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October 16, 2025.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco, right, meet on the field following an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Flacco rallies Bengals past Rodgers and Steelers 33-31 in battle of 40-year-old QBs

October 16, 2025

Joe Flacco passes for 342 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Cincinnati Bengals to a 33-31 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Bengals snapped a four-game losing streak on Thursday night. Evan McPherson kicks a 36-yard field goal with seven seconds left to secure the win. Flacco, in his second start for Cincinnati, outduels Aaron Rodgers in a rare matchup of starting quarterbacks in their 40s. Ja’Marr Chase shines with 16 receptions for 161 yards and a touchdown. Chase Brown adds 108 rushing yards. The Steelers fall to 4-2 despite Rodgers’ four touchdown passes and Jaylen Warren’s 127 rushing yards.

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., left, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speak to reporters outside the Senate chamber as they charge President Donald Trump and the Republicans with the government shutdown, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Democrats say Trump needs to be involved in shutdown talks. He’s shown little interest in doing so

October 16, 2025

Democrats are calling on President Donald Trump to get more involved with negotiations to end the government shutdown. Trump is showing no interest in interjecting in the fight that has stretched through three weeks with little movement. Republican leadership in Congress is hoping it stays that way, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune reiterating Thursday that negotiations are possible “once the government opens up.” But some in Trump’s party are expressing frustration with the lack of movement. Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she thinks some in the Trump administration are happy that the role of Congress is being diminished.

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FILE - President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the United Nations General Assembly, Sept. 23, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Ahead of Zelenskyy meeting, Trump shows signs he might not be ready to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles

October 16, 2025

President Donald Trump is set to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for talks at the White House on Friday. The U.S. leader is signaling he’s not ready to agree to sell Kyiv a long-range missile system that the Ukrainians say they desperately need. The meeting comes a day after Trump had a lengthy phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In recent days, Trump had shown openness to selling Ukraine long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, even as Putin warned against it. Following Thursday’s call with Putin, Trump appeared to downplay the prospects of Ukraine getting the missiles.

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FILE - Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro points at a map of the Americas during a new conference in Caracas, Venezuela, Sept 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Jesus Vargas), File

A war on drugs or a war on terror? Trump’s military pressure on Venezuela blurs the lines

October 16, 2025

Legal experts say U.S. strikes against alleged members of Latin American drug cartels are pushing the bounds of international law. Under President Donald Trump, the U.S. military has struck several boats, killing 27 people, after authorities received information suggesting they were carrying drugs. Trump’s administration is justifying this use of force by relying on a legal framework created after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. That framework allowed authorities to use lethal force against al-Qaida combatants responsible for the attacks on the U.S. The gangs now being targeted in Latin America, however, are a different foe, fueled not by anti-U.S. ideology but by the drug trade.

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FILE - This photo provided by the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry, shows death row prisoner Richard Kenneth Djerf. (Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry via AP, File)

Arizona set to execute a man who killed 4 members of a Phoenix family in 1993

October 16, 2025

An Arizona man is scheduled to be executed for the killings of four members of a Phoenix family over 30 years ago. Fifty-five-year-old Richard Kenneth Djerf is set to die by pentobarbital injection Friday at the Arizona State Prison Complex in Florence. Djerf pleaded guilty to killing couple Albert Luna Sr. and Patricia Luna, their 18-year-old daughter Rochelle Luna and 5-year-old son Damien Luna. The Lunas were killed at their home on Sept. 14, 1993. Djerf chose not to seek clemency. It will be the second execution this year in Arizona, the fourth in the country this week and the 39th of the year.

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FILE - The entrance to Marine Corps base Camp Pendleton is seen on Sept. 22, 2015, in Oceanside, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

Homeland Security says Marine’s father who was deported had faced domestic violence, assault charges

October 16, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security says the father of a Marine arrested by immigration authorities when visiting his pregnant daughter at Camp Pendleton has a criminal record that includes charges of domestic violence and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The department said Thursday that Esteban Rios was first deported to Mexico in 1999. He was ordered deported by an immigration judge in 2020 after entering the country illegally a third time. It was the first detailed account that Homeland Security provided on Rios since his son was interviewed by a San Diego TV station last week. and talked about his parents being detained.

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FILE - Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., speaks at a campaign event for Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, at East Carolina University, Oct. 13, 2024, in Greenville, N.C. (AP Photo/David Yeazell, File)

North Carolina GOP’s proposed map seeks to thwart Democratic incumbent’s reelection

October 16, 2025

Republican leaders in North Carolina have proposed a new U.S. House district map that could thwart reelection prospects of a Democratic incumbent in the state’s only swing seat. The map was revealed Thursday ahead of next week’s General Assembly session. It is part of an effort to help President Donald Trump secure more GOP seats nationwide ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The new boundaries focus on the 1st District, currently held by Democratic Rep. Don Davis, who narrowly won reelection in 2024. The changes could help Republicans win 11 of North Carolina’s 14 seats. Democrats have criticized the move, calling it an attempt to undermine fair elections.

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Democrat Jay Jones, left, and Republican incumbent Jason Miyares shake hands at the start of the Virginia attorney general debate in Richmond, Va., Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (Mike Kropf/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP, Pool)

Virginia AG candidates Jay Jones and Jason Miyares clash over violent rhetoric in feisty debate

October 16, 2025

Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares and former Democratic Del. Jay Jones have faced off on the debate stage in Virginia’s attorney general’s race. Jones’ text messages suggesting political violence against a prominent Republican back in 2022 took center stage. Miyares described the incident as disqualifying. Jones apologized and sought to change the narrative, saying other politicians have used extreme rhetoric. Virginia is one of just two states electing candidates for statewide office this November. The White House’s recent actions also have an outsize impact in a state filled with federal employees and military personnel.

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Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Kevin Porter Jr. (7) attempts to get around Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein, second from right, as he trails behind Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) as Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) looks on during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Western Conference teams dominate NBA championship betting with season on the horizon

October 16, 2025

The Western Conference is so strong that its championship might feel like the real NBA Finals. BetMGM Sportsbook shows that six of the top seven potential NBA champions from a betting liability standpoint are from the West. Miami is the only Eastern team. Western teams have won three of the last four championships, with Boston in 2024 being the exception. Oklahoma City and Denver are the top favorites at BetMGM. Meanwhile, the MVP race appears to be among Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Luka Doncic. Dallas’ Cooper Flagg is the favorite for Rookie of the Year.

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2 arrested in Texas immigration detention center shooting now face terrorism-related charges

October 16, 2025

Two people arrested in a July shooting outside an immigration detention center in Texas are facing new charges that follow President Donald Trump’s order last month to designate a decentralized movement known as antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. Autumn Hill and Zachary Evetts were indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury in Fort Worth on charges that include providing material support to terrorists. The indictment accuses them of being members of an antifa cell that planned the shooting that injured one police officer.

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FILE - Vials of the Jynneos vaccine for monkeypox are taken from a cooler at a vaccinations site, Aug. 29, 2022, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. (AP Photo/Jeenah Moon, File)

California mpox cases raise concerns. But health officials say the risk remains low

October 16, 2025

Investigators suspect that two Californians diagnosed with mpox may be the first U.S. cases resulting from the local spread of a different version of the virus. The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services this week confirmed the case through testing at a state lab. Los Angeles County officials on Thursday said they too had such a case. These are not the first U.S. cases of what is known as clade I mpox. Six U.S. cases were reported previously. But the earlier cases were international travelers who were believed to have been infected abroad. Health officials stress that the risk to the public remains low.

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President Donald Trump addresses a dinner for donors who have contributed to build the new ballroom at the White House, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Trump plans to leave his mark on Washington by building a Paris-like arch near the Lincoln Memorial

October 16, 2025

President Donald Trump plans to leave his mark on the nation’s capital by building a Paris-like arch at one of the entrances to the District of Columbia. The Republican president unveiled the plan at a White House dinner on Wednesday for the wealthy businesspeople who have pledged money toward the $250 million cost of adding a ballroom to the Executive Mansion. The arch would be built on federal land west of the Lincoln Memorial, on the Washington side of the Memorial Bridge, near Arlington, Virginia. The proposed arch bears a striking resemblance to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

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Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowki speaks during a news conference, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Can Bryce Harper ever be elite again? Phillies president Dave Dombrowski has concerns

October 16, 2025

Phillies president Dave Dombrowski questions if Bryce Harper can return to his elite form. Harper’s recent performance has been below his usual standards, with his lowest OPS since 2016. Despite this, Dombrowski acknowledges Harper remains an All-Star caliber player. Phillies manager Rob Thomson believes Harper is motivated to have his best season next year. The Phillies face decisions on key free agents, including Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto. Dombrowski emphasizes the need to maintain perspective despite recent postseason losses. The team aims to improve without drastically changing the roster.

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McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain steers his car during the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Norris held accountable for McLaren’s scrap in Singapore that tightened up F1 title chase

October 16, 2025

McLaren’s scrap in Singapore has been settled. It’s time to get the drivers back to a chasing a Formula 1 championship. Lando Norris said Thursday that the team determined he bore responsibility and consequences for bumping into bumping into teammate Oscar Piastri at the start of the last race in Singapore two weeks ago. Norris would finish ahead of Piastri and cut his teammate’s championship lead to 22 points with six grand prix left on the season. F1 races this week at United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas.

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FILE - Kiss guitarist Paul Stanley, right, guitarist Ace Frehley, center, and bassist Gene Simmons play during the band's farewell concert in the Detroit area, Thursday, May 25, 2000, at the Palace of Auburn Hills, Mich.. (AP Photo/Paul Warner, File)

Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

October 16, 2025

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss who captivated audiences with his elaborate makeup and smoke-filled guitar, has died. He was 74. Frehley’s agent says he died peacefully Thursday surrounded by family in Morristown following a recent fall. Family members say in a statement that they are “completely devastated and heartbroken” but will cherish his laughter and celebrate the kindness he bestowed upon others.

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Dr. Marty Makary, commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, speaks in the Oval Office of the White House during an event with President Donald Trump, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

FDA unveils drugs to receive expedited review in support of ‘national priorities’

October 16, 2025

The Food and Drug Administration is announcing the first round of drugs that will receive drastically expedited reviews at the agency. It’s part of an effort by the Trump administration to prioritize medicines that are seen as supporting U.S. national interests. The nine drugs announced by the agency include a potential treatment for people undergoing infertility treatments. President Donald Trump has pledged to lower costs for those treatments since his days on the campaign trail. Until now, the fastest FDA reviews took at least six months. That’s for groundbreaking drugs to treat life-threatening diseases. Under the new initiative, the FDA is aiming to review the designated drugs in one or two months.

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President Nicolas Maduro flashes victory signs during Indigenous Day in Caracas, Venezuela, Sunday, Oct 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

Venezuela floated a plan for Maduro to slowly give up power, but was rejected by US, AP source says

October 16, 2025

Venezuelan government officials floated a plan in which President Nicolás Maduro would eventually leave office, a bid aimed at easing mounting U.S. pressure on the government in Caracas. That’s according to a former Trump administration official who requested anonymity about the sensitive matter. The proposal called for Maduro to step down from power in three years and hand over authority to his vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, who would complete his current six-year term that runs until January 2031. But the Trump administration rejected Maduro’s proposal as unsatisfactory as it continues to question the legitimacy of his rule.

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FILE - Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil chants during a rally celebrating his return from immigration detention, June 22, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Olga Fedorova, File)

Mahmoud Khalil can freely travel around US as he fights his deportation case, judge rules

October 16, 2025

A federal judge has lifted travel restrictions for Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, allowing him to speak at rallies across the U.S. as he fights a deportation case. Khalil, freed from immigration detention in June, had been limited to traveling in New York, Washington, D.C., and Michigan. His lawyer argued for the change, citing First Amendment rights. Despite objections from government attorneys, Magistrate Judge Michael Hammer allowed the travel, noting Khalil isn’t a flight risk. He said Khalil must notify federal authorities of his travel plans ahead of time.

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FILE - Paraguay's President Santiago Peña awards the Order of Merit "Gral Div Bernardino Caballero" in the grade of "Gran Cross", to Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, commander of US Southern Command, at Government Palace in Asuncion, Paraguay, Aug. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz, File)

US commander overseeing fatal strikes against alleged drug boats off Venezuela will retire

October 16, 2025

The commander of U.S. military operations in the region where forces have been attacking alleged drug boats says he will retire in December. Adm. Alvin Holsey became the leader of U.S. Southern Command only in November, overseeing an area that encompasses the Caribbean Sea and waters off South America. These types of postings typically last between three and four years. The news of Holsey’s upcoming retirement comes two days after the U.S. military struck another boat that was allegedly carrying drugs off the coast of Venezuela. The deadly strikes have drawn criticism from some lawmakers in Washington who question the legality of such attacks.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces CalRx-branded insulin glargine pens available next Jan. 1, 2026, at a suggested retail price of no more than $55 per five-pack, or $11 per pen, during a news conference at Cedar-Sinai's Mark Goodson pharmacy in Los Angeles, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

California to begin selling affordable state-branded insulin beginning next year

October 16, 2025

Gov. Gavin Newsom says California will begin selling affordable insulin under its own label on Jan. 1, nearly three years after he first announced a partnership to sell state-branded generic drugs at lower prices. But California won’t be the only state making lower-cost insulin available. The nonprofit Civica says Thursday it will also distribute its economical diabetes medication to pharmacies nationwide. Starting in the new year, insulin pens will be available in California under the CalRx label for $11 per pen, or a maximum of $55 for a five-pack.

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FILE - Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, speaks during a news conference at the Department of Agriculture to rollout the USDA'S National Farm Security Action Plan in Washington, July 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

States are redistricting to help one party but sometimes the move can backfire

October 16, 2025

An unprecedented number of states are considering redrawing their congressional district lines mid-decade. Some warn this could lead to “dummymandering,” where efforts to stretch partisan advantage might backfire. Nebraska is among the states where mid-decade redistricting has been floated. The focus is on the Omaha-based 2nd Congressional District, which is considered vulnerable for Republicans. Some Republicans in states considering mid-decade redistricting are hesitant, fearing it could make other districts more susceptible to loss. Concerns about overreaching haven’t stopped the push for redistricting, but Nebraska faces challenges, including a lack of legislative support.

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President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump announces a deal with a manufacturer to make a common fertility drug cheaper for IVF patients

October 16, 2025

Drugmaker EMD Serono has agreed to lower the cost of a common fertility medication through a deal with the Trump administration. President Donald Trump announced this on Thursday, along with new federal guidance encouraging employers to offer fertility coverage. The guidance allows companies to provide fertility benefits separately from major medical insurance.  The discounted drug will be available on TrumpRx, with costs varying based on income. The administration’s move aims to make in vitro fertilization more affordable, although full coverage isn’t mandated. But the move falls far short of his promise as a candidate to make IVF treatment free.

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FILE - Illinois Governor JB Pritzker walks to River Point Park for a news conference, Aug. 25, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Billionaire Illinois Gov. Pritzker wins blackjack pot of $1.4M in Las Vegas

October 16, 2025

Billionaire Gov. JB Pritzker had some extra income in 2024 — from a lucky blackjack hand in a Las Vegas casino. The Illinois Democrat and his wife, first lady MK Pritzker, reported gambling winnings of $1.4 million on their 2024 federal tax return. Pritzker told reporters in Chicago Thursday that he “was incredibly lucky.” The windfall came on a vacation trip with his wife and friends. Pritzker is seeking a third term and has been mentioned as a candidate for president in 2028. His profile has risen this fall as he condemns President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement in Chicago. The Pritzkers reported income of $10.7 million. They paid $1.6 million in federal income taxes.

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Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Indiana announces new 8-year contract with coach Curt Cignetti worth nearly $93 million

October 16, 2025

Indiana has announced a new eight-year contract with coach Curt Cignetti worth at least $92.8 million. The deal rewards him for pushing the Hoosiers into national championship contention in just two seasons. The school said the average annual compensation for Cignetti will be approximately $11.6 million. The contract runs through November 30, 2033. Cignetti is 17-2 since arriving from James Madison. The Hoosiers advanced to the College Football Playoff for the first time last year and are currently ranked No. 3 nationally.

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In ‘The Mastermind’ and more, Josh O’Connor is stealing the show

October 16, 2025

Josh O’Connor stars in four films this fall, including the New England romance “The History of Sound,” with Paul Mescal; “Rebuilding,” in which he plays a Colorado rancher whose home is taken by wildfires; Rian Johnson’s whodunit “Wake Up Deadman: A Knives Out Mystery”; and Kelly Reichardt’s “The Mastermind,” a 1970-set heist movie. It’s a convergence of movies that cover a wide range of terrain, showcasing O’Connor’s rangy talent and innate, scruffy soulfulness. If “La Chimera” or “Challengers” didn’t already convince you, this season should be a veritable onslaught of O’Connor’s loose leading-man magnetism.

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FILE - United States' Kevin Durant, left, and assistant coach Erik Spoelstra congratulate each other after the United States defeated Brazil in a men's basketball game at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

How did Grant Hill ask Erik Spoelstra to be the Olympic coach? Turns out, he didn’t have to

October 16, 2025

USA Basketball has explained the process of hiring Erik Spoelstra as the next Olympic coach. Spoelstra quickly accepted the role during a dinner with Grant Hill, the men’s national team managing director. The focus now shifts to preparing for the 2027 World Cup in Qatar and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Spoelstra, who has been with the Miami Heat for more than 30 years, expressed excitement about the opportunity. He emphasized the importance of family, noting that USA Basketball’s family-friendly culture influenced his decision. Spoelstra is the first Filipino-American to hold this position, marking a significant milestone.

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Toronto Blue Jays fans hold signs during the eighth inning in Game 3 of baseball's American League Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Canadians set aside contempt for tariffs and Trump rhetoric for the love of the Toronto Blue Jays

October 16, 2025

Many Canadians have been boycotting the U.S. since the Trump administration started threating Canada’s economy and sovereignty with tariffs and heated political rhetoric. But the current American League Championship Series appears to have led to a geopolitical thaw, made possible by Canada’s fervent Toronto Blue Jays fans as they root for their country’s only MLB team to compete against the Seattle Mariners, as well as the deep Pacific Northwest ties that bind British Columbia and Washington state. There’s been a precipitous drop in visits and tourism for the U.S. from the world’s longest international border all year long, but some Canadians are making an exception for the playoffs.

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FILE - Vince McMahon attends the Republican state convention in Hartford, Conn., Friday, May 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

Former WWE boss Vince McMahon allowed to enter pretrial program in reckless driving case

October 16, 2025

Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon has been allowed to enter a pretrial program to resolve a reckless driving charge stemming from a crash this summer in Connecticut. A state Superior Court judge ruled Thursday that McMahon could enter the program if he made a $1,000 charitable contribution and only drove if properly licensed and insured. If he does that, the reckless driving charge and another charge of following too closely will be dismissed in one year. McMahon was accused of causing a July 24 crash on the Merritt Parkway in Westport that wrecked his Bentley and damaged two other cars.

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Iowa Democrat Jackie Norris ends US Senate campaign, citing Des Moines superintendent’s ICE arrest

October 16, 2025

Democrat Jackie Norris has ended her campaign for Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat. She plans to focus on her role as chair of the Des Moines public school board. This decision follows the arrest of Superintendent Ian Roberts by immigration authorities on Sept. 26. Norris says the situation demands her attention and has led to intense scrutiny. She will continue to lead the board during this transition and work on securing voter approval for a $265 million bond in November. Her departure leaves several male candidates in the Democratic primary field, with Republicans favored to retain the seat. Republican Sen. Joni Ernst is stepping down after serving two terms.

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US rejects bid to lease coal from public lands in Utah as sales in western states fall flat

October 16, 2025

Federal officials have rejected a mining company’s bid for 1.3 million tons of coal beneath a national forest in Utah. It’s the third proposed coal sale from public lands in the West to fall through this month despite President Donald Trump’s efforts to boost production of the fuel. The Interior Department says it received only one bid for the lease near central Utah’s Skyline Mine and that it did not meet the requirements of a law that requires companies to pay fair market value for coal from public lands. The department last week rejected a bid for 167 million tons of coal in Montana, then indefinitely postponed an even larger sale in Wyoming.

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FILE - Erika Hardwick, left, a paid canvasser with the New Georgia Project Action Fund, shares literature with Patricia Lee and urges her to vote, Oct. 5, 2022, in Dawson, Ga. (AP Photo/Jeff Amy, File)

Georgia voter turnout groups are closing, raising questions about Democratic strength

October 16, 2025

Two Georgia voter turnout groups credited with boosting Democratic efforts in the state have announced their closure. Founded by Stacey Abrams in 2013, the New Georgia Project and its Action Fund aimed to register nonwhite and young voters. Their shutdown raises questions about sustaining Democratic organizing in Georgia, where Republicans still hold overall control. The groups registered thousands of voters, contributing to Democratic wins in recent elections. However, leadership issues, spending concerns, and a $300,000 ethics fine affected their operations. Despite their success, funding challenges ultimately led to their closure, impacting future Democratic efforts in the state.

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright listens as President Donald Trump meets with Argentina's President Javier Milei in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Energy Department offers $1.6 billion loan guarantee to upgrade transmission lines across Midwest

October 16, 2025

The Department of Energy says it has finalized a $1.6 billion loan guarantee to a subsidiary of one of the nation’s largest power companies to upgrade nearly 5,000 miles of transmission lines across five states, mostly in the Midwest, for largely fossil fuel-run energy. The project by AEP Transmission, a subsidiary of Ohio-based American Electric Power, will help meet surging electricity demand from data centers and artificial intelligence. The project will upgrade power lines in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma and West Virginia. Thursday’s announcement deepens the Trump administration’s commitment to traditional, polluting energy sources even as it works to discourage the U.S. from clean energy use.

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New York Yankees' Aaron Judge reacts after striking out against the Toronto Blue Jays during the eighth inning of Game 4 of baseball's American League Division Series, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Yankees’ Aaron Judge doesn’t need surgery, Volpe and Rodón had operations and could miss opening day

October 16, 2025

Yankees star Aaron Judge won’t need surgery on his elbow but shortstop Anthony Volpe and left-hander Carlos Rodón had operations this week and could miss opening day. Judge’s throwing was limited after he hurt the flexor tendon in his right elbow in July. Manager Aaron Boone says an MRI after the team was eliminated last week showed “no surgery is going to be needed.” Volpe had surgery Tuesday with Dr. Christopher Ahmad to repair the labrum in his left shoulder. Boone said he can start hitting in four months but can’t dive on it for six months. Rodón was operated on by Dr. Neal ElAttrache to remove loose bodies in his left elbow and shave a bone spur.

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Friends and family of victims of a homecoming shooting embrace in downtown Leland, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Katie Adkins)

Officers ask for public’s help rounding up suspects in Mississippi mass shooting

October 16, 2025

Law enforcement officers and community leaders are asking for the public’s help in identifying people wanted for questioning about a mass shooting in Leland, Mississippi, that left six people dead. A news conference is planned for Thursday afternoon at Leland City Hall. Local police and officials from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, the FBI, and other agencies are expected to provide updates on the hunt for suspects. Several suspects have been charged with capital murder in the shooting last Friday night. The FBI’s Jackson Field Office has been posting pictures of suspects wanted for questioning.

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FILE - Anne Applebaum poses for a photograph at her office at the Washington Post after being awarded the Pulitzer Prize for general nonfiction for her book "Gulag: A History," on April 5, 2004. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

During troubled times in news industry, 168-year-old Atlantic thrives with newspaper-magazine hybrid

October 16, 2025

Jeffrey Goldberg has bold goals: “We want The Atlantic to be the greatest writer’s collective on the planet,” the magazine’s editor-in-chief said. During troubled times for the news industry, a publication that started in 1857 is a success story. It is growing in staff and circulation — particularly since Goldberg’s startling story earlier this year of finding himself inadvertently added to a group chat of the nation’s leaders texting about a military strike. The Atlantic is also experimenting with an online newspaper-magazine hybrid, trying to bring magazine-style writing and depth to major stories. Another Goldberg goal: “We’re trying to be part of the conversation every single day of the year.”

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo calls a play during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Giannis Antetokounmpo: ‘I’m not there yet’ in his quest to be among the all-time greats

October 16, 2025

Giannis Antetokounmpo has legacy on his mind. Despite his impressive achievements, including an NBA championship and MVP awards, he believes there’s more to accomplish. As he enters his 13th NBA season with the Milwaukee Bucks, Antetokounmpo remains focused on winning. Bucks general manager Jon Horst praises him as the best player in the world, highlighting his impact on the team’s success. While trade speculations persist, Antetokounmpo expresses commitment to Milwaukee, acknowledging the possibility of change. For now, his goal is to achieve greatness and be remembered among the NBA’s elite.

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Microsoft: Russia, China increasingly using AI to escalate cyberattacks on the US

October 16, 2025

Russia, China, Iran and North Korea are using artificial intelligence to improve their cyberattacks on U.S. companies, governments and individuals, according to new research from Microsoft. The tech giant published its annual digital threats report on Thursday, highlighting the latest tactics and techniques used by foreign adversaries like Russia as well as criminal cyber gangs. Microsoft’s researchers found that hackers are increasingly targeting critical public systems like hospitals, and using AI to automate some of the work. They are also using AI to create lifelike video and audio that can be used to create digital human clones that can be used to deceive people, apply for remote jobs or gain illegal access to sensitive networks.

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Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin (10) throws a pass during an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)

Badgers coach Luke Fickell facing plenty of heat as No. 1 Ohio State heads to Wisconsin

October 16, 2025

No. 1 Ohio State’s drive toward a potential second straight national championship includes a visit this week with an old friend going through a career crisis. Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell played for Ohio State from 1993-96 and worked on the Buckeyes’ staff for 16 years. Now he’s occupying one of the hottest seats in college football. Fickell’s Badgers carry a four-game skid into Saturday’s game with the top-ranked Buckeyes. Ohio State is a 25 1/2-point favorite, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. The Buckeyes say they’re taking nothing for granted.

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Career experts say asking for a raise isn’t off the table in a tough job market

October 16, 2025

The U.S. is experiencing a significant hiring slowdown. And job postings are attracting hundreds of applicants. It’s a daunting time to be looking for a job in the U.S. And the current economic challenges may make it seem like a bad time to ask for a raise. But there are workers out there getting pay increases. And career experts say that it’s not wrong, even in a shaky economy, to ask to be paid what you’re worth.

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2 green comets shine bright. How to spot them in the night sky

October 16, 2025

Two bright green comets are streaming through the skies and are visible to skygazers in the Northern Hemisphere. Both hail from the outer edges of our solar system. Comet Lemmon will have its closest brush with Earth on or around Tuesday. To spot the pair, go outside just after sunset and look north for Comet Lemmon close to the horizon. Comet SWAN is traveling away from the sun and will also be near the horizon, but to the southwest. The comets appear green because of gases streaming off their surfaces. From Earth, they’ll look like gray, fuzzy patches.

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Michelle Obama to promote new book ‘The Look’ with podcast series

October 16, 2025

Michelle Obama is set to promote her upcoming book on fashion, “The Look,” through a special podcast series. The six-part series, part of the IMO podcast the former first lady hosts with her brother Craig Robinson, will feature guests like Jane Fonda and designer Jenna Lyons. Higher Ground, the media company founded by Michelle Obama and former President Barack Obama, announced Thursday that “IMO: The Look” will premiere on Nov. 5 and run weekly for six weeks. Obama’s book, which explores her fashion choices during her public life, is scheduled for release on Nov. 4. She will launch the podcast series with an event at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

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FILE - North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) dunks against Memphis during the Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic NCAA college basketball exhibition game Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

March Madness in October? Top programs using exhibitions to cash in and check team chemistry

October 16, 2025

The last weekend of October now looks like the second week of March Madness even though the games don’t count. The NCAA recently changed rules to allow more exhibitions without requiring proceeds to go to charity. This has led to more high-profile matchups between top programs before the season officially starts. The games provide a chance to test chemistry with rosters being overhauled every season because of transfers. They also provide a new revenue source for cash-hungry schools sharing revenue with athletes.

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Celia Monreal and her husband Jorge, respond to a question during an interview at their home Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Tyler, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

As the shutdown drags on, these people will lose if health care subsidies expire

October 16, 2025

Millions of Americans with Affordable Care Act marketplace health insurance will face higher costs next year if Congress doesn’t extend enhanced premium tax credits that have made the plans more affordable. That prospect is forcing Americans to make difficult decisions about their health care and what they can afford. Among the enrollees is Celia Monreal, a 47-year-old mother of five in Tyler, Texas, whose husband has cartilage loss in his knees. The couple won’t be able to afford their health insurance plan next year if the subsidies expire. The tax credits are at the heart of the federal government shutdown, which has entered a third week with no end in sight.

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With the government shutdown now in its third week, a sign turns away tourists at the entrance to the Capitol Visitor Center, in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Who’s winning the blame game over the government shutdown? Everyone and no one, AP-NORC poll finds

October 16, 2025

A new poll finds most Americans see the government shutdown as a significant problem as it drags on. The AP-NORC poll also finds there’s plenty of blame being cast on President Donald Trump as well as Republicans and Democrats in Congress. Leaders warn the shutdown could become one of the longest ever. Americans are beginning to see the impacts on their lives with delayed flights and hundreds of thousands of federal employees being furloughed or working without pay. The poll shows roughly 6 in 10 Americans say Trump and Republicans in Congress have “a great deal” or “quite a bit” of responsibility for the shutdown, compared with 54% who say that about Democrats.

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FILE - Mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo speaks to supporters during a Democratic primary watch party, June 24, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)

Cuomo and Sliwa aim to blunt Mamdani’s momentum in first NYC mayoral debate

October 16, 2025

New York City mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa are slated to face off in a debate. The candidates will meet Thursday as voters prepare to choose who will be the next to lead America’s biggest city. Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, defeated Cuomo in the city’s Democratic primary this summer. But Cuomo has relaunched his campaign to run on an independent ballot line in the general election, hoping that the city’s moderate and conservative voters will help him defeat the progressive Mamdani in their rematch.

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