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Indian actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar dies at 75

Acclaimed Indian actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar has died at his home in Goa

October 08, 2026

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China border town can't shake the blues despite promise of bridge to North Korea

Chinese taxi driver Wang peered through binoculars at a North Korean flag fluttering beyond a soon-to-open bridge linking his city

October 08, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

Breanna Stewart says Liberty were told they did not have a reset timeout in overtime

The New York Liberty opted not to advance the ball for a better shot at a tying 3-pointer, then said after their loss Wednesday night that officials told them they didn’t have a reset timeout left

October 08, 2026

Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Ovechkin's sons introduce him before Washington's home opener, and the Capitals top Pittsburgh 5-3

Alex Ovechkin’s sons Sergei and Ilya handled the task of announcing their father onto the ice before his final home opener

October 08, 2026

Disaster relief funding is creeping into Trump's midterm rhetoric. Critics say it has no place there

President Donald Trump has turned emergency relief into a campaign talking point as a major hurricane approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast

October 08, 2026

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The Latest: White House highlights Trump Accounts for kids amid frustrations over rising prices

President Donald Trump has announced that all Americans under age 18 are being automatically enrolled in Trump Accounts, which are set up by the government to invest in stocks

October 07, 2026

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Mia Goth files for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the actors married

Mia Goth has filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after they married

October 08, 2026

Fed minutes show some officials want to prepare for market stress

Federal Reserve meeting minutes from last month’s policy meeting noted some officials believe it’s time for the central bank to get ready for bond market stress.

October 08, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

Appeals court says Atlanta family cannot take the government to trial for a mistaken FBI raid

A federal appeals court has ruled that an Atlanta family cannot take the federal government to trial for a mistaken FBI raid on their home in 2017

October 08, 2026

Christa Pike is angry and confused after surviving execution attempt, attorney says

Christa Pike is “angry and confused” after surviving an attempt to execute her in Tennessee

October 07, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Interview|Political

'Fjord,' Cristian Mungiu's Palme d'Or winner, strikes a nerve while asking questions of progressives

Cristian Mungiu’s latest film stars Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve as a Christian couple with five children who have immigrated from Romania to Norway

October 08, 2026

Arts|Crime|Entertainment

Ex-Marine to face death penalty in 2025 mass shooting at North Carolina bar

A former Marine and wounded Iraq War veteran will face the death penalty in a September 2025 mass shooting in North Carolina that left three people dead

October 08, 2026

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Trial begins for a man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth 14 years ago

The trial of a man accused of killing a North Carolina college student 14 years ago is finally getting underway

October 07, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Opal Lee, 'grandmother of Juneteenth,' spends 100th birthday at the center of celebrations in Texas

Opal Lee, a driving force in making Juneteenth a federal holiday, spent her 100th birthday on Wednesday at the center of celebrations in her Texas hometown

October 08, 2026

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Pressure mounting on Cornell administration, president over handling of alleged gang rape

Cornell University’s administration and president are facing mounting pressure over the school’s handling of an alleged 2024 gang rape that has thrust it

October 08, 2026

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Federal appeals judges don't reveal how they'll rule on Saudi Arabia's effort to end 9/11 litigation

Family members of victims of the Sept. 11 terror attacks crowded a federal appeals courtroom in New York City where three judges heard arguments over whether legal claims against Saudi Arabia can proceed

October 08, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Sports

Hurricane Isaias could impact Georgia-Alabama game with Trump set to attend

Hurricane Isaias could make landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast this weekend, just before a major college football game between Georgia and Alabama

October 08, 2026

Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Finance

Fed policymakers divided over rate-hike logic in September, minutes show

Federal Reserve policymakers were divided last month over the rationale for raising interest rates, with "some participants" seeing a hike as needed

October 08, 2026

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Man arrested for shooting on I-35 in Iowa says he 'had to kill people'

October 08, 2026

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Twin Cities boy gets Star Wars-themed wheelchair costume

October 08, 2026

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Livingston officials allow ‘Pawn Shop’ film to continue in Montana

Livingston officials have voted to allow a controversial film to continue shooting in the southwest Montana town

October 07, 2026

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The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026

The world lost a prominent and celebrated voice for the women’s movement in September with the death of author and activist Gloria Steinem

October 06, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Travel

Tired of heat and storms? Visit these places to enjoy fall’s beauty

October 07, 2026

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UPS to hire 100,000 temporary workers for holiday season

United Parcel Service on Wednesday said it would hire 100,000 seasonal employees across the US, as it prepares for a spike in parcel volumes for the upcoming holiday season.

October 07, 2026

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Minnesota law enforcement leaders call for unified gang task force amid spate of gun crimes

October 07, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

Skydance mashes proven properties of Paramount and Warner Bros. into an uncertain Hollywood hybrid

Continuity will be the immediate emphasis for Skydance, the new entertainment giant created by Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros

October 07, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

South Korea signals military exemption cuts for athletes after Asian Games backlash

South Korea is reconsidering military service exemptions for champion athletes after backlash for comments made by some gold medalists at the Asian Games

October 07, 2026

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Kalshi is launching prediction apps with Native American tribes. That’s dividing Indian country

October 07, 2026

US consumer watchdog examiners adopt lighter touch amid pressure and threats, sources say

Examiners at the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau gave a largely clean bill of health to most of the companies they inspected earlier this year

October 07, 2026

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Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson, known for '80s hits like 'You Are My Lady,' dies at 70

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson, known for hits like “Rock Me Tonight” and “You Are My Lady,” has died at 70

October 07, 2026

Once shunned, Myanmar's military-backed leader gets red carpet welcome in Malaysia

Myanmar's junta chief-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Malaysia on Wednesday for talks with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, as the military-backed leader once

October 07, 2026

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Skydance now runs two of Hollywood's legacy film studios. A look at the new company, by the numbers

David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance has completed its $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros

October 07, 2026

Entertainment|Sports|World

Messi caps Argentina farewell with a penalty and 2 assists in a 3-0 win over Benin

Lionel Messi turns his official farewell to Argentina into a gala performance, scoring a penalty and providing two assists in a 3-0 win over Benin in an international friendly

October 07, 2026

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David Ellison backs CNN’s Trump lawsuit, pledges editorial independence

October 07, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

Eva Marie Saint, star of 'North by Northwest' and 'On the Waterfront,' dies at 102

Oscar winner Eva Marie Saint has died at the age of 102

October 07, 2026

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Dolly Parton's multifaceted legacy showcased at Nashville museum and hotel

A new Dolly Parton hotel and museum offers fans a look at the multifaceted singer, actor, entertainer and philanthropist, right in the heart of Nashville

October 07, 2026

Crime|Entertainment|Health

California couple arrested on child abuse charges in horrifying surrogacy probe

A California couple have been arrested on child abuse charges following an investigation into a surrogacy scheme involving at least 21 children ranging in age from a few months to 13 years

October 06, 2026

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CNN now has a new owner. What will the future of the network be under Skydance?

CNN has a new owner: Skydance

October 07, 2026

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Down 2-0 to Rays in ALDS, Yankees face prospect of 17th season without World Series title

The New York Yankees face a tough challenge in the AL Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays

October 07, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

Paramount completes its takeover of Warner Bros to become one Hollywood giant known as Skydance

Skydance-owned Paramount has closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros

October 06, 2026

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Missouri freshman offensive lineman Johnnie 'DJ' Jones is hospitalized, needs a heart transplant

Missouri freshman offensive tackle Johnnie “DJ” Jones needs a heart transplant and is hospitalized at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida

October 07, 2026

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Paramount wraps up mega Warner Bros merger to create Hollywood powerhouse Skydance

Paramount Skydance completed its blockbuster $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery on Tuesday, creating a Hollywood heavyweight

October 06, 2026

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What Paramount’s Warner Bros. takeover means for streaming, movies and news

Bugs Bunny, meet SpongeBob Squarepants, and so much more

October 07, 2026

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The enduring popularity of Elvis Presley's Graceland is a monument to his legacy

Graceland, Elvis Presley's iconic home, continues to captivate fans decades after his death

October 07, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

ABC to federal judge: Trump’s FCC is holding our head on a ‘guillotine’

October 07, 2026

US arrests person in connection to Canada school shooting, officials say

US authorities arrested a person in Washington state on Tuesday who they accuse

October 07, 2026

Fred Claire, former Dodgers GM who oversaw 1988 World Series champion team, dies at 91

Former Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Fred Claire has died

October 06, 2026

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In ‘Tenzing,’ the Everest-scaling Sherpa Tenzing Norgay finally gets the spotlight

The first image ever taken of a human being standing atop Mount Everest was of Tenzing Norgay

October 07, 2026

Republicans to spend $5 million in South Carolina Senate race as Trump plans trip there

The primary Senate Republican super PAC is sending reinforcements to South Carolina as President Donald Trump prepares to visit and boost Sen. Darline Graham

October 07, 2026

The world has nearly burned through its oil stockpile buffer, executives say

The amount of oil in storage that is accessible to the global market is running low, industry executives said at a forum

October 06, 2026

Information released about cybersecurity incident involving South Carolina schools

October 07, 2026

Bulgaria's leader says drone attack hits 2 commercial vessels, and Ukraine's president blames Russia

Bulgaria’s prime minister says that two commercial vessels have been struck by drones in the first attack on shipping in the NATO member’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea

October 06, 2026

Caleb Flynn sentenced to life in prison without parole

Caleb Flynn spoke in court ahead of his sentencing, denying that he killed his wife. Flynn was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the aggravated murder of Ashley Flynn.

October 06, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Food|World

Idaho sets new Guinness World Record for largest serving of French fries

October 07, 2026

Entertainment

ABC and Trump's FCC battle in federal court over issues of free speech and jurisdiction

A lawyer for ABC has asked a federal judge to prevent the Trump administration from conducting an unusual, early review of its broadcast licenses, likening it to a looming execution by guillotine

October 07, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

National Book Award finalists span continents and tackle identity, justice and war

The National Book Award finalists have been announced, with authors like Edwidge Danticat and Valeria Luiselli in the spotlight

October 07, 2026

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Man accused of throwing Lime scooters off St. Paul bridge; police say "as many as 100" scooters missing

October 07, 2026

Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Cleveland strikeout king Sam McDowell dies at 84, leaving a legacy of redemption

Sam McDowell, a six-time All-Star and former major league pitcher, has died

October 06, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

Hilarious animal photos from this year’s Comedy Wildlife Awards

October 06, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

Gauff says an 'insane' wave of racist abuse followed a disputed point at China Open

Coco Gauff says she received an “insane” amount of racist comments on social media following a controversial point in her China Open match against Sun Xinran

October 06, 2026

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The Emmys are leaving broadcast TV for Amazon’s Prime Video

October 06, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

From bidets to baseball magic: How Munetaka Murakami and his teammates revived the Chicago White Sox

October 06, 2026

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Emmy Awards to leave broadcast TV for Amazon's Prime Video in 2027

The Television Academy and Amazon's Prime Video on Tuesday announced a six-year deal making the streaming service the exclusive global home of the Emmys, ending the awards show's

October 06, 2026

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Israeli documentary ‘NAZA’ opens in the US, reigniting debate over the war in Gaza

The Israeli documentary "NAZA" is opening in U.S. theaters, reigniting debate over America's military support for Israel

October 06, 2026

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White House aide: Trump did not call for attacks on US cities but explained how he's preventing them

The White House is clarifying Donald Trump’s comments at a Monday night rally, explaining that the president was not insinuating that he wanted Iran to attack U.S. cities but instead wants to prevent Tehran from having that capability

October 06, 2026

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David Ellison has built a Hollywood giant in Skydance. Now he wants to make it a tech company

October 06, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Food|Interview

Actor, 'restaurant kid' Ming-Na Wen reflects on the Asian American experience in 70 recipes

Ming-Na Wen's acting breakthrough was in the 1993 film adaptation of Amy Tan’s novel “The Joy Luck Club.”

October 06, 2026

Entertainment|Food

Ming-Na Wen's recipe for 'Popo's Wontons' is as good as gold in her family

In her new cookbook, “Have You Eaten Yet

October 06, 2026

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Emmy Awards to move to Prime Video in 2027 in 6-year deal between Amazon and the Television Academy

The Emmy Awards are moving to Prime Video starting in 2027

October 06, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Interview|Opinion

Alito says Supreme Court can’t stem emergency appeals and voices concern over Trump’s rhetoric

Some of President Donald Trump's rhetoric about members of the Supreme Court isn't sitting well with one of his favorite justices

October 06, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Political

Disney lawyer says US seeks to censor, control ABC broadcasts

A lawyer for Walt Disney urged a US judge on Tuesday to block the Federal Communications Commission's early review of licenses for its eight company-

October 06, 2026

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Oprah Winfrey taps a 'riveting' debut novel for her book club

Oprah Winfrey has chosen Amanda Rizkalla's debut novel, “Hungered,” as her new book club pick

October 06, 2026

Brazil ex-President Bolsonaro wins big without his name on the ballot

The biggest winner in Brazil's blockbuster weekend election did not even appear on the ballot.

October 06, 2026

Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|World

Flydubai co-pilot completed portion of his flight training in New Zealand, police says

The flydubai co-pilot who stabbed his captain in an alleged attempt to crash a plane last week was in New Zealand seven years ago to complete a portion of

October 06, 2026

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Jim Bakker, who built ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire, has died at 86

Jim Bakker, who along with his first-wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful “The PTL Club” TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes, has died

October 06, 2026

Nolan Wells' family seeks federal probe after grand jury declined to indict anyone for his death

The family of an 18-year-old Black man whose body was found on a Mississippi barrier island following a Fourth of July trip with friends called on

October 06, 2026

Trump holds Nebraska rally in bid to keep deep-red state in Republican column

US President Donald Trump pledged to expand access to tax-exempt diesel fuel while warning of a dark future if Democrats

October 05, 2026

Yemeni government forces drive Houthis from Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces staged a lightning advance on Monday to retake the coast around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait up to the city of

October 05, 2026

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A crowd of students protests Cornell's response to gang rape complaint

Cornell students, professors and others are thronging a campus plaza to protest the university’s response to allegations of sexual assault at a fraternity house in 2024

October 05, 2026

Arts|Crime|Entertainment

Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn is sentenced to life in prison for wife’s murder

A former music pastor in Ohio who appeared briefly on “American Idol” has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for murdering his wife while he was having an affair

October 05, 2026

Crime|Entertainment

Caleb Flynn’s daughters send powerful message as he’s sentenced to life in prison for their mom’s murder

October 06, 2026

Arts|Crime|Entertainment

Ex-pastor, 'American Idol' contestant Caleb Flynn sentenced to life in prison

October 06, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment

SCAD unveils finished 11-acre backlot with working sets and soundstages

October 06, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Interview

Record-breaking pumpkin kicks off Night 1 at Topsfield Fair

October 06, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

UK author and politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86

Jeffrey Archer, the best-selling British novelist and former politician who was jailed for lying in a high-profile libel case, has died aged 86, his publisher HarperCollins

October 06, 2026

2 people killed, including a student, after Florida school bus rolls over in crash

Authorities say a school bus flipped over onto its roof during a multivehicle crash in central Florida on Monday morning

October 05, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Interview

Tony Gilroy on leaving the politics of 'Andor' behind for his 9-composer music drama 'Behemoth!'

Tony Gilroy’s “Behemoth!”

October 06, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

Good Samaritans rescue dogs from drowning in Susquehanna River: 'He was struggling'

October 06, 2026

Mother and son from Bermuda named as passengers on missing medical flight from Bermuda to Boston

A tragic air ambulance crash off Massachusetts has left two Bermudian nationals and four crew members presumed dead

October 05, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

Black female artists take center stage at Schomburg Center in Harlem

October 06, 2026

Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

Ellison retains Thompson as CNN chief, unveils Skydance leadership team

CNN CEO Mark Thompson will continue in his leadership roles at the news network under David Ellison-led Skydance, the company that will

October 05, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Interview

Lifelong Balloon Fiesta dream takes flight for first-year pilot

October 06, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin says his 22nd NHL season will be his last

Washington Capitals captain and career goal-scoring record holder Alex Ovechkin said this will be his final season in the NHL

October 05, 2026

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Man turns ALS diagnosis into mission through gaming

October 06, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Sports

Man proposes to girlfriend during 69-vehicle pile-up in South Carolina

October 05, 2026

Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle

'We've heard nothing': A beloved Orlando man was found dead in his home; his friends are demanding answers

October 05, 2026

Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Finance

US Supreme Court rejects Nexstar bid to avoid DirecTV lawsuit over fees

The US Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a bid by Nexstar

October 05, 2026

Mexico demands evidence of alleged cross-border shots after US ambassador comments

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that her government has requested evidence from US authorities regarding

October 05, 2026

Entertainment

Karoline Leavitt joining Fox News as on-air contributor

October 05, 2026

Business|Entertainment

Mark Thompson to remain CNN chairman as Ellisons take control of Warner Bros. Discovery

October 05, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Travel|World

Peru prison inmates sew 'pope dolls' ahead of pontiff's visit

Behind the steel bars of Lima's Chorrillos Women's Prison, the rhythmic clatter of sewing machines and the snip of scissors mark a rush to meet a deadline.

October 05, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Opinion

Whether it’s banning books or preventing Macklemore from touring, silencing artists often backfires

A large-scale study of library circulation finds that attempts to censor books often boost their readership.

October 05, 2026

Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Paris Fashion Week: A report from the ground

September 30, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment

PEN America: Nearly 12,000 school book bans in a year, a record high

A new study from PEN America reveals that there were nearly 12,000 book bans in public schools over the past year, the highest since tracking began five years ago

October 05, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Finance|World

Pope Francis' diaries to be published next month, revealing reflections on Vatican years

Pope Francis' journal entries from his time in the Vatican and years before will be published this fall

October 05, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

Gillian Anderson confronts ‘distracting’ superfans outside theater

October 05, 2026

Germany at risk of violent conflict with Russia, intelligence chief says

Germany is at risk of entering a violent conflict as Moscow steps up an increasingly aggressive "shadow war" against European democracies, its head of

October 05, 2026

Middle East oil exports top pre-war levels for part of September but tanker attacks increase

Gulf oil exporters topped pre-war levels for about half of September, shipping data showed on Monday, though attacks on tankers and logistical constraints

October 05, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

A $30 painting, found in ‘dark corner’ of estate sale, fetches $1.35M at auction

October 05, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Technology

Hollywood turns on big tech — at least on screen

October 05, 2026

Trump’s immigration crackdown divides rural voters as midterms approach, AP-KFF poll finds

An AP-KFF poll finds that rural voters are divided on whether President Donald Trump's sweeping immigration crackdown has benefited or harmed their communities

October 05, 2026

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes police to court over Epstein files arrest

Britain's judicial office said on Monday a court hearing would take place on Thursday after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, brother of King Charles,

October 05, 2026

Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle

Hong Kong stocks tick down in thin trade as property, financials drag

Hong Kong stocks edged lower in light trading on Monday, as selling pressure on property developers and financial heavyweights outweighed modest gains in tech shares.

October 05, 2026

Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

FBI Director Kash Patel gets engaged to longtime girlfriend, country singer Alexis Wilkins

FBI Director Kash Patel and longtime girlfriend Alexis Wilkins are announcing their engagement on social media

October 05, 2026

US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack

The U.S. Air Force has brought home its bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran following an investigation into a planned terror attack at the RAF Fairford base

October 05, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

Nolo changes from a hurricane to a typhoon after crossing the international date line

Nolo has changed from a strong hurricane to a typhoon after it crossed the international date line

October 05, 2026

Major oil exporters agree to keep production steady in November

Seven major oil-exporting countries agreed Sunday to keep production steady in November at a time when the Iran war has driven the price of benchmark Brent crude oil above $100 a barrel

October 04, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

On cusp of merger, 'Digger bombs for Warner Bros., 'Verity' takes No. 1 at box office

On the cusp of the studio’s merger with Paramount, Warner Bros

October 04, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Sports

Therapy dogs crowned homecoming royalty at Colorado's Evergreen High School

October 04, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

Inside the DC 'Power to the People' festival headlined by Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen and other music legends delivered a powerful message at the “Power to the People” protest festival in Maryland

October 04, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment

Cornell president says school "must do better" amid criticism of its investigation into rape allegations

October 04, 2026

Body camera footage shows moment officer shoots woman in Baltimore County

October 04, 2026

The cycle of denial and shame felt by Cornell’s Jane Doe follows a typical pattern for sexual assault survivors, experts say

October 04, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Opinion

A familiar figure, a new voice: Meryl Streep's Aslan stirs gender debate over Gerwig's ‘Narnia’

Director Greta Gerwig's film adaptation from "The Chronicles of Narnia" is sparking controversy over casting of Meryl Streep to voice Aslan the divine lion in "Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew."

October 04, 2026

Arts|Business|Entertainment|Opinion

Where’s Blade? Fans wonder why Marvel Studios cutbacks seem to be landing on Black heroes

October 04, 2026

Cornell University agrees to independent investigation into its handling of alleged sexual assault case

Cornell University has agreed to an outside investigation into its handling of an alleged sexual assault case after New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she had spoken with the university’s president.“We can confirm Cornell agreed to this. That’s all we can share at this time,” the university told CNN.Days after a former Cornell student filed a lawsuit alleging she was gang-raped inside a fraternity house in 2024, Hochul called for an independent review of Cornell’s response to “determine whether Cornell met every obligation to protect its students and pursue justice.”

October 02, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Opinion

'Jane Doe' solidarity posts flood social media after Cornell rape lawsuit

A wave of solidarity has surged on social media in support of a young woman who is suing Cornell University and seven fraternity members she accuses of raping her

October 04, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Two dead in flooding in Spain's Catalonia region

Two people have died and another was missing after heavy rains and flooding in Spain's Catalonia region, authorities said on Sunday.

October 04, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

Brewers get a big assist from their ballpark roof to beat the Padres 3-2 in NLDS opener

Ty France believed he had hit a two-run homer to put the San Diego Padres ahead in the ninth inning of their NL Division Series opener against Milwaukee

October 04, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

Silva unanimously outpoints Cong to claim the UFC women’s flyweight championship

Natalia Silva unanimously outpointed Wang Cong to claim the vacant UFC women’s flyweight championship Saturday night at UFC 332

October 04, 2026

Entertainment|Sports|World

Wells ends Rasmussen's no-hit bid in 8th inning in Game 1 of Yankees-Rays AL Division Series

Austin Wells ended Drew Rasmussen’s no-hit bid when he doubled with two outs in the eighth inning in Game 1 of the AL Division Series only to get thrown out trying for a triple, and the Tampa Bay Rays led the New York Yankees 1-0

October 04, 2026

Cornell president calls alleged gang rape 'deeply disturbing,' pledges greater transparency

Cornell University’s president has called the alleged gang rape of a student at a fraternity house in 2024 “deeply disturbing.”

October 04, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

White Sox beat Guardians 3-0 in Game 1 of ALDS behind Murakami homer, 3-hitter

Munetaka Murakami hit a two-run homer, five Chicago pitchers combined for a three-hitter and the White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 in Game 1 of their AL Division Series

October 04, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

Keelon Russell is boosting No. 7 Alabama's prospects with poised and prolific play

The growth Alabama's Keelon Russell exhibited in a 56-23 victory at Mississippi State has his Crimson Tide teammates encouraged about how far the 19-year-old quarterback can take them

October 04, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Mormon leader decries explosion in sports betting, prediction markets

A leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says an explosion in online prediction markets and sports betting is fostering greed among young people

October 04, 2026

Business|Entertainment|Sports

Barstool's Dave Portnoy pulled from Fox's 'Big Noon Kickoff' appearances, AP source says

Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports will no longer make appearances on Fox’s “Big Noon Kickoff” pregame show, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press

October 04, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

Fever GM Amber Cox defends Indiana fans: Criticism 'has no basis in reality'

General manager Amber Cox defended the Indiana Fever's fanbase during the team’s end-of-season news conferences

October 04, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

Gabby Williams helps lead second-year Valkyries into WNBA semifinals against defending champion Aces

A year ago, the Golden State Valkyries made history by reaching the playoffs as an expansion team, then had to host their only home game nearly 50 miles away because Chase Center had been booked before they even existed by the Laver Cup tennis showcase

October 03, 2026

‘It's about time’: Push to change NY rape law after disturbing Cornell allegations

New York state officials are pushing for changes to the state's rape law after disturbing gang rape allegations at Cornell University. Lawmakers want to close what they call a loophole, which currently makes it harder to prosecute cases where a victim becomes incapacitated through voluntary alcohol or drug use.

October 01, 2026

Entertainment|Political|Sports

Trump appears at Texas rally with former NBA star Dennis Rodman

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October 02, 2026

New York's governor removes DA in Cornell rape allegations, appoints AG Letitia James to take over

New York’s governor has appointed a special prosecutor to oversee an investigation into a woman’s allegations that she was gang raped at a Cornell University fraternity house, saying she had lost faith in the local district attorney’s ability to handle the case

October 02, 2026

FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen

The Justice Department says a Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen

October 02, 2026

US judge denies request to find Lindsay Clancy not guilty after mistrial

A Massachusetts judge who oversaw Lindsay Clancy's murder trial rejected a request on Thursday by her lawyers to declare her not guilty of murder, saying

October 02, 2026

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Comcast's NBCUniversal cuts streaming technology jobs

Comcast's NBCUniversal is cutting jobs in its global streaming technology organization, the owner of the Fast & Furious and Jurassic Park franchises said on Thursday.

October 02, 2026

YPF investors ask US Supreme Court to revive $16.1 billion judgment against Argentina

Investment firms Petersen Energia and Eton Park petitioned the US Supreme Court on Wednesday to reinstate a $16.1 billion judgment against

October 02, 2026

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Christa Pike is in critical condition after Tennessee’s failed execution attempt, her lawyers say

Attorneys for Christa Pike say the death row inmate is still alive but in critical condition a day after the state's failed attempt to execute her for the 1995 murder of a woman

October 01, 2026

Spanish housing decree imperilled by opposition of Junts party

Chances that Spain's Congress would pass a decree aimed at curbing the housing crisis grew dimmer on Thursday after Catalan kingmaker party Junts raised last-

October 02, 2026

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New ICE guidance bans high-speed car chases and sets tighter rules for traffic stops, a memo shows

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have been ordered not to engage in high-speed car chases and to conduct vehicle stops only after completing specific training

October 02, 2026