loader-image
weather icon 32°F
Subscribe
loader-image
weather icon 32°F

October 10, 2025.

South Florida tight end Johnathan Echols celebrates a touchdown with Cole Best (72) and quarterback Byrum Brown (17) against North Texas in an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, in Denton, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

No. 24 South Florida scores 4 TDs in a 3 1/2-minute span and hands North Texas its 1st loss

October 10, 2025

Byrum Brown accounted for five touchdowns, Jhalyn Shuler returned a fumble 34 yards for South Florida’s fourth TD in span of 3 1/2 minutes and the 24th-ranked Bulls beat North Texas 63-36. It was the first loss this season for the 5-1 Mean Green. The 5-1 Bulls overcame three first-quarter turnovers and tied the game at 21-all with 2 seconds left before halftime. They then scored had three quick scores after the break, and two of those TDs coming off North Texas turnovers. The Mean Green hadn’t gone this deep into a season without a loss since a 5-0 start in 1959.

Read More »
New Orleans resident Daniella Santoro points out the spot in her backyard where her family discovered a 1,900-year-old gravestone for a Roman sailor that had been missing for decades from an Italian museum, on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Jack Brook)

A long-lost ancient Roman artifact reappears in a New Orleans backyard

October 10, 2025

A family cleaning their backyard in New Orleans discovered an unusual marble tablet with some characters in Latin. Daniella Santoro turned to an archaeologist friend for help.  It turns out to be a grave marker for a 42-year-old Roman sailor named Sextus Congenius Verus, who died 1,900 years ago. The tablet had been held at a museum in the seaside town of Civitavecchia that was destroyed during World War II. That’s where the grandfather of the home’s previous owner was stationed, and fell in love. The couple apparently brought the tablet from Italy after the war. Now the FBI is in talks with Italian authorities to repatriate the tablet.

Read More »
Iris Wilthew holds a poster in support of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado winning the Nobel Peace Prize, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, in Doral, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

A look at how Venezuelans in the US are reacting to Maria Corina Machado’s Nobel Prize win

October 10, 2025

Venezuelans in the U.S. are welcoming the news that opposition leader leader Maria Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Price. However, they acknowledge her win does little to help those facing deportation threats. Machado has aligned herself with President Donald Trump’s policy on Venezuela as she fights for democracy to the country. The Trump administration has ended programs that allowed over 700,000 Venezuelans to live and work legally in the U.S. The government has deported hundreds, citing security threats. Millions of Venezuelans have fled economic and political instability since 2014, with over a million settling in the U.S.

Read More »

New Orleans is electing a new mayor and a wide field is pledging change after indictments

October 10, 2025

New Orleans voters head to the polls to elect a new slate of city leaders, including a mayor to replace term-limited incumbent LaToya Cantrell, who faces federal corruption charges tied to an alleged affair with her bodyguard. Of the city’s more than 10 mayoral candidates, Helena Moreno, a former television reporter turned city councilmember, has raised the most money. Across the ballot, any candidate who receives more than 50% of the vote wins outright, otherwise the top two candidates head to a run-off on Nov. 15. The city’s embattled sheriff is also seeking re-election despite a 10-inmate jailbreak occurring under her watch in May.

Read More »
CORRECTS PLAYER - Ecuador's Enner Valencia (13) celebrates a goal against the United States during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Austin, Texas, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Balogun’s second-half goal gives US a 1-1 tie against Ecuador in friendly

October 10, 2025

Folarin Balogun scores in the 71st minute, helping the United States secure a 1-1 tie against Ecuador in a friendly. Enner Valencia scored in the first half for Ecuador. Balogun’s goal is his seventh in 20 international appearances. The 16th-ranked Americans have one win in their last nine games against top 25 opponents since March 2024. They play Australia on Tuesday in Colorado. Ecuador, ranked 24th, extended its team-record unbeaten streak to 12 games. American star Christian Pulisic didn’t start due to a sore ankle but entered in the 73rd minute.

Read More »
Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal throws during the first inning in Game 5 of baseball's American League Division Series against the Seattle Mariners, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal turns in a dominant performance in Game 5 against the Mariners

October 10, 2025

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has turned in a dominant performance in Game 5 of the team’s AL Division Series against the Seattle Mariners. Skubal stepped up with Detroit trying for the franchise’s first appearance in the AL Championship Series since 2013. He struck out 13 while allowing one run and two hits. Kerry Carpenter hit a two-run homer for the Tigers in the sixth, but Leo Rivas tied it at 2 with a pinch-hit RBI single for the Mariners in the seventh. Skubal won the AL Cy Young Award last year.

Read More »
Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) reacts after scoring against the Phoenix Mercury during the first half of Game 4 of the WNBA basketball finals, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Wilson scores 31 and Aces win third WNBA title in 4 seasons, beating Mercury 97-86 for 4-game sweep

October 10, 2025

A’ja Wilson scored 31 points, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young both added 18 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, sweeping their way to a third championship in four seasons. The Aces needed just four games to end the first best-of-seven finals in league history. It was another offensive onslaught from Las Vegas, which scored 54 points in the first half and averaged more than 90 points per game in the series. Wilson finished 7 of 21 shooting from the field, but made 17 of 19 free throws.

Read More »
Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts reacts after a foul call against the Las Vegas Aces during the first half of Game 4 of the WNBA basketball finals, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts ejected from WNBA Finals Game 4 after heated argument

October 10, 2025

Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts was ejected from Game 4 of the WNBA Finals after receiving two quick technical fouls in the third quarter against the Las Vegas Aces. Tibbetts was arguing a foul call against Mercury guard Monique Akoa Makani when he got in the face of referee Gina Cross, who almost immediately called two quick technicals. Tibbetts reacted in disbelief before being escorted from the court. Earlier in this year’s WNBA playoffs, Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve was ejected in Game 3 of the semifinals for arguing after star player Napheesa Collier was injured. Reeve was suspended for the next game.

Read More »
FILE - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols waves to players in the Colorado Rockies dugout in the second inning of a baseball game, Sept. 12, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Albert Pujols has met with the Angels about their managerial opening, AP source says

October 10, 2025

Albert Pujols has met with the Los Angeles Angels about returning to their dugout as their next manager, a person with knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Angels aren’t publicly discussing their search for a successor to Ron Washington, who wasn’t brought back after two seasons. Pujols met with general manager Perry Minasian in St. Louis, and the iconic slugger appears to be the current front-runner to take over the Angels in what would be his first in-season major league coaching job of any kind.

Read More »
Taylor Moyer's two youngest boys Colton, 4, behind, and Bradley, 2, eat strawberries at home, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Virginia Beach, Va. (AP Photo/John Clark)

WIC food program receives $300M to keep running during government shutdown

October 10, 2025

The Trump administration has provided a $300 million infusion to a food aid program for low-income mothers and children, easing concerns about funding during the government shutdown. The program for women, infants and children — known as WIC — supports over 6 million people. It was at risk of running out of money this month because of the shutdown. This week, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said the government would use tariff revenues to keep the program running. By Thursday, some states, including Alaska and Washington, received funds to continue operations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which runs WIC.

Read More »
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell acknowledges starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (16) while making a pitching change during the fifth inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Don’t check in late for Cubs-Brewers NLDS decider. This series is all about the first inning

October 10, 2025

Working as a starting pitcher in the NL Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers has been one tough job. Twenty-one of the 35 runs in the series have been scored in the first inning. The series concludes on Saturday night with a winner-take-all Game 5 to determine which of these NL Central rivals will face the Dodgers in the NL Championship Series. Neither team has announced its Game 5 starting pitcher yet.

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

Maine Gov. Janet Mills will challenge Sen. Susan Collins in key 2026 Senate contest, AP sources say

October 10, 2025

Maine’s two-term Democratic Gov. Janet Mills will run for the U.S. Senate seat held by veteran Republican Sen. Susan Collins next year. That’s according to two people familiar with Mills’ plans Friday. Mills’ entry into the race sets up a potential matchup between the parties’ best-known figures in a state where Democrats see a chance to gain a seat in their uphill quest for a Senate majority. Mills was the top choice of national Democrats to try to unseat Collins, who has held the seat since 1997. Mills was urged to run by party leaders including Sen. Chuck Schumer, the minority leader. A Collins spokesperson declines to comment.

Read More »
President Donald Trump shakes hands with AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, in Washington, as Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz watch. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AstraZeneca agrees to lower drug prices for Medicaid under Trump administration deal

October 10, 2025

AstraZeneca has agreed to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid under a deal with the Trump administration. Announced Friday, the agreement involves AstraZeneca offering most-favored-nation pricing — matching the lowest prices in other developed nations. This follows a similar deal by Pfizer that Trump announced last month. Both agreements build on an executive order signed by Trump in May, urging drugmakers to lower prices or face government limits. AstraZeneca also announced a $4.5 billion investment in a new manufacturing plant in Virginia, part of a $50 billion U.S. investment plan by 2030.

Read More »
FILE - U.S. Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., smiles as she prepares to address supporters at an election night party, March 5, 2024, in Long Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Katie Porter pushes back. After disastrous week ex-US Rep rallies support in California governor run

October 10, 2025

Katie Porter is fighting back. After a disastrous week that saw calls for the former Democratic congresswoman to end her campaign for California governor, supporters are rallying around her and seeking to deflect criticism about her temperament and readiness for the job. On Wednesday, a snippet of a recent TV interview surfaced in which Porter threatened to walk out after a tense back-and-forth with a reporter. Shortly afterward, a video surfaced of a 2021 interview showing her loudly berating a staffer. Tiffany Muller, president of End Citizens United, says Porter “is one of the toughest, most authentic leaders I’ve ever met.”

Read More »
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)

Lamar Jackson ruled out again for the Ravens because of a hamstring injury

October 10, 2025

Lamar Jackson will miss a second straight game for the Baltimore Ravens because of his hamstring injury. The Ravens officially ruled Jackson out Friday, which was no surprise after he did not practice this week. Jackson was hurt in a loss at Kansas City two weekends ago. Cooper Rush started at quarterback in last week’s loss to Houston. Baltimore did have some good news on its lengthy injury report. Safety Kyle Hamilton, cornerback Marlon Humphrey and tackle Ronnie Stanley were full participants in Friday’s practice and are expected to play Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.

Read More »
Victoria Roath works on her creation in the Scrapple Sculpting Contest at the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Scrapple sculpture contest winner prevailed in Eagles country by putting the pig into pigskin

October 10, 2025

In the contest for best scrapple sculpture in Philadelphia on Friday it was the “Mush Push” fashioned from the regionally popular pork breakfast meat that got Patrick Moser’s entry over the goal line. The Norristown tattoo artist’s tribute to the Philadelphia Eagles’ trademark short yardage play known as the “tush push” took the top honor Friday. He won a lighthearted art contest to kick off the Scrapple and Apple Festival. The contestants at Reading Terminal Market were allowed 90 minutes to fashion art from five pounds of the pork-based breakfast meat. Scrapple is sometimes the butt of jokes, but when made properly it’s a porcine delicacy.

Read More »
A male Eastern Black Rhino calf born Sept. 13, 2025, approaches a pumpkin Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 as he makes his public debut at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Critically endangered baby black rhino makes its debut at Cleveland zoo

October 10, 2025

A baby eastern black rhino has made its debut at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, giving a boost to efforts to conserve the endangered species. The 120-pound rhino, which made its public debut Friday, was born earlier this month to 22-year-old mother Kibibbi and 25-year-old father Forrest. The rhino could be seen running around its enclosure in the Daniel Maltz Rhino Reserve. The zoo was also holding a contest to name the rhino. The zoo has a long history of caring for the species, which has fewer than 583 adults in the wild.

Read More »
San Diego Padres' Xander Bogaerts hits a single during the seventh 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)

Padres’ Iglesias suspended 1 game, Bogaerts fined for dispute with umpires after season-ending loss

October 10, 2025

San Diego Padres infielder Jose Iglesias has been suspended for one game and fined for unprofessional conduct toward the umpires during the final game of the club’s wild-card playoff series against the Cubs. Infielder Xander Bogaerts was also fined an undisclosed amount for his conduct during the interaction that followed the final out at Wrigley Field on Oct. 2 when the Padres were eliminated from the postseason by Chicago. Major League Baseball announced the disciplinary decisions Friday, eight days after the game. The Padres had a pointed shouting match with the umpiring crew as it left the field following the Cubs’ 3-1 victory.

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

Man convicted of killing a 15-year-old girl in her home in 2001 is executed by injection in Indiana

October 10, 2025

Indiana officials have executed a man convicted in the 2001 rape and murder of a teenage girl. Roy Lee Ward was put to death early Friday by injection 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. She was killed in the family’s home in the small southern Indiana community of Dale. Attorneys said Ward had exhausted his legal options after more than two decades of court battles.

Read More »
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Orion Kerkering looks down at a ground ball from Los Angeles Dodgers' Andy Pages before committing a throwing error to home platev and allowing the game-winning run to score during the eleventh inning in Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Phillies face an uncertain future following their 4th straight playoff exit

October 10, 2025

The Philadelphia Phillies face a challenging offseason after their playoff exit against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Key players like Kyle Schwarber, J.T. Realmuto, and Ranger Suárez are free agents. Manager Rob Thomson’s future is uncertain despite leading the team to four playoff berths. The Phillies haven’t won a championship since 2008 and that could influence decisions about Thomson and the roster. Nick Castellanos and José Alvarado’s futures are also in question. The team’s high payroll hasn’t translated into postseason success, and changes may be needed to break the cycle of playoff disappointments.

Read More »

How Bill Pulte learned the art of the attack, from his own family to Letitia James

October 10, 2025

Bill Pulte has become a significant player in the Trump administration. Known for his aggressive online persona and bitter public fights with several family members, Pulte currently serves as director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. He has used his position to target Trump’s political adversaries, including New York Attorney General Letitia James, who was recently indicted. His past includes a contentious relationship with his family’s company, PulteGroup, and a public feud with relatives. Pulte gained attention on social media by giving away money, but his actions have also drawn criticism.

Read More »
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) attends an NFL football practice at The Grove in Watford, England, Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Shedeur Sanders promoted to Browns backup QB, will be behind rookie Dillon Gabriel against Steelers

October 10, 2025

Shedeur Sanders will back up Dillon Gabriel on Sunday in Pittsburgh, meaning the Browns will face the rival Steelers with two rookie quarterbacks. Sanders has been inactive for Cleveland’s first five games as the Browns develop him. But they think he’s ready to be their No. 2 despite not appearing in a regular-season game. Sanders’ promotion came in the aftermath of the Browns trading Joe Flacco this week. Coach Kevin Stefanski announced his decision following Friday’s practice, adding that he has confidence Sanders is ready for the promotion.

Read More »
Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts plays during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Lane Johnson and Saquon Barkley wonder what’s wrong with the Eagles’ offense after latest loss

October 10, 2025

The Eagles suffered a tough loss to the New York Giants, 34-17 on Thursday night. It marked their second consecutive defeat. Just a week ago, they were undefeated and had won 20 of their last 21 games. Concerns about the offense, led by first-year coordinator Kevin Patullo, have proven valid. Jalen Hurts overthrew DeVonta Smith on a potential touchdown and the team struggled on third downs. Saquon Barkley and other stars are on pace for career-worst seasons. The Eagles need to regroup before their next game against Minnesota. The loss coincided with defeats for the Phillies and Flyers, echoing a similar night in 1983.

Read More »
First lady Melania Trump speaks in the Grand Foyer of the White House, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Melania Trump says 8 children are reunited with families after ongoing talks with Putin

October 10, 2025

First lady Melania Trump says eight children displaced by the Russia-Ukraine war have been reunited with their families after ongoing talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Melania Trump in August wrote a letter to Putin and had her husband hand-deliver it during his meeting with the Russian president in Alaska. Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has resulted in Russia taking Ukrainian children out of their country so they can be raised as Russian. The first lady said Friday in a statement at the White House that Putin responded to her letter and after that, they had established an “open channel of communication” regarding the welfare of those children.

Read More »

Jay Murphy Named 2025 South Dakota Broadcaster of the Year

October 10, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Jay Murphy, Director of Campaign Development for Riverfront Broadcasting Black Hills, has been named the 2025 Broadcaster of the Year by the South Dakota Broadcasters Association (SDBA). The award was presented during the SDBA’s annual leadership conference in Sioux Falls. The honor recognizes an individual broadcaster for their significant impact on […]

Read More »
FILE - Students walk past the "Great Dome" atop Building 10 on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus in Cambridge, Mass, April 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

MIT president says she ‘cannot support’ proposal to adopt Trump priorities for funding benefits

October 10, 2025

MIT’s president said she “cannot support” a White House proposal that asks MIT and eight other universities to adopt President Donald Trump’s political agenda in exchange for favorable access to federal funding. In a letter to federal officials, MIT President Sally Kornbluth said the proposal includes provisions MIT disagrees with, including some that would limit free speech and the university’s independence. MIT is among the first to express forceful views on the compact either in favor or against it. College leaders face immense pressure to reject the deal from faculty, students and free speech advocates.

Read More »

No Doubt reunites for Sphere residency. Gwen Stefani will be first woman to headline the Vegas venue

October 10, 2025

Don’t speak. Scream, because No Doubt has announced their first run of shows in 14 years. After surprising fans with a brief reunion at the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the ska-punks have set their sights on Las Vegas. The band will embark on a six-show residency at the Sphere: May 6, 8, 9, 13, 15 and 16 in 2026. The $2.3 billion arena has seen performances by Phish, the Backstreet Boys, Dead & Company, the Eagles and more. No Doubt is making history by joining them. Singer Gwen Stefani will become the first woman to headline the space. Presale begins Wednesday. Tickets will go on sale starting Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. Pacific.

Read More »
New York Islanders' Casey Cizikas, center, Anthony Duclair, left, and Kyle Palmieri (21) skate during warm ups before an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Beards are back for the New York Islanders after old-school executive Lou Lamoriello’s departure

October 10, 2025

Facial hair is making a comeback for the New York Islanders after Lou Lamoriello’s departure. The former executive had a strict clean-shaven policy, similar to late Yankees owner George Steinbrenner. With Lamoriello’s contract not renewed last spring, players like Ilya Sorokin and Kyle Palmieri are now sporting beards. New GM Mathieu Darche has brought in fresh faces, including top draft pick Matthew Schaefer, who made history as the youngest player to score in his debut. Players are quick to praise Lamoriello for how he treated them while also enjoying the freedom to ditch the razors.

Read More »
Owner Courtland Hickey holds a Pokemon costume from 2024, left, and one from this year, right, at Chicago Costume, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

How a family-owned costume shop is keeping tariffs from making Halloween a nightmare

October 10, 2025

A family that runs two costume stores in Chicago is putting a creative twist on Halloween this year due to tariffs on Chinese imports. Chicago Costume owner Courtland Hickey says he ordered 40% fewer new costumes because of the increased costs. Instead, he and his mother, who founded the business, are repurposing unsold inventory. They’re transforming vintage pieces and surplus items into sets, and having employees sew fabric and foam scraps into headwear. Hickey says such resourcefulness is required for small independent stores to survive. He initially hoped the tariffs would make it easier to compete against chains stores like Walmart and Spirit Halloween but says the largest retailers dropped their costume prices.

Read More »
FILE - Clemson players touch Howard's Rock as they run onto the field for an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Clemson’s Howard’s Rock, ‘Play Like a Champion Today’ signs among beloved totems in college football

October 10, 2025

NFL Pro Bowl player Hunter Renfrow says few experiences compare to Clemson’s tradition of touching Howard’s Rock. Before each home game, players touch the rock and run down a hill into Memorial Stadium with 80,000 fans cheering them on. The tradition began in 1966. Renfrow says the ritual embodies sacrifice and team spirit. The rock is a literal totem, one of the most well-known across college football along with the likes of the “Play Like a Champion Today” signs at Oklahoma and Notre Dame and the M Club banner at Michigan.

Read More »
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) enters the field for the NFL football game between Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers at Croke Park stadium in Dublin, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025.(AP Photo/Ian Walton)

Steelers LB Nick Herbig is morphing from TJ Watt’s protégé into a star in his own right

October 10, 2025

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Nick Herbig is stepping out of the considerable shadow cast by mentor T.J. Watt. Herbig has 2 1/2 sacks and an interception over Pittsburgh’s last three games while filling in for the injured Alex Highsmith. While Highsmith is expected to return for a Week 6 matchup with Cleveland, Herbig has been so productive he will continue to be a regular in the lineup. At 6-foot-2 and 240 pounds, Herbig is undersized for an edge rusher by today’s NFL standards. The third-year pro says he’s used to defying expectations, saying he learned the hard way while growing up the youngest of three brothers.

Read More »
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks at a press conference on 8th day of the government shutdown at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Speaker Johnson keeps the House away as he fights to end the government shutdown

October 10, 2025

House members’ absence during the government shutdown is creating a political dilemma for Republican Speaker Mike Johnson and is testing his leadership. The Louisiana congressman sent members home three weeks ago, and they haven’t been back in working session since. In the intervening weeks, the government has shut down. President Donald Trump threatened a mass firing of federal workers. And Democrat Adelita Grijalva won a special congressional election in Arizona but has not been sworn in. Johnson says the House already did its job, passing a bill to fund the government. Johnson blames Democrats in the Senate, which is also controlled by Republicans. Democrats want health care funds for insurance subsidies that are set to expire.

Read More »
Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani celebrates after his team's win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Dodgers rolling in defense of World Series title after closing out Phillies to reach NLCS

October 10, 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on track to become the first repeat World Series champions in 25 years. Their success comes from superb starting pitching, a strong bullpen and solid defense. On Thursday night, they celebrated a wild 2-1, 11-inning victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, winning the NL Division Series 3-1. They’ll face either the Milwaukee Brewers or the Chicago Cubs in the NL Championship Series starting Monday. The Dodgers have won five of their first six postseason games. However, Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman need to improve their hitting as they advance to the next round.

Read More »
President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump’s quest for Nobel Peace Prize falls short despite high-profile nominations

October 10, 2025

President Donald Trump has been passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize, despite efforts from Republicans and world leaders. Opposition activist María Corina Machado of Venezuela received the award for her work promoting democratic rights. Trump has long desired the prize, claiming credit for ending global conflicts. Although he received nominations, many came after the deadline. His supporters may see the decision as an affront, especially after his involvement in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. The Nobel Peace Prize aims to encourage peace efforts, with past winners including three U.S. presidents. Critics argue that Trump’s nominations are more about manipulation than merit.

Read More »
Chicago Cubs' Ian Happ (8) hits a 3-run home run during the first inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Ian Happ’s homer sets the tone for the Cubs in a playoff victory against the Brewers

October 10, 2025

With one big swing, Ian Happ sent a charge through an electric crowd of 41,770 at Wrigley Field. After a rough start to the playoffs, it was a pretty sweet moment for the longest-tenured player with the Chicago Cubs. Happ connected for a three-run homer in the first inning, sending Chicago to a 6-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers that pushed their NL Division Series to a decisive Game 5. Nico Hoerner singled and Kyle Tucker walked ahead of Happ’s two-out drive to right on a 1-1 fastball from Freddy Peralta. Chicago became the first team in major league history with a first-inning homer in four straight games during one postseason.

Read More »