U.S.
VIEW ALL →Hundreds of thousands lose power as Isaias moves inland
Hurricane Isaias left widespread power outages across Florida and Alabama after striking the Gulf Coast, while flooding, downed trees and tornado risks continued across the Southeast.
Opposition grows to planned livestream of Fort Hood shooter execution
Republican lawmakers, religious leaders and other observers raised objections to a Pentagon plan to livestream the military execution of the convicted Fort Hood shooter.
Police launch national operation targeting cargo theft from trains
Law-enforcement agencies coordinated a large-scale operation against cargo theft, a crime authorities say has become a multibillion-dollar problem affecting supply chains.
Justice Department changes enforcement stance on suppressors and short-barreled firearms
The Justice Department said it would not enforce certain federal registration requirements following a court ruling involving firearm suppressors and other regulated weapons.
Politics
VIEW ALL →Trump says Russia will supply diesel to U.S. and global markets
President Donald Trump said Russia agreed to supply diesel to international markets, a major shift in U.S. policy toward Russian energy as fuel prices remain politically sensitive.
Trump administration imposes sweeping sanctions on International Criminal Court
The U.S. administration announced broad sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court, escalating Washington’s confrontation with the tribunal.
Trump asks Supreme Court to revive lawsuit against Hillary Clinton
President Trump asked the U.S. Supreme Court to revive a previously dismissed lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and others linked to the 2016 election.
Federal judge rules Justice Department voter-roll program unlawful
A federal judge ruled against a Justice Department effort to obtain and cross-check state voter rolls with a federal immigration database ahead of the midterm elections.
World
VIEW ALL →Russian attacks kill civilians in Ukraine after U.S.-Russia diesel agreement
Russian strikes hit residential areas in Ukraine after President Donald Trump announced a diesel supply agreement with Moscow, drawing criticism from Kyiv.
International Criminal Court rejects U.S. sanctions and asks members for support
The ICC urged member countries to help protect its work after Washington imposed new sanctions designed to restrict the court’s operations.
Former ICC judge Navi Pillay awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
Former international judge Navi Pillay received the Nobel Peace Prize, with the award highlighting her long record in international justice and human rights.
Trump says U.S. will not strike Iran again before November midterms
President Trump said he would not order renewed military strikes on Iran before the November 3 midterm elections while indirect diplomatic contacts continue.
Weather
VIEW ALL →Isaias weakens after Gulf Coast landfall but flooding threat remains
Isaias weakened after moving inland from the Florida Panhandle, but forecasters continued to warn about flooding, damaging wind and severe weather across parts of the Southeast.
Hurricane Isaias makes landfall near Florida Panhandle
The first Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season came ashore near Destin, Florida, bringing storm surge, heavy rain and strong winds to the northern Gulf Coast.
Economy
VIEW ALL →White House opens new inquiry involving Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
The Trump administration established a committee to review allegations involving Fed Governor Lisa Cook, renewing a dispute over efforts to remove her from office.
Fed Musalem says inflation fight may require tighter policy
St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem said additional monetary tightening could be needed to bring inflation back toward the central bank’s goal.
New York Fed survey shows near-term inflation expectations rising
A Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey found consumers’ short-term inflation expectations had risen to their highest level in more than three years.
G7 moves to release oil and diesel reserves after price surge
Group of Seven countries agreed to release large volumes of oil and refined fuel from reserves in an effort to ease market pressure caused by supply disruptions.
Technology
VIEW ALL →U.S. suspends Microsoft and other firms from green-card program
The administration suspended Microsoft, Adobe and several IT-services companies from a key employment-based permanent-residency process while investigating alleged program abuse.
Microsoft pushes more local AI into Windows PCs
Microsoft unveiled new AI-focused PC hardware and software designed to run more intelligence locally while adding security controls for autonomous AI agents.
Silicon Valley founders welcome voluntary AI self-policing approach
AI founders and investors gathered in San Francisco expressed support for a federal approach that relies heavily on voluntary industry safety commitments rather than strict oversight.
Poll finds most Americans believe AI is advancing too quickly
An AP-NORC poll found broad concern across political groups that artificial intelligence is developing faster than society and government can safely manage.
Business
VIEW ALL →College entrepreneurs use AI to launch businesses from dorm rooms
Student founders participating in a national startup competition are using artificial intelligence for products ranging from crop analysis to consumer health tools.
Paramount completes Warner Bros. transaction to create Skydance media giant
Paramount Skydance completed its major acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, combining film, television, streaming and news assets in one enlarged entertainment company.
Sports
VIEW ALL →Jaguars plan to keep Travis Hunter focused mainly on defense
Jacksonville coach Liam Coen said the team intends to stay with its current plan for two-way star Travis Hunter, emphasizing his defensive role.
Missouri jumps to No. 14 in AP college football poll
Missouri climbed sharply in the AP Top 25 after a convincing win, while Texas remained at No. 1 for another week.
BYU beats Iowa State behind big passing performance
Quarterback Bear Bachmeier threw for a season-high 329 yards and two touchdowns as No. 8 BYU defeated Iowa State 24-10.
Iowa defense dominates Washington in Big Ten action
Iowa held Washington to negative rushing yardage while Kamari Moulton ran for a career-high 208 yards in a major conference win.
All 50 Latest News Briefs
Hundreds of thousands lose power as Isaias moves inland
Hurricane Isaias left widespread power outages across Florida and Alabama after striking the Gulf Coast, while flooding, downed trees and tornado risks continued across the Southeast.
Isaias weakens after Gulf Coast landfall but flooding threat remains
Isaias weakened after moving inland from the Florida Panhandle, but forecasters continued to warn about flooding, damaging wind and severe weather across parts of the Southeast.
Hurricane Isaias makes landfall near Florida Panhandle
The first Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season came ashore near Destin, Florida, bringing storm surge, heavy rain and strong winds to the northern Gulf Coast.
Russian attacks kill civilians in Ukraine after U.S.-Russia diesel agreement
Russian strikes hit residential areas in Ukraine after President Donald Trump announced a diesel supply agreement with Moscow, drawing criticism from Kyiv.
Trump says Russia will supply diesel to U.S. and global markets
President Donald Trump said Russia agreed to supply diesel to international markets, a major shift in U.S. policy toward Russian energy as fuel prices remain politically sensitive.
Trump administration imposes sweeping sanctions on International Criminal Court
The U.S. administration announced broad sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court, escalating Washington’s confrontation with the tribunal.
International Criminal Court rejects U.S. sanctions and asks members for support
The ICC urged member countries to help protect its work after Washington imposed new sanctions designed to restrict the court’s operations.
Former ICC judge Navi Pillay awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
Former international judge Navi Pillay received the Nobel Peace Prize, with the award highlighting her long record in international justice and human rights.
Trump asks Supreme Court to revive lawsuit against Hillary Clinton
President Trump asked the U.S. Supreme Court to revive a previously dismissed lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and others linked to the 2016 election.
White House opens new inquiry involving Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
The Trump administration established a committee to review allegations involving Fed Governor Lisa Cook, renewing a dispute over efforts to remove her from office.
Federal judge rules Justice Department voter-roll program unlawful
A federal judge ruled against a Justice Department effort to obtain and cross-check state voter rolls with a federal immigration database ahead of the midterm elections.
U.S. immigration officials defend shooting of New York man
Federal immigration officials defended agents involved in the shooting and wounding of a man during an attempted arrest in New York City as criticism of enforcement tactics grew.
Opposition grows to planned livestream of Fort Hood shooter execution
Republican lawmakers, religious leaders and other observers raised objections to a Pentagon plan to livestream the military execution of the convicted Fort Hood shooter.
Trump says U.S. will not strike Iran again before November midterms
President Trump said he would not order renewed military strikes on Iran before the November 3 midterm elections while indirect diplomatic contacts continue.
Attacks on Riyadh airport add to Middle East tensions
Saudi authorities reported deaths from attacks on Riyadh’s international airport as conflict involving Yemen’s Houthis continued to threaten regional travel and energy routes.
Taiwan president says island will not give up its freedom
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said the island values peace but will not surrender its freedoms, prompting a sharp response from Beijing.
U.S. suspends Microsoft and other firms from green-card program
The administration suspended Microsoft, Adobe and several IT-services companies from a key employment-based permanent-residency process while investigating alleged program abuse.
Microsoft pushes more local AI into Windows PCs
Microsoft unveiled new AI-focused PC hardware and software designed to run more intelligence locally while adding security controls for autonomous AI agents.
Silicon Valley founders welcome voluntary AI self-policing approach
AI founders and investors gathered in San Francisco expressed support for a federal approach that relies heavily on voluntary industry safety commitments rather than strict oversight.
Poll finds most Americans believe AI is advancing too quickly
An AP-NORC poll found broad concern across political groups that artificial intelligence is developing faster than society and government can safely manage.
AI industry leaders lobby health officials through government chat channel
Technology executives and policy advocates have used a government-linked messaging workspace to coordinate around AI policy and health-sector adoption.
College entrepreneurs use AI to launch businesses from dorm rooms
Student founders participating in a national startup competition are using artificial intelligence for products ranging from crop analysis to consumer health tools.
Police launch national operation targeting cargo theft from trains
Law-enforcement agencies coordinated a large-scale operation against cargo theft, a crime authorities say has become a multibillion-dollar problem affecting supply chains.
Wall Street ends record-setting week higher
Major U.S. stock indexes finished Friday higher, closing a strong week as investors balanced corporate optimism against uncertain signals from energy and bond markets.
Stocks swing as oil rises and bond yields reverse
U.S. markets experienced sharp intraday moves as higher oil prices, pressure on technology shares and changing Treasury yields created a volatile session.
Fed Musalem says inflation fight may require tighter policy
St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem said additional monetary tightening could be needed to bring inflation back toward the central bank’s goal.
New York Fed survey shows near-term inflation expectations rising
A Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey found consumers’ short-term inflation expectations had risen to their highest level in more than three years.
Reuters-Ipsos poll finds broad blame for rising costs
A new national poll found large majorities of Americans believe administration policies have contributed to rising prices as affordability dominates the midterm campaign.
G7 moves to release oil and diesel reserves after price surge
Group of Seven countries agreed to release large volumes of oil and refined fuel from reserves in an effort to ease market pressure caused by supply disruptions.
Republicans deploy massive campaign fund as midterms tighten
Republican groups have roughly $1 billion available for the final stretch of the midterm campaign, even as party strategists worry about increasingly competitive races.
AP-NORC poll shows voters favor Democrats on several major issues
Voters gave Democrats advantages on several policy questions in new polling, although confidence in both major parties remained weak.
High prices remain a major weakness for Trump in new polling
An AP-NORC poll found widespread frustration over living costs and low approval of President Trump’s handling of the economy as the midterms approach.
Trump names Katie Zacharia as next White House press secretary
President Trump announced that media-company communications adviser Katie Zacharia will succeed Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary.
Justice Department changes enforcement stance on suppressors and short-barreled firearms
The Justice Department said it would not enforce certain federal registration requirements following a court ruling involving firearm suppressors and other regulated weapons.
Supreme Court term opens with major cases on climate, immigration and rights
The U.S. Supreme Court began a new term with consequential disputes involving environmental lawsuits, immigration policy, religious rights and other national issues.
Supreme Court weighs oil-industry bid to block climate lawsuit
The justices heard arguments over whether oil companies can stop local governments from pursuing climate-related claims in state courts.
Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to mandatory immigration detention
The high court will review a dispute over an administration policy that limits bond hearings for certain detained immigrants.
Supreme Court allows third-country deportations to resume temporarily
The Supreme Court allowed the administration to restart some removals of migrants to countries other than their own while litigation continues.
Federal judge temporarily blocks border-wall work in Texas Big Bend
A court temporarily stopped border-wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas while legal challenges over the project proceed.
Paramount completes Warner Bros. transaction to create Skydance media giant
Paramount Skydance completed its major acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, combining film, television, streaming and news assets in one enlarged entertainment company.
CNN enters a new era under Skydance ownership
CNN’s ownership changed as the Paramount-Warner transaction closed, raising questions about strategy, leadership and the future direction of the cable-news network.
New streaming releases include Oasis documentary, Pitbull and Carrie series
A new wave of October entertainment releases spans documentary, music, television, film and gaming across major streaming platforms.
Jaguars plan to keep Travis Hunter focused mainly on defense
Jacksonville coach Liam Coen said the team intends to stay with its current plan for two-way star Travis Hunter, emphasizing his defensive role.
Missouri jumps to No. 14 in AP college football poll
Missouri climbed sharply in the AP Top 25 after a convincing win, while Texas remained at No. 1 for another week.
BYU beats Iowa State behind big passing performance
Quarterback Bear Bachmeier threw for a season-high 329 yards and two touchdowns as No. 8 BYU defeated Iowa State 24-10.
Iowa defense dominates Washington in Big Ten action
Iowa held Washington to negative rushing yardage while Kamari Moulton ran for a career-high 208 yards in a major conference win.
ACC weekend delivers another explosive rushing performance
Isaac Brown rushed for a career-high 235 yards, including a 97-yard touchdown, in one of the standout performances from the latest ACC football slate.
Georgia-Alabama game remains scheduled despite Hurricane Isaias
The SEC said the high-profile Georgia-Alabama matchup remained on the schedule as officials monitored weather and travel concerns tied to Hurricane Isaias.
Caregivers face growing need for their own health and support
With nearly one in four U.S. adults providing care to someone with a medical condition or disability, experts are emphasizing rest, support networks and preventive care for caregivers themselves.
Poll finds majority support for Medicare-for-all style insurance
A national poll found majority backing for government-paid universal health insurance, reflecting continuing concern about healthcare affordability and coverage.