Federal workers fret over their finances: "No pay has me anxious"
Government workers say a prolonged shutdown would exact a severe toll, while affirming their commitment to public service.
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Indiana executes man who raped, killed 15-year-old girl
An Indiana man convicted in the 2001 rape and murder of a teenage girl was executed by injection in the state's third execution since resuming capital punishment last year.
Candidates in Virginia governor's debate clash over shutdown and violent rhetoric
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger have faced off on the debate stage in Virginia's high-stakes governor's race.
Stalemate in Congress puts ACA subsidies, and millions of Americans, at risk
Lori Hunt, a breast cancer survivor, says she "couldn't afford" health insurance without the subsidies she receives through the Affordable Care Act.
East Coast bracing for potential nor'easter this weekend
The Interstate-95 corridor should be on alert, from the Delmarva Peninsula up into the Northeast and New England region, forecasters say.
Judge dismisses Drake's lawsuit against UMG over Kendrick Lamar diss track
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have been beefing for years, with the two rappers releasing several diss tracks about one another.
Endangered ferrets in more jeopardy as government shutdown drags on
With biologists from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service furloughed because of the shutdown, a critical release of 400 captive-bred ferrets is at risk.
Arturo Gatti Jr., son of late boxing champion, dies at age 17
Gatti Jr. was 10 months old when his father, who was a world champion in two weight classes, died at age 37 in July 2009.
Dominion Voting Systems acquired by St. Louis-based Liberty Vote
The acquisition brings together two major players providing key infrastructure for voting and voter verification systems across dozens of states ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Alex Jones asks Supreme Court to halt $1.5 billion defamation judgment
Alex Jones, host of the show InfoWars, was ordered to pay nearly $1.5 billion to the families of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
Trump to have "routine yearly checkup" 6 months after annual physical exam
President Trump's annual physical examination in April showed his vital statistics were all within normal limits.
Alabama death row inmate maintains innocence as execution date nears
A man on Alabama's death row has maintained his innocence for three decades and chaired an inmate-founded advocacy group to abolish the death penalty.
IRS releases income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2026
The IRS on Thursday announced adjustments to the federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2026.
Robert Roberson granted stay of execution
One week before a scheduled execution, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals stepped in.
NHTSA probes 2.9 million Tesla cars after self-driving crashes
Traffic safety regulators cite reports of Tesla vehicles with self-driving tech driving through red traffic signals and making dangerous lane changes.
2025 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado
The Venezuelan opposition leader got the prize for fighting for democracy in her country.
New York AG Letitia James indicted in Virginia
A federal grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James, marking the second Trump foe to face federal prosecution in recent weeks.
Israeli government approves hostage and ceasefire deal
Trump says Hamas will likely release all Israeli hostages by early next week, as the "first phase" of a deal to end the war in Gaza is expected to take effect soon.
Shutdown will extend into next week as Senate adjourns without breaking stalemate
The government shutdown will last at least until at least next week, as the Senate adjourned until Tuesday after another round of failed votes to reopen the government.
Chicago federal judge temporarily blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois
A federal judge on Thursday granted a partial restraining order to block the Trump administration's deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois, after state and local leaders objected to the deployment.
Defense Secretary Hegseth launches task force to fix chronic issues in barracks
A 2023 report criticized "poor living conditions" in some barracks and said they "undermine quality of life and readiness" of the military.
Indiana executes man who raped, killed 15-year-old girl
An Indiana man convicted in the 2001 rape and murder of a teenage girl was executed by injection in the state's third execution since resuming capital punishment last year.
Sister Jean, beloved chaplain of Loyola Ramblers basketball team, dies at 106
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM — who became world-famous as the chaplain and biggest fan of the Loyola University Ramblers men's basketball team — has died.
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In Epstein's cell, a scene of disarray without thorough inspection
Photos of Jeffrey Epstein's cell show a scene of disarray that never underwent a proper inspection, according to experts.