael Busch hits another leadoff homer for the Cubs in NL Division Series against the Brewers

October 8, 2025

Michael Busch sparked a fast start for the Chicago Cubs — again. Busch hit a leadoff homer in Chicago’s four-run first inning in Game 3 of the team’s NL Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. He became the first player in major league history with multiple leadoff homers in a single postseason series, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. The 27-year-old Busch drove a full-count cutter from Quinn Priester deep to right-center, tying it at 1. It was the first baseman’s team-high third homer of the postseason. Busch also hit a leadoff shot against Freddy Peralta in Chicago’s 9-3 loss in Game 1 on Saturday.

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Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) celebrates after stripping the ball away from Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Bears’ Tyrique Stevenson set to return to Washington year after embarrassing loss

October 8, 2025

Tyrique Stevenson says he’s ready to return to the scene of one of the most embarrassing moments in NFL history Monday night when the Chicago Bears visit Washington. Last year, the Chicago cornerback had his back turned to the field, then rushed in and tipped Jayden Daniels’ 52-yard desperation pass to Noah Brown for a winning touchdown. Said Stevenson: “Just use it as motivation to come out and stay focused on all tasks and definitely, definitely learn to wait until the clock hits double-zeroes. Just use that as a learning curve to mature and be the cornerback that this team needs.”

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Detroit Tigers' Gleyber Torres watches his solo home run during the seventh inning in Game 4 of baseball's American League Division Series against the Seattle Mariners Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Tigers force Game 5 against Mariners in ALDS with 9-3 win

October 8, 2025

Riley Greene and Javier Báez homered in a four-run sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers kept their season alive with a 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in Game 4 of the American League Division Series. The Tigers forced a Game 5 by winning at Comerica Park for the first time in more than a month. They went 0-8 after Tarik Skubal’s 6-0 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sept. 6, including Seattle’s 8-4 win on Tuesday. The series decider will be on Friday in Seattle, with Skubal facing George Kirby.

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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at the Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Fed minutes: Most officials supported further rate cuts as worries about jobs rose

October 8, 2025

Most members of the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate setting committee supported further reductions to its key interest rate this year, minutes from last month’s meeting showed. Still, the minutes released Wednesday underscored the deep division on the 19-person committee between those who feel that the Fed’s short-term rate is too high and weighing on the economy, and those who point to persistent inflation that remains above the central bank’s 2% target as evidence that the Fed needs to be cautious about reducing rates.

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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)

Judge halts New York county from enforcing transgender athlete ban after roller derby league sues

October 8, 2025

A New York county’s law banning transgender women from playing on female sports teams at county-run parks and recreational facilities has been halted for now. A state appeals court on Wednesday barred Nassau County from enforcing the ban while a legal challenge brought on behalf of a local women’s roller derby league plays out. The decision comes after a lower court judge on Monday upheld the local law and the Long Island Roller Rebels said they planned to challenge the lower court ruling. The league’s president said players were “thrilled” at the higher court decision.

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Bad Bunny’s music streams soar since 2026 Super Bowl halftime show news

October 8, 2025

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny’s music catalog has seen a jump in streams since his 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance was announced last week. That’s according to the industry data and analytics company Luminate. They found that Latin music is primarily consumed via streaming. And Bad Bunny saw a 26% increase in on-demand streams in the United States when comparing the week before the announcement to the week that followed. That’s a bump of nearly 50 million streams. He earned 173 million streams from Sept. 19 to 27. After the announcement, it jumped to 218.5 million streams from Sept. 28 to Oct. 6.

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President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable meeting on antifa in the State Dining Room at the White House, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump has yet to provide Congress hard evidence that targeted boats carried drugs, officials say

October 8, 2025

The Trump administration hasn’t provided evidence to lawmakers that recent U.S. military strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats were justified. That’s according to two U.S. officials who were not authorized to comment and spoke on the condition of anonymity. Bipartisan frustration is growing as the Senate votes on a war powers resolution Wednesday. The administration has only shared unclassified video clips of the strikes, which don’t confirm the presence of drugs. The Pentagon has pointed to public statements by officials, but lawmakers are questioning the legal basis for these actions. An administration memo declaring the U.S. is in an armed conflict with drug cartels has raised stark questions among some lawmakers about how Trump intends to use his war powers.

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A court officer clears the area outside of a courtroom, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at Boston Municipal Court, where arraignments were held for protesters arrest at a pro-Palestinian rally in Boston on Tuesday night. (Mark Stockwell/The Boston Herald via AP, Pool)

Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested in Boston after clash with police

October 8, 2025

Authorities say 13 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested in Boston after a clash with police that resulted in four officers being sent to hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries. Police said in a news release that everyone arrested Tuesday is from the Boston area and between the ages of 19 and 27. Police say officers were stationed at Boston Common to monitor the rally, and that about 200 to 300 protesters later clashed with police a few blocks away, blocking a road, chanting and interlocking arms to prevent police vehicles from passing. The protest was one of many around the world that coincided with the second anniversary of the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel that sparked the war in Gaza.

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Eeyore the dog helps a Florida deputy find a missing 86-year-old woman, video shows

October 8, 2025

A dog named Eeyore became a hero by leading a Florida sheriff’s deputy to a missing 86-year-old woman who had fallen while walking him. The woman’s husband reported her missing on the night of Sept. 25 after she didn’t return from her walk. The man told an Okaloosa County sheriff’s deputy that she usually took only 10 to 15 minutes. The deputy began searching the neighborhood and spotted Eeyore in the road. The dog then led the deputy to the woman, who was alert and later taken to a medical facility. She was amazed by Eeyore’s actions.

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Early morning cloudy skies over the U.S. Capitol during the 8th day of the government shutdown on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Senate vote tests Trump’s authority to strike vessels he says are carrying drugs

October 8, 2025

The Senate is voting on legislation to put a check on President Donald Trump’s ability to use deadly military force against drug cartels. Democrats and at least one Republican are trying to counter the administration’s extraordinary assertion of presidential war power to destroy vessels in the Caribbean. Congress is constitutionally responsible for making declarations of war, but the Trump administration has asserted that drug traffickers are armed combatants threatening the United States and its use of military force is legally justified. The U.S. military has carried out four strikes on vessels in the Caribbean. The White House says those have killed 21 people and stopped narcotics from reaching the U.S.

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Dozens of ailing animals found in New York home where elderly woman was ‘trapped’ by debris

October 8, 2025

More than 200 animals were found at the home of a wildlife rehabilitator in New York where authorities also discovered a 95-year-old woman who was essentially trapped in her room due to clutter in the residence. Suffolk County prosecutors say cats, dogs, parrots, roosters, hedgehogs, chinchillas, guinea pigs, voles and flying squirrels were among the 206 animals found Oct. 1 at the Northport home. The residence was infested with insects and “extremely cluttered” with debris, garbage and household waste, making certain areas impassable. The elderly woman was removed from the home, but further information about her condition was not disclosed.

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State Rep. Justin J. Pearson, D-Memphis, center, announces his candidacy for U.S. Congress during a news conference Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

‘Tennessee Three’ Democrat announces bid for Congress against longtime representative from Memphis

October 8, 2025

Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson says he is running for a U.S. House seat representing Memphis, challenging longtime Democratic congressman Steve Cohen to represent the majority-Black city in a contest of youth versus experience. Pearson announced his candidacy Wednesday at a Memphis park located near the neighborhood where he grew up. He will face Cohen in the Democratic primary for Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District next year. The 30-year-old Pearson is one of three Tennessee lawmakers who drew national attention in 2023 when Republicans in the Tennessee Legislature moved to expel them following a gun control protest. Cohen is 76. The Memphis seat has long been held by Democrats, including Cohen.

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The U.S. Capitol is seen at sunrise on the 6th day of the government shutdown, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Pressure points ahead could bring a quicker end to the shutdown

October 8, 2025

The first week is the easy one. The pressure to resolve the federal shutdown will gradually build as the shutdown enters its second week and government workers miss paychecks, and important programs begin to run out of money. Missed paychecks by workers, airline delays, closed parks and museums are just some of the pressure points that could help force a resolution. The impact on tourism and the economy could also play a role. Members of Congress are increasingly focused on the possibility of a missed payday for the nation’s military service members on Oct. 15.

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

Supreme Court seems ready to revive GOP challenge to Illinois mail-in ballot law

October 8, 2025

The Supreme Court seemed ready to revive a Republican challenge to an Illinois law that allows the counting of late-arriving mail ballots, which have been a target of President Donald Trump. The justices on Wednesday considered the narrower issue of whether a GOP congressman has the legal right to challenge the law that allows ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if they are received up to two weeks later. Lower courts threw out the lawsuit from Rep. Mike Bost finding the late ballots likely had little effect on the race in his safe GOP district. Illinois argued that allowing the suit would open the legal floodgates and “cause chaos” for election officials.

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FILE - Shown are Beyond Meat Beyond Burger packages at a store in Huntingdon Valley, Pa., Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Meme stock resurgence prompts return of central meme investment fund

October 8, 2025

The resurgence of meme stock interest has prompted the return of a one-stop fund for the volatile and quirky investments. Roundhill Investments is launching a meme ETF, which is an exchange-traded fund consisting solely of meme stocks. Several of those stocks have ridden a wave of meme investment sentiment this year. The move comes two years after the provider of ETFs closed the fund because of slumping interest. Investors have been sporadically turning to meme stocks throughout 2025 in an effort to find bargains amid a very pricey stock market. The S&P 500 has had a busy year setting records.

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FILE - Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., speaks during an interview at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Marietta, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff raises $12 million for 2026 reelection

October 8, 2025

Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff says he raised more than $12 million from July through September. The first-term Democrat is trying to build up cash as he prepares for what is likely to be a bruising 2026 reelection bid. Ossoff says he has $21 million in the bank, but he spent nearly half of what he raised in the third quarter. That reflects a campaign that is already ramping up, with Republican groups spending against him. Two top Republican challengers, Mike Collins and Derek Dooley, each raised nearly $2 million by the end of September. The third major Republican in the race is U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter. He hasn’t reported a total yet.

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Dolly Parton responds to concerns about her health: ‘I’m not dying’

October 8, 2025

Dolly Parton says not to worry, she “ain’t dead yet.” That’s what the country superstar shared in a video on social media Wednesday following public speculation about her health. Late last month Parton postponed her first Las Vegas residency in 32 years, citing “health challenges.” She was scheduled to perform six shows in December. Her dates have been moved to next year, in Sept. 2026. She did not provide additional details. On Tuesday, a Facebook posted shared by her sister Freida Parton escalated concerns around Parton’s health when she wrote that she had been “up all night praying for my sister, Dolly.” Dolly Parton has clarified that her doctors say she is dealing with nothing major.

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U.S. Capitol Police officers with a K9 detector dog, patrols outside of Supreme Court, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

Man charged with having explosive materials near DC church hosting annual Red Mass celebration

October 8, 2025

A New Jersey man has been arrested on charges that he had explosive materials in his possession near a Washington, D.C., church that was preparing to celebrate an annual Mass marking the start of the U.S. Supreme Court’s term. Court records show that 41-year-old Louis Geri was charged with possession of a destructive device after his arrest on Sunday outside at St. Matthew’s Cathedral. Supreme Court justices usually attend the annual Red Mass, but a court spokesperson said none went to this year’s celebration. A judge ordered Geri held without bond until a hearing on Thursday.

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FILE - The headquarters of the Internal Revenue Service is in Washington, August 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)

IRS to furlough nearly half of its workforce as shutdown enters second week

October 8, 2025

The IRS will furlough nearly half of its workforce as part of a new contingency plan. The agency said Wednesday that most operations are closed. This follows the failure of President Donald Trump and Congress to reach a funding agreement, leading to a government shutdown now in its second week. The IRS initially planned to stay open using funds from the Inflation Reduction Act, but now only 53.6% of its 74,299 employees will remain working. Last week, Trump said around 750,000 federal workers nationwide were expected to be furloughed, with some potentially fired.

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Dallas Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan responds to questions during a news conference at the NHL hockey team's headquarters, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Gulutzan in different situation with Dallas 12 years later, and Stars have a more seasoned coach

October 8, 2025

Glen Gulutzan has returned to a much different situation in Dallas. And the Stars now have a more seasoned coach that has been close to a Stanley Cup title since they let him go 12 years ago. In his initial stint with the Stars, Gulutzan was a first-time head coach overseeing an aging team basically run by the league while going through bankruptcy, an ownership change and a lockout-shortened season. When the Stars open their season Thursday night at Winnipeg, the 54-year-old Gulutzan is back in charge of a team that has been to the Western Conference final each of the past three seasons.

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In CBS role, Bari Weiss goes from critic of mainstream news to one of its gatekeepers

October 8, 2025

Bari Weiss has been unflinchingly critical of mainstream news outlets. Now, she’s set to run one. The 41-year-old founder of The Free Press site was named this week as CBS News’ editor-in-chief. That Weiss has risen to take the helm of the type of traditional news source she has so often maligned is as confounding to some as the fact that nearly all her experience is in expressing opinions and none of it is in TV news. Weiss calls herself a centrist, but most often rankles those on the left.

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FILE - The interior of the U.S. Penitentiary execution room is seen March 22, 1995, in Terre Haute, Ind. (AP Photo/Chuck Robinson, File)

Indiana set to execute man convicted of 2001 rape and murder of small-town teenage girl

October 8, 2025

Indiana will put to death a man who was convicted in the 2001 rape and murder of a teenage girl, the state’s third execution since resuming capital punishment last year. The execution of Roy Lee Ward is scheduled before sunrise Friday at the state prison in Michigan City, Indiana. Attorneys say the 52-year-old has exhausted his legal options to challenge the sentence. Family members of 15-year-old Stacy Payne say they want justice to be carried out. Ward’s execution by lethal injection comes amid questions about Indiana’s handling of pentobarbital, the drug it has used in recent executions.

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Governor JB Pritzker, second from right, speaks as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, right, listens to him at a news conference in Chicago, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Trump says Illinois governor and Chicago mayor should be jailed as they oppose Guard deployment

October 8, 2025

President Donald Trump says the Illinois governor and Chicago mayor, both Democrats, should be jailed as they oppose his deployment of National Guard troops for his immigration and crime crackdown in the nation’s third-largest city. The Republican president made the comment in a social media post Wednesday. It’s the latest example of his calls for his opponents to be prosecuted or locked up Trump wrote on Truth Social that Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritkzer “should be in jail for failing to protect” U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. The officials said they wouldn’t be deterred.

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Trav’s Outfitter Celebrates Grand Opening of New Rapid City Store

October 8, 2025

RAPID CITY, SD — October 7, 2025 — What began decades ago in a South Dakota garage has grown into one of the region’s premier outdoor retailers. Trav’s Outfitter, a family-owned and operated business with more than 40 years in the shoe and apparel industry, is celebrating the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of its […]

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Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens rural schools and hospitals reliant on immigrant workers

October 8, 2025

The new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas spells trouble for rural parts of the U.S. that rely on immigrants to fill vacancies in skilled professions. Small communities often face workforce shortages in critical sectors like health care and education, struggling to attract American workers from other parts of the country. International medical graduates frequently accept positions in these underserved areas, while immigrant teachers with advanced training fill essential roles from elementary school classrooms to special education. Some groups are now seeking exemptions from the Trump administration for health care professionals and K-12 educators as experts warn the fee will prove insurmountable for rural communities lacking the resources to absorb the cost.

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FILE - Joan Kennedy smiles following an interview in Boston, Dec. 5, 1979. (AP Photo/Dave Tenenbaum, file)

Joan Kennedy, first wife of Sen. Edward Kennedy, has died

October 8, 2025

The first wife of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy, Joan Kennedy, died Wednesday at the age of 89. She endured the assassinations of two brothers-in-law and stood by her husband through the Chappaquiddick scandal as well as through his failed 1980 run for president. The couple divorced in 1982. She worked for the mentally challenged and other causes but also struggled with mental health issues and alcoholism herself for much of her life, including several drunk driving arrests. Her son Patrick Kennedy praised her as a classically trained pianist and advocate for addiction recovery who helped break stigma and inspired others to seek help.

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FILE - International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks during a news conference during the World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings in Washington, Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

IMF chief warns of economic uncertainty and offers this advice: ‘Buckle up’

October 8, 2025

The global economy may be holding up better than expected despite major shocks such as President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but the head of the International Monetary Fund says that resilience may not last. “Buckle up,” Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says in prepared remarks to a think tank Wednesday. And she says, “Uncertainty is the new normal and it is here to stay.” Her comments comes before the IMF and World Bank hold their annual meetings next week in Washington. Trump’s trade penalties are expected to be in sharp focus when global finance leaders and central bankers gather.

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New York Yankees' Aaron Judge reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fourth inning of Game 3 of baseball's American League Division Series, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Aaron Judge does it all and rescues Yankees with `amazing swing’ against Blue Jays

October 8, 2025

When the New York Yankees needed someone to save them Tuesday night, Aaron Judge practically put on a cape. Captain clutch, indeed. In a do-it-all performance for the ages, Judge hit a tying homer and drove in four runs as the Yankees staved off elimination by rallying past the Toronto Blue Jays 9-6 in Game 3 of their AL Division Series. Judge went 3 for 4 with an intentional walk and scored three times, also making pivotal plays with his glove and legs. Down by five early, New York scored eight unanswered runs to prevent a three-game sweep and push the best-of-five playoff series to Game 4 on Wednesday night in the Bronx.

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Mary J. Blige is releasing film of her Madison Square Garden show in theaters

October 8, 2025

Mary J. Blige is bringing her iconic stage presence to the big screen with her first concert film, “Mary J. Blige: For My Fans, Live From Madison Square Garden.” The Grammy and Emmy-winning artist announced Wednesday that the film will be released exclusively in theaters on Nov. 5 and 8. It captures her sold-out performance at Madison Square Garden in April during her For My Fans tour. The film features performances from her three-decade career, including hits like “Be Without You” and “Family Affair.” It also includes behind-the-scenes footage and surprise guest appearances.

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Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs speaks during an interview with The Associated Press, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Samantha Chow)

Democratic Arizona Gov. Hobbs launches reelection bid as her party aims to build power nationally

October 8, 2025

Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has launched her reelection campaign as her party looks to bounce back nationally from sweeping losses in 2024. She is taking a practical rather than confrontational approach to finding a pathway to Democratic victory in the state. She hopes her message of putting Arizonans first and politics aside resonates with voters across the political spectrum. She’ll need that, particularly in a swing state that endorsed Donald Trump in 2024 but chose Joe Biden four years earlier.

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National Guard soldiers salute as President Donald Trump's motorcade drives by, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Lawsuit against Trump’s Washington National Guard deployment exposes country’s deep partisan divide

October 8, 2025

A courtroom in Washington has become the latest battleground over President Donald Trump’s federal law enforcement intervention. A lawsuit challenges the ongoing National Guard deployment in the nation’s capital. States have taken sides along party lines, with 23 Republican-led states supporting the Trump administration and 22 Democratic-led states backing Washington’s opposition. The lawsuit was filed by Washington’s attorney general and argues the deployment is unlawful and unconstitutional. The case highlights deep divisions over Trump’s use of military forces in cities. States that could face their own deployments are closely watching the case. Legal experts differ over how they think the case will play out. Oral arguments begin Oct. 24.

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FILE - A shopper shops at a retail store in Arlington Heights, Ill., Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

How ‘The Great Lock In’ can help achieve your financial and wellness goals

October 8, 2025

A viral TikTok trend called “The Great Lock In” is helping people achieve their wellness goals. It encourages participants to focus on their life goals from September 1 through December 31. There are no set rules, and the trend can be applied to various goals, including exercise, healthier eating, or financial objectives. Participants like Julissa Mercedes are using it to build savings and improve personal habits. Experts suggest reviewing finances, setting attainable goals and finding community support to succeed.

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New York Yankees' Aaron Judge connects for a three-run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fourth inning of Game 3 of baseball's American League Division Series, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Judge rallies Yankees past Blue Jays 9-6 to save season and avert ALDS sweep

October 8, 2025

Aaron Judge hit a tying homer and drove in four runs during a clutch performance for the ages, and the New York Yankees staved off elimination by rallying from five runs down to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-6 in Game 3 of their AL Division Series. Jazz Chisholm Jr. launched a go-ahead homer in the fifth inning and the Yankees took advantage of two Toronto errors to avoid a three-game sweep. They scored eight unanswered runs and pulled to 2-1 in the best-of-five playoff, with Game 4 on Wednesday night in the Bronx.

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