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12-year-old girl fatally shot in park where youth football game was being played
2 dead, dozens injured in Georgia block party shooting

Cornell president calls gang rape allegations 'deeply disturbing'
Alito on Trump’s praise of him, criticism of fellow justices: ‘I put all of that out of my mind’
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito said in a rare televised interview Sunday on Fox News that he tries not to pay too much attention to President Trump’s frequent praise of him — and recent criticism of some of his fellow…

Shooting in Vienna, Ga., Leaves 2 Dead and Dozens Wounded
A motive for the shooting, which happened in Vienna, Ga., early on Sunday, was not immediately known.

Buttigieg’s midterm blitz is helping him think about his future
Buttigieg is set to campaign in at least six states in the final stretch. As he does, he’s refining his message and thinking about what comes next.
NFL today: How to watch Chiefs v Raiders, TV channels & live stream Sunday 4 October
How will the Chiefs and Raiders fare today? Here is what to know, including kick-off time, TV channels and live stream options Disorienting as it may sound given the past 12 years of Chiefs-Raiders matchups, their game Sunday in…

A replica Oval Office near the White House just got a new Trump makeover. Gold flourishes abound
The People's House museum exhibit in Washington has updated its replica Oval Office to match Donald Trump’s flashier and more golden design choices from his second term

Nature: Wild horses in California
We leave you this Sunday grazing with wild horses at Return to Freedom: Wild Horse Conservation, in San Luis Obispo, Calif. Videographer: Russell Nickerson.
U.S. Marine arrested for alleged murder of a woman in Okinawa, Japan
Japanese police arrested a U.S. Marine in the alleged robbery and murder of a woman on Okinawa, officials said Sunday.

Lawyer for Cornell Jane Doe says he believes ‘there were more’ who participated in alleged gang rape
A lawyer for a woman who alleges she was gang raped at Cornell University in 2024 said he thinks there were more than seven men involved in the incident. “I’m not even sure we have everybody who participated in this assault…

Mass shootings leave two people dead in Georgia and 12-year-old girl dead in Baltimore
At least 25 injured at block party shooting in Georgia and three wounded in Baltimore park shooting, officials say Two people were killed and at least 25 others injured when a shooting erupted at a homecoming block party in…

Michael Lewis on "Blockers": Profiling government workers confronted by DOGE
The latest book by the bestselling author of "The Big Short" and "Moneyball" profiles federal workers targeted by President Trump and his mega-donor Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
How the Cornell case is affecting women who have experienced sexual assault
The rape allegations that have emerged from a Cornell University frat house are leading many women to remember their own experiences — and call for a wider reckoning over sexual violence.

Supreme Court opens new term with shaky Trump relationship
The Supreme Court justices return to the bench Monday for their new term, and their docket is already filling up with new confrontations on President Trump’s immigration agenda, among other major cases. The term begins at a…

JD Vance flexing Maha connections as he eyes 2028 election
Considered Republican frontrunner for presidential election, Vance is cozying up to the movement – as it splits JD Vance, widely considered to be the Republican frontrunner for the presidential election in 2028, is aligning…

Detecting deepfakes, in a world where even reality is suspect
Hany Farid, a leading expert on deepfakes and digital manipulation, estimates that half of the content widely viewed on the Internet is fake. What does this mean for our ability to detect images generated or hallucinated by…
Your child may have been automatically enrolled for a Trump account: What to know
More than 60 million children have now been auto-enrolled in Trump accounts, according to the administration.

Medicare for All remains key pressure point for Democrats ahead of midterms
The idea of universal health coverage in the US is embraced by party’s left but is often considered a liability by centrists Last week, 1,500 unionized nurses gathered in a large conference room at the Marriott Marquis in San…

Ken Kesey's original "Furthur" bus on its latest trek
In 1964 Ken Kesey and his "Merry Pranksters" rode a bus named "Furthur," fueled by music, alcohol and LSD. This icon of the counterculture movement, which has fallen into a rusted state, is now on display in San Francisco, on a…
The NO FAKES Act is a no-brainer: Your identity belongs to you
No one should have to worry that their face or voice can be copied, manipulated or used to deceive others.

Retailers are making returns harder. A carpet seller taught me why that’s a mistake | Gene Marks
A standard business practice offsets future costs by funding a reserve for returns – but many small businesses don’t do it In my 30-plus years of being an accountant I have learned many business lessons from people who were much…

Trump announces AI "Super Intelligence Force"
President Trump announced the formation of a "Super Intelligence Force" after meeting with leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies last week.
The door to asylum is closing in rural America — AI can help keep it open
In rural America, the need for immigration representation is especially dire. It is in these legal deserts that AI can have an outsized impact.

US marine arrested in Japan on suspicion of killing woman, police say
Suspect allegedly killed woman at hotel in Okinawa as prime minister calls crime ‘exceptionally brutal and vicious’ A US marine stationed on Japan ’s southern island of Okinawa is accused of murdering a Japanese woman and has…

Hassett says on negative polling on economy: ‘I just don’t buy it’
Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, said Sunday that he doesn’t believe in recent polls that show Americans’ negative feelings about the economy. “Ahead of an election cycle, the fact that there’s, you know…

Trump names intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new White House AI czar
Calyton said AI was a ‘gamechanger’ but it also posed ‘a threat’ during his DNI Senate confirmation hearing Donald Trump on Sunday named Jay Clayton, the director of national intelligence , to serve also as the new White House AI…

Trump announces ‘Super Intelligence Force’ led by DNI Jay Clayton
President Trump on Sunday morning announced the creation of “Super IntelligenceForce” amid his push to keep the U.S. in the lead on artificial intelligence development after warnings from the technology’s researchers. The task…

Debris found after medical plane carrying six people went missing off Nantucket
Six passengers and crew on board still unaccounted for after medical transport plane vanishes over Atlantic, officials say Researches found debris from a medical transport plane that was carrying six people when it vanished over…

More Canadians to observe permanent daylight saving time. Why can’t the US?
For many across Canada, the clocks will not "fall back" an hour in November.

Starship’s successful launch to low Earth orbit is a big deal
As the late, great science fiction writer Robert Heinlein said, "Once you get to Earth orbit, you’re halfway to anywhere in the solar system."

Midterm voting is underway. Some voters are relying on AI to make a decision
Voters are already voting in the midterms. This year, some voters are trying something new to get ready for the election: asking AI to help research their ballot and even decide who to vote for.
After a deadly paper mill explosion, a community in Washington state looks to a key House race
In a district shaken by the deaths of 11 workers, Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez faces a stiff challenge to keep her seat On a misty morning in May in south-west Washington state, Laura Oltmann, a 41-year-old dietitian, had…

A Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress after redistricting
Scotlandville is a predominantly Black community in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that's facing challenges in its political representation

Live updates: Trump set for Nebraska trip after Ohio rally; Alito, Cornell victim’s attorney to appear on Sunday shows
President Trump held a rally in a Dayton, Ohio-area suburb on Saturday night, where he promised a GOP win in the midterm elections. The rally was part of a red state swing for the president with just a month to go before the…

Letting go: Why holding onto grudges can be damaging
Studies show people who hold grudges have greater levels of cardiovascular trouble, and higher levels of depression and anxiety. Experts say those taking steps towards forgiveness can have better outcomes.
Oregon Man Pinned by Boulder Calls 911 Using Siri From His Earbuds
The man was trapped under a boulder that the police said likely weighed a “literal ton” and could not reach his phone. He used Apple’s Siri to call 911, his mother said.
Fugitive suspect in Georgia mom’s silicone injection murder captured 17 years later after DMV slipup: cops
Tamaira Angell Smith evaded a felony murder charge for 17 years, but a driver's license renewal request under a stolen identity led to her arrest, police say.

Families of journalists killed in Ukraine sue Fox News for failing to keep them safe
Fox News is being sued by families of two journalists killed in Ukraine four years ago. They say the network failed to keep their loved ones safe.
Politics chat: Midterm polls, Senate races, Trump in Texas
As polls come out with increasing frequency closer to the midterm election, how much credence should voters give them? Meanwhile, President Trump continues campaigning for GOP candidates.
More than 1,200 Colorado students have earned a climate ‘seal’: ‘We’re the ones growing up in this world’
A statewide initiative pairs climate-focused coursework with community service – and is spreading to other states As a student at a high school not far from Denver’s main airport, Anthony Muñoz wondered whether the jet fuel from…

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins Formula 1’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins Formula 1’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Trump vows GOP midterm victory: ‘We’re going to shove it up their a–‘
President Trump on Saturday pressed his supporters to go to the polls for next month’s midterms, promising a “big” GOP victory if they do so. “You got to get out and vote. You got to get out. You got to vote for these guys,”…

10/4: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Why holding grudges can be unhealthy; Aaron Sorkin on "The Social Reckoning"; Alan Alda on fighting Parkinson's with laughter; Michael Lewis, author of "Blockers"; detecting deepfakes; and Ken…
Democrats Lead Governor Races Deep in Republican Territory, Polls Show
Democratic advantages in the races for governor in Texas, Iowa, Ohio and Alaska reflect deep unhappiness with President Trump and the economy. A Republican leads in Kansas.

South Carolina birthday girls’ trip allegedly turns deadly at the hands of bartender, friend says
Ruth Peterson said she watched her best friend get shoved down stairs at Coot's Bar & Grill on Edisto Island, South Carolina, during a birthday getaway.

Do fraternities fuel sexual assaults on campus?
Fraternities are at the center of recent debate over sexual assault on campus. Studies show Greek life is linked to higher rates of sexual assault, but researchers say it's a broader systemic problem.
Cable robs Padres of potential home run in bizarre playoff loss to Brewers
Ty France’s ninth-inning drive hits roof cable Brewers go on to win NLDS opener 3-2 Brewers manager Pat Murphy credited the team’s legendary late broadcaster Bob Uecker for an unlikely boost in the ninth inning to help preserve a…

'Jane Doe' solidarity posts flood social media after Cornell rape lawsuit
A wave of solidarity has surged on social media in support of a young woman who is suing Cornell University and seven fraternity members she accuses of raping her

Congressional hearings are no longer a check on power — they’re now a circus
Unfortunately, despite a vast expansion of executive branch authority, Congress seems prepared to let partisan advantage trump comity, cooperation and the public’s right to know. And with Republicans now controlling Congress and…

Supreme Court to weigh energy companies' bid to end climate-change suit
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday over a bid by Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy to block a lawsuit filed by the city and county of Boulder over the effects of climate change.
Tight Competition: The Contest to Name Philly’s Best Parallel Parker
Out of more than 900 applicants, 15 were chosen to compete in three rounds, including “Tight Squeeze” and “Under Duress.”
Lynette Hooker case far from ‘put to rest’ 6 months later as feds quietly reconstruct scene: former FBI agent
Former FBI special agent Nicole Parker says evidence from the Hookers' dinghy is being analyzed at Quantico as the Lynette Hooker case continues.

Latter-day Saints women turn away from scandal-plagued Republican candidate in Arizona
Arizona Republican candidate for Congress Mark Lamb has been accused of sexual misconduct while sheriff. His controversy is turning many voters away as Democrats see an opportunity in the red seat.

Manhattan ‘mole’ mystery: rumors of lost gold spur clandestine excursions into New York sewers
A recent arrest suggests that underground invaders of city’s sewer system are lured by the promise of lost valuables There’s been one thing in particular that has been intriguing New Yorkers this summer: the existence, and…

Real voters reveal what could decide the 2026 midterms
With Election Day about a month away, real voters talk with NewsNation about what issues matter to them most.

Supreme Court gears up for new term with major cases on climate change, guns
The Supreme Court kicks off its term Monday with cases involving climate change, President Trump's immigration policies and the Second Amendment among the most high-profile disputes.
Some Democrats, Scarred by 2024, Take a Harder Line on Trans Athletes
Democrats competing in historically conservative territory in the midterms are more aggressively responding to Republican attacks casting them as extreme.

California K-9 Otis helps police seize 440 pounds of cocaine during Alhambra traffic stop
K-9 Otis sniffed out roughly 440 pounds of cocaine during a California traffic stop after the driver's shifting stories raised red flags to responding officers.

Jesse Marsch: ‘We, as Americans, have been inundated with propaganda since we were young’
As he prepares to face his home nation, the Canada manager reflects on his adopted country’s soccer, its prime minister, and its place in the world Peak leaf hasn’t yet arrived in Montreal but the bursts of gold and butterscotch…










