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October 20, 2025.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) celebrates his touchdown catch as an official signals and looks on in the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Smith-Njigba, defense show out again for Seahawks in 27-19 win against Texans

October 20, 2025

Jaxon Smith-Njigba had his NFL-leading fifth 100-yard receiving game of the season as the Seattle Seahawks beat the Houston Texans 27-19. Smith-Njigba, who entered the game leading the league in yards receiving, gave Seattle a 14-0 lead late in the first quarter when he caught an 11-yard TD pass from Sam Darnold. Smith-Njigba celebrated his fourth touchdown catch of the season by dunking on the crossbar of the goalposts, drawing an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in the process. In total, Smith-Njigba caught eight passes for 123 receiving yards. He became the second player in franchise history to record three straight 100-yard games, and his five 100-yard games this season are tied for the second-most in a year by any Seahawks player.

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House Republicans preparing report on Biden’s use of autopen after months of investigation

October 20, 2025

House Republicans are preparing to release a report about President Joe Biden’s mental state and the alleged misuse of the presidential autopen during his term. Republicans on the House Oversight Committee sought interviews with more than a dozen former senior Biden staffers to investigate what they have alleged was a “cover-up” of his mental state. Democrats have dismissed the probe as a distraction from the Trump administration’s actions. While Republicans have so far produced no evidence that the autopen was misused, the report may be used to present legal challenges to Biden-era policies that Republicans oppose.

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., pauses in his office doorway to speak to reporters on day 20 of the government shutdown, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate Republicans head to White House amid stalemate on shutdown

October 20, 2025

As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, Senate Republicans are headed to the White House — not for urgent talks on how to end it, but for a display of unity with President Donald Trump as they refuse to negotiate on any Democratic demands. However, Senate Democrats too are expressing confidence in their strategy to keep voting against a House-passed bill that would reopen the government until Republicans, including Trump, engage them on extending health care subsidies that expire at the end of the year. With both sides showing no signs of movement, it’s unclear how long the stalemate will last.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani celebrates their win against the Milwaukee Brewers in baseball's National League Championship Series, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Los Angeles.(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Blue Jays in World Series for first time since before Ohtani was born, while Dodgers seek to repeat

October 20, 2025

The Toronto Blue Jays are back in the World Series for the first time since 1993. They host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Friday night’s opener. The Dodgers are aiming to become the first repeat winners since the Yankees from 1998 to 2000. Shohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers with standout performances both at bat and on the mound. Toronto manager John Schneider feels the pressure of representing an entire country. Toronto hopes to secure its first title since back-to-back championships in 1992 and ’93.

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani watches his home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fourth inning in Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Ohtani and the Dodgers tout ‘Team Effort’ on brink of World Series repeat

October 20, 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers are aiming for a second consecutive World Series championship. It hasn’t been done since the New York Yankees 25 years ago. Shortstop Mookie Betts says the team is ready to make history. The Dodgers practiced on Monday while waiting for the World Series to begin on Friday. Reliever Tanner Scott, who had an abscess removed and missed the NL Championship Series, is eligible for the World Series roster and said he feels ready to play.

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FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken,File)

Former NFL player Doug Martin died after struggling with officers while being detained, police say

October 20, 2025

Police in California say former NFL running back Doug Martin died after struggling with officers who were taking him into custody. Oakland Police say it happened early Saturday while they were investigating a break-in at a home in Oakland. Police say Martin became unresponsive after being arrested. He was transported by paramedics to a hospital where he died. He was 36. A cause of death has not been released and an autopsy will be conducted. Martin is best known for his stellar career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was named first-team All-Pro and made the Pro Bowl after rushing for 1,400 yards in 2015.

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Detroit Lions running back Jammer Gibbs (0) runs for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Detroit. AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Gibbs has career-high 218 yards of offense and 2 TDs, helping Lions bounce back and beat Bucs 24-9

October 20, 2025

Jahmyr Gibbs scored on a 78-yard sprint in the second quarter, a 5-yard spinning plunge in the third and accounted for a career-high 218 yards from scrimmage to lead the Detroit Lions in a 24-9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night. The Lions bounced back from a loss as they have done flawlessly for nearly three years. Tampa Bay was outgained by more than 200 yards in the first half, but trailed 14-3 because Detroit had an interception, fumble, turned it over on downs and missed a field goal.

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FILE - Sexual assault suspect Ian Cleary departs from the Adams County Court House in Gettysburg, Pa., May 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, file)

Man who sent ‘So I raped you’ message is sentenced to 2 to 4 years for 2013 campus assault

October 20, 2025

A man who sent a Facebook message that said, “So I raped you,” to a woman he admits sexually assaulting in college has been sentenced to two to four years in prison. Ian Cleary faced up to 10 years for the 2013 attack at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania. The judge took into account his guilty plea, his remorse and his history of mental illness in giving a sentence below state guidelines. Shannon Keeler shared her experience in an Associated Press investigation into the reluctance of authorities to prosecute campus sex crimes. She told the court on Monday the delays came at a cost.

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Adam Driver on Jarmusch, ‘Star Wars’ and putting filmmakers first

October 20, 2025

In an interview with The Associated Press, Adam Driver says he developed a Kylo Ren “Star Wars” movie that would have been directed by Steven Soderbergh. They spent two years developing and scripting “The Hunt for Ben Solo.” Ultimately, Walt Disney Co. executives nixed it. Driver says the script was one of the best he’s ever read. It would have taken place following the events of 2019’s “The Rise of Skywalker.” Representatives for Disney declined to comment. The studio has multiple other “Star Wars” projects in the works.

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President Donald Trump arrives to speak during an event to welcome the 2025 LSU and LSU-Shreveport national champion baseball teams in the East Room of the White House, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump is going to Asia — what happens next is anyone’s guess

October 20, 2025

President Donald Trump is preparing for a significant trip to Asia, aiming to address international trade tensions. The journey includes a potential meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, which could impact the global economy. Trump’s strategy has been unpredictable, with mixed results in various global conflicts. The White House has not disclosed his full schedule, but he plans to visit Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea. The meeting with Xi remains unconfirmed, and trade tensions are high. Trump has expressed optimism about reaching a deal with China, but uncertainties persist about his approach and the outcomes of his meetings.

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Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Dončić stands on the court during a timeout in the first half of an NBA basketball preseason game against the Golden State Warriors, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Fitter and hungrier, Luka Doncic embraces his new life before his first season opener with Lakers

October 20, 2025

Luka Doncic is fully settled in Los Angeles after a year of upheaval, and he is eager to begin his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers when they host the Golden State Warriors this week. Doncic is coming off a summer of well-documented fitness gains and international hoops success. Everyone could see Doncic was slimmer and faster in his two preseason appearances this month for the Lakers, who brought him back to full game fitness cautiously after his busy summer at EuroBasket. Doncic says he made his physical changes largely with conditioning exercises, not massive diet changes.

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From left to right, Mexican Football Federation president Mikel Arriola, Jamaica Football Federation president Michael Ricketts, Costa Rican Football Federation president Osael Maroto Martínez and U.S. Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone pose with jerseys at a news conference in New York, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, to announce the four nations had joined a proposal to co-host the 2031 Women's World Cup, the only bid being considered by FIFA. (AP Photo/Ron Blum)

US joined by Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica in plan to host 2031 Women’s World Cup, the only bid

October 20, 2025

The United States added Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica to its proposal to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup. It’s the only bid FIFA is considering for the tournament. The U.S., a four-time winner of the tournament, announced the additions Monday. The U.S, Soccer Federation and Mexican Football Federation withdrew their joint bid to host the 2027 tournament in April 2024 and said they intended to focus on staging the 2031 event. Two weeks later, FIFA selected Brazil for 2027. A United Kingdom plan by England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland was the sole submission for 2035.

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In this photo provided by the Alaska Army National Guard, displaced people are evacuated from Kwigillingok, Alaska, on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, following Typhoon Halong that struck Alaska's west coast. (Joseph Moon/Alaska National Guard via AP)

What to know about the recovery efforts in Alaska following ex-Typhoon Halong

October 20, 2025

The mass evacuation by military aircraft of hundreds of residents from Alaska villages ravaged by the remnants of Typhoon Halong is complete. Officials and local leaders are turning attention to trying to stabilize damaged infrastructure and housing where they can before the winter freeze sets in. The remnants of Halong battered parts of western Alaska, hitting especially hard the villages Kipnuk and Kwigillingok. The Alaska Federation of Natives at its recent gathering passed a resolution urging support of expansive, urgent and ongoing help for the region.

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FILE - The logos for streaming services Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus and Sling TV are pictured on a remote control on Aug. 13, 2020, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Disney+ and Hulu cancellations rose after ABC briefly pulled ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

October 20, 2025

Disney+ and Hulu subscription cancellations rose during the month that ABC briefly cancelled “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” according to data from subscription analytics company Antenna. ABC pulled the show off the air for less than a week in September in the wake of criticism over his comments related the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Antenna estimates total cancellations in September were 4.1 million for Hulu and 3 million for Disney+. The “churn rate,” or the percentage of customers that cancel their subscriptions in a specific month, jumped from 5% in August to 10% in September for Hulu. That figure jumped 4% in August to 8% in September for Disney+.

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North Carolina state Sen. Warren Daniel, R-Burke (left and standing), presides over the Senate Committee on Elections while it considers legislation to redraw the state's U.S. House district map at the Legislative Office Building in Raleigh N.C., Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Gary D. Robertson)

North Carolina GOP advances congressional map to secure another House seat for Trump

October 20, 2025

North Carolina’s Republican-controlled legislature has formally begun redrawing the state’s congressional district map. The effort aims to help the GOP gain another U.S. House seat, supporting Donald Trump’s push to retain party control at midterms. The state Senate voted Monday along party lines for new boundaries for two eastern districts. This move aims to thwart the reelection of Democratic Rep. Don Davis, one of the state’s three Black members of Congress. The proposed map should move to the House on Tuesday. Litigation challenging the map is almost certain, with allegations of harming Black voting power likely.

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FILE - A sign marks the entrance to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters, Aug. 27, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Government shutdown means many CDC experts are skipping a pivotal meeting on infectious disease

October 20, 2025

An annual conference about infectious diseases is seeing a dramatic attendance decline, in part because Centers for Disease Control and Prevention experts can’t participate. IDWeek is being held in Atlanta. Experts are discussing the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of threats including bird flu, superbugs, measles, HIV and worrisome germs that most people have never heard about. The CDC typically sends scores of researchers and outbreak investigators. But nearly all had to miss the conference because of the government shutdown. Federal scientists aren’t being paid and conference appearances are postponed unless they are funded outside of annual government budgets.

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U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright comments on the National Nuclear Security Administration furloughing 1,400 federal workers as part of the shutdown which began Oct. 1, during a news conference at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) in Las Vegas on Monday Oct. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Ty ONeil)

Nuclear security agency begins furloughing workers as part of shutdown, energy secretary says

October 20, 2025

Furloughs have begun at the federal agency tasked with overseeing the U.S. nuclear stockpile. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says in a social media post the National Nuclear Security Administration is furloughing federal employees as part of the government shutdown, which began Oct. 1. Wright is set to visit the Nevada National Security Site on Monday and pledges to ask Nevada’s leaders to help “end this shutdown.” The National Nuclear Security Administration has said it could furlough up to 1,400 workers as a result of a funding lapse from the shutdown. Nearly 400 federal workers would remain on the job, along with National Nuclear Security Administration contractors.

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President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, en route to Joint Base Andrews, Md., as he returns from a trip to Florida. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Trump vows to reach a ‘fantastic deal’ with China after future meeting with Xi

October 20, 2025

President Donald Trump has expressed confidence in reaching a “fantastic deal” with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He made the remarks Monday while hosting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House. Beijing has expanded export controls on rare earth products used in smartphones, fighter jets and much more. While Trump touted his good relationship with Xi and suggested a fair trade agreement is possible, he also mentioned tariffs as a negotiating tool. Meanwhile, Beijing has removed a top trade negotiator from the post as China’s permanent representative to the World Trade Organization.

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A Hulu mobile app shows it is not available during the Amazon Web Services outage, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

One Tech Tip: How to prepare for outages that impact our online lives, from banking to chatting apps

October 20, 2025

An Amazon Web Services outage on Monday disrupted many online platforms, affecting banking services, chat apps, and more. These outages can be short-lived but stressful, especially for those moving money or working online. AWS is a major cloud provider, and experts stress the importance of diversifying online services and having backup plans. Keeping money in multiple accounts and having cash on hand can help during financial service disruptions. For communication, maintaining updated SMS contacts is wise. Storing work across multiple platforms can reduce headaches. Monitoring service updates and checking outage trackers can also be useful.

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Former New York state prison guard found guilty in beating death of inmate, 2 others acquitted

October 20, 2025

A former New York state prison guard was found guilty of murder in the death of an inmate who was beaten while handcuffed, while two other guards were acquitted for their roles in the beating that was caught on body-camera footage. A jury delivered the verdicts in a courtroom just miles from the Marcy Correctional Facility, where Robert Brooks was pummeled by correctional officers upon his arrival on the night of Dec. 9. Five guards indicted in February had previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Brooks’ death.

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President Donald Trump speaks during an event to welcome the 2025 LSU and LSU-Shreveport national champion baseball teams in the East Room of the White House, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump honors 2025 college baseball champs LSU and LSU-Shreveport

October 20, 2025

President Donald Trump has honored NCAA baseball champs Louisiana State University and NAIA champs Louisiana State University-Shreveport with a joint White House celebration to mark their stellar 2025 seasons. The LSU Tigers swept Coastal Carolina in the championship series, while the LSU-Shreveport Pilots went a perfect 59-0 en route to their title. The Pilots’ standout left-handed pitcher, Isaac Rohde, was named the 2025 ABCA/Rawlings NAIA Pitcher of the Year. The Tigers championship team included nine players selected in the 2025 major league draft. It was LSU’s eighth national championship. Only the University of Southern California, with 12, has won more College World Series titles.

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Law enforcement officers watch as the gates close at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility as people protest outside on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

US appeals court says Trump can take command of Oregon troops though deployment blocked for now

October 20, 2025

A U.S. appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump can take command of 200 Oregon National Guard troops, but he’s still barred from actually deploying those troops — at least for now. A panel from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 Monday to put on hold an order that kept Trump from taking command of the troops. Another order prohibits Trump from sending any Guard troops to Oregon at all. The administration says it will now ask for that order to be dissolved. Oregon’s attorney general said he would ask a broader appeals court panel to reconsider the ruling.

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United States captain Keegan Bradley reacts on the second hole at Bethpage Black golf course during the Ryder Cup golf tournament, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Farmingdale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Robert Bukaty)

Bradley opens up on Ryder Cup loss: ‘There’s no part of me that thinks I’ll ever get over this’

October 20, 2025

Keegan Bradley has opened up about the challenges of being the Ryder Cup captain. On Monday, he spoke about the emotional toll of the U.S. team’s loss to Europe. Bradley, a two-time Ryder Cup competitor, was appointed captain last year. Despite high expectations, the Americans faced a significant deficit heading into the final day. Bradley has accepted blame for some decisions, including the course setup. He said he will never get over the disappointment.

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FILE - Former FBI Director James Comey speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill Washington, Dec. 17, 2018. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Comey’s lawyers say case against him is driven by Trump’s ‘personal animus’ and must be thrown out

October 20, 2025

Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey are urging a judge to dismiss the case against him. In court papers Monday, they called it a vindictive prosecution motivated by “personal animus” and orchestrated by a White House determined to seek retribution against a perceived foe of President Donald Trump. The lawyers separately called for the indictment’s dismissal because of what they said was the illegitimate appointment of the U.S. attorney who filed the case days after being hastily named to the job by Trump. The double-barrel attack on the indictment, which accuses Comey of lying to Congress five years ago, represents the opening salvo in what is expected to be a protracted court fight ahead of a trial currently set for Jan. 5.

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Gary Kristensen, dressed up as the character Buddy from the holiday movie "Elf," celebrates after winning a race during the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Tualatin, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Giant, floating pumpkin races draw large crowds to annual event in Oregon

October 20, 2025

Giant, floating pumpkin races have drawn large crowds to the Oregon city of Tualatin. The Portland suburb has hosted the event since 2004. In Sunday’s event, giant pumpkins that originally weighed roughly 1,000 pounds were carved out, allowing them to float. People dressed in costumes then sat in the hollowed-out pumpkins and used kayak paddles to race around a small human-made lake. Gary Kristensen won the first race of the day in a 936-pound pumpkin that he grew in his backyard. Earlier this year, Kristensen earned a Guinness World Record for longest journey by pumpkin boat after paddling over 58 miles on the Columbia River.

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels walks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Jayden Daniels’ injury is not significant but his status against the Chiefs is not yet known

October 20, 2025

Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn says Jayden Daniels’ right hamstring injury is not significant or long-term. But Quinn said Monday that he does not know yet whether the quarterback will be available to play against the Kansas City Chiefs. Daniels had an MRI exam a day after leaving in the third quarter of Washington’s 44-22 loss at the NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Washington (3-4) has lost two games in a row heading into its contest at Kansas City (4-3) next Monday night.

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Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun, right, dribbles past Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent)

Christian Braun agrees to $125M, 5-year extension with Denver Nuggets

October 20, 2025

Christian Braun has agreed to a $125 million, five-year contract extension with the Denver Nuggets. His agent confirmed the deal on Monday. The 24-year-old moved into the starting lineup last season and averaged 15.4 points. Known for his high-energy defense and hustle, he fits seamlessly alongside stars like Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Braun was the 21st pick in 2022 and helped the Nuggets to their first NBA championship during his rookie season. The Nuggets are among the favorites this season, having made several roster changes, including trading Michael Porter Jr. to Brooklyn for Cam Johnson.

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Florida head coach Billy Napier gestures during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Florida AD Scott Stricklin says rules allow him to be ‘very thorough’ with coaching search

October 20, 2025

Even though Florida has retained a search firm to help land the school’s next football coach, athletic director Scott Stricklin says he will have final say in the hiring process. And he won’t be in a rush to get it done. Thanks to new NCAA legislation, teams that fire head coaches during the season no longer trigger an open window for players to enter the transfer portal. So the Gators have weeks, maybe even months, to find Billy Napier’s replacement. Stricklin says “time is an asset.” Tweaked rules allow Stricklin to wait for other coaches to finish their regular seasons or even potentially exit the College Football Playoff.

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The American flag flies atop the Capitol Building, Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

Maine Democrat running to unseat Susan Collins to stay in race after discovery of Reddit postings

October 20, 2025

The chair of the Democratic Party says online comments made by a Senate candidate in Maine in which the candidate appeared to endorse political violence, dismiss rape in the military and criticize both police officers and rural America were wrong, but not disqualifying from office. Graham Platner is running for a U.S. Senate seat in Maine that has been held by Republican Susan Collins since 1997. Platner has apologized and expressed his regret for old Reddit comments, which came to light last week. Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin said during a Sunday appearance on CNN that he does not think the posts were disqualifying but did say they were offensive.

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Republican U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie speaks to a crowd gathered in Shelbyville, Ky., on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruce Schreiner)

Trump backs retired Navy SEAL in his quest to oust Kentucky Rep. Massie in Republican primary

October 20, 2025

President Donald Trump has encouraged a retired Navy SEAL to challenge Republican Rep. Thomas Massie in next year’s Kentucky primary. Trump built up his choice last week as “A WINNER WHO WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN.” It came in the Republican president’s latest social media barrage against a congressman who has crossed him on high-profile issues. Trump’s choice, Ed Gallrein, has not entered the 4th District campaign but says he’ll reveal his plans soon. Gallrein is a farmer and businessman who had a long military career and last year ran for a state Senate seat, narrowly losing in the Republican primary.

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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates on the podium after winning the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race in Austin, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Red Bull’s Verstappen chasing perfection as he hunts down McLaren for possible fifth F1 championship

October 20, 2025

Max Verstappen is chasing a fifth Formula 1 championship after a dominant weekend at the United States Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver now anything is possible as he pursues McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Verstappen has trimmed his gap to frontrunner Piastri from 104 points to 40 over four races. There are five races and two sprints left, starting this week at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City. McLaren’s team principal Andrea Stella warned Verstappen would be a title threat, and few took him seriously then.

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Chase Briscoe, center, celebrates with the trophy after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Chase Briscoe moves from Tony Stewart to Joe Gibbs and earns a shot at NASCAR title

October 20, 2025

Chase Briscoe has secured a spot in the NASCAR championship four after winning at Talladega Superspeedway. The Indiana native, who idolized Tony Stewart, joined Stewart-Haas Racing in 2020. But with the team closing after the 2024 season, Briscoe is moving to Joe Gibbs Racing. He replaces Martin Truex Jr., who is retiring. Briscoe’s transition to JGR has been successful, with his third win of the season. He leads the Cup Series with seven poles and has 15 top-five finishes. Briscoe is preparing for the championship finale in Phoenix, where he won his first Cup race.

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FILE - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gestures during a press conference in Sydney, Australia, Dec. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Mark Baker, File)

United States and Australia sign critical-minerals agreement as a way to counter China

October 20, 2025

President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have signed a critical-minerals deal at the White House. The United States is eyeing Australia’s rare-earth resources as China imposes stricter export rules on its critical minerals. Monday’s White House meeting comes after Beijing announced this month foreign companies must get approval to export magnets with rare-earth materials from China. Trump administration officials say this gives China control over the tech supply chain. The director of the White House’s National Economic Council says Australia can help reduce global economic risks. Discussions are expected on the AUKUS security pact. Trump hasn’t said anything about whether he would keep AUKUS, which was signed under the Biden administration.

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This undated photo provided by the Philadelphia Police Department shows Kada Scott, 23, who has been missing since she stepped outside during her night shift at a nursing home on Oct. 4. (Philadelphia Police Department via AP)

Authorities say remains found in Philadelphia are of missing woman Kada Scott

October 20, 2025

Prosecutors in Philadelphia say remains found buried in a wooded area behind an abandoned school are those of Kada Scott, a 23-year-old woman who’d been missing for about two weeks. Police have said an anonymous tip led police back to the area they’d previously searched and they found the remains in a shallow grave. A 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged with kidnapping, stalking and other charges in Scott’s disappearance. Prosecutors say more charges against that suspect are being added.

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FILE - A Broadway street sign appears in Times Square, in New York on Jan. 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes, File)

Broadway actors and producers reach tentative labor deal, but musicians still threaten a strike

October 20, 2025

The union representing Broadway actors has reached a tentative labor agreement with commercial producers. The Actors’ Equity Association, which represents over 51,000 members, announced the three-year deal covering health care, scheduling, and physical therapy. The agreement now goes to members for ratification. The musicians’ union, representing 1,200 musicians, is still negotiating and has voted for a strike authorization. Both unions have been working under expired contracts. The actors’ breakthrough is a relief, as a strike could have crippled Broadway. The focus now shifts to the musicians as they continue bargaining.

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

Supreme Court will consider whether people who regularly smoke pot can legally own guns

October 20, 2025

The Supreme Court will consider whether people who regularly smoke marijuana can legally own guns, the latest firearm case to come before the court since its 2022 decision expanding gun rights. The high court agreed to hear the case Monday. President Donald Trump’s administration is asking the justices to revive a case against a Texas man charged with a felony because he allegedly had a gun in his home and acknowledged being a regular pot user. Defense attorneys got the charge tossed out after an appeals court largely struck down a law that bans guns from users of illegal drugs under the high court’s more expansive view of the Second Amendment.

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This combo image shows Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears, left, and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger, right. (AP Photo)

Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger spar over abortion in Virginia

October 20, 2025

Virginia is the last Southern state that has not passed new abortion restrictions since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a national constitutional right to the procedure. Abortion could shape Virginia’s 2025 gubernatorial election and legislative control in Richmond. Democrat Abigail Spanberger backs abortion rights. Republican Winsome Earle-Sears opposes abortion rights. Each candidate is trying to cast the other as the extremist on abortion. Virginia lawmakers are considering a proposed state constitutional amendment that would protect broad abortion access as it stands. Abortion rights supporters have just a one-seat majority in the state House of Delegates. Both parties nationally are watching the campaign ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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