Trump-backed Matt Van Epps wins GOP primary in Tennessee House race

Matt Van Epps has won a crowded Republican primary in a Tennessee special House election, after securing President Trump's endorsement.

• Oct 7

Kentucky attorney general sues Roblox alleging a "playground for predators"

Violent games, including a simulation of the graphic shooting of activist Charlie Kirk, are seen by young children on the social gaming platform, the lawsuit alleges.

• Oct 7

Herschel Walker confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed former football star and Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker to serve as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas.

• Oct 7

For older Americans, the cost of poverty is 9 years of life, study finds

Low-income older Americans on average die nearly a decade earlier than wealthier people, a new analysis finds.

• Oct 7

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DNI Tulsi Gabbard orders U.S. intel agency leaders to stem leaks

DNI Tulsi Gabbard issued a directive to review polygraph policies and curb press leaks, echoing actions taken by the Bush and Obama administrations.

• Oct 7

Excitement — and concerns — over OpenAI's Sora 2 and other AI video tools

Sora 2 and Meta's "Vibes" feature lets users' imagination run wild in creating online video. That could get messy, tech experts say.

• Oct 8

Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner heading to Egypt amid Gaza ceasefire talks

White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were on hand to take part in indirect talks between Israel and Hamas, which aim to end the war in Gaza.

• Oct 7

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to raise money for public TV after cuts

Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.

• Oct 7

Tropical Storm Jerry could become hurricane by weekend, forecasters say

Tropical Storm Jerry could become a hurricane by the weekend, forecasters say.

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Cheryl Hines on marriage to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: "We are really close"

In her memoir "Unscripted," Hines reflects on her relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., her new role in Washington and why humor helps her handle it all.

• Oct 7

Flights delayed at some airports amid air traffic controller shortage

Airports in several U.S. states are seeing flight delays as the government shutdown enters a second week.

• Oct 9

Supreme Court wrestles with challenge to Colorado "conversion therapy" ban

The Supreme Court heard a challenge to a Colorado law banning "conversion therapy" for minors that was brought by a licensed counselor in the state.

• Oct 7

Bondi faces questions on DOJ probes, Epstein files at Senate hearing

Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for her first hearing since her confirmation.

• Oct 7

Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers want him at N.J. prison with drug program

FCI Fort Dix, one of several dozen federal prisons with a residential drug treatment program, will best allow Sean "Diddy" Combs "to address drug abuse issues," his lawyer said.

• Oct 6

Bill Nye warns U.S. could "cede leadership to other countries" if NASA budget is cut

Bill Nye the Science Guy on Monday protested against a federal budget proposal that would see NASA's funding reduced from $24 billion to $18.8 billion.

• Oct 6

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