Monday, October 26, 2026 12:50 PM ET
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In 2020, Jeff Robertson turned his Halloween skeleton display into a $1.1 million fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; now, 625 homes aim to raise $2 million in 202619 minutes ago
A driver headed home to Alabama took a wrong turn in Georgia and spotted a house on fire, then rushed inside to wake a sleeping family of 14; the couple say they have fostered more than 500 children over 15 years19 minutes ago
US - Oct 26, 2026 - United Airlines flight returns to Las Vegas after flight attendant finds passenger texting about 'hijacking'; 150 passengers stranded overnight19 minutes ago
Ronnie James Dio cancer fund has raised more than $2 million since his death, backing research into early detection and treatment of prostate, colon and stomach cancers19 minutes ago
Vivek Ramaswamy is bad publicity: Ohio venues cancel campaign events amid backlash over ad featuring Amy Acton's mother; people leave one-star review on Google1 hour ago
Six Americans sue Donald Trump over White House restrictions on CNN, Politico and other journalists, arguing the bans deny ordinary citizens independent news even after a judge blocked earlier exclusions33 minutes ago
A San Francisco house valued at about $4.4 million sat empty as its tax debt passed $340,000; after a lawsuit alleged forged ownership deeds, the city approved an auction that could end a yearlong neighborhood dispute33 minutes ago
A US appeals court ruled 10-7 that immigrants detained after entering the country illegally are not constitutionally entitled to bond hearings, reversing a July ruling affecting Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi1 hour ago
A 400-year-old Mughal hunting carpet from India passed through the collections of US financier Charles Yerkes, novelist Erich Maria Remarque and the Thyssen family before returning to auction in New York in 202633 minutes ago
Grudge report: Trump unloads on Norway over Nobel snub and imaginary triumphs1 hour ago
Why do people overpay for used cars with mileage just below round numbers? Researchers examining Texas car transactions found that dealers earned $46 to $168 extra at certain mileage thresholds.1 hour ago
Anthropic's IPO countdown: Who are the tech giants funding the AI powerhouse, and how much?33 minutes ago
Two California artists turned around 5,000 pounds of discarded plastic into an 82-foot blue whale in 2018; after moving to New Mexico, the record-setting sculpture was named a Roadside America Sight of the Week in 20262 hours ago
Ghana-born MAGA blogger Samuel Sey who once said 'If you love America, you should support ICE' detained by ICE, faces deportation for visa overstay by four years; Wife sets up fundraiser2 hours ago
Massachusetts gun owners face an October 28 registration deadline, six days before voters decide whether to repeal the law behind it, while Idaho voters will choose an official state gun from six historic firearms2 hours ago
Indian-American Texas student says he's 'politically homeless' after facing backlash for voting for Democrat: 'My biggest concern is....'3 hours ago
Alaska's Koyukuk gold rush drew about 70 steamers upriver in 1898 and produced over $4 million by 1918, yet most boomtowns vanished as the region's population fell by 19213 hours ago
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 room3 hours 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 appeal3 hours ago
Florida python hunter captures 18-foot invasive python in Puerto Rico after it strangled a pet cat, setting a local live-capture record3 hours 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 Award4 hours ago
'Complete and total loser': Trump attacks Bill Maher in 1,300-word Truth Social post after White House dinner5 hours 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 support5 hours 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 midterms4 hours 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 feet5 hours 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 counties7 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 abroad7 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 mine7 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 warehouses7 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 beach7 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 continues7 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 20278 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 lawsuit8 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 trial9 hours ago
Is Nicki Minaj new White House press secretary? Rumours fly as rapper accompanies Trump on Air Force One9 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 later9 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 estate10 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 qualify10 hours ago
'Canada took advantage of US, but we're getting close to a deal': Trump claims 'no rush' to resume talks9 hours ago
'Gotta stop killing them to know who we're dealing with': Trump says top Iranian leaders gone13 hours ago
US has 'two very different sets of intelligence reports': Trump rules out Sunday strikes on Iran13 hours ago
'Vote for Netanyahu': Trump urges Israelis to re-elect 'outstanding warrior' PM to 'finish job' in Iran14 hours ago
Did US officials campaign to tilt Brazil polls towards Bolsonaros?14 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 operation15 hours ago
Obama unloads on Trump while stumping for Democrats ahead of midterms15 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 music15 hours ago
Trump calls El-Sayed 'jihadist', accuses him of backing Sharia law and alleges mother's Al-Qaeda links18 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 continue19 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 cancelled19 hours ago
Neighbours fought over a 65-year-old fence in Kansas; court ruled that the surveyed property line mattered more than the fence20 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 events20 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 readiness20 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 note20 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 site20 hours ago
Trump gears up for Iran escalation after US polls20 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 inquiry20 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 care20 hours ago