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U.S. reducing troop footprint in Middle East, sources say Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:41:42 -0400
The U.S. military has quietly reduced its footprint at posts in the Middle East due to ongoing threats from Iran and its Houthis allies in Yemen, sources tell CBS News.
Elon Musk's Starlink and Starshield, and what they mean to Ukraine Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:52:53 -0400
Here's what to know about Starlink and Starshield, the technologies Ukraine is relying on in the war against Russia.
Chemical leak in Toledo forces evacuations, shelter-in-place Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:40:04 -0400
A massive chemical leak in Toledo, Ohio, is forcing some people out of their homes while others have been told to shelter in place.
Candidates clash over Trump policies, Senate control in debate Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:05:18 -0400
GOP Sen. Roger Marshall and Pastor Adam Hamilton debated tariffs, war and high fuel prices, and also addressed the most controversial issues in each of their campaigns.
Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers clash in final Michigan Senate debate Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:17:47 -0400
Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed clashed onstage Wednesday during the second debate in the increasingly bitter Michigan Senate race.
Judge curbs DHS efforts to conduct sweeps for possible noncitizen voters Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:00:00 -0400
A federal judge ruled DHS's practice of knocking on doors and asking people about their immigration status — and whether they have voted in recent elections — likely violates the Voting Rights Act.
On dating apps, men use AI to put their best face forward Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:53:13 -0400
How much AI is too much when it comes to finding love on the apps? "It's very subtle," one dating app user said of his AI-enhanced photos.
Son of Stephen Hubbard, American freed from Russian jail, speaks out Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:51:57 -0400
In an interview with CBS News after Stephen Hubbard was released from Russian custody, his son, Fr. Joseph Coleman, said his father might have made a mistake in staying in Ukraine when the war began.
The story behind the bug threatening up to 70% of the internet Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:45:20 -0400
Researchers at OpenAI have found a bug that puts up to 70% of the world's websites at risk. Robert McMillan, the reporter who broke the story for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with the details.
Attack ad in Ohio governor's race sparks debate on how low is too low Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:30:24 -0400
A new campaign ad for Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has sparked controversy and debate over what crosses the line in political advertising. The ad featured the estranged mother of his opponent, Democrat Amy Acton. Nancy Cordes has more details.
Stephen Hubbard's son after his release from Russian prison: "I want to embrace him" Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:30:00 -0400
Retired Michigan teacher Stephen Hubbard was a wrongfully held prisoner in Russia for more than four years before his release on Wednesday. Margaret Brennan reports on the details.
Childcare costs rising faster than rent, new research shows Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:29:34 -0400
U.S. families are struggling to afford childcare as costs rise faster than rent, with nearly 8% of households paying over $2,000 a month on daycare, nanny services and other programs. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has the story.
Man who halted runaway school bus: "It really shook me" Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:12:10 -0400
A quick-thinking bystander came to the rescue of the students and driver aboard a runaway school bus in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
First case of New World screwworm found in U.S. wildlife, USDA says Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:01:18 -0400
The New World screwworm was detected in an elk that was discovered on a game ranch in Pecos County, Texas.
Video shows moments leading up to police fatally shooting toddler Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:57:31 -0400
The Mississippi attorney general announced the police officer will not be charged in connection with the killing of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley.
Why "dump dinners" are going viral for solving some of the mess of family dinners Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:55:18 -0400
Two Arizona parents found a creative way to avoid the dishes and complaints from their kids. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
How "Grey's Anatomy" helped a quick-thinking hero halt a runaway school bus Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:52:57 -0400
A quick-thinking hero helped save everyone aboard a runaway Minnesota school bus when the driver experienced a medical emergency. Jonah Kaplan has the story.
What to expect from El-Sayed vs. Rogers Senate debate in Michigan Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:49:00 -0400
Michigan Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers are set to face off in their final debate before the midterms on Wednesday night. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more details.
Body cam video shows moments before Mississippi officer shot, killed one-year-old Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:47:06 -0400
Police body camera video posted by Darkhorse Press and verified by CBS News shows what happened moments before a Mississippi police officer shot and killed a one-year-old boy in pursuit of shoplifting suspects in a Walmart parking lot.
Former U.S. ambassador says Putin is a war criminal, calls Witkoff's comment "fatuous" Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:45:44 -0400
Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst joins "The Daily Report" to discuss Steve Witkoff's comment that Putin is a "humanitarian" following the release of an American citizen from a Russian prison.
Tennessee Titans cut defensive tackle Jordan Elliott after alleged gun incident Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:44:31 -0400
The head coach of the Tennessee Titans praised the character of defensive tackle Jordan Elliott after he was cut from the team on allegations he attempted to retrieve a gun after a fight during practice. Skyler Henry reports.
U.S. ordering some government staff to depart Saudi Arabia Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:28:00 -0400
The U.S. military has also been quietly reducing its footprint at posts in the Middle East due to regional threats from the Houthis and direct threats from Iran, CBS News has learned.
Vivek Ramaswamy under fire for attack ad featuring Amy Acton's mother Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:16:00 -0400
Ohio candidate for governor Vivek Ramaswamy is facing strong criticism for releasing an attack ad featuring his opponent Amy Acton's estranged mother. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more.
Stephen Hubbard's son thanks Putin and Trump for father's release from Russian jail Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:12:00 -0400
Retired American teacher Stephen Hubbard has been released from a Russian jail after over four years of detention. His son, Joseph Coleman, spoke to CBS News about the good news. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.
10/21: CBS Evening News Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:30:00 -0400
Ohio chemical leak forces thousands to evacuate; Deadly road rage shooting on bridge.
Witkoff blasted for calling Putin a "humanitarian" Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:13:49 -0400
After special envoy Steve Witkoff told Putin he was a "humanitarian" for releasing a U.S. citizen deemed to have been wrongfully detained, GOP Sen. John Cornyn responded, "No. Putin is a stone cold killer."
American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Trump confirms Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:02:02 -0400
Steve Witkoff lauded Vladimir Putin as "a humanitarian" as Russia freed Stephen Hubbard, an American deemed wrongfully detained by the U.S., after more than 4 years in prison.
Meta ordered to pay $25 billion to New Mexico in data privacy ruling Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:52:00 -0400
A jury found that the social media company had deceived consumers for years about its data privacy policies.
Armed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:20:00 -0400
Armed and in uniform, agents from the Department of Homeland Security have been knocking on doors to ask residents about their immigration status whether they're registered to vote.
Electricity bills force 1 in 5 to cut back on food, survey finds Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:18:10 -0400
Americans living on a fixed income are particularly vulnerable when electricity costs surge, a Consumer Reports expert says.

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NYT Politics 📋

MAGA Bingo and Questions of Loyalty: 5 Michigan Senate Debate Takeaways Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:43:40 +0000
Abdul El-Sayed accused Mike Rogers of being overly devoted to President Trump. Mr. Rogers accused Dr. El-Sayed of not enough loyalty to the country. It was still more cordial than their last debate.
Judge Restricts D.H.S. Field Operations Aimed at Unearthing Voter Fraud Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:41:56 +0000
The ruling largely blocked homeland security agents from carrying out field interviews in nine states, including California, as part of a sprawling effort to find noncitizens registered to vote.
Clashes Darken Rally in South Carolina as Trump Seeks to Boost Darline Graham Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:55:57 +0000
Mr. Trump is barnstorming across conservative America this week to shore up support for Republican candidates in unexpectedly competitive races.
A megachurch pastor is running for Senate. Will Democrats vote for him? Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:32:04 +0000
U.S. and Israel Draw Up Plans for Renewed Strikes on Iran After Elections Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:58:22 +0000
Renewed hostilities might not be any more successful than the war’s first phase, and President Trump has repeatedly canceled plans for a return to major combat.
A Strong Poll for Democrats, With Some Warning Signs Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:27:17 +0000
The party will be happy with the House outlook, but dismayed by some other findings.
Trump Says He’ll Decide Who Gets Rewards From Fraud Whistle-Blower Program Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:24:43 +0000
President Trump’s announcement raised concerns that he would use the program seeking information on fraud for political purposes.
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Border Wall Construction in Big Bend Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:32:22 +0000
A lower court judge had halted the administration’s plan to erect hundreds of miles of barriers in the Big Bend region of Texas.
New Rules in North Carolina Threaten Thousands of Mail Ballots Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:11:59 +0000
County election officials have rejected ballots for such issues as an unsealed “inner” envelope. Voting rights groups are urging voters to fix their ballots or vote in other ways.
AIPAC Makes Last-Minute Donation to Boost Rogers in Michigan Senate Race Against El-Sayed Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:43:02 +0000
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee generally supports Democrats, but it has spent heavily against Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a vocal critic of Israel. Its general election spending comes after initial concerns from the campaign of Mike Rogers, the Republican.
George W. Bush’s Brother Neil Bush Breaks G.O.P. Ranks to Vote for James Talarico in Texas Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:23:28 +0000
Neil M. Bush, a brother of former President George W. Bush, expressed “deep concern about Ken Paxton’s record” and said he voted for James Talarico, the Democrat running for Senate in Texas.
How Title IX Became a Political Tool Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:06:08 +0000
After a Cornell student’s lawsuit alleging the school failed her when she reported sexual assault, there’s a new focus on Title IX, the federal law barring sex discrimination in federally funded education. Our Washington correspondent Michael C. Bender traces how interpretations of the law shifted between the Obama and Trump administrations.
Cornell Case Highlights Shifting Federal Title IX Enforcement Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:04:32 +0000
From Barack Obama to Donald Trump, ideology has infused the interpretation of the federal law banning sex discrimination on college campuses.
A.I. Discovered a Critical Vulnerability in PHP, a Coding Language Behind Many Websites Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:04:36 +0000
The disclosure heightened concerns about A.I.’s potential to upend cybersecurity unless shortcomings are addressed.
Vance Defends Ramaswamy Ad Featuring Acton’s Mother Despite Backlash Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:20:05 +0000
The vice president backed an advertisement featuring Democrat Amy Acton’s mother, who has been estranged from Dr. Acton since her stepfather was charged with child rape.
Abdul El-Sayed Confronts Attacks on His Faith and Family Ties Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:20:20 +0000
In the final weeks of Michigan’s Senate race, the Democratic nominee finds himself facing both ugly attacks and pointed questions about family members. He has pushed back forcefully.
GM Aims to Bring ‘Eyes-Off’ Driving to AI-Powered Cars Within 2 Years Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:23:52 +0000
General Motors is seeking help from artificial intelligence to keep up with Chinese companies that introduce vehicles very quickly.
U.S. to Tap Heating Oil Reserves Ahead of Midterm Elections Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:50:08 +0000
The Trump administration will release 315,000 barrels of heating oil, but analysts say the amount is too small to make much of a difference.
Democratic-Aligned Groups Sue Over Federal Crackdown on Voting Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:19:03 +0000
A sweeping lawsuit asked a judge to prevent the federal government from ordering voters disqualified, among other moves it said were engineered for voter suppression.
In Trump’s Diplomacy, Insults Are a One-Way Street. Ukraine Is the Latest Example. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:29:48 +0000
The latest rift with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine serves as a reminder that President Trump readily lashes out at other world leaders, only to grow outraged if they fight back.
Supreme Court Blocks Trump From Denying Gender-Affirming Care to Trans Prisoners Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:08:27 +0000
The justices, for now, agreed to continue preventing the Bureau of Prisons from implementing a policy that would prohibit gender-transition medical treatments.
How The New York Times Reports on A.I. Images Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:21:54 +0000
A Times reporter and editors discuss the challenges of sifting through what’s real and what’s not in pursuit of the news.
Russia Releases American Stephen Hubbard From Prison, State Media Reports Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:58:23 +0000
The move buys good will with President Trump while costing the President Vladimir V. Putin — who is wanted for war crimes — little.
Democrats Have a Wide Lead in Our New Poll as Trump Slides Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:42:16 +0000
The map favors Republicans, but cracks in their base are leaving them vulnerable in defending House and Senate control.
Trump Approval Hits New Low Two Weeks Before Midterms, Poll Finds Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:03:22 +0000
Likely voters favored Democratic candidates over Republicans by 11 percentage points in their congressional district, a New York Times/Siena poll found.
How a Democrat Positioned Himself to Be Alaska’s Next Governor Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:14:28 +0000
As a mountaineer and extreme runner, Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is thoroughly Alaskan, and thanks to Republican infighting and the state’s deep troubles, he just might win next month.

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Politics 📋

U.S. reducing troop footprint in Middle East, sources say Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:41:42 -0400
The U.S. military has quietly reduced its footprint at posts in the Middle East due to ongoing threats from Iran and its Houthis allies in Yemen, sources tell CBS News.
Elon Musk's Starlink and Starshield, and what they mean to Ukraine Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:52:53 -0400
Here's what to know about Starlink and Starshield, the technologies Ukraine is relying on in the war against Russia.
Candidates clash over Trump policies, Senate control in debate Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:05:18 -0400
GOP Sen. Roger Marshall and Pastor Adam Hamilton debated tariffs, war and high fuel prices, and also addressed the most controversial issues in each of their campaigns.
Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers clash in final Michigan Senate debate Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:17:47 -0400
Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed clashed onstage Wednesday during the second debate in the increasingly bitter Michigan Senate race.
Judge curbs DHS efforts to conduct sweeps for possible noncitizen voters Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:00:00 -0400
A federal judge ruled DHS's practice of knocking on doors and asking people about their immigration status — and whether they have voted in recent elections — likely violates the Voting Rights Act.
Son of Stephen Hubbard, American freed from Russian jail, speaks out Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:51:57 -0400
In an interview with CBS News after Stephen Hubbard was released from Russian custody, his son, Fr. Joseph Coleman, said his father might have made a mistake in staying in Ukraine when the war began.
Attack ad in Ohio governor's race sparks debate on how low is too low Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:30:24 -0400
A new campaign ad for Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has sparked controversy and debate over what crosses the line in political advertising. The ad featured the estranged mother of his opponent, Democrat Amy Acton. Nancy Cordes has more details.
Stephen Hubbard's son after his release from Russian prison: "I want to embrace him" Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:30:00 -0400
Retired Michigan teacher Stephen Hubbard was a wrongfully held prisoner in Russia for more than four years before his release on Wednesday. Margaret Brennan reports on the details.
U.S. ordering some government staff to depart Saudi Arabia Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:28:00 -0400
The U.S. military has also been quietly reducing its footprint at posts in the Middle East due to regional threats from the Houthis and direct threats from Iran, CBS News has learned.
10/21: CBS Evening News Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:30:00 -0400
Ohio chemical leak forces thousands to evacuate; Deadly road rage shooting on bridge.
Collins enlists Manchin to woo moderates as she distances herself from Trump Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:20:34 -0400
Republican Sen. Susan Collins campaigned Wednesday with an unusual ally: Democrat-turned-independent Joe Manchin.
Witkoff blasted for calling Putin a "humanitarian" Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:13:49 -0400
After special envoy Steve Witkoff told Putin he was a "humanitarian" for releasing a U.S. citizen deemed to have been wrongfully detained, GOP Sen. John Cornyn responded, "No. Putin is a stone cold killer."
DOJ watchdog declines investigation in Reflecting Pool case Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:01:14 -0400
Hearn's lawyers complain the inspector general has referred the case to the Office of Professional Responsibility, a unit that was largely gutted and lacks independence.
10/21: The Takeout with Major Garrett Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:00:00 -0400
American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia after four years of wrongful detention; special envoy Steve Witkoff meets with Putin in Moscow.
DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow border wall construction in Big Bend region Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:45:53 -0400
The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to lift a lower court injunction that temporarily blocked the Trump administration from building a border wall and related infrastructure in the Big Bend Sector.
Top DOJ official asks judges to step aside from immigration cases Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:11:00 -0400
A top official at the Justice Department is attempting to disqualify two Minnesota federal judges from a pair of cases related to immigration.
Armed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:20:00 -0400
Armed and in uniform, agents from the Department of Homeland Security have been knocking on doors to ask residents about their immigration status whether they're registered to vote.
Musk chose to restrict Ukraine's access to SpaceX network, sources say Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:20:00 -0400
A decision by Elon Musk led to restrictions on Ukraine's use of SpaceX's satellite communications network, people familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict treatments for trans inmates Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:03:56 -0400
In an unsigned order, the Supreme Court rejected an emergency appeal seeking to revive a policy ending certain medical treatments for transgender inmates.
Ohio race takes ugly turn with Ramaswamy ad featuring Acton's mom Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:57:00 -0400
Democrat Amy Acton's estranged mother calls her a liar in a new Ramaswamy campaign ad. Acton's brother says the ad marks a "despicable low" and says their stepfather sexually abused Acton when she was a child.
George W. Bush's brother says he voted for Talarico in Senate race Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:02:00 -0400
"My vote was motivated by two things: deep concern about Ken Paxton's record and genuine admiration for the character and principles I see in James Talarico," Neil Bush posted on Facebook.
Trump weighs moving White House press corps out of building Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:22:32 -0400
Outside allies of President Trump have recently pushed the idea of moving the White House press corps to another building, including former Trump strategist Steve Bannon, one source said.
French government extends curfews after riots sweep across the country Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:33:57 -0400
French authorities are extending curfews and increasing the police presence in public spaces as President Emmanuel Macron's government tries to regain control after rioters torched buildings and looted thousands of businesses this weekend.
10/20: CBS Evening News Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:30:00 -0400
A brake issue prompts an American Airlines emergency landing; Christina Applegate reveals a devastating misdiagnosis.
Trump says U.S. will pay fraud whistleblowers, and he'll decide who is paid Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:07:42 -0400
President Trump said successful whistleblowers will get 1% of any fraud they report, although there may be limits.
10/20: The Takeout with Major Garrett Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:00:00 -0400
Fourteen days until midterm contests; President Trump looks to boost Republicans in North Carolina elections.
Trump announces $8 billion in diesel relief for U.S. farmers Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:48:15 -0400
The USDA said farmers don't need crop insurance to qualify and can prepare to apply by creating a Login.gov account.
Khanna to campaign in Nebraska with Senate candidate Dan Osborn Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:49:00 -0400
Dan Osborn, who says he won't caucus with Republicans or Democrats if he wins, is campaigning with Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna Saturday.
Trump spurs states to dump laws regulating new hospitals Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400
The Trump administration has tied billions in rural health funding for states partly to the policy commitments they make, including ending their certificate of need, or CON, laws governing the construction of new hospitals.
Vance says admin. must take action when ICE agents "screw up" Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:17:00 -0400
Vice President JD Vance acknowledged that there are some federal immigration officers "who really screw up."

Volleyball 📋

Can Nebraska volleyball make a run at a perfect season? Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:36:59 +0000
Michella Chester breaks down how Nebraska volleyball has stayed undefeated this season so far, and what’s fueling the Huskers’ dominant run.
Kentucky, Florida biggest movers in latest women's volleyball Power 10 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:03:44 +0000
Kentucky and Florida both rose in Michella Chester's latest women's volleyball Power 10 ranking.
Takeaways from the DI women’s volleyball committee’s top 16 rankings Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:57:14 +0000
Michella Chester shares her thoughts on the in-season top 16 committee rankings in college volleyball, reflecting on match results through Oct. 17.
NCAA volleyball committee's in-season top 16 rankings reveal Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:18:00 +0000
The NCAA volleyball committee released its in-season top-16 rankings based on results through October 18, 2026, with undefeated Nebraska taking the top spot. Watch the full rankings and analysis here.
Nebraska leads DI women’s volleyball committee's in-season top 16 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:08:35 +0000
The NCAA DI women's volleyball committee announced its in-season top-16 rankings.
Nebraska volleyball reclaims No. 1 spot in new Power 10 rankings Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Michella Chester unveils her Week 7 college volleyball Power 10 rankings, in the wake of Pitt's first loss of the season and an upset-filled Sunday.
4 ranked volleyball teams fall in wild Sunday Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:41:14 +0000
No. 5 Florida, No. 9 Texas and No. 12 Texas A&M volleyball fell to unranked teams during Sunday's slate in a trio of nail-biting match-ups. No. 11 Arizona State took down No. 8 TCU in a highly anticipated bout.
Florida volleyball's Kamryn Chaney breaks down film from win over Kentucky Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:33:39 +0000
Watch Florida women's volleyball outside hitter Kamryn Chaney break down film from the Gators' 3-2 win over then No. 3 Kentucky.
No. 6 SMU volleyball stuns unbeaten No. 2 Pitt Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:53:40 +0000
No. 6 SMU volleyball snapped No. 2 Pitt’s 14-0 start to the season, defeating the Panthers 3-1 (21–25, 25–19, 38–36, 25–22) in Pittsburgh. The win ended Pitt’s 58-match home win streak, the longest home win streak in the country.
Texas A&M re-enters the women's volleyball Power 10 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:29:01 +0000
Week 6 of the women's volleyball Power 10 is out, with Pittsburgh and Nebraska remaining atop the rankings. Texas A&M re-enters the rankings, taking Purdue's spot at No. 10.
Every rally-scoring 5th set in NCAA women's volleyball championship history Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:30:10 +0000
The 1991 NCAA women's volleyball championship was the first to feature a rally-scoring final set. Watch the full 5th set from every title match since then to go the distance.
Nebraska volleyball sweeps Penn State in rivalry match Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:05:28 +0000
Check out how Nebraska volleyball swept Penn State inside Rec. Hall.
Florida enters the women's volleyball Power 10; Pitt keeps the No. 1 spot Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:16:29 +0000
Week 5 of the women's volleyball Power 10 is out, and the Florida Gators top the list. Check out who made it in and who stayed!
Top 2026 women's college volleyball freshmen so far Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:19:36 +0000
Let’s take a look at Michella Chester's top-10 women's volleyball rookies to start the season.
Every Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA women's volleyball tournament since 1996 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:10:41 +0000
Take a look back at every Most Outstanding Player from the NCAA Division I women's volleyball tournament since 1996, from leading dynasties to Cinderella stories, and the players who made their mark on the biggest stage in college volleyball.
TCU and Tennessee enter, Penn State falls out of volleyball Power 10 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:06:48 +0000
Michella Chester updates her women's volleyball Power 10 rankings after Week 3 of the regular season. TCU and Tennessee are the newest additions to the rankings, while Penn State falls out of the Power 10 after a loss to Tennessee in four sets.
Kentucky volleyball takes down Louisville in Battle of the Bluegrass Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:18:10 +0000
Check out how No. 4 Kentucky bested No. 3 Louisville in the top 5 rivalry matchup.
No. 12 Arizona State sweeps No. 8 Stanford in 4th ranked win of the year Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:45:26 +0000
Arizona State now has four ranked wins on the young season after sweeping No. 8 Stanford on Thursday.
No. 1 Nebraska handles No. 20 Creighton in rivalry sweep Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:33:45 +0000
Check out how No. 1 Nebraska swept No. 20 Creighton in the 2026 installment of the I-80 rivalry.
Louisville moves up to No. 3, Purdue enters new college volleyball Power 10 rankings Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:55:17 +0000
Michella Chester runs through her latest DI women's college volleyball Power 10 rankings, after Week 3 of the 2026 regular season.

Technology News 📋

On dating apps, men use AI to put their best face forward Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:53:13 -0400
How much AI is too much when it comes to finding love on the apps? "It's very subtle," one dating app user said of his AI-enhanced photos.
Meta ordered to pay $25 billion to New Mexico in data privacy ruling Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:52:00 -0400
A jury found that the social media company had deceived consumers for years about its data privacy policies.
Musk says SpaceX-Tesla merger has "a lot of merit." Here's why. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:29:08 -0400
Combining SpaceX and Tesla, whose stocks jumped after Musk said the companies are exploring a deal, would be the biggest corporate merger of all time.
Should you trust personal AI agents? What security experts say. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:12:55 -0400
The more access you give personal AI agents, the more capable they can be. But should you trust them?
Memphis fails to pass 1-year data center moratorium, opts for shorter-term ban Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:01:52 -0400
Memphis has become a hotspot for data centers driven by Elon Musk's SpaceXAI.
The AI doom scenario you've never heard of may be hardest to stop Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:56:05 -0400
The time to prepare for "gradual disempowerment" is now, according to researchers. One calls it "a civilization-scale problem."
As AI dominates conversations, here are key terms to know Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:53:00 -0400
Artificial intelligence and the conversations around it are rapidly evolving. These terms can help to understand the developments.
This electric hydrofoil boat could be the ferry of the future Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:31:15 -0400
Commuting can be a struggle, but a new electric hydrofoil ferry aims to make commuting across water smoother and more eco-friendly. Kris Van Cleave takes a ride.
A look at Elon Musk's "flying" Tesla Roadster Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:06:53 -0400
The new Tesla Roadster appears to defy the laws of physics but questions remain on whether or not it defies the laws of the road and sky.
With Tesla Roadster debut, Elon Musk shows "flying cars are real" Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:07:02 -0400
Elon Musk unveiled Tesla's new Roadster, which uses high-pressure air thrusters to leave the road entirely during a livestreamed event at his SpaceX facility in Texas.
Elon Musk unveils flying Tesla prototype to cheering Texas crowd Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:02:56 -0400
Elon Musk unveiled a Tesla prototype equipped with thrusters that can perform air acrobatics. But the vehicle is not yet approved for sale or use on the road.
Tech stocks tumble as AI debt fears rattle Wall Street Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:39:59 -0400
Wall Street is pulling back from chipmakers and other tech companies amid concerns about the debt incurred to build out AI.
iPhone Duo already backordered until 2027 as pre-order sales soar Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:34:37 -0400
Consumer demand for Apple's first foldable phone is strong despite the device's hefty $1,999 price tag.
Doctor reacts to AI breast cancer tool Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:47:45 -0400
The providers of Clairity Breast, a new FDA-approved AI tool, claim their tech provides an accurate five-year risk assessment for breast cancer, for just $249. Dr. Céline Gounder shares her thoughts.
Amazon launches new AI devices that can listen and take notes Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:34:00 -0400
The products include a silicone wristband that can be clipped to clothing and a device that magnetically attaches to the back of a phone.
FTC issues subpoenas to Anthropic and OpenAI over safety incidents Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:15:59 -0400
The demands come amid mounting public concerns about the potential risks posed by frontier AI models.
FBI arrests OpenAI engineer for allegedly planting bug in office Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:24:29 -0400
The FBI arrested an OpenAI engineer for allegedly planting a recording device in a company office. CBS News' Jo LIng Kent reports.
OpenAI employee accused of planting recording device in office Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:43:00 -0400
A Saudi national who worked at OpenAI as an engineer is suspected of planting a recording device in one of the company's conference rooms.
Character.ai declares bankruptcy, citing legal and business woes Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:54:34 -0400
AI company has faced multiple lawsuits from families who claimed their teenage children died by suicide or harmed themselves after using its platform.
Anthropic warns "AI worms" could soon infect smart home devices Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:01:00 -0400
Small AI models could clone themselves and infect internet-connected devices such as smart TVs and appliances, the researchers warned.
Philadelphia police say Anthropic AI submitted a "false homicide tip" Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:35:11 -0400
Anthropic notified the Philadelphia Police Department of the incident and later published a report describing what happened.
How AI responded when researchers posed as terrorists seeking help Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:40:00 -0400
Newly shared research from Tech Against Terrorism shows that three in five AI models failed their terrorism safety test.
OpenAI defends firing AI safety researchers over "breach of trust" Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:47:54 -0400
OpenAI responded to researchers' claims that their dismissal will make safety workers fearful to raise concerns.
Anthropic has a message for Claude users: Don't be cruel Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:59:48 -0400
Anthropic said the ban will only apply in "extreme cases where users repeatedly act cruelly toward our models, with no discernible purpose."
AI leaders lobby Trump health officials in government-run chat room Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400
A Slack workspace has served as a war room for AI industry insiders and Trump administration officials to launch a rapid campaign aimed at persuading Americans to manage their healthcare and medical records on apps.
Google unveils Gemini AI agent to handle workplace tasks Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:21:00 -0400
The Gemini agent can write and run code, integrate into apps like Gmail, and help workers knock out everyday workplace tasks, Google said.
CLEAR announces partnership with Veterans Affairs Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:49:00 -0400
CLEAR has expanded its reach beyond airports to healthcare, sports venues, workplaces and more. CLEAR chair and CEO Caryn Seidman Becker announces a new partnership with Veterans Affairs that's designed to make it easier for veterans to verify their identity and access benefits. Learn more (Sponsored by CLEAR)
How some AI models are more vulnerable to manipulation Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:52:00 -0400
China has embraced open-weight models, a development that researchers say is closing the AI capability gap between the country and the U.S.
OpenAI halts model release over safety concerns: "Didn't quite meet the bar" Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:04:00 -0400
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
Will AI harm humans? Poll finds Americans want to slow development but not stop Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:13:00 -0400
Americans are optimistic about scientific advances in AI, but concerned that AI may take jobs.

Football 📋

2026 FCS playoff bracket predictions after the first FCS committee rankings Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:20:00 +0000
Here's what the 2026 FCS football playoff bracket is shaping up to look like with five weeks to play.
Montana State, Tarleton State lead FCS football committee's first top 10 rankings of 2026 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000
The Division I Football Championship Committee has revealed its first in-season top 10 rankings of the FCS teams.
College football Week 7: Recaps, highlights, rankings and scores Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:59:59 +0000
Follow along for complete coverage of Week 7 of the college football season, including highlights, upsets and more.
The best FCS football players at every position halfway through the 2026 season Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:58:43 +0000
Here’s a position-by-position look at the best players in the FCS, right now.
Dante Reno looks to lead Yale to another FCS playoff run after father's passing Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:15:02 +0000
In an interview with NCAA reporter Stan Becton, Yale quarterback Dante Reno discusses his family, his motivation and what it means to compete for Yale during an emotional season.
After father's passing, QB Dante Reno's resilience looks to carry Yale to another FCS playoff run Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Yale quarterback Dante Reno lost his father and former coach Tony a day before the Bulldogs played Merrimack. A heartfelt Reno put on a show in honor of his father.
FCS teams that are most likely to go undefeated in 2026 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:01:21 +0000
Here’s a look at which FCS teams Stan Becton thinks have the best shot at running the table in the upcoming weeks.
Why we'll have a pair of new No. 1s after wild weekend in FCS football Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:53:18 +0000
The top teams in FCS and HBCU football both fell in Week 5. Here's who will grab the top spot in the FCS Coaches, Stats Perform and Black College Football Polls.
Eagles WR Darius Cooper FCS playoff highlights at Tarleton State Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:45:43 +0000
Watch 2024 FCS football playoff highlights from former Tarleton State wide receiver Darius Cooper, who now plays in the NFL for the Philadelphia Eagles. Cooper scored four touchdowns over two games during the FCS tournament.
Idaho shocks FCS No. 1 Montana State on final play, 2-point conversion Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:38:50 +0000
In case you missed it, for the first time in Idaho’s history, the Vandals have taken down the FCS No. 1 team. The Vandals stunned No. 1 Montana State in massive FCS upset, 35-34.
The top 7 freshmen in FCS football entering October Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000
After freshmen debuts across the country, here are the top- even freshmen we’ve seen in FCS football entering October.
How to maximize your FCS football Saturday for Week 4 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0000
Here's how to best be aware of all the action and important games this week in FCS.
College football Week 3: Recap, scores, highlights Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Follow along here for live updates, highlights, scores and more from a jam-packed Week 3 slate of college football.
Here's every 2026 HBCU football homecoming and classic in the FCS Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:20:00 +0000
Here is every HBCU football homecoming and classic scheduled for 2026.
What message a win in this week's top FCS games sends for each team Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:58:12 +0000
An early season win can send a statement to the rest of the FCS. Here’s what messages potential wins can send in Week 3.
FCS wins vs. FBS teams: All-time victories, upsets Sun, 13 Sep 2026 02:15:00 +0000
FCS (and I-AA) programs have upset FBS (I-AA) teams time and again through the years. Here's a list of the FCS stunners against FBS teams.
10 minutes of incredible college football catches in FCS playoff history Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:22:14 +0000
Take a look back at some of the best catches in FCS playoff history. From unbelievable one-handed grabs to acrobatic catches in big moments, here are 10 minutes of some of the craziest receptions from the FCS postseason.
10 takeaways after two weeks of FCS football and what it could mean for the rest of the season Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:26:11 +0000
With some early-season contests behind us, here are 10 takeaways as we look ahead to the rest of the 2026 season.
3 FCS teams upset FBS foes in Week 1 Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:03:51 +0000
From dominant rushing offenses and a surplus of turnovers to a triple-overtime thriller, three FCS teams upset FBS opponents in a single day.
2026 FCS football championship: Bracket, schedule, selection info for the playoffs Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:51:00 +0000
Here's everything you need to know for the Division I Football Championship postseason.

Hot Politics 📋

NYC high school faces backlash over ‘intifada’ post Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:58:27 EDT
The GOP has a midterm messaging problem. Ramaswamy isn’t helping Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:45:00 EDT
Rick Jackson is the GOP’s best hope in Georgia right now Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 EDT
President Donald Trump and his unpopular brand may drag the candidate for governor down with the moderate and independent voters.
Why Republicans’ massive cash advantage is evaporating on the airwaves Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 EDT
Across key Senate battlegrounds, Republicans’ cash advantage hasn’t led to an equally large amount of advertising time.
Blakeman’s uptown fracking fiesta Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:36:43 EDT
Trump just made a last-minute gambit to save farm-state Republicans in the midterms Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:01:00 EDT
The promise comes two weeks before Election Day — and the payments could still face a fight ahead in Congress.
Poll: Voters see Republicans as the party of Big Tech tax breaks Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:51:19 EDT
Stripping tax incentives from tech companies rated as one of the top tax priorities in the midterms, according to the POLITICO Poll.
The weird reasons why Alaska Republicans are so worried about their Senate race Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:00:00 EDT
Republicans are sweating what a four-way ballot and ranked-choice tabulation with a same-name rival could mean for Sen. Dan Sullivan’s reelection bid.
Democrats’ Musk-ask questions Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:46:11 EDT
Retiring Republican Senator warns GOP: Trump's coalition may not last Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 EDT
JB Pritzker’s midterm strategy wins the attention of Black and Hispanic Democrats Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 EDT
The Illinois governor is boosting candidates in early states and cultivating relationships with Black and Hispanic officials ahead of a possible 2028 run.
‘A warning sign for polling’: Why one GOP pollster thinks a blue wave may fall short Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:00:00 EDT
Echelon Insights’ Patrick Ruffini told POLITICO he thinks polling is overstating Democrats’ chances of flipping Senate races in historically deep-red territory.
Ohio returns as a bellwether Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:10:58 EDT
Inside the quiet money pullback — for both parties — in Georgia’s Senate race Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:55:00 EDT
Democrats’ main super PAC is dark in Georgia this week. And both sides didn’t spend last week either.
Democrats’ Tejano star sings to swing South Texas Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:05:56 EDT
Bobby Pulido is trying to flip a district that’s slipped from Democrats. The Tejano singer might be the answer to winning culturally conservative Latino voters.
Can Scott Colom win Mississippi Senate? Warnock is making a big bet on it. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:00:00 EDT
Warnock is testing a “new kind of Southern strategy” for the Democratic Party.
‘Is this like a hit piece or what?': Dan Sullivan's MAGA balancing act Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:45:00 EDT
The senator in an interview with POLITICO declined to put distance between himself and President Donald Trump.
Not all Republicans want to show Trump off Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:00:00 EDT
GOP candidates are avoiding talking about Trump in their ads, including in deep-red districts where they used to feature him. Some don’t even want to join him at events.
A sleeper Senate battleground has turned into a real Republican liability Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:00:00 EDT
The newest addition to the Senate map is giving Republicans headaches.
Haley Stevens is everywhere — except on the trail for El-Sayed Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:55:00 EDT
The former Senate candidate has endorsed her former primary foe — but is not pushing hard for former backers to do the same.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 EDT
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
Senate Republicans are getting smoked in fundraising Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:37:38 EDT
James Talarico alone outraised ten of the top GOP Senate candidates combined over the past three months
Inside the democratic socialists’ plan to shake up Congress Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:59:00 EDT
Trump lashes out at Republicans as Ken Paxton struggles in Texas Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:14:42 EDT
The president singled out Karl Rove and incumbent Sen. John Cornyn as his endorsed candidate appears to be in a tight race with James Talarico.
Mitch Daniels rebukes JD Vance over free-market retreat Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:20:08 EDT
Daniels said the Republican Party’s evolution under Trump could create an opening for a party to champion economic freedom.
2 women accuse Matt Gaetz of sex trafficking in new lawsuit Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:11:47 EDT
Gaetz said he would vigorously contest the allegations in the lawsuit.
‘I think Alaska’s turning blue’: Republicans fret Sullivan’s path to reelection Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:18:37 EDT
Alaska strategists and voters acknowledge GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan is facing a difficult road, despite Trump’s support and the outside money pouring in.
House control all but gone, top Republicans privately concede Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:45:00 EDT
Republican groups are trying to limit their losses. But few in the party believe they have a good shot at keeping control of Congress.
Sen. Jon Ossoff: ‘I’m not running for president’ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:12:37 EDT
The Georgia senator committed to serving out a full six-year term should he win in November — his most forceful rejection of 2028 rumors yet.
Democrats are making corruption messaging a pocketbook issue Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:00:00 EDT
Running against corruption is not new. But Democrats have turned the familiar attack into a broader message tied to voters’ economic pain.

Basketball 📋

Jayson Tatum 2017 March Madness highlights Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:28:34 +0000
Watch Jayson Tatum's 2017 March Madness highlights. The freshman averaged 16.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game for Duke in the NCAA tournament.
2026-27 NCAA men's basketball top 25 season preview Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:14:07 +0000
With the 2026-27 men's college basketball season looming, CJ Shaeffer breaks down the offseason moves and season outlook for each team in the preseason AP Top 25 poll.
Loudest crowd reactions in recent March Madness history Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:24:31 +0000
Watch over 15 minutes of the best and loudest crowd reactions from recent March Madness history, featuring only arena sound with no commentary. Crowd pops, or spontaneous, deafening applause and cheers, reflect the intensity of these March Madness basketball instant classics.
The biggest comeback wins in March Madness men's tournament history Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:13:05 +0000
Watch the five biggest NCAA men's basketball tournament comebacks, including BYU's 25-point comeback over Iona in the 2012 First Four, the biggest in March Madness history.
Every single shot from Cooper Flagg's March Madness run with Duke Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:51:53 +0000
Relive Duke's 2025 March Madness run with every single Cooper Flagg shot from the tournament. Flagg led the Blue Devils to the Final Four, averaging 19.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game over 5 appearances.
Cooper Flagg vs. VJ Edgecombe: 2025 March Madness matchup highlights Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:05:14 +0000
NBA rising stars Cooper Flagg and VJ Edgecombe matched up in the 2025 NCAA tournament second round, with Flagg's Duke prevailing over Baylor. Watch each of their highlights here.
Andy Katz's most impactful players, transfers for the 2026-27 men's college basketball season Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:58:09 +0000
Andy Katz lists the top freshman, sophomores, juniors, seniors and transfers to watch in men's college basketball for the 2026-27 season.
White Sox manager Will Venable's March Madness highlights with Princeton basketball Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:15:23 +0000
Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable was a two-sport athlete in college, playing baseball and basketball for Princeton. Watch his highlights from the Tigers' first round appearance in the 2004 NCAA men's basketball tournament.
NIT, WBIT announce new tournament structures for 2026-27 season Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:28:10 +0000
The NIT and WBIT have announced changes to their tournament structure and to the NIT championship site. Check out the new tournament style heading into the 2027 season.
Best 'poster' dunks from March Madness since 2017 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:06:04 +0000
"Poster" dunks, or slam dunks over a contesting defender, are some of the most electric sequences in basketball. Watch the most explosive "poster" dunks in recent March Madness history.
March Madness moments with zero context Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:06:32 +0000
Enjoy recent funny moments in March Madness history, but without any context. Watch some of the most memorable NCAA basketball tournament moments from interviews, fans, highlights, and more.
Florida leads Andy Katz's men's basketball Power 44 rankings ahead of the 2026-27 season Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000
With the NCAA tournament field expanding from 68 to 76 teams beginning with the 2026-27 season, Andy Katz has expanded his weekly power rankings from 37 to 44. Check out his latest rankings just weeks before the men's college basketball season tips off.
50 minutes of '70s March Madness men's highlights that'll leave you feeling nostalgic Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:56:24 +0000
Watch some of the best moments, finishes, and players from 1970s March Madness, including Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Larry Bird, Bill Walton, Austin Carr, Pete Maravich, Jack Givens, UCLA's seven straight titles (four straight from the 1970s), and more.
Slam dunks from men's college basketball players, by different heights Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:38:59 +0000
Watch March Madness dunks from over the years, featuring players ranging from 5'11" to 7'9" in height.
Hysterical March Madness press conference moments that'll keep you laughing Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:29:46 +0000
Enjoy some of the most memorable funny moments from recent March Madness men's press conferences, featuring college basketball personalities like Dan Hurley, John Calipari, Roy Williams, and Nigel Hayes.
54 minutes of 2000s March Madness highlights that'll leave you feeling nostalgic Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:24:06 +0000
Watch some of the best moments, finishes, and players from 2000s March Madness, including NBA legends like Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul and Steph Curry.
Every time a 15-seed has upset a 2-seed in March Madness history Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:17:18 +0000
Relive every 15-over-2 seed upset in March Madness men's basketball tournament history. From Richmond's historic upset of Syracuse in 1991 to a three-year stretch of 15-over-2 shockers, watch all of these unforgettable NCAA tournament upsets.
6 current NCAA student-athletes on USA Basketball at the 2026 FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:44:25 +0000
The FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup is here. Lets meet your 2026 USA Basketball FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup men's and women's rosters.
10 minutes of 'surrender cobra' moments in March Madness history Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:19:19 +0000
The "surrender cobra" is an involuntary gesture of anguished defeat or shock, with hands clasped on top of or behind the head. Watch these "surrender cobra" moments featuring some of the craziest sequences, events, and upsets in March Madness history.
How Opening Round teams do in the NCAA tournament Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:15:00 +0000
Here is how participants in the Opening Round have done since 2011 — and why you should consider picking one in your NCAA bracket.

Headline News 📋

American imprisoned by Russia released as Witkoff meets and praises Putin Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:55:40 -0400
Russia freed an American imprisoned for the last four years. Stephen Hubbard was captured in Eastern Ukraine and convicted of fighting against Russia. The 74-year-old retired teacher was reportedly freed without a swap. U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff greeted Hubbard in St. Petersburg. He also met with the Russian president and praised Putin in unusually glowing terms. Nick Schifrin reports.
How Elon Musk gained so much power over U.S. security interests Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:50:42 -0400
According to reports, Elon Musk ordered the slowdown of Ukraine's Starshield defense systems. Nick Schifrin reports, and Amna Nawaz discusses how the world's richest man gained such power over U.S. security interests with Charles Galbreath, a retired Air Force colonel who focused on space operations during his 30-year military career and is now at the Air Force Association's Mitchell Institute.
A company says its polls were fake. Here's what happened Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:50:18 -0400
A national polling organization revealed on Tuesday that the vast majority of its data had been fabricated, saying it was an "experimental project to demonstrate the vulnerabilities" of the modern political polling industry.
News Wrap: Cybersecurity threat prompts scramble to protect websites around the world Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:45:30 -0400
In our news wrap Wednesday, a major cybersecurity threat prompted a scramble to protect websites around the world, 1,000 people were ordered to evacuate their homes in Toledo, Ohio, following a chemical tank explosion and the Supreme Court is blocking the Trump administration from enforcing new restrictions on gender-affirming care for transgender prisoners.
Democratic and GOP strategists on the deeply personal attack ad in Ohio Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:40:49 -0400
The campaign is in its final stretch and the attacks are getting increasingly personal. In Ohio, Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign is behind an ad featuring the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton, disputing Acton's account of her childhood. For analysis, Geoff Bennett spoke with Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir and Republican strategist Whit Ayres.
How Idaho's abortion ban reshaped reproductive care and fueled a fight for change Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:35:33 -0400
This November, voters in Virginia, Nevada, Missouri and Idaho will decide on the future of reproductive rights. In deeply red Idaho, a citizen-led initiative faces an uphill battle to restore some abortion rights. Special correspondent Sarah Varney reports on whether the fallout from the overturning of Roe v. Wade and frustration over the current law will be enough to sway conservative Idahoans.
A look at the major state ballot measures voters will decide in the midterms Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:30:07 -0400
Voters will weigh in on more than 140 ballot measures next month in 40 states. From abortion to voter ID to debates over transgender rights, the measures touch nearly every corner of the political debate. Republicans are counting on some of them to energize their base in a tough midterm environment. Liz Landers discussed the issues with Reid Wilson of Pluribus News.
Investigation finds hundreds of U.S. citizens detained by ICE Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:25:35 -0400
California officials are calling for an investigation into the actions of federal immigration officers after they allegedly injured and detained a U.S. citizen. Ricardo Gonzalez's detainment comes as an investigation by ProPublica found that more than 500 citizens have been caught up in the administration's immigration operations. William Brangham discussed more with ProPublica's Nicole Foy.
Former GOP governor David Beasley says Trump's 'demeaning' rhetoric pushed him from party Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:20:12 -0400
David Beasley spent more than three decades as a Republican, serving as South Carolina's governor before leading Nobel Peace Prize-winning efforts at the U.N. World Food Programme. Recently, he announced that he's walking away from his party as he laments a rise in toxic vitriol emanating from the GOP's standard-bearer. Beasley joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more.
NFL welcomes a review of how Eagles handled Jalen Hurts' blood clots, Roger Goodell says Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:49:13 -0400
The NFL welcomes an investigation into the Philadelphia Eagles' handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clots after the players' union asked for one, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday.
Trump's political groups spend nearly $277 million in late midterm blitz on behalf of GOP candidates Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:29:06 -0400
President Donald Trump's political groups have spent more than one-quarter of a billion dollars to bolster Republicans in the final stretch of this year's midterm elections, an unprecedented amount for a sitting president that underscores the stakes on Nov. 3.
Trump will speak at South Carolina midterm rally for Sen. Darline Graham as early voting begins Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:02:53 -0400
President Donald Trump will visit South Carolina on Wednesday to boost Graham, whose stumbles in her first campaign since replacing her late brother have Democratic voters hopeful — but not necessarily optimistic — that their candidate can break Republicans' grip on the state.
Pope Leo's tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer, his doctors say Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:44:10 -0400
Pope Leo XIV needs no further treatment for lung cancer after follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localized, the Vatican said in a statement Wednesday.
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Scott, challenger Janoo face off in Vermont governor debate Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:36:17 -0400
Vermont Republican Gov. Phil Scott and Democratic challenger Amanda Janoo face off in a debate produced by Vermont Public.
Meta must pay New Mexico $25 billion, its biggest fine ever, for deceiving users about Facebook privacy Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:49:58 -0400
The verdict should be seen as a warning for tech companies that New Mexico will hold them accountable, state Attorney General Raúl Torrez said at a news conference.
New Mexico attorney general sues Epstein's attorney and accountant, claiming abuse cover-up at ranch Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:09:22 -0400
The lawsuit seeks to stop attorney Darren Indyke and accountant Richard Kahn from accepting any payments from Epstein's estate, estimated at more than $100 million.
Ramaswamy campaign says it produced ad with Amy Acton's mother and will spend millions to promote it Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:51:45 -0400
Questions about the video will likely shadow Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech billionaire who previously ran for president but has never before held public office, in the final two weeks of the contest.
WATCH: Vance says he's 'disgusted' by Republicans 'whining' about Ramaswamy attack ad Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:12:17 -0400
In Cincinnati, the vice president said it was "not really my concern" whether the controversial 60-second spot was appropriate, and said he was focused on supporting Republican candidates in their midterm races.
WATCH: Vance defends U.S. envoy Witkoff calling Putin a 'humanitarian' after prisoner release Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:56:58 -0400
The vice president called Steve Witkoff "a diplomat" and said he was in Russia to get a job done.
Supreme Court rebuffs Trump administration restrictions on medical care for transgender inmates Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:17:51 -0400
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to allow the Trump administration to immediately enforce new medical restrictions for transgender people in prison. The decision leaves in place a lower-court block on the policy.

Trump News 📋

Trump again targets offshore wind, risking deal to speed approvals of new energy projects Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:22:22 -0400
The Trump administration is asking a federal judge to let it reconsider a major federal permit granted for a large offshore wind farm, making it the fourth project the Republican leadership has targeted in recent months.
Stephen A. Smith 'not apologizing' for joining Trump dinner at White House Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:44:00 -0400
Commentator Stephen A. Smith refused to apologize for attending a dinner at the White House hosted by President Trump on Thursday.
Trump says 'nobody cares' about the Brewers-Rays World Series Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:29:09 -0400
President Trump says he's not interested in this year's World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays, two teams that have some of the lowest payrolls and smallest markets in the sport.
Trump vows nationwide response to cybercrime Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:53:17 -0400
President Trump on Wednesday vowed to crack down on foreign criminal networks that have bilked Americans out of tens of billions of dollars through online fraud schemes and cryptocurrency scams.
Trump's political groups spend nearly $277 million in late midterm blitz on behalf of GOP candidates Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:13:07 -0400
President Donald Trump's political groups have spent more than one-quarter of a billion dollars to bolster Republicans in the final stretch of this year's midterm elections, an unprecedented amount for a sitting president that underscores the stakes on Nov. 3.
Trump administration to provide $8 billion to farmers amid high diesel prices Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:18:24 -0400
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will dole out $8 billion to farmers to offset rising diesel fuel prices.
Trump offers bounty for Americans who spot fraud Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:33:32 -0400
President Trump escalated his war on fraud Tuesday, announcing what he called a groundbreaking program to pay a 1% "commission" to anyone who successfully exposes fraudulent activity in government programs.
France braces for new round of protests as officials blame far-left agitators Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:07:58 -0400
President Trump warned Tuesday that the massive riots seen over the weekend in France -- where organizers are promising even bigger demonstrations on Saturday -- are "a full-on revolution" born out of overzealous immigration that risks destabilizing all of Europe.
Trump says Rep. Ilhan Omar could 'go to jail,' disparages Somalia Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:30:16 -0400
President Trump said Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar could "go to jail" as a result of an ongoing investigation into her immigration history.
CNN threatens new legal action, saying it's still being denied access to Air Force One Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:29:17 -0400
Already embroiled in a tense legal standoff with the White House, CNN is threatening further action in the courts if its journalists continue to be denied access to Air Force One and the "pool" of journalists who accompany President Donald Trump when he travels.
Kansas man arrested for threatening on Facebook to shoot Trump at rally Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:14:00 -0400
A Kansas man is in federal custody after commenting on Facebook that he wanted to kill President Trump.
Trump on midterm stakes: 'Just look what's happening in France' Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:13:00 -0400
President Trump is warning voters that U.S. streets will burn like those in France if Democrats are elected in November, using the overseas crisis to ramp up the stakes around the midterm elections.
Trump's economic boom reaches deep-blue states despite political hostility Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:41:31 -0400
President Trump is bringing jobs and billions of dollars in new investment to some of the nation's bluest states, delivering an economic windfall to Democratic strongholds whose political leaders have spent years battling his agenda.
Golf-gate: Trump slams 'crazed lunatic' judge, who says she fears death threats 'over a golf course' Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:39:46 -0400
A rather prosaic golf course tucked in a corner of the National Mall has become the center of Washington politics as President Trump pushes for a "world-class" makeover and derided the judge standing in his way as a "crazed lunatic" on Monday.
Trump wants to rename New Mexico as 'New America' Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:32:02 -0400
President Trump is setting his sights on New Mexico as part of his renaming binge.
New plans for Trump's arch don't mention the 'military complex' he said it would host Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:00:41 -0400
New Interior Department documents on President Donald Trump's proposed Triumphal Arch don't mention the "military complex" he has said it would host, but the agency said Monday the plan could accommodate such a feature.
Vance says he's undecided on 2028, not guaranteed to run Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:47:40 -0400
Vice President J.D. Vance says there is a chance he won't run for president in 2028, citing his young family.
Sen. Jon Husted jokes about Trump's remarks on his football-player physique at Ohio event Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:40:06 -0400
Sen. Jon Husted on Sunday noted President Trump's laudatory comments about his muscular physique.
Judge hauls DOJ lawyers into court after reading Trump's post about D.C. golf course revamp Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:16:10 -0400
President Trump said the overhaul of the historic East Potomac Golf Links south of the National Mall will begin on Nov. 15 and should be completed in about 15 months.
Trump bets his MAGA rallies can beat midterm blue wave Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:08:56 -0400
President Trump, as he prepared for the next leg of his campaigning blitz, boasted that his rallies are the best weapon against predictions of a blue wave in the Nov. 3 elections.

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Teacher who survived Oregon school shooting says she had no chance to protect children - CNN Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:29:00 GMT
Roger Marshall and Adam Hamilton face off in fiery final Kansas Senate debate - NBC News Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:53:00 GMT
New Mexico sues Epstein lawyer and accountant, accusing them of hiding his sex crimes - BBC Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:20:22 GMT
Nancy Pelosi’s office latest recipient of letter containing white powder - The Guardian Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:47:00 GMT
Judge rules against DHS's policy of knocking on doors to track down possible noncitizen voters - CBS News Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:00:00 GMT
El-Sayed, Rogers face off in last Michigan Senate debate: 3 takeaways - The Hill Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:15:00 GMT
Four Takeaways From the Debate for Wisconsin Governor - The New York Times Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:18:33 GMT
1. Four Takeaways From the Debate for Wisconsin Governor The New York Times
2. How to watch: Gubernatorial debate between Tom Tiffany and David Crowley Oct. 21 WKOW
3. Wisconsin governor candidates tangle over the economy, Trump and the 2020 election in tense debate NBC News
4. How will Wisconsin's new governor affect education in the state? Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
5. 11 claims about the candidates for Wisconsin governor — and the facts Wisconsin Watch
As Ohio attack ad draws bipartisan heat, Vivek Ramaswamy doubles down - The Washington Post Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:01:36 GMT
1. As Ohio attack ad draws bipartisan heat, Vivek Ramaswamy doubles down The Washington Post
2. Exclusive: Ramaswamy doubles down on explosive ad featuring rival's mother, despite backlash Axios
3. Ohio Secretary of State reviewing complaints over ad featuring Dr. Amy Acton’s mother WSYX
4. Vance praises Ramaswamy for having 'audacity' to run controversial Amy Acton ad ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
5. 'We Now Deserve to Lose': Ramaswamy Ad Deepens GOP Panic in Ohio Time Magazine
Bush family members back Democrat James Talarico in Texas Senate race - BBC Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:39:56 GMT
1. Bush family members back Democrat James Talarico in Texas Senate race BBC
2. Two Texas Republicans say they voted for Democrat James Talarico The Washington Post
3. Barbara Bush donated to super PAC supporting James Talarico for U.S. Senate Houston Public Media
4. Bush’s brother crosses party lines to vote for James Talarico for Senate The Guardian
5. Bush family royalty backs Democrat in battle to flip Texas blue Fox News
‘Error’ caused Toledo chemical leak, EPA says, triggering evacuations and calls to stay inside - CNN Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:41:00 GMT
Peter Thiel breaks with Trump over Iran war: ‘We should not have done it’ - Politico Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:33:00 GMT
Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after over 4 years behind bars - AP News Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:59:00 GMT
1. Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after over 4 years behind bars AP News
2. Who Is Stephen James Hubbard, the American Released From Russian Jail? The New York Times
3. Donald Trump Says He Gave Russia Nothing, Then Makes a Telling Admission Yahoo
4. Retired American teacher imprisoned by Russia returns to U.S. NBC News
5. Russia frees U.S. citizen as Kremlin maneuvers to show goodwill to Trump The Washington Post
‘Man, I loved that’: Trump cheers South Carolina rally attender who hit protester - The Guardian Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:23:00 GMT
California state workers stage one-day strike over contract disputes - KCRA Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:30:00 GMT
Rep. Ilhan Omar details federal search of her D.C. home, says she’ll have to move for safety reasons - NBC News Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:13:00 GMT
Witkoff’s Praise of Putin as ‘Humanitarian’ Tracks With U.S. Approach to Russia - WSJ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:30:58 GMT
1. Witkoff’s Praise of Putin as ‘Humanitarian’ Tracks With U.S. Approach to Russia WSJ
2. Putin agrees to resume 3-way peace talks with Ukraine and US Reuters
3. In Trump’s Diplomacy, Insults Are a One-Way Street. Ukraine Is the Latest Example. The New York Times
4. What happened during Witkoff and Kushner’s latest meeting with Putin Al Jazeera
5. Vladimir Putin, the Humanitarian The Atlantic
Trump denies ordering Starlink slowdown in Ukraine, says he doesn't know who did - CNBC Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:33:08 GMT
What Texas’ first 812,998 early voters tell us about the election - KXAN Austin Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:52:40 GMT
1. What Texas’ first 812,998 early voters tell us about the election KXAN Austin
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3. Where to vote early in Harris County for 2026 midterm election Houston Public Media
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Subtropical Storm Josephine forms in the Atlantic as it heads up East Coast - FOX Weather Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:32:29 GMT
Democrats sue Trump administration over ‘threats and intimidation’ ahead of election - The Hill Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:56:00 GMT
1. Democrats sue Trump administration over ‘threats and intimidation’ ahead of election The Hill
2. Democrats accuse Trump of using prosecution threats to pressure election officials Axios
3. Donald Trump Administration Faces Election Lawsuit Two Weeks Before Midterms Yahoo
4. Democrats sue Trump administration over alleged election pressure campaign ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
5. Democrats sue Trump for ‘intimidating’ state election officials MS NOW
Retired NYPD detective arrested in road rage killing on George Washington Bridge - AP News Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:23:00 GMT
1. Retired NYPD detective arrested in road rage killing on George Washington Bridge AP News
2. Shooting on GWB: Retired veteran NYPD detective arrested in fatal GWB shooting that killed Koran Irvine ABC7 New York
3. Ex-Detective Charged With Murder in George Washington Bridge Shooting The New York Times
4. Man shot to death in road rage clash on NYC George Washington Bridge New York Daily News
5. Retired cop surrenders after deadly GWB shooting: sources PIX11
Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa arrested on grand theft, fraud charges - WESH Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:26:00 GMT
1. Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa arrested on grand theft, fraud charges WESH
2. Kissimmee mayor arrested on theft, fraud charges, AG says WKMG
3. Florida mayor charged with stealing COVID-19 business relief funds Yahoo
4. AG Uthmeier announces arrest of Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa Spectrum News 13
5. Kissimmee mayor arrested on charges tied to COVID-19 relief funds FOX 35 Orlando
U.S. and Israel Draw Up Plans for Renewed Strikes on Iran After Elections - The New York Times Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:58:22 GMT
1. U.S. and Israel Draw Up Plans for Renewed Strikes on Iran After Elections The New York Times
2. US and Israel said to draft plans for resumed strikes on Iran after midterm elections The Times of Israel
3. Benjamin Netanyahu says IDF, Mossad ordered to overthrow Iranian regime over nukes The Jerusalem Post
4. Despite election fears, US and Israel agree: let’s attack Iran again The Times
5. Netanyahu made plans to restart Iran strikes earlier this month Financial Times
Why a West Coast storm may be the start of something much bigger - The Washington Post Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:50:05 GMT
1. Why a West Coast storm may be the start of something much bigger The Washington Post
2. Flood threat from California to Colorado, severe storms target Arizona The Weather Channel
3. Southern California's wild weather swings continue. Next up, rain LAist
4. New storm moves into Southern California: What to expect Los Angeles Times
5. Much-needed rain to soak California as rare severe weather, flash flood threat grows in the Four Corners FOX Weather
Officials confirm flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite found in US wildlife - The Guardian Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:37:00 GMT
1. Officials confirm flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite found in US wildlife The Guardian
2. New World screwworm cases confirmed in wildlife in Texas, beef cow in New Mexico Reuters
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5. First case of New World screwworm in U.S. wildlife confirmed in Texas elk, USDA says CBS News
Remains found in 2 downtown Portland locations ID’d as man, 38 - KPTV Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:58:00 GMT
New York congressional candidate Brad Lander says IDF detained him in the occupied West Bank - NBC News Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:23:05 GMT
This 'Wonderland of Rocks' just became America's newest national park - USA Today Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:53:00 GMT
1. This 'Wonderland of Rocks' just became America's newest national park USA Today
2. America adds its first national park in nearly a decade — and it's tucked away in southeastern Arizona FOX Weather
3. Chiricahua National Monument Becomes America’s Newest National Park National Park Service (.gov)
4. New River Gorge enters new era as America’s 64th national park is named West Virginia Explorer
5. Chiricahua is now America's 64th national park, home to 27-million-year-old rock formations Yahoo
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow border wall construction to resume in Big Bend region - CBS News Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:39:00 GMT
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to lift halt on Big Bend border wall Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:54:14 -0400
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to let it resume building a border wall through Texas's Big Bend region
Childcare costs weigh on some voters before the midterm elections Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:22:21 -0400
Rising childcare costs are a factor for parents weighing how to vote in November's midterm elections
A 'golden age' vs. 'we're working on it': Trump, Vance give different economy pitches Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:10:16 -0400
When Vice President JD Vance speaks on the campaign trail about the high costs Americans are facing, he often says he understands that people are hurting
In struggling LA, Mayor Karen Bass fights for 2nd term against democratic socialist-backed Raman Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:10:16 -0400
The fight to lead Los Angeles City Hall is matching the unpopular incumbent, Karen Bass, against a lightly known city council member backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, Nithya Raman
Ramaswamy takes responsibility for ad with Amy Acton’s mother and will spend millions to promote it Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:30:15 -0400
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s team has confirmed that it produced a controversial advertisement featuring the estranged mother of Amy Acton
Faith leaders unite across religions to counter voter intimidation on Election Day Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:00:52 -0400
Poll chaplains and lay peacekeepers have maintained a calm presence over the last few election cycles
WNBA Finals and the national anthem: The rules and why some teams stay on the court and others don't Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:50:19 -0400
Fans who don’t usually watch the WNBA might be asking why the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream weren't on the court during the playing of the national anthem ahead of Game 1 or 2 of the league’s championship series
Wins have been hard to come by at SoFi for both tenants with Rams, Chargers a combined 1-5 at home Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:54:17 -0400
The Rams and Chargers each had high hopes for playing on their home field in Super Bowl 61 at SoFi Stadium, but things aren't going as planned
JD Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu for reelection, says he's focusing on midterms Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:29:33 -0400
Vice President JD Vance has declined to endorse Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection a day after President Donald Trump endorsed the embattled Israeli leader
Raiders focus on 3rd-quarter scoring woes after losses to Chiefs and Bills Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:29:43 -0400
The Las Vegas Raiders are looking to improve their production in the third quarter
Rams are running out of explanations for poor start. They're also nearly out of chances to fix it Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:30:54 -0400
Six games into a season that began with Super Bowl aspirations, the Los Angeles Rams are having existential crises instead
Monken says Browns' offense could be 'smoother,' but his 4-2 team has come through late in games Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:30:56 -0400
Todd Monken didn't expect the Cleveland Browns' offense to have so many growing pains after six games
Colts face an uphill battle to save their season as problems mount and Chris Ballard is fired Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:31:00 -0400
The firing of Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard hit coach Shane Steichen hard
Jim Harbaugh looking for answers in all aspects of the Chargers' struggling offense Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:31:02 -0400
The Los Angeles Chargers are searching for solutions to their struggling offense as they remain winless this season
After slow start in loss to Bears, Penix and Falcons have urgency to turn their season around Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:31:07 -0400
Another slow start to a game has left the Atlanta Falcons with an urgent need to reverse momentum in the slow start to their season
Texans savor a thrilling London win, but coach DeMeco Ryans says the climb is just starting Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:34:22 -0400
The Houston Texans returned from London feeling great after getting a thrilling win over Jacksonville this weekend
Tennessee Titans winless no more with chance to work on their offensive issues Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:50:34 -0400
The Tennessee Titans bought themselves some much-needed breathing room with their first victory this season and first with coach Robert Saleh
Homeland Security grants temporary deportation reprieve for more than 100K Ukrainians and Sudanese Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:10:32 -0400
More than 100,000 people from Ukraine and Sudan can stay in the U.S. without fear of deportation
Cowboys are stacking uninspired performances, and that doesn't bode well for Brian Schottenheimer Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:27:55 -0400
The Dallas Cowboys aren’t stacking wins, as coach Brian Schottenheimer says championship teams must do
SEC upheaval opens door for Big 12 to put 3 teams in top 10 of AP poll and Miami to take over No. 1 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:46:17 -0400
Just when you thought the SEC and Big Ten were the biggest and baddest conferences in the land, along comes the Big 12 with three teams in the top 10 of The Associated Press Top 25 and the ACC with the No. 1 team
Jeffries likes Democrats' chances in race for the House as he campaigns in Ohio Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:42:27 -0400
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries says the election climate is holding firm for Democrats as they race to retake the House
Massachusetts GOP lieutenant governor candidate suspends campaign after arrest in car crash Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:56:55 -0400
The Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in Massachusetts has dropped out of the race hours after he was arrested in a suspected drunk driving crash
Jackson doesn't regret telling Collins to 'shut up' after protester interrupted Maine Senate debate Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:05:59 -0400
Maine Democrat Troy Jackson says he doesn't regret telling Susan Collins that she should “shut up” after the Republican senator suggested that a protester who interrupted their recent debate was one of his campaign’s backers
Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:38:15 -0400
President Donald Trump has endorsed embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for late in his reelection campaign
Trump touts his power at Kentucky rally to energize voters ahead of midterm elections Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:47:28 -0400
President Donald Trump is emphasizing his influence during his second term at a rally in Kentucky

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U.S. and Israel Draw Up Plans for Renewed Strikes on Iran After Elections Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:58:22 +0000
Renewed hostilities might not be any more successful than the war’s first phase, and President Trump has repeatedly canceled plans for a return to major combat.
MAGA Bingo and Questions of Loyalty: 5 Michigan Senate Debate Takeaways Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:43:40 +0000
Abdul El-Sayed accused Mike Rogers of being overly devoted to President Trump. Mr. Rogers accused Dr. El-Sayed of not enough loyalty to the country. It was still more cordial than their last debate.
Farmers, Health Care and Highways: 5 Takeaways from the Kansas Senate Debate Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:54:55 +0000
The Republican incumbent, Roger Marshall, is facing a surprisingly tough challenge from the Democratic nominee, Adam Hamilton.
Vance Defends Ramaswamy Ad Featuring Acton’s Mother Despite Backlash Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:20:05 +0000
The vice president backed an advertisement featuring Democrat Amy Acton’s mother, who has been estranged from Dr. Acton since her stepfather was charged with child rape.
Judge Restricts D.H.S. Field Operations Aimed at Unearthing Voter Fraud Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:41:56 +0000
The ruling largely blocked homeland security agents from carrying out field interviews in nine states, including California, as part of a sprawling effort to find noncitizens registered to vote.
In Trump’s Diplomacy, Insults Are a One-Way Street. Ukraine Is the Latest Example. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:29:48 +0000
The latest rift with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine serves as a reminder that President Trump readily lashes out at other world leaders, only to grow outraged if they fight back.
What Putin Gains From Releasing an American Prisoner Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:45:07 +0000
After Russia released an American prisoner, President Trump’s special envoy praised President Vladimir V. Putin as “a humanitarian.” Our White House and national security correspondent, David E. Sanger, describes how the release comes amid Mr. Trump’s broader shift toward Russia and away from Ukraine.
When Starshield Cut Out, Ukrainian Drones Fell From the Skies Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:11:32 +0000
Ukraine says it still doesn’t know why the military satellite internet service, a sister to Starlink, was abruptly throttled, leaving troops vulnerable to Russian attacks.
How Mark Zuckerberg Pushed Meta to Shield Him From California’s Proposed Wealth Tax Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:21:13 +0000
The billionaire told Meta’s board that he planned to list his Silicon Valley home for sale. The company remade its stock structure to help him pay the tax if voters pass it.
Meta Ordered to Pay $25 Billion Over Cambridge Analytica Privacy Violations Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:57:53 +0000
The penalty, one of the largest levied against a tech giant, stemmed from a lawsuit by New Mexico claiming the social media company had misled users about their data privacy.
Meta Earnings Show Increased A.I. Spending, Even as Cash Pressures Grow Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:42:39 +0000
The spending has hurt the Silicon Valley giant’s cash flow, which turned negative. Meta said it would issue a new class of stock to help it raise more money.
Student Protests Mushroom Across Europe, Exposing Bleak Views of the Future Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:05:46 +0000
Since high school students began protesting in France in September, they’ve been joined by young demonstrators in at least seven other European countries.
Looted Goods From French Stores Appear on Resale Sites After Riots Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:00:06 +0000
Officials in France are pressing online platforms like eBay and Vinted to remove items that were stolen during public disturbances over the weekend.
Cornell Case Highlights Shifting Federal Title IX Enforcement Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:04:32 +0000
From Barack Obama to Donald Trump, ideology has infused the interpretation of the federal law banning sex discrimination on college campuses.
Oregon Teacher Disputes Account of Her Heroism During School Shooting Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:57:22 +0000
Becky Drury, who was said to have shielded a student during a deadly shooting in Bend, refuted the account. “The truth is I was shot before I had any chance to act.”
Why a Pillar of Christian Journalism is in Turmoil Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:45:26 +0000
Former employees of Christianity Today say new leadership has been pushing back on independent journalism. About half of its staff members have left or been laid off over 14 months.
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Border Wall Construction in Big Bend Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:32:22 +0000
A lower court judge had halted the administration’s plan to erect hundreds of miles of barriers in the Big Bend region of Texas.
Supreme Court Blocks Trump From Denying Gender-Affirming Care to Trans Prisoners Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:08:27 +0000
The justices, for now, agreed to continue preventing the Bureau of Prisons from implementing a policy that would prohibit gender-transition medical treatments.
‘Open War’ Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Adds a Volatile Element Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:10:29 +0000
The two sides turn to proxy groups after eight months of a conflict that has taken a heavy toll on civilians.
For an Experiment in Political Affirmative Action, Look to Taiwan Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:01:25 +0000
The island adopted quotas for women running for public office decades before other countries. The upshot? Today, few of them need quotas to get elected.
Palestinian Voters Could Determine Israel’s Future Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:05 +0000
Palestinian citizens may have the electoral weight to influence Israeli politics, even as they feel they have so little control over their lives.
A Mother Searches for Her Son, One Graffiti Tag at a Time Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:43:35 +0000
On cement walls and through dusty windows, a mother reaches out to her child.
Delhi’s Winter Season of Polluted Air Begins Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:32:03 +0000
As air quality plummeted in India’s largest city, the government said it would act to curtail the haze that blankets the capital every winter.

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Tiffany, Crowley tangle in only Wisconsin governor's debate: 3 takeaways Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:42:57 +0000
Democrat David Crowley and Republican Tom Tiffany faced off in their first and only debate in the race to succeed retiring Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D). Crowley, the Milwaukee County executive, and Tiffany, a House Republican, tangled on hot-button issues, including the 2020 election results and Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), in the debate hosted...
Marshall, Hamilton clash in battleground Kansas Senate debate: 4 takeaways Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:47:21 +0000
Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) faced Democrat Adam Hamilton, a pastor, in their final debate Wednesday night, amid signs that the race is tighter than Republicans had anticipated. Both men walked a narrow political tightrope at the debate hosted by Nexstar Media Group. Hamilton sought distance from high-profile Democrats — like former President Biden and Senate...
WHCA condemns removal of journalist from White House pool Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:43:50 +0000
White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) President Jacqui Heinrich on Wednesday condemned the White House’s decision to restrict a journalist’s access to cover President Trump after the president lashed out at him in the Oval Office earlier this week. Andrew Feinberg, a correspondent for The Independent, was scheduled to serve as the print pool reporter on...
El-Sayed, Rogers face off in last Michigan Senate debate: 3 takeaways Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:15:22 +0000
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers faced off in their second and final debate in the race for Michigan’s open Senate seat, a pivotal contest that could determine control of the upper chamber. The debate was less fiery than their first meeting earlier this month, but the former Wayne County health offical and ex-House...
Omar said she will have to move due to threats following federal raid Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:38:25 +0000
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) said she will have to move out of her apartment in Washington, D.C., because of threats she’s received after federal agents executed a search warrant at her residence last week as part of an immigration fraud probe. “Obviously, I can’t continue to live there … Because our address has been public...
Democrats sue Trump administration over 'threats and intimidation' ahead of election Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:56:13 +0000
Democratic leaders and election groups filed a lawsuit against President Trump and the Justice Department (DOJ) on Tuesday, seeking to block federal officials from pressuring states to remove voters from their rolls ahead of the November midterm elections. The 44-page complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, accuses the DOJ...
1 killed, 8 wounded in Saudi Arabia airport attack Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:05:52 +0000
An attack on an airport in Saudi Arabia by the Iranian-backed Houthis killed one person and injured eight others, officials confirmed Wednesday. Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said in a statement that the rebel group targeted the King Fahd International Airport in the eastern city of Dammam on Wednesday evening. Eight people were...
Greene says El-Sayed could win Senate seat if Trump attacks Iran again Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:01:41 +0000
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (D-Ga.) lashed out at President Trump’s military operations against Iran on Wednesday, warning a further escalation could cost Republicans in the November elections. “If Trump is dumb enough to attack Iran again before the midterms, @AbdulElSayed will win the senate seat in Michigan,” Greene wrote on social media Wednesday. “It’s...
Trump to hold rally in Mississippi Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:15:18 +0000
President Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Mississippi next Monday, a notable choice for a last-minute midterm event given the state’s reliably Republican history. The visit is raising alarm that even redder GOP strongholds are in play weeks out from the election. The Republican National Committee announced Wednesday that Trump is speaking at...
Major hostilities brewing? US orders departure of some embassy staff, families from Gulf region Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:06:52 +0000
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Major hostilities brewing? US orders departure of some embassy staff, families from Gulf region The State Department ordered the departure of nonemergency U.S. government employees and their family members from Saudi Arabia on Wednesday as the...
Pennsylvania warns of congenital measles risk as cases rise Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:01:18 +0000
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Pennsylvania warns of congenital measles risk as cases rise Pennsylvania officials warned doctors this week about an increase in congenital measles as the state continues to battle the worst outbreak in the disease it has seen in decades. © Matt...
Live updates: Kansas, Michigan Senate candidates make final pitches as Trump heads to South Carolina Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:00:50 +0000
Candidates in two gubernatorial races, as well as Kansas's Senate candidates and Michigan Senate hopefuls, will debate on Wednesday night. President Trump, meanwhile, is campaigning Wednesday evening in Clemson, S.C., with Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.). He's expected to speak at 7 p.m. EDT. Trump on Wednesday morning praised Russia's release of American teacher Stephen Hubbard...
Nancy Mace says Vivek Ramaswamy has run the most offensive ad of the cycle Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:05:48 +0000
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) called a controversial political ad run by Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy (R) “shameful,” saying she thinks it will hurt Republicans up and down the ballot in Ohio. “This ad is going to go down as the most shameful, disgusting, offensive ad this election season,” Mace told CNN’s Jake Tapper on...
Kornacki sees tide 'working against' Democrat in Minnesota Senate race Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:02:15 +0000
Steve Kornacki, NBC News’s chief data analyst, on Wednesday morning said there is growing indication that Minnesota's tight Senate race could swing in the GOP’s favor in the November election. “There does seem to be a tide within the state that’s working against Democrats,” Kornacki said on the “Today” show. The Democratic nominee, Minnesota Lt....
Watch live: Marshall, Hamilton face off in final Kansas Senate debate Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000
Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) and his Democratic opponent Adam Hamilton are set to square off in their second and final debate Wednesday night. The debate is hosted by Nexstar Media Group affiliate WDAF. Nexstar also owns The Hill. Marshall is fighting for his political life in a race that wasn't expected to be close just months ago....

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Kansas Senate rivals distance themselves from party leaders in fiery debate Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:22:48 -0400
The Kansas Senate debate saw Roger Marshall and Adam Hamilton try to define each other by their parties as Senate control hangs in the balance.
Angel Reese delivers another double-double as Atlanta Dream take 2–1 lead in WNBA Finals Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:54:32 -0400
Angel Reese posted 21 points and 12 rebounds as the Atlanta Dream seized a 2-1 WNBA Finals lead with a dominant 97-71 win over the Valkyries.
Mass firings vow sparks clash with Klobuchar over Walz fraud legacy Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:52:48 -0400
Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth vowed to fire all state commissioners on day one while Sen. Amy Klobuchar called the pledge absurd in debate.
Trump dominates El-Sayed's attacks against Rogers, but GOP rival offers unexpected policy split Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:51:58 -0400
Donald Trump was invoked 18 times as Abdul El-Sayed branded Mike Rogers a "sock puppet" and declared "MAGA bingo" in the Michigan Senate debate.
Luka Doncic buys out entire parking lot to give Lakers fans free parking for season opener Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:39:01 -0400
Luka Doncic bought out an entire parking lot and offered free bike rides across Los Angeles to welcome Lakers fans ahead of the Warriors opener.
Josh Jacobs 'remorseful' in first comments since domestic abuse arrest led to commissioner's exempt list stay Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:32:24 -0400
Josh Jacobs expressed remorse and apologized to Green Bay Packers teammates after returning from the commissioner's exempt list following his arrest.
ICE crackdown divides swing state candidates as GOP nominee vows to mandate sheriff cooperation Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:59:51 -0400
Tom Tiffany vowed to mandate sheriffs honor ICE detainers, while David Crowley pushed to restrict federal agents' access to Wisconsin jails.
Ilhan Omar believes Trump raid on home was meant to 'intimidate and scare people' from voting Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:42:53 -0400
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., claimed the raid on her D.C. home was designed to intimidate voters ahead of midterm elections and appease Trump supporters.
Boston Celtics' Paul George hit with flopping fine after 38-point debut ends in collapse Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:35:40 -0400
Paul George's 38-point Boston Celtics debut was marred by a $2,000 NBA flopping fine after a dramatic fourth-quarter dive against the Detroit Pistons.
Florida attorney accused of threatening to shoot ICE agents while trying to buy gun Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:32:11 -0400
Attorney Lisa White allegedly asked about guns that could pierce bulletproof vests and threatened to shoot ICE agents in the head, federal authorities said.
Hillary Clinton scolds Matthew McConaughey for 'unfortunate' video supporting independent candidates Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:30:00 -0400
Hillary Clinton called Matthew McConaughey's video promoting independent candidates "unfortunate" on Wednesday, just two weeks before the midterm elections.
Police called on two Maryland student reporters covering Mike Locksley's firing outside football complex Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:26:27 -0400
Two University of Maryland student reporters say police were called on them for standing outside the football facility after Mike Locksley's firing.
Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries skip national anthem for third straight WNBA Finals game Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:16:57 -0400
Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries skipped the national anthem for a third straight WNBA Finals game despite the league's own rulebook mandate.
Ryan Fitzpatrick stands by his criticism of Bo Nix but regrets one remark from epic postgame rant Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:10:29 -0400
Ryan Fitzpatrick stood by his scathing critique of Bo Nix after the Denver Broncos-Seattle Seahawks game but revealed the one specific remark he regrets.
Stephen A Smith defends White House dinner with Trump Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:58:00 -0400
Stephen A. Smith told "The View" co-hosts he won't apologize for his White House dinner meeting with Trump, Bill Maher and Kid Rock last week.
El-Sayed erupts at GOP rival over Muslim Brotherhood accusations in fiery Senate debate Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:25:54 -0400
Abdul El-Sayed denied Muslim Brotherhood ties at a Michigan Senate debate after Mike Rogers referenced a 2012 letter to Egypt's president.
Kurt Suzuki one-and-done with Angels after first 100-loss season as Moreno era nears end Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:25:12 -0400
The Los Angeles Angels declined Kurt Suzuki's 2027 contract option after a 100-loss season as Kroenke Sports & Entertainment takes ownership.
Kristaps Porzingis weighs NBA future as Warriors explore trade options amid recurring POTS symptoms Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:08:50 -0400
Kristaps Porzingis is away from the Golden State Warriors indefinitely while dealing with POTS symptoms as the team reportedly explores trade options.
Enes Freedom leaves WNBA Finals after sparring with police over seating change amid security concerns Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:08:36 -0400
Enes Kanter Freedom was directed to watch WNBA Finals Game 3 from a private suite at State Farm Arena but vowed to sit in his purchased seats.
Travelers to hot spot sternly warned by State Department as officials deny wider Gulf shutdown Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:45:09 -0400
A U.S. State Department spokesperson has debunked claims of a broad regional pullout in the Gulf region, confirming that the mandatory evacuation order is confined to Saudi Arabia.
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan explains viral sideline exchange with Brock Purdy, who yelled at him during game Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:42:36 -0400
Brock Purdy's sideline shout at Kyle Shanahan went viral, but the San Francisco 49ers coach says a helmet communication cutoff was the real issue.
California mayor insists cash handout program will solve affordability challenges, but critics question cost Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:29:15 -0400
Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft told Fox News Digital the city's $4.6 million guaranteed income pilot worked, but federal ARPA funds ran dry.
JD Vance visits Cincinnati Bengals practice and quarterback Joe Burrow is convinced it was mostly about him Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:28:15 -0400
JD Vance toured the Cincinnati Bengals locker room and watched practice, but star quarterback Joe Burrow says the two never actually talked.
Hall of Fame basketball coach Bob Huggins has progressive cognitive condition, family announces Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:25:42 -0400
Bob Huggins' family revealed the Hall of Fame coach's progressive cognitive condition ahead of his University of Cincinnati induction ceremony.
Man's puzzling disappearance in national park triggers frantic 24-hour search involving K-9 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:05:48 -0400
A heroic K-9 tracked a 70-year-old missing hiker 2 miles down a trail in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park after his empty rental car was found nearby.

Florida attorney accused of threatening to shoot ICE agents while trying to buy gun Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:32:11 -0400
Attorney Lisa White allegedly asked about guns that could pierce bulletproof vests and threatened to shoot ICE agents in the head, federal authorities said.
Retired NYPD detective charged with murder in George Washington Bridge shooting of Con Ed worker: officials Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:01:22 -0400
Con Edison worker Koran Irvine was fatally shot on the George Washington Bridge before crashing into a median. A retired police officer was charged with murder.
American woman masterminds $6 million marriage fraud scheme, Department of Justice says Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:07:51 -0400
The Department of Justice accuses Jennifer Gonzalez of earning $6 million by arranging sham marriages for green cards over a decade in Massachusetts.
Grandfather gunned down in road rage attack days after burying Air Force son; convicted murderer charged Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:18:54 -0400
Surveillance video captures the deadly road rage confrontation that left grandfather Nelson Batista dead on a Bridgeport street after a scuffle.
Max Factor heir's former lawyer details judge's error that wiped out 124-year rape sentence Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:25:42 -0400
A sentencing error cut Andrew Luster's 124-year prison term to 50 years, and a victim's letter asking for leniency played a key role in the outcome.
Secret sex video rocks University of North Carolina at Charlotte fraternity, 1 arrested: Police Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:46:20 -0400
Alexander Michael Evanoff allegedly sent a secret sex recording to a Sigma Alpha Epsilon group chat at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Slain New Jersey mom's autopsy report released months after stabbing death at home Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:34:18 -0400
Brooke Hanlon's autopsy confirms sharp force injuries as her cause of death, but the Morris County Prosecutor's Office has made no arrests in the case.
Building a Layered Homeland Defense Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:52:39 -0400
Paid Content: Modern homeland missile defense requires the ability to detect different threats, understand them quickly and choose the right response. Lockheed Martin experts explain how satellites, radars and interceptors can work together in a layered architecture designed to help operators make faster decisions and defend against evolving threats.
Philly officer murdered in line of duty promoted to sergeant as police from around US attend his funeral Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:15 -0400
Thousands of officers gathered as Shane Seiber was promoted posthumously to sergeant during an emotional Philadelphia funeral service Tuesday.
Kansas soccer field crash raises red flags for former investigator who questions key theories Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:00:58 -0400
Jamie Copenhaver, a former detective, questions why no charges were filed after a driver killed two at Wichita's Stryker Sports Complex.
Imprisoned American teacher Stephen Hubbard released by Russia and more top headlines Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:53:17 -0400
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OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush wanted to join ‘Titanic mythology’ when Titan sub imploded, friend claims Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:00:31 -0400
Karl Stanley claims OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush intentionally designed the Titan submersible to implode, calling it a "mousetrap for billionaires."
Alabama governor commutes death sentence as doubts emerge about evidence in murder conviction Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:44:14 -0400
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey commuted Toforest Johnson's death sentence, but his attorneys say the fight for a new trial and full exoneration continues.
DHS launches nationwide ICE operation targeting illegal immigrants accused of SNAP food stamp fraud Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:54:50 -0400
The Department of Homeland Security launched a nationwide ICE operation arresting illegal immigrants accused of fraudulently obtaining SNAP benefits.
Florida puts 77-year-old man to death for deputy's murder as state closes in on execution record Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:52:20 -0400
A 77-year-old Florida man was put to death in the Sunshine State's 18th execution this year as Gov. Ron DeSantis continues the state's accelerated execution pace.
Honduran illegal immigrant charged with assaulting ICE officers with hammer during New Jersey traffic stop Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:56:23 -0400
Reinieri De Jesus Licona Amador allegedly grabbed a hammer and swung it at ICE officers during a New Jersey traffic stop before being pepper sprayed.
Stranger in Biden mask pulls bizarre Texas doorstep stunt as police issue warning Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:10:36 -0400
Doorbell camera video captures a person in a Joe Biden mask eating a banana on a Texas doorstep, prompting Watauga police to issue a warning.
Convicted bank robber returns to old tricks with ‘old man’ mask in Florida heists, feds say Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:45:53 -0400
David Sartin Jr. allegedly robbed two Florida banks in a prosthetic "old man" mask weeks after starting supervised release from a 10-year bank robbery sentence.
American Airlines jet suffers brake trouble, blown tire after landing at Chicago O'Hare: FAA Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:29:15 -0400
An American Airlines flight from Spain reported brake issues and a blown tire after landing at Chicago O'Hare on Tuesday.
NY cop calls for police protections after protester he arrested showed up to his house, harassed his family Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:08:04 -0400
Louis Civello says a protester he arrested tracked down his home address and showed up with a billboard truck to terrorize his family in Suffolk County.
Madison Brooks rape suspect's attorney held in contempt for using her name to try to ban pink in courtroom Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:07:00 -0400
Caitlin Fowlkes was held in contempt for using Madison Brooks' full name in a court filing tied to her motion to ban pink from the courtroom.
Las Vegas tourist found guilty of harming flamingo at iconic hotel in drunken encounter caught on video Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:12:26 -0400
Surveillance footage showed Mitchell Fairbarn carrying a flamingo through an elevator at the Las Vegas Strip hotel before the bird was found injured.
American who fled US after allegedly killing pregnant wife could return within days with murder charge dropped Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:52:00 -0400
Italy granted Lee Gilley partial extradition on a reduced first-degree murder charge, but his defense attorney says an appeal is likely coming.
Dashcam video captures small plane crashing on San Jose highway, injuring three on board, including child Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:43:23 -0400
Dash cam video captures a Cessna 177 crashing into a Capitol Expressway overpass in San Jose, California, as the FAA and NTSB investigate it.
GOP Senate hopeful sees opening with key Dem voter blocs in battleground race and more top headlines Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:36:26 -0400
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Democrats sue Trump administration over alleged election pressure campaign Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:52:20 -0400
States say the administration's steps reflect federal overreach and are meant to sow distrust in the outcome of the election.
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Teen's alleged rape at frat near Univ. of Chicago follows prior incidents: Lawsuit Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:12:29 -0400
An unnamed teenager has filed a lawsuit against a fraternity alleging it did not do enough to prevent sexual assaults, despite incidents dating back to 2009.
Rep. Ilhan Omar says she will from her Washington, DC, home after federal search Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:35:31 -0400
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar says she will move out of her Washington, D.C., home that federal agents searched last week
WATCH: American farms honor Dolly Parton with themed corn maze Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:25:06 -0400
Nearly two dozen farms across the country are featuring a Dolly Parton themed corn maze this fall. ABC News' Reena Roy takes us along as she finds her way through one of them in New Jersey.
WATCH: WNBA finals head to Atlanta for Game 3 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:40:14 -0400
The Atlanta Dream look to take the series lead after their Game 2 win. ESPN senior writer Michael Voepel previews Game 3 at State Farm Arena.
WATCH: National Geographic reveals 'Best of the World' destinations Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:17:56 -0400
National Geographic editor-in-chief Nathan Lump talks about must-visit destinations for 2027.
WATCH: Pope Leo makes 1st public appearance since surgery Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:56:36 -0400
The pontiff made his way through St. Peter's Square in the Popemobile one week after undergoing lung cancer surgery.
WATCH: Hero saves kids on bus Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:08:26 -0400
Surveillance video shows 27-year-old Ebro Ahmed jumping onto a bus to stop it after he noticed the driver having a medical emergency.
WATCH: Controversy brews over home of Winnie the Pooh Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:09:35 -0400
ABC News' Danny New examines a controversy about where the stuffed bear that inspired Winnie the Pooh should reside: in England or the New York Public Library?
WATCH: $1 million heist nets rare Pokémon cards Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:43:20 -0400
Nearly $1 million in rare trading cards were stolen from a FedEx truck parked near a Southern California business that authenticates and grades the collectible items, according to police.
WATCH: Great white shark leaps out of ocean off California's Marina Beach Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:15:54 -0400
A great white shark surprised visitors off Marina Beach, California, when it leapt out of the ocean as a beachgoer was taking a video.
WATCH: Funding cuts forcing World Food Program to reduce lifesaving aid in Gaza Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:39:38 -0400
ABC News' Ian Pannell reports on the state of the agency, which says it's been providing food to around 1.6 million people every month since last year's ceasefire announcement.
WATCH: Trump says what Russia is doing to Ukraine is 'fine' Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:33:23 -0400
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor reacts to the latest comments from President Donald Trump on Russia as questions grow over America's support of Ukraine.
WATCH: Wirecutter shares top picks after 15 years of product testing Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:09:26 -0400
Jason Chen of The New York Times' Wirecutter shares the technological products that are most loved by readers.
WATCH: Study shows Gulf oil spill's lasting damage Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:08:07 -0400
More than 16 years after the BP oil spill off the Gulf Coast, new research reveals lasting damage to marine life.
Vance praises Ramaswamy for having 'audacity' to run controversial Acton ad Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:24:29 -0400
Vance defended Ramaswamy's ad showing Acton's estranged mother.
Iran live updates: US military repositions personnel at Mideast bases, source says Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:06:39 -0400
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28.
Florida mayor arrested on grand theft and fraud charges over COVID relief funds: AG Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:37:29 -0400
Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa is being charged with grand theft and organized scheme to defraud, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier.
Supreme Court rebuffs Trump admin restrictions on medical care for trans inmates Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:43:52 -0400
The Supreme Court has rejected a Trump administration appeal seeking to immediately enforce medical care restrictions for transgender people in prison
What workplace violence perpetrators have in common, new Secret Service report finds Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:14:25 -0400
Three quarters of perpetrators who carried out workplace attacks exhibited behaviors of concern: US Secret Service
Childcare costs weigh on some voters before the midterm elections Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:22:21 -0400
Rising childcare costs are a factor for parents weighing how to vote in November's midterm elections
Amy Acton campaign slams Ramaswamy over controversial ad featuring estranged mother Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:26:08 -0400
Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Amy Acton’s campaign alleged her opponent's campaign is using her estranged mother in a controversial political ad against her.
NJ food importer files lawsuit challenging Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:41:49 -0400
A New Jersey food importer filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging President Donald Trump’s power to invoke a Depression-era law to levy a 50% tariff on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods
Macron blasts ‘stupid’ claims by Trump, others blaming Muslims migrants for riots Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:42:30 -0400
French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized foreign leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, saying they exploit unrest in France for political gain

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Chemical leak in Toledo forces evacuations, shelter-in-place Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:40:04 -0400
A massive chemical leak in Toledo, Ohio, is forcing some people out of their homes while others have been told to shelter in place.
Candidates clash over Trump policies, Senate control in debate Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:05:18 -0400
GOP Sen. Roger Marshall and Pastor Adam Hamilton debated tariffs, war and high fuel prices, and also addressed the most controversial issues in each of their campaigns.
Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers clash in final Michigan Senate debate Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:17:47 -0400
Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed clashed onstage Wednesday during the second debate in the increasingly bitter Michigan Senate race.
Judge curbs DHS efforts to conduct sweeps for possible noncitizen voters Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:00:00 -0400
A federal judge ruled DHS's practice of knocking on doors and asking people about their immigration status — and whether they have voted in recent elections — likely violates the Voting Rights Act.
On dating apps, men use AI to put their best face forward Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:53:13 -0400
How much AI is too much when it comes to finding love on the apps? "It's very subtle," one dating app user said of his AI-enhanced photos.
Attack ad in Ohio governor's race sparks debate on how low is too low Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:30:24 -0400
A new campaign ad for Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has sparked controversy and debate over what crosses the line in political advertising. The ad featured the estranged mother of his opponent, Democrat Amy Acton. Nancy Cordes has more details.
Stephen Hubbard's son after his release from Russian prison: "I want to embrace him" Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:30:00 -0400
Retired Michigan teacher Stephen Hubbard was a wrongfully held prisoner in Russia for more than four years before his release on Wednesday. Margaret Brennan reports on the details.
Man who halted runaway school bus: "It really shook me" Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:12:10 -0400
A quick-thinking bystander came to the rescue of the students and driver aboard a runaway school bus in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
First case of New World screwworm found in U.S. wildlife, USDA says Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:01:18 -0400
The New World screwworm was detected in an elk that was discovered on a game ranch in Pecos County, Texas.
Video shows moments leading up to police fatally shooting toddler Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:57:31 -0400
The Mississippi attorney general announced the police officer will not be charged in connection with the killing of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley.
Why "dump dinners" are going viral for solving some of the mess of family dinners Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:55:18 -0400
Two Arizona parents found a creative way to avoid the dishes and complaints from their kids. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
How "Grey's Anatomy" helped a quick-thinking hero halt a runaway school bus Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:52:57 -0400
A quick-thinking hero helped save everyone aboard a runaway Minnesota school bus when the driver experienced a medical emergency. Jonah Kaplan has the story.
Body cam video shows moments before Mississippi officer shot, killed one-year-old Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:47:06 -0400
Police body camera video posted by Darkhorse Press and verified by CBS News shows what happened moments before a Mississippi police officer shot and killed a one-year-old boy in pursuit of shoplifting suspects in a Walmart parking lot.
Tennessee Titans cut defensive tackle Jordan Elliott after alleged gun incident Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:44:31 -0400
The head coach of the Tennessee Titans praised the character of defensive tackle Jordan Elliott after he was cut from the team on allegations he attempted to retrieve a gun after a fight during practice. Skyler Henry reports.
Surveillance video captures kidnapping attempt of 13-year-old girl in Florida Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:28:21 -0400
Surveillance video captured the moment a Florida man attempted to kidnap a young girl in a gas station parking lot before she broke free, authorities said. The 13-year-old can be seen walking home when a man in biking gear approaches her.
Retired NYPD detective charged in deadly road rage incident Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:26:08 -0400
A 46-year-old father was shot while sitting in rush hour traffic on the George Washington Bridge, which connects New York and New Jersey. A retired NYPD detective is in custody, sources said. Tom Hanson has more.
Ohio chemical facility leak prompts thousands to evacuate, creates potentially dangerous haze Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:23:56 -0400
A chemical storage facility in Toledo, Ohio, leaked chemicals over a wide residential area on Wednesday. Everyone within a one-mile radius was told to evacuate, and those within three miles were under orders to shut their windows and stay inside, pets included. Ash-har Quraishi has more information.
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Ohio chemical leak forces thousands to evacuate; Deadly road rage shooting on bridge.
Teacher who survived Oregon school shooting recounts playing dead Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:45:00 -0400
Becky Drury, the 54-year-old teacher wounded in the shooting at an Oregon elementary school last week, says she was shot before she had "any chance to act."
Witkoff blasted for calling Putin a "humanitarian" Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:13:49 -0400
After special envoy Steve Witkoff told Putin he was a "humanitarian" for releasing a U.S. citizen deemed to have been wrongfully detained, GOP Sen. John Cornyn responded, "No. Putin is a stone cold killer."
DOJ watchdog declines investigation in Reflecting Pool case Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:01:14 -0400
Hearn's lawyers complain the inspector general has referred the case to the Office of Professional Responsibility, a unit that was largely gutted and lacks independence.
10/21: The Takeout with Major Garrett Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:00:00 -0400
American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia after four years of wrongful detention; special envoy Steve Witkoff meets with Putin in Moscow.
DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow border wall construction in Big Bend region Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:45:53 -0400
The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to lift a lower court injunction that temporarily blocked the Trump administration from building a border wall and related infrastructure in the Big Bend Sector.
Top DOJ official asks judges to step aside from immigration cases Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:11:00 -0400
A top official at the Justice Department is attempting to disqualify two Minnesota federal judges from a pair of cases related to immigration.
New Mexico AG accuses Epstein's lawyer, accountant of concealing crimes Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:07:00 -0400
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a lawsuit Wednesday against two of Jeffrey Epstein's closest confidants, attorney Darren Indyke and accountant Richard Kahn.
Meta ordered to pay $25 billion to New Mexico in data privacy ruling Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:52:00 -0400
A jury found that the social media company had deceived consumers for years about its data privacy policies.
Childcare costs are growing faster than rent in the U.S. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:51:22 -0400
A growing share of American families are having to shell out more than $2,000 a month for childcare services, new data shows.
Armed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:20:00 -0400
Armed and in uniform, agents from the Department of Homeland Security have been knocking on doors to ask residents about their immigration status whether they're registered to vote.
Electricity bills force 1 in 5 to cut back on food, survey finds Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:18:10 -0400
Americans living on a fixed income are particularly vulnerable when electricity costs surge, a Consumer Reports expert says.
Ohio race takes ugly turn with Ramaswamy ad featuring Acton's mom Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:57:00 -0400
Democrat Amy Acton's estranged mother calls her a liar in a new Ramaswamy campaign ad. Acton's brother says the ad marks a "despicable low" and says their stepfather sexually abused Acton when she was a child.

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Introducing Amazon ECS Gateway: A fully-managed ingress solution for ECS services Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:03:38 +0000
Try Amazon ECS Gateway, a new account-level resource that simplifies ingress networking for containerized workloads by dynamically provisioning and managing the necessary infrastructure on your behalf, with all resources created directly in your account.
AWS Weekly Roundup: AWS Lambda Web Functions, Amazon S3 on the Vercel Marketplace, and more (October 19, 2026) Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:34:59 +0000
Nothing last week added a new kind of compute. What it did instead was shorten the distance between the code you already have and that code being live. AWS Lambda learned to run a plain HTTP server with no adapter in front of it, and Amazon S3 became something you can provision from inside the […]
Amazon S3 is now available on the Vercel Marketplace and v0 by Vercel Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:30:48 +0000
Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3), including Amazon S3 Tables and Amazon S3 Vectors, is natively available on the Vercel Marketplace and v0 by Vercel.
AWS Weekly Roundup: Prime Day 2026 by the numbers, Claude Haiku 5.5, Amazon Nova 2.5 Sonic, and more (October 13, 2026) Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:59:06 +0000
Some numbers are hard to picture until you sit with them for a moment. Last week we published the Prime Day 2026 metrics, and the one that stuck with me is 2.3 quadrillion: the daily requests Amazon ElastiCache peaked at during the event. Prime Day ran back in June, so this post always lands as […]
Announcing AWS Lambda Web Functions Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:34:47 +0000
AWS Lambda Web Functions is a serverless compute primitive that runs your HTTP framework natively, delivering fast, consistent responses through multi-concurrent execution and automated global distribution.
All the numbers: Amazon Prime Day 2026 powered by AWS Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:09:36 +0000
Amazon Prime Day 2026 was exclusively for Prime members and ran June 23–26, 2026 with millions of deals across more than 35 categories. As part of our annual tradition of sharing how AWS powered Prime Day (2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025), I want to share the services and chart-topping metrics […]
AWS Weekly Roundup: Amazon Bedrock Managed Agents powered by OpenAI, Q3 service availability updates, Kiro workflows, and more (October 5, 2026) Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:41:19 +0000
Last week, we announced a public preview of Amazon Bedrock Managed Agents powered by OpenAI, built on a customized version of OpenAI’s Agents API engineered to be AWS-native and integrated with AWS resources. You can now build agents optimized for OpenAI models that run entirely inside AWS with the identities, permissions, and governance controls you […]
Announcing AWS Well-Architected Agent, an AI-powered intelligence to optimize your cloud environment (preview) Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:04:04 +0000
Introducing the public preview of AWS Well-Architected Agent, an AI-powered service that analyzes your AWS environment to deliver targeted, contextual recommendations for improving your applications' cost, security, performance, and resilience—with ready-to-implement fixes aligned to your business goals.
Amazon S3 Tables now support all Apache Iceberg V3 data types Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:10:00 +0000
Amazon S3 Tables now support all data types in the Apache Iceberg V3 spec, along with column default values, deletion vectors, and row lineage. Upgrade existing V2 tables or create new V3 tables with built-in compaction, maintenance, and engine compatibility.
Amazon S3 Vectors now supports metadata pre-filtering for higher recall on filtered searches Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:03:34 +0000
Amazon S3 Vectors now supports metadata pre filtering, delivering up to 5x higher recall on filtered searches. Filters evaluate before similarity search so scoped queries return more relevant results. Ideal for RAG, agentic apps, and document search.
Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL now supports direct querying of Apache Iceberg and Parquet data in your data lake Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:22:31 +0000
Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL now lets you directly query Apache Iceberg and Parquet data stored in your data lake alongside live operational data—no ETL pipelines required. Powered by DuckDB embedded within Aurora, this capability enables single queries that join transactional and historical data using familiar PostgreSQL syntax. It supports AWS Glue Data Catalog, S3, and S3 Tables, with optimizations like predicate pushdown and caching for efficient performance.
Celebrating Our Newest AWS Heroes – September 2026 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:04:05 +0000
Today, we’re excited to introduce the newest members of the AWS Heroes program. AWS Heroes are a vibrant, worldwide group of AWS experts who go above and beyond to share knowledge, mentor others, and build thriving communities. These individuals make a real difference in helping developers and organizations succeed with AWS. This month, we welcome […]
AWS Weekly Roundup: GPT-6 Sol and Luna, Claude Opus 5.5 on Amazon Bedrock, Strands harness, and more (September 28, 2026) Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:14:54 +0000
If there’s one theme that defined last week, it’s choice. The frontier models keep arriving, and the interesting question is no longer just “how smart is it?” but “which model fits this step, at this cost, at this latency?” That’s exactly what landed on Amazon Bedrock over the past few days: GPT-6 Sol and GPT-6 […]
Introducing enhanced custom event buses in Amazon EventBridge for enterprise-scale event-driven applications Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:58:46 +0000
Amazon EventBridge announces an enhanced custom event bus for organizations scaling event-driven applications across teams and accounts. Deploy a single event bus shared across all AWS accounts in your organization, with ordering guarantees, a simplified Subscriber resource, and improved economics at scale.
Now on Amazon CloudWatch Omni: collaborative AI-powered observability for your applications Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:23:14 +0000
Amazon CloudWatch Omni is the next evolution of CloudWatch — unified observability that brings your applications and AI agents into one reimagined experience, with auto-discovered topology, natural language queries, and AI-guided investigation powered by AWS DevOps Agent.
Introducing Amazon CloudWatch Omni: AI-powered observability for generative AI and agentic workloads Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:21:13 +0000
Learn how Amazon CloudWatch Omni delivers AI-powered observability purpose-built for generative AI and agentic workloads. Trace, evaluate, and experiment with AI agents across any framework—directly from your IDE or a standalone web experience—using open standards and built-in evaluators for quality, correctness, and coherence.
AWS Weekly Roundup: AWS Builder Center mobile apps, Amazon Connect Talent GA, Amazon Corretto 27, and more (September 21, 2026) Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:11:24 +0000
Living in the Netherlands, I spend a fair amount of time on trains, and that is usually where I catch up on what the builder community is writing. Until now, that meant opening a laptop or squinting at a browser tab on my phone. This week I found myself scrolling through trending articles and checking […]
New low-cost burstable Amazon EC2 T8i instances are generally available Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:11:48 +0000
AWS introduces new low-cost burstable Amazon EC2 T8i instances powered by custom sixth generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors (Granite Rapids), available only on AWS. T8i instances are among the lowest-cost EC2 instances and deliver up to 30% better price performance over previous generation T3 instances.
AWS Elastic Beanstalk introduces Cluster Mode Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:20:21 +0000
Run an application on AWS Elastic Beanstalk Cluster Mode without provisioning or operating the compute underneath it. You provide a container image or source code; Elastic Beanstalk with service-operated compute creates and operates the environment that runs it.
AWS reimagines the getting started experience Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:50:14 +0000
AWS has reimagined the getting started experience with smart and sensible defaults to help developers get started fast so that they can focus on building. New customers can sign up and get started right away with $100 in Free Tier credits, managed project environments, and simplified team and resource permissions. If their workload evolves, customers can activate advanced features to access the full breadth and depth of AWS in one step, with no migration required.

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Updated October 21, 2026. Published January 5, 2025.