Democrats dismiss White House's shutdown layoff threat as "intimidation"

Democratic leaders dismissed the White House's recent threat that a government shutdown could spur large-scale layoffs of the federal workforce as "intimidation."

• Sep 25

DOJ sues 6 states for failing to turn over voter registration rolls

The lawsuits were filed against top election officials in California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.

• Sep 25

Humberto could mingle with Imelda to create rare Fujiwhara effect

Imelda was upgraded from a tropical storm to a hurricane on Tuesday and threatened to bring hurricane conditions to Bermuda by Wednesday evening.

• Oct 1

Delta is replacing engines on Airbus aircraft to address toxic fume issue

The faulty engines can cause toxic fumes to leak into the aircraft cabin's air supply, posing health and safety risks to crew members and passengers.

• Sep 25

Trump's push to reclaim Bagram cites proximity to China's nuclear program

Afghanistan's Bagram Air Base is about 1,200 miles from an old Chinese nuclear test range, but controlling the base would require the reentry of U.S. personnel into Afghanistan.

• Sep 25

Hikers "had to fight off" attacking bear, Alaska officials say

The hikers were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, while officials said they would assess the site of the attack.

• Sep 25

Social Security to shift to fully electronic payments starting Sept. 30

The Social Security Administration is transitioning to electronic payments next week after 85 years of issuing paper checks to U.S. retirees.

• Sep 25

STDs fall in adults, syphilis in newborns rises: CDC data

While sexually transmitted disease rates for U.S. adults fell last year, syphilis in newborns​ continued to rise, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

• Sep 25

HSBC uses quantum computing to achieve "world-first" in bond trading

The London-based bank said it used a combination of classical computing and quantum computing to deliver a 34% improvement in algorithmic bond trade predictions.

• Sep 26

Amazon to pay $2.5 billion to settle claims it misled Prime members

As part of the settlement, Amazon will pay $1.5 billion in refunds to customers, who could receive $51 each from the payout.

• Sep 25

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Archives released too much of Sherrill's military record to GOP rival's allies

The National Archives admitted a technician had erred in releasing Rep. Mikie Sherill's "entire record."

• Sep 26

Hegseth summons generals and admirals for rare meeting in Virginia

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed generals and admirals, as well as some of their staff, from around the world to come to Quantico, Virginia, next week.

• Sep 26

Lice concerns rise with kids at school. What to know about prevention, treatment.

Lice cannot hop, jump or fly. The most common way to get lice is through head-to-head contact with someone who already has them, according to experts.

• Sep 25

Galaxy's largest star formation captured in never-before-seen detail

Sagittarius B2, a massive molecular cloud near the center of the Milky Way, is densely packed with stars and complex magnetic fields.

• Sep 25

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New renderings show more details of White House ballroom under construction

The Trump administration announced in July that a 90,000-square-foot ballroom with a seated capacity for 650 people will be constructed in the White House's East Wing.

• Sep 25

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