Monday, October 26, 2026 9:30 AM ET
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A 17-year-old Missouri girl was killed while driving to a Halloween party; days later, prosecutors linked the suspect to another highway shooting and said a rifle and ammunition were recovered from his hotel room21 minutes ago
A California federal judge ordered a pause in Trump administration investigations of suspected noncitizen voter registration across nine states, citing unreliable data, but put her own order on hold to allow an appeal21 minutes ago
US - Oct 26, 2026 - Florida python hunter captures 18-foot invasive python in Puerto Rico after it strangled a pet cat, setting a local live-capture record1 hour ago
New Jersey teen Joshua Haddad stopped at a crash and, with his parents, helped pull two trapped people free; the rescue has made him the first person in his state to receive the Air Force Junior ROTC Gold Valor Award1 hour ago
'Complete and total loser': Trump attacks Bill Maher in 1,300-word Truth Social post after White House dinner1 hour ago
An Indiana husband withdrew $220,823 from his retirement account without telling his wife; the divorce court ensured an equal division of marital assets while accounting for unpaid child support1 hour ago
Arizona officials sued after 25 US citizens were wrongly flagged as possible noncitizens and blocked from voting; following court-ordered mediation, their voting access was restored days before the November 3 midterms1 hour ago
A Georgia county rejected a 700-acre data-centre campus for the second time in seven months; the proposal covered 4.4 million square feet1 hour ago
Kentucky orchestra has secured $3.2 million to continue its statewide music tour through 2028 after reaching more than 59,000 people across 55 counties3 hours ago
Meet Sophia Fan, the 17-year-old Maryland student who found forgotten books under her stairs and turned the idea into a nonprofit that has distributed more than 7,000 books in four years across the US and abroad3 hours ago
In 2018, a company sought to mine gravel on 27 acres in Alaska, but neighbours warned the bowl-shaped land would amplify noise; after years of hearings, the state Supreme Court upheld the decision blocking the mine3 hours ago
A New Jersey developer filed a $300 million lawsuit after a township moved to block AI data centres; the dispute began with plans for two warehouses4 hours ago
A Maine homeowner bought land in front of his neighbour's cottage and sued him for trespassing; court upheld the neighbour's right to reach the beach4 hours ago
After a judge ruled that Trump's name was illegally added to Washington's Kennedy Center, a lawmaker has sought nearly 200 withheld text messages as a court battle over the landmark's planned closure continues4 hours ago
Ford Foundation is making its biggest strategic shift since 2015, with 7 priorities reshaping its $18 billion funding strategy and $700 million in grants expected in 20274 hours ago
In 2020, a California homeowner sought permission to build a second living unit on his property; he says city delays lasted over three years and cost him more than $1 million, and an appeals court has revived his lawsuit5 hours ago
A Florida homeowner's house went through foreclosure after he received notice of the trial only after it had finished; on October 23, an appeals court overturned the judgment, ordering a new trial6 hours ago
Is Nicki Minaj new White House press secretary? Rumours fly as rapper accompanies Trump on Air Force One6 hours ago
An Alabama father and daughter warned their insurer they feared the other might burn their $500,000 home; it went up in flames a few weeks later6 hours ago
In 1982, a Minnesota farmer wrote a will leaving his 300-acre farm to his son after his wife's lifetime; a different 1989 will later emerged, and a 2026 appeals court reversed the reopening of his estate7 hours ago
"Next year, I will give one of my SpaceX shares to...": Elon Musk's proposed $10.6 billion giveaway could reach 72 million young people in America; but who will qualify7 hours ago
'Canada took advantage of US, but we're getting close to a deal': Trump claims 'no rush' to resume talks6 hours ago
'Gotta stop killing them to know who we're dealing with': Trump says top Iranian leaders gone9 hours ago
US has 'two very different sets of intelligence reports': Trump rules out Sunday strikes on Iran10 hours ago
'Vote for Netanyahu': Trump urges Israelis to re-elect 'outstanding warrior' PM to 'finish job' in Iran10 hours ago
Did US officials campaign to tilt Brazil polls towards Bolsonaros?11 hours ago
A Texas billionaire couple bought a 40,000-acre Nebraska ranch for $56 million; the property has a history of prominent owners, and its new owners want to build a major cattle operation12 hours ago
Obama unloads on Trump while stumping for Democrats ahead of midterms12 hours ago
In 1973, the Philadelphia Orchestra became the first US orchestra to perform in China; ahead of its 14th China tour, former ambassador David Cohen and his wife pledged $10.5 million to support global tours and new music12 hours ago
Trump calls El-Sayed 'jihadist', accuses him of backing Sharia law and alleges mother's Al-Qaeda links15 hours ago
After 65+ years of family ranching, Florida approved a $12.9 million easement to permanently protect 5,610 acres of Hendrie Ranch while cattle, hay and timber operations continue15 hours ago
In 2025, a Delaware couple planned a 24-by-28-foot garage, but their HOA rejected its metal siding and roof and recorded a violation against their property; a court magistrate has now ruled the notice must be cancelled15 hours ago
Neighbours fought over a 65-year-old fence in Kansas; court ruled that the surveyed property line mattered more than the fence16 hours ago
Pink headlined a San Diego concert that raised $8.25 million for cancer research; the benefit series has now generated more than $28 million across four star-powered events17 hours ago
In 2018, U.S. soccer star Julie Ertz and NFL tight end Zach Ertz raised $200,000 at their first gala; $80,000 funded scholarships for Haitian students and $50,000 backed college readiness17 hours ago
A New York homeowner signed a mortgage in 2005 and later faced foreclosure; after a bank won a ruling, an appeals court reversed it because the lender had not proved it could enforce the note17 hours ago
In 2025, Pope Leo XIV's childhood home faced auction; his Illinois hometown bought it for $375,000 and plans to preserve it as a historic site17 hours ago
Trump gears up for Iran escalation after US polls17 hours ago
After 54 years of marriage, a Kentucky widow rejected her husband's will to claim more of his estate; his children from a prior marriage challenged her mental capacity, but an October 23 court halted the probate inquiry17 hours ago
In 2023, golfer Sergio Garcia and his wife Angela turned an Austin golf-and-gala event into $2 million for children's causes, including a children's hospital and foster care17 hours ago
"More money, more families": How sports couple Allie LaForce and Joe Smith turned a charity gala into $600,000 for Huntington's disease families17 hours ago
Hannah Jeter grew up on a three-mile-wide Caribbean island, played on the national tennis circuit and was discovered as a model at 1417 hours ago
After their granddaughter needed intensive care at birth, a New York couple's foundation pledged $10 million to expand a neonatal unit; the gift will match community donations and support care for hundreds of babies18 hours ago
In 2024, a Kansas judge gave the marital home to a wife while her husband sat in jail one building away, unable to attend the hearing; an October 23 appeals court has now reopened the couple's property division18 hours ago
Texas student Jose Yepez started a landscaping business to help pay for his college tuition; it into a full outdoor services company and he's now won the National FFA's 2026 American Star in Agribusiness award18 hours ago
An 80-ton boulder that had hung above visitors at New Hampshire's Polar Caves since the park opened in 1922 collapsed on the final day of the 2026 season, smashing a walkway but injuring no one18 hours ago
In 2020, an Alabama lawyer closed her practice, sold her home and moved to care for her sick parents after they offered a share of their condo; six years later, the state's top court upheld the cancellation of her deed19 hours ago
Trump says he needs to 'stop killing Iranian leaders' to find someone to negotiate with20 hours ago
In 2012, 19-year-old North Carolina student Faith Hedgepeth was found murdered in her apartment; 14 years later, DNA evidence helped convict a man, who received life in prison without parole21 hours ago
After decades of abandonment, 48 acres once home to Ohio's SeaWorld and Six Flags parks are set to reopen on October 25, with a restored pier and historic gatehouses marking the first phase of Aurora Park21 hours ago
Nuclear reactors, 90-day survival plan: How US is preparing for a global war21 hours ago
US midterms 2026: How 9/11 shaped Saritha Komatireddy's legal career as she runs for New York attorney general22 hours ago
In 2019, New York changed the law to let survivors pursue decades-old abuse claims; seven years later, about 1,300 people have agreed to an $800 million settlement with the Catholic archdiocese, pending signatures23 hours ago
In 2023, Damar Hamlin survived cardiac arrest during an NFL game; three years later, he helped a Pittsburgh event set a CPR training record with 1,293 people completing training in one hour23 hours ago
In the 1880s, Colorado's Lulu City attracted stagecoaches and silver prospectors; by the 1890s, the settlement had been abandoned23 hours ago
In 1905, a copper rush created Chloride City in Death Valley; within a year, the settlement had become a ghost town1 day ago
Trump's 250-foot Washington triumphal arch could begin construction Nov. 5; three veterans and an architectural historian have asked a federal judge to stop work without congressional approval1 day ago