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October 21, 2025.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looks at his championship ring during a ceremony before an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

Thunder receive NBA championship rings, raise banner before season opener against Rockets

October 21, 2025

The Oklahoma City Thunder received their NBA championship rings before their season opener against the Houston Rockets. Commissioner Adam Silver awarded the rings to the team, including League MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The rings, designed by Jostens, feature 14-karat gold and over 800 gemstones. After the rings were handed out, the championship banner was raised. It was the first title for the franchise since it moved from Seattle in 2008. Houston’s new star is ex-Thunder forward Kevin Durant. Many Thunder fans felt betrayed after Durant joined the team that beat Oklahoma City in the Western Conference Finals months before he switched teams in 2016.

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FILE - In this image taken from body camera video released by Illinois State Police on Monday, July 22, 2024, former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson, left, points his gun at Sonya Massey, who called 911 for help, before shooting and killing her inside her home in Springfield, Ill., July 6, 2024. (Illinois State Police via AP, file)

Opening statements Wednesday in trial of ex-Illinois officer who killed Sonya Massey

October 21, 2025

Opening statements in the trial of a former sheriff’s deputy charged with murder in the shooting death of a Black woman, in her Springfield, Illinois, home are scheduled for Wednesday. Sean Grayson is charged with first-degree murder after responding to the 36-year-old Sonya Massey’s call about a suspected prowler early on July 6, 2024. After a confusing exchange between Grayson, who is white, and Massey over her removing a pan of hot water from her stove, Grayson shot her just below the eye. The trial was moved to Peoria because of publicity. Testimony likely will feature a competition of experts on police training and expected practices and justified use of force by police.

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Protestors confront Federal agents as they walk down Lafayette Street after an immigration sweep on Canal Street through Chinatown, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Jake Offenhartz)

Immigration agents conducting sweep on NYC’s famed Canal Street confronted by protesters

October 21, 2025

An immigration enforcement sweep targeting vendors on New York City’s famed Canal Street turned chaotic Tuesday afternoon, as bystanders and protesters confronted federal agents and tried to block their path. The confrontation took place along a busy commercial stretch that has long been a hub of the city’s not-so-underground market for knock-off designer goods. An Associated Press reporter observed dozens of federal agents as they made one of a number of arrests in the area.  A contingent of protesters surrounded the masked officers and attempted to block their vehicle from driving off while shouting “ICE out of New York.” Spokespeople for ICE and its Enforcement and Removal Operations division didn’t immediately respond to an email.

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Florida sets execution date for man who raped and murdered his former manager at a convenience store

October 21, 2025

A man convicted of raping and fatally beating his former manager at a Florida convenience store is scheduled to be put to death in November. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the death warrant Tuesday. DeSantis is setting a record pace for executions. Richard Barry Randolph is scheduled to die by lethal injection Nov. 20 at Florida State Prison. Randolph would be the 17th person set for execution in Florida in 2025. DeSantis has overseen more executions in a single year than any other Florida governor since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976. Randolph was convicted of murder, armed robbery, sexual battery and grand theft and sentenced to death in 1989.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, from left, and his wife Jennifer Rauchet walk during activities to mark the upcoming Marine Corps' 250th anniversary Saturday, Oct 18, 2025, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Camp Pendleton, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Hegseth changes policy on how Pentagon officials communicate with Congress

October 21, 2025

Leaders at the Pentagon have significantly altered how military officials will speak with Congress after a pair of new memos issued last week. In an Oct. 15 memo, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his deputy, Steve Feinberg, ordered Pentagon officials — including the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff — to obtain permission from the department’s main legislative affairs office before they have any communication with Capitol Hill. Previously, individual agencies and military branches within the Pentagon were able to manage their own communications with Congress. A second memo, issued Oct. 17, directed a “working group to further define the guidance on legislative engagements.”

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FILE - Fans wait to enter the new UBS Arena for the first New York Islanders NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames, Nov. 20, 2021, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)wld

NHL cancels Olympic sendoff event. Islanders are set to host All-Star Weekend in ’27, AP source says

October 21, 2025

The NHL has canceled an Olympic sendoff event scheduled for February at the New York Islanders’ arena, two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. Instead, they plan to hold All-Star Weekend festivities there in 2027. UBS Arena was initially set to host the 2026 All-Star Weekend as a jumping-off point for players heading to Milan. Officials reconsidered the traditional format after the success of the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament earlier this year.

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An elephant family smashed pumpkins at the Oregon Zoo. But this baby just wanted to play ball

October 21, 2025

During an annual fall event where giant elephants smash massive pumpkins, a baby elephant was too small to crush the largest gourds, which weigh around 1,000 pounds. Baby elephants like Tula-Tu are a few hundred pounds lighter. Instead zookeepers gave her a small pumpkin which she dribbled like a soccer ball. The event, called the “Squishing of the Squash,” took place on October 16. It’s a tradition that started decades ago when a farmer donated a giant pumpkin. Asian elephants like Tula-Tu are considered highly endangered, but there have been successful conservation milestones in recent years.

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New York police seek woman for questioning after baby is abandoned at Penn Station subway stop

October 21, 2025

New York City police released images of a woman wanted for questioning after an infant girl with her umbilical cord still attached was abandoned at a busy midtown Manhattan subway station. Authorities on Tuesday asked for the public’s help in identifying the woman, who is seen on a 2-second video clip carrying something that is bundled. The baby was found unattended and wrapped in a blanket at the 34th Street-Penn Station subway station in midtown Manhattan on Monday morning. She was taken to a hospital and listed in stable condition. Police are calling it a case of endangering the welfare of a child.

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Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63), who played for more than 15 seasons with the Boston Bruins, reacts during a break in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston fans still love ‘Little Ball of Hate’ Brad Marchand, and the feeling is mutual

October 21, 2025

The Little Ball of Hate still has a lot of love back in Boston. Brad Marchand received a standing ovation from the Boston crowd on Tuesday night when he returned to play against his old team for the first time. The crowd cheered him off the ice after the pregame warmups, as the TD Garden DJ played a mashup of John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” The longtime Bruins forward responded with a stick salute as he headed off via the visitor’s bench. Fans wearing Marchand’s Boston and Florida No. 63 jerseys cheered again during introductions for the former Bruins captain.

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This image made from an Oct. 20, 2025, police body camera footage shows Billy Joe Cagle, of Cartersville, Ga., right, talks to police officers before he was arrested inside the domestic terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta. (Atlanta Police Department via AP)

Federal prosecutors charge man accused of threatening to shoot up Atlanta airport

October 21, 2025

Federal prosecutors have charged a Georgia man arrested this week at Atlanta’s airport after his family told police he planned a shooting. Police said Billy Joe Cagle was detained on Monday with an assault rifle and ammunition in his truck at the international airport. Authorities said the man’s family had alerted police and he was detained after his arrival at the airport. Authorities said Cagle threatened violence during a FaceTime call. He faces charges of attempted violence at an international airport and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Police say Cagle was jailed and will be transferred to federal custody.

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A Illinois State Police officer stands outside an ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) processing facility in the Chicago suburb of Broadview, Ill., Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

What to know about efforts to block National Guard deployments in Chicago, Portland, other US cities

October 21, 2025

President Donald Trump’s attempts to deploy the military in Democratic-led cities _ over the objections of mayors and governors _ has brought a head-spinning array of court challenges and overlapping rulings. As the U.S. Supreme Court ponders whether to clear the way for the National Guard in Chicago, a federal appeals court is hearing arguments in California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s challenge to the deployment of troops in Los Angeles. Guard troops could also soon be on the ground in Portland, Oregon — pending legal developments there.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell throws against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League Championship Series, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Dodgers to start Snell in Game 1, Yamamoto in Game 2 of World Series vs Blue Jays

October 21, 2025

Blake Snell will start Game 1 of the World Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. Yoshinobu Yamamoto will pitch in Game 2, according to manager Dave Roberts. This pitching order repeats the strategy used in the NL Championship Series, which the Dodgers swept in four games against the Milwaukee Brewers. Snell had an impressive performance in Game 1 last week, striking out 10 over eight scoreless innings. He became the first Dodger pitcher to complete eight innings while allowing one hit or fewer in a postseason game. Yamamoto threw the first complete game by a Dodgers pitcher in the postseason since 2004.

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Indianapolis Colts' Chris Lammons (38) breaks up a pass intended for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Raiders’ No. 1 receiver Meyers stands firm on offseason trade request as team heads into bye week

October 21, 2025

Las Vegas Raiders receiver Jakobi Meyers’ stance hasn’t changed since training camp. He wants to be traded. That said, as long as Meyers is still wearing silver and black, he’ll remain professional and dedicated toward his job as quarterback Geno Smith’s No.1 target. Meyers, who caught 29 passes for 329 yards through the team’s first six games, missed Sunday’s game in Kansas City with knee and toe injuries. Frustrated by the lack of progress on a new contract before the season started, the 28-year-old informed the team in August that he wanted to be traded. He also said the Raiders turned him down at the time.

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FILE - Paul Ingrassia arrives before Trump speaks during a summer soiree on the South Lawn of the White House, June 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Trump pick to lead federal watchdog agency withdraws after offensive text messages were revealed

October 21, 2025

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead a federal watchdog agency has withdrawn from consideration after his offensive text messages were made public and GOP senators revolted. Paul Ingrassia, who was nominated to lead the Office of Special Counsel, had been scheduled to have his confirmation hearing this week. On Monday, however, Politico reported on a text chat that showed him saying the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday should be “tossed into the seventh circle of hell.” Ingrassia also described himself in the chat as having “a Nazi streak” at times. After the texts came to light, several Republican senators said they would not support his nomination. They included some of the most stalwart Trump allies in the Senate.

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Alabama inmate asks to meet with governor ahead of execution

October 21, 2025

An Alabama death row inmate set to be executed this week is asking the state’s governor to meet with him. Anthony Boyd is scheduled to be executed Thursday evening by nitrogen gas. A jury convicted Boyd of capital murder for the 1993 burning death of Gregory Huguley in Talladega County. Boyd has maintained he is innocent. He asked Gov. Kay Ivey to meet with him “before an innocent man is executed.”

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President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters during a Diwali celebration in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Trump says he’d have final say on money he seeks over past federal investigations into his conduct

October 21, 2025

President Donald Trump says the federal government owes him “a lot of money” for prior Justice Department investigations into his actions and insists that any decision on a payout would “have to go across my desk.” Trump’s comments Tuesday to reporters at the White House came in response to questions about a New York Times story that said he had filed administrative claims seeking roughly $230 million in damages related to the FBI’s search of his Mar-a-Lago property for classified documents in 2022 and for a separate investigation into potential ties between Russia and his 2016 presidential campaign.

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FILE - Jack Nicklaus waves before hitting the first tee for the honorary tee off before the first round of the Masters golf tournament, April 9, 2015, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Golf legend Jack Nicklaus wins $50M verdict in defamation lawsuit against former business partners

October 21, 2025

Professional golf legend Jack Nicklaus has won a $50 million verdict in a defamation lawsuit filed in Florida against his former business partners. A six-person jury in Palm Beach County on Monday found that the Nicklaus Companies had damaged the 18-time major champion’s reputation and exposed him to ridicule, hatred, mistrust, distrust or contempt. An attorney for Nicklaus says the golfer has spent his life helping others and earning a reputation as not just a great athlete but a great human being and they were pleased with the jury’s decision. Defense attorneys say Nicklaus Companies executives never tried to defame Nicklaus and argue the case was basically a business dispute.

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FILE - Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout stands on the field before a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sept. 27, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Angels outfielder Mike Trout testifies he loved late teammate Skaggs and saw no signs of drug use

October 21, 2025

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout testified Tuesday in a trial over whether the MLB team should be held responsible for the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs. The three-time American League most valuable player told the court about his friendship with Skaggs and suspicions of drug use by team communication director Eric Kay. Kay was convicted of providing a fentanyl-laced pill that led to Skaggs’ fatal overdose in 2019. Skaggs’ family has sued alleging the Angels should be held responsible, while the team says the pitcher took the pill in the privacy of his hotel room.

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FILE - Gene Hackman accepts his Oscar for best actor at the 44th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, April 10, 1972. (AP Photo/File)

Auction house to sell Gene Hackman’s Golden Globes, watch and paintings he collected and created

October 21, 2025

An auction house plans to sell off a variety of actor Gene Hackman’s possessions. They include Golden Globe, a wristwatch and paintings he collected and created himself. Live and online auctions next month follow Hackman’s death in Santa Fe, New Mexico, this year at age 95. The two-time Oscar winner enjoyed painting and wrote novels in his later years. Auction items include a still life painting of a Japanese vase by Hackman and awards from roles in “Unforgiven” and “The Royal Tenenbaums.” Hackman’s art collection highlights postwar and contemporary masters.

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Democrat Jay Jones participates in the Virginia attorney general debate with Republican incumbent Jason Miyares in Richmond, Va., Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (Mike Kropf/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP, Pool)

Maine Democrat Platner, on defense over tattoo, takes page from Trump playbook to keep up Senate bid

October 21, 2025

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has revealed in a podcast that he was tattooed years ago with an image widely recognized as Nazi symbol. He dismissed the connotation and chalked the choice up to a drunken Marine’s attempt at fearsomeness. Platner is the latest in a line of Democratic candidates who are shrugging off dark revelations about their past. They reflect a new era, typified by President Donald Trump, when what would have been campaign-ending discoveries just a decade ago are not sufficient to nudge candidates out. Platner was also asked recently about incautious online statements, following the revelation of Virginia attorney general candidate Jay Jones’ 2022 text messages suggesting a prominent Republican get “two bullets to the head.”

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Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., speaks as she is surrounded by supporters who have urged that House Speaker Mike Johnson swear her in, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Lawsuit seeks to force swearing in of US Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva of Arizona

October 21, 2025

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit that seeks to get Democrat Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the state’s newest member of Congress after House Speaker Mike Johnson has refused to seat her for a month since winning the post. The Democratic attorney general filed the lawsuit Tuesday on behalf of Grijalva. It asks a judge to let other people who are authorized to administer the oath swear in Grijalva if Johnson has not done so. Grijalva won a Sept. 23 election to fill the post previously held by her father, Democrat Raúl Grijalva, who died in March. Johnson said Adelita Grijalva will be sworn in when the House returns to session.

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Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton gestures during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Denver, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Giants QB Russell Wilson calls Broncos coach Sean Payton ‘classless’ for a postgame swipe at him

October 21, 2025

Russell Wilson fired back at Sean Payton on social media after the Denver Broncos coach took a jab at the New York Giants’ backup quarterback, who lost his starting job to rookie Jaxson Dart after an 0-3 start. Wilson called Payton “classless” and referenced the “Bounty Gate” scandal from 2009-11. Payton was suspended for a year after the NFL found the New Orleans Saints rewarded players for injuring opponents. Payton commented on the Giants’ recent win, saying they “found a little spark” with Dart. Wilson spent two seasons as Payton’s QB with Denver in 2022 and ’23.

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Visitors walk on the boardwalk at Fisherman's Wharf on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

San Francisco leaders push back against Trump’s National Guard threat

October 21, 2025

President Trump keeps threatening to send National Guard troops to San Francisco, calling it crime-ridden and claiming residents want federal help. Local leaders disagree, noting crime is down. Mayor Daniel Lurie says the city is safe and doesn’t need troops. Trump cites crime as his reason, but San Francisco hasn’t seen the same federal immigration enforcement as other cities. Local officials and residents oppose the idea, fearing chaos and unrest. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration vows to fight in court any deployment. San Francisco continues to recover from the pandemic, showing signs of improvement.

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FILE - Tenderloin steaks are on display at a Sam's Club, Sept. 24, 2025, in Bentonville, Ark. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

US ranchers oppose Trump’s plan to import more Argentine beef and experts doubt it will lower prices

October 21, 2025

President Donald Trump’s plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers who are enjoying some rare profitable years and skepticism from experts who say the president’s move probably wouldn’t lead to cheaper prices at grocery stores. Major ranching and farming groups all criticized Trump’s idea because it would likely hurt American ranchers and feedlot operators. And agricultural economists say that Argentine beef accounts for such a small slice of beef imports that even doubling that wouldn’t change prices much.

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The exterior of JPMorgan Chase's new headquarters at 270 Park Avenue in New York is shown on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Ken Sweet)

JPMorgan Chase unveils new 60-story headquarters, reshaping New York City’s skyline

October 21, 2025

JPMorgan Chase unveiled its new 60-story headquarters in New York City on Monday. The building replaces the Union Carbide Building at 270 Park Avenue. It’s one of the first major office towers constructed after the COVID-19 pandemic. The bank plans to house around 10,000 of its 24,000 New York-based employees there. The copper-toned steel tower features 2.5 million square feet of space and new artworks. The building’s construction was a major engineering feat due to its location above Metro North Railroad tracks. JPMorgan now plans to renovate its 383 Madison Avenue location.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks as President Donald Trump holds a cabinet meeting at the White House, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump nominates new Army vice chief with current general just two years into the role

October 21, 2025

President Donald Trump has nominated Lt. Gen. Christopher LaNeve to serve as the Army’s second-highest-ranking officer, according to congressional records. Gen. James Mingus is currently vice chief of staff and has not publicly said he plans to step aside. He has been in the job for less than two years, and it’s typically a tenure that lasts at least three years. The move, which was posted in congressional records Monday, is the latest in a series of surprise and unexplained firings, reassignments and promotions that have been transforming the senior ranks of the military under Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. LaNeve is now Hegseth’s top military aide.

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FILE - Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., demands the release of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka after his arrest while protesting outside of Delaney Hall ICE detention facility, May 9, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis, File)

Judge says DHS social media posts in Rep. McIver prosecution are ‘prejudicial’ and should be removed

October 21, 2025

A federal judge overseeing the Trump administration’s prosecution of U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver on charges she assaulted and impeded immigration officers outside a New Jersey detention center told the government to remove social media posts he called “prejudicial” to the congresswoman. U.S. District Judge Jamel Semper on Tuesday heard pretrial arguments in the case brought by Republican President Donald Trump’s Justice Department against the Democratic congresswoman representing Newark, the state’s biggest city. Semper didn’t issue a ruling from the bench but told the government’s attorneys nine social media posts should be removed.

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Indianapolis Colts running back Ameer Abdullah (26) celebrates a kickoff return with linebacker Buddy Johnson (59) against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

NFL sees a surge in returns with the new dynamic kickoff. Onside kicks remain a concern

October 21, 2025

The NFL is pleased with an increase in kickoff returns because of recent rule changes. The league reports 877 returns this season, a rate of 79.3% that is the highest since 2006 through the first seven weeks. Owners made the kickoff format permanent in April, aiming for more in-play kicks and fewer injuries. Executive VP Troy Vincent mentioned ongoing discussions about onside kicks, as recovery rates are extremely low. The changes have reduced injuries, with slower speeds and fewer concussions. Concerns remain about kickers making tackles. The league is also focusing on playing surfaces after a couple of notable injuries.

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Work continues on the demolition of a part of the East Wing of the White House, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in Washington, before construction of a new ballroom. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

What to know about the $250 million ballroom Trump is adding to the White House

October 21, 2025

President Donald Trump is adding a $250 million ballroom to the east side of the White House. Construction started this week with crews tearing down the facade of the East Wing. Trump and White House officials had said nothing would be demolished during construction. The 90,000-square-foot ballroom will dwarf the main White House itself. Trump says it will accommodate 999 people, up from 650 guests. That’s almost five times the number that can fit into the East Room, the largest space in the mansion. Trump says the ballroom won’t cost taxpayers a dime. The White House hasn’t released information on who is donating money to help build it.

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11) prepares to throw a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Vikings will start Wentz at QB on short rest in LA, with McCarthy lacking time to keep up progress

October 21, 2025

Carson Wentz will make his fifth straight start at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings with J.J. McCarthy lacking time in a shortened week to keep building up his sprained right ankle. The Vikings play at the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night on the heels of a 28-22 loss at home to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. The Vikings determined after McCarthy went through a workout on the field that his ankle wasn’t quite strong enough yet to give him or them the best chance to succeed against the Chargers. The Vikings are 3-3 overall and 2-2 with Wentz.

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MusiCares names Mariah Carey its 2026 Person of the Year

October 21, 2025

MusiCares will honor Mariah Carey as its 2026 Person of the Year. MusiCares is an organization that helps music professionals who need financial, personal or medical assistance. Organizers said Tuesday that Carey was selected for providing support to many different underserved communities. Those efforts include providing relief for those impacted by Hurricane Katrina and the COVID-19 pandemic and founding Camp Mariah to support underserved youth and advance health, education and social welfare. Carey will be honored at the 35th annual Person of the Year benefit gala at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Jan. 30. That is two nights before the 2026 Grammy Awards.

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FILE - The U.S. Department of Education building is seen in Washington, on Nov. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Trump administration pledges to speed some student loan forgiveness after lawsuit

October 21, 2025

The Trump administration has agreed to resume student loan forgiveness for an estimated 2.5 million borrowers who are enrolled in certain in certain federal repayment plans following a lawsuit from the American Federation of Teachers. Under the agreement reached Friday between the teachers union and the administration, the Education Department will provide loan forgiveness for those eligible in certain repayment plans that offer lower monthly payments based on a borrower’s earnings. The government had stopped providing forgiveness under those plans based on its interpretation of a different court decision.

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Attendees cheer during a rally protesting a proposed redistricting map Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Democrats look to long term as North Carolina GOP redistricting plan seeks another seat for Trump

October 21, 2025

Democrats have rallied against a proposed U.S. House map by North Carolina Republicans in Raleigh. The new map seeks to stop the reelection of Democratic Rep. Don Davis by redrawing two congressional districts. This proposal could result in Republicans winning 11 of the state’s 14 seats. The GOP aims to satisfy President Donald Trump’s call for mid-decade redistricting to attempt to retain a House majority in 2026. The map seems headed for enactment after final House votes as soon as Wednesday. The state Senate gave its final approval Tuesday. Democrats at the rally acknowledged they’ll likely be unable to halt the redraw now but vowed wins in the long run.

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FILE - This Sept. 6, 2012, file photo, shows the Amazon logo. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)

Ex-Amazon driver sues civil rights agency for dropping her case following Trump’s executive order

October 21, 2025

An executive order from President Donald Trump led a federal agency to drop an investigation into Amazon for allegedly discriminating against female drivers by failing to provide adequate bathroom breaks, according to a new lawsuit. The former Amazon delivery driver filed a lawsuit arguing that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is unlawfully abandoning her case and others like it following Trump’s order directing federal agencies to deprioritize the use of a key tool for enforcing U.S. civil rights law.

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In this image provided by the U.S. Air Force, A Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft flies alongside a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bomber in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility, Oct. 15, 2025. (U.S. Air Force via AP)

A look at the US military’s unusually large force in the Caribbean Sea

October 21, 2025

The U.S. military has built up an unusually large force in the Caribbean Sea. The Navy has eight warships in the region. Three are destroyers, and three are amphibious assault ships. There also are a cruiser and a smaller combat ship designed for coastal waters. A squadron of F-35 jets have been sent to an airstrip in Puerto Rico. The three amphibious assault ships are carrying Marine helicopters, Osprey tilt rotor aircraft and Harrier jets. They can transport Marines or strike targets on land and sea. There are more than 6,000 sailors and Marines in the region based on the ships that have been deployed.

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FILE - Los Angeles Angels catcher Kurt Suzuki gestures as he leaves a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)

Angels have decided to hire former catcher Kurt Suzuki as their next manager, AP source says

October 21, 2025

The Los Angeles Angels have decided to hire former major league catcher Kurt Suzuki as their next manager, a person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Angels had not finalized or announced the deal with Suzuki, who has spent the past three seasons as a special assistant to Angels general manager Perry Minasian. Suzuki played 16 seasons in the major leagues for five teams, including the final two with the Angels. Los Angeles pivoted quickly to Suzuki after talks with former slugger Albert Pujols broke down in recent days.

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FILE - Paul Ingrassia, arrives before Trump speaks during a summer soiree on the South Lawn of the White House, June 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Trump’s nominee to lead a watchdog agency hits trouble over MLK and ‘Nazi streak’ text messages

October 21, 2025

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead an office charged with protecting whistleblowers appears to be in jeopardy. Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he hopes the White House withdraws Paul Ingrassia’s nomination. The growing opposition to Ingrassia comes after a Politico report of a text chat that showed him saying the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday should be “tossed into the seventh circle of hell.” Ingrassia described himself in the chat as sometimes having “a Nazi streak.” Ingrassia’s lawyer says the text messages might have been manipulated. Republican Sen. Ron Johnson said Tuesday he’s opposed to Ingrassia’s nomination for the Office of Special Counsel job. Democrats say Trump should pull Ingrassia’s nomination.

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New York Jets owner Woody Johnson talks to reporters before attending an NFL owners meeting in New York, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Jets owner Woody Johnson blames 0-7 start on QB play and defends coach Aaron Glenn

October 21, 2025

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson pointed to quarterback play to explain his team’s 0-7 start. Speaking at the NFL’s annual fall meeting, the 78-year-old expressed faith in Aaron Glenn and praised the first-year coach’s handling of the defense. Johnson deferred to the staff on whether Justin Fields or Tyrod Taylor should start at quarterback moving forward. The Jets are last in passing offense and are the only team in the league not to have won a game. Johnson did not answer when asked if he regretted the decision to let Aaron Rodgers leave last offseason.

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., speaks to reporters on day 17 of the government shutdown, at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Man pardoned after storming Capitol is charged with threatening to kill Hakeem Jeffries

October 21, 2025

A man whose convictions for storming the U.S. Capitol were erased by President Donald Trump’s mass pardons has been arrested on a charge he threatened to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Police say Christopher Moynihan sent text messages Friday conveying death threats against Jeffries, a New York Democrat. Moynihan is charged with a felony count of making a terroristic threat. It’s unclear if Moynihan has an attorney representing him in the New York case. Jeffries says investigators apprehended “a dangerous individual who made a credible death threat” against him. Moynihan was among hundreds of convicted Capitol rioters who received pardons from Trump on the Republican president’s first day back in the White House.

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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-endorsed candidate enters race to challenge Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky

October 21, 2025

President Donald Trump’s choice to challenge maverick Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky has announced his candidacy. Ed Gallrein on Tuesday pledged to support Trump’s agenda and described the incumbent as an obstructionist. Gallrein is a retired Navy SEAL officer and enters the 4th District campaign after gaining Trump’s endorsement. A super PAC launched by Trump aides already has run ads attacking Massie. But Gallrein will confront an entrenched incumbent in Massie who has steamrolled past challengers, even after he incurred Trump’s wrath. The primary election next May will be a test of Trump’s hold over Republican politics. The 4th District stretches across northern Kentucky.

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NFL Week 7 Recap

October 21, 2025

Week 7 delivered big comebacks, dominance from some contenders, and further decline from others. Here are key games and what

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Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil meets with supporters outside Federal Court on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 in Philadelphia (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Mahmoud Khalil appears in appeals court as Trump administration continues efforts to deport him

October 21, 2025

Mahmoud Khalil appeared in a federal appeals court in Philadelphia as he battles a deportation case linked to his pro-Palestinian activism at Columbia University. The Tuesday hearing before the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals comes as the government seeks to overturn a lower court order granting Khalil’s release from a Louisiana immigration court in June. Khalil’s attorneys have asked the three-judge panel to affirm the district court’s ruling, preventing federal authorities from detaining him again. An attorney for the government argues the case should be left to the immigration judge in Louisiana. Khalil has vowed to continue speaking out for Palestinian rights.

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San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, left, speaks with teammate Dylan Harper, right, during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has the NBA playoffs in mind. It’ll be a tall order

October 21, 2025

Victor Wembanyama is back in action after recovering from deep vein thrombosis. He starts his third season with the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Wembanyama, who was the top pick in 2023, aims for a playoff spot in the loaded Western Conference. He wants the Spurs to secure at least the sixth seed to avoid the play-in tournament. Last season, he was a frontrunner for defensive player of the year before his health issue. Now, he’s added bulk and continues to impress with his skills. His height remains a topic of fascination, but he finds it amusing.

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President Donald Trump is greeted by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth before speaking to a gathering of top U.S. military commanders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Quantico, Va. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

A timeline of US attacks in the Caribbean and what Congress has had to say

October 21, 2025

In less than two months, President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth say the U.S. military has killed 32 people in strikes against drug-smuggling vessels in the Caribbean Sea. There have been seven attacks since early September. Trump has justified the use of military force as necessary to stem the flow of drugs into the United States. But as the number of strikes has grown, a debate in Congress has escalated over the limits of the president’s power. The attacks have occurred without any legal investigation or a traditional declaration of war from Congress.

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Loggins demands removal of Trump’s AI-generated video using ‘Danger Zone’

October 21, 2025

Kenny Loggins is objecting to the use of his music in a social media post featuring an artificial intelligence-generated video of President Donald Trump. The video was posted on Trump’s Truth Social platform and shows the Republican president dumping excrement from a fighter jet on the “No Kings” protests. The video uses Loggins’ song “Danger Zone” from the 1986 Tom Cruise movie “Top Gun.” Loggins says he was not asked for permission and wants the video removed. As of Tuesday morning, the video remained on Truth Social. The White House has responded to a request for comment with a still from “Top Gun” with the caption “I FEEL THE NEED FOR SPEED,” paraphrasing a line from the movie.

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FILE - The Discovery Communications logo atop its headquarters in Silver Spring, Md, July 31, 2017. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Warner Bros. Discovery confirms it has received buyout offers and is considering its options

October 21, 2025

Just months after announcing plans to split into two companies, Warner Bros. Discovery has signaled that it may be open to a sale of its business. In an announcement Tuesday, the entertainment giant said it had initiated a review of “strategic alternatives” in light of “unsolicited interest” it had received from multiple parties for both the entire company and Warner Bros specifically. Warner Bros. Discovery did not specify where that interest was coming from — but the review arrives after growing reports of a potential bidding war. Shares of Warner Bros. Discovery, headquarted in New York, jumped more than 9% Tuesday morning.

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FILE - Pages from the U.S. Affordable Care Act health insurance website healthcare.gov are seen on a computer screen in New York, Aug. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison, File)

What Americans think about rising health care costs, according to a new AP-NORC poll

October 21, 2025

A new poll finds most U.S. adults are worried about health care becoming more expensive. That comes as Americans make decisions about next year’s health coverage and a government shutdown keeps future health costs in limbo for millions. The AP-NORC poll shows about 6 in 10 Americans are “extremely” or “very” concerned about their health costs going up in the next year, a worry that extends across age groups and includes people with and without health insurance. The findings show that many Americans are feeling vulnerable to spiking health care costs, with some expressing concerns about whether they’ll have coverage at all.

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FILE - Supporters hold a sign before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a campaign event, Sept.12, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Progressive groups launch $1.4 million campaign to win back Latino voters from Trump

October 21, 2025

Progressive groups are launching an effort to reconnect with Latino voters to regain support in places where President Donald Trump has made inroads. It’s part of a $1.4 million digital ad and field campaign to emphasize economic hardship and highlight the Republican president’s mass deportation agenda. The effort is led by a Democratic donor fund backed by a progressive network called Way to Win. It’s tailored to connect with voters in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina and Texas. Trump has promised to remove millions of people from the United States in the largest deportation program in American history.

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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)

Obama to campaign with Spanberger and Sherill in high stakes governor’s races

October 21, 2025

Former President Barack Obama will campaign alongside Democrats Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill in the final stretch of their statewide campaigns for governor in Virginia and New Jersey. Spanberger and Sherill’s campaigns said in Tuesday news releases that Obama will campaign with both candidates at Nov. 1 rallies. Obama’s appearance in the final stretch of Virginia and New Jersey’s gubernatorial races comes on the heels of his endorsement of both candidates last week. Spanberger is facing Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in the race for Virginia governor. Sherill is up against GOP nominee Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey.

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Robert Vaughn, Chief Innovation Officer of NPower, poses for a portrait at an alumni event at World Wide Technology, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

Citi Foundation is putting $25M toward tackling young adults’ unemployment and AI labor disruptions

October 21, 2025

Citi Foundation is donating a half million dollars to each of 50 groups that provide digital literacy skills, technical training and career guidance for low-income youth around the world. The effort is a response to high unemployment among young adults and concerns that artificial intelligence will replace entry-level roles. Ed Skyler, Citi’s Head of Enterprise Services and Public Affairs, says “what we want to do is make sure young people are as prepared as possible to find employment in a world that’s moving really quickly.” But Brookings Institution senior fellow Martha Ross says the scale of technology’s labor market disruption is “too big for philanthropy” to fix alone.

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, accompanied by his wife Lori Shapiro, speaks during a news conference after Cody Balmer plead guilty to attempted murder and other charges, on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025 in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s memoir is coming out in January

October 21, 2025

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s memoir is coming out in January. It touches on his political rise and the trauma of his home being set on fire. HarperCollins announced Tuesday that “Where We Keep the Light: Stories From a Life of Service” will be released Jan. 27. Shapiro was elected governor in 2022 and has become a prominent national Democrat. He was on Kamala Harris’ shortlist as a running mate in last year’s presidential election. A man set fire to his official residence in April. The family was safely evacuated, and the man pleaded guilty and was sentenced last week.

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FILE - This image provided by NOAA shows a North Atlantic right whale in the waters off New England on May 25, 2024. (NOAA via AP, File)

One of the world’s rarest whales that makes the Atlantic its home grows in population

October 21, 2025

Scientists have reported an encouraging trend in the population growth of the North Atlantic right whale. A report released Tuesday by the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium says the population now stands at an estimated 384, up eight from the previous year. This marks four years of slow growth following a 25% decline from 2010 to 2020. Conservation measures, especially in Canada, have been crucial. Despite ongoing threats to the giant animals, there are signs of recovery, with 11 calves born this year. Experts remain cautiously optimistic about the whale’s future, highlighting the importance of sustained conservation efforts.

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FILE - Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) sits as they pull the blue tent over him during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Jan. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)

A peek inside the blue medical tent that has become a fixture on NFL sidelines

October 21, 2025

The blue medical tent has become synonymous with football injuries since the NFL first added it to sidelines in 2017. Fans in the stands and watching on television immediately know a player is injured when the tent gets pulled up and he goes inside with trainers. It got New York Giants coach Brian Daboll in hot water recently when he poked his head in to ask when rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart would be cleared from his concussion evaluation. That led to a league investigation into how protocol was followed.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) celebrates after an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Denver, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Broncos’ historic comeback leaves Giants reeling and reflecting on missed opportunities

October 21, 2025

Denver’s thrilling 33-32 comeback against the New York Giants has left both teams reflecting on their performances. Denver’s offense struggled for three quarters before Bo Nix made history by running and throwing for multiple touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Despite the victory, coach Sean Payton acknowledges the team’s mistakes and slow start. Meanwhile, the Giants are grappling with missed opportunities and errors, including kicker Jude McAtamney’s missed extra points. Giants coach Brian Daboll isn’t considering drastic changes but admits they need to improve. Denver’s win marks just the second time since 1970 a team has overcome an 18-point deficit in the final six minutes.

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