FEMA tells states to handle disasters on their own

‘Like we don’t exist’: Palestinians in West Bank denied say in Israel vote

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank see little prospect Israel’s election will change their lives under occupation.

Brewers promised a ticket to any future game for $1,000. Some fans unhappy with World Series seats

The Milwaukee Brewers ran a promotion over a decade ago offering fans a “Timeless Ticket” granting them admission to any game in the future if they paid $1,000.

Amy Acton responds to viral video where her estranged mother accuses her of lying

A video shared on social media of a woman claiming to be Acton's mother, Donna Arthur, says Acton lied about being homeless growing up.

Spanberger demands rate hike freeze if Dominion Energy merger goes through

The new demands are coming as state staff are recommending that regulators axe the $67 billion merger proposal altogether.

The view from the edge of a sparkling spiral galaxy | Space photo of the day for Oct. 20, 2026

Exploring the edge of a cosmic spiral.

Pete Hegseth’s Pathetic Warrior Cult Has Undermined the Military

The self-styled secretary of war’s attempts to rebrand the Department of Defense have gotten mired in a familiar pattern of failure.

Do You Really Own Your Home? A Tax Revolt Says No.

The argument that property taxes make Americans renters in their own houses has fueled the biggest anti-tax uprising in half a century, and local governments are scrambling.

Richard Riehle, Office Space's Tom Smykowski, Dead at 78

Richard Riehle, who played Tom Smykowski in Mike Judge's 1999 black comedy Office Space, has died at the age of 78.

Angel Reese leads Dream past Valkyries in WNBA Finals

The St. Frances grad had 30 points and 16 rebounds.

Noah Adams, longtime host of NPR's All Things Considered, has died

One of NPR's most gifted storytellers, his soft voice and vivid writing helped define the network's sound for a generation of Americans.

Obviously, the Knicks Should Not Visit the White House. Why Is This Even a Discussion?

The Knicks shouldn’t let their legacy include genuflecting to Donald Trump, one of the most hated figures in the very city printed on their jersey. New Yorkers deserve better.

The Education Department Is Preparing to Offload Its Student Loan Office

The Trump administration is rushing to stand up an independent financial aid office for students. Employees say they’re unprepared.

“thegentlemanpervert” producing AI CSAM is a NJ prosecutor, say cops

Discord user flagged AI CSAM, triggering arrest of New Jersey deputy AG.

Maryland Voter Guide 2026 General Election | What you need to know before casting your ballot

On the ballot are several statewide, federal, and local races, in addition to statewide referendums and local ballot questions.

Elon Musk pledges to give a share of his SpaceX company to 'every kid in America'

The offer came a day after artificial intelligence company Anthropic announced that it will commit 5% of its shares to a new “public benefit” fund.

Judge hears testimony in legal fight over Trump's golf course renovation plans at East Potomac Park

A federal judge hearing testimony about President Donald Trump’s plans to redevelop a Washington golf course is expressing deep skepticism over the government’s claim that the recent mass cutting of...

Christiane Amanpour: CNN reporter and anchor to leave network after 43 years

The network's chief international anchor has covered wars including Rwanda, Afghanistan, Ukraine and Iran.

Alberta votes to stay in Canada, CBC News projects. Results on other 9 questions still being...

‘You have to dance like everybody else!’ Burkina Faso in full colour – in pictures

Sanlé Sory is said to have taken a million photographs over six decades, documenting rapid change in his home country. A new exhibition looks at the moment he embraced colour