Alaska's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Mary Peltola vs Dan Sullivan
Alaska’s competitive Senate race features four candidates, including two Republicans named Dan Sullivan, and will use ranked-choice voting.
Alaska’s competitive Senate race features four candidates, including two Republicans named Dan Sullivan, and will use ranked-choice voting.
Ohio's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Sherrod Brown vs Jon Husted
Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican Sen. Jon Husted are set to face off in Ohio’s 2026 Senate race, a closely watched contest that could influence control of the chamber.
Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican Sen. Jon Husted are set to face off in Ohio’s 2026 Senate race, a closely watched contest that could influence control of the chamber.
Congressional candidate says he was detained by the IDF: Oct. 21 election update
Congressional candidate Brad Lander says that he has been detained by the Israeli Defense Forces while in the West Bank.
Congressional candidate Brad Lander says that he has been detained by the Israeli Defense Forces while in the West Bank.
Most popular baby names of 2026 revealed, according to new data
Here are the most popular baby names shaping 2026 and beyond, according to a new report.
Here are the most popular baby names shaping 2026 and beyond, according to a new report.
FBI raids NYC adult care centers in $2.4B Medicaid fraud probe: What we know
The FBI and New York state authorities raided dozens of adult care centers across New York City in a major investigation into suspected Medicaid fraud.
The FBI and New York state authorities raided dozens of adult care centers across New York City in a major investigation into suspected Medicaid fraud.
Salmonella outbreak: Recalled Virginia oysters sold in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut
A multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to raw Virginia oysters has sickened 27 people across 15 states, prompting a federal recall and harvest area closure.
A multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to raw Virginia oysters has sickened 27 people across 15 states, prompting a federal recall and harvest area closure.
Maine's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Susan Collins vs. Troy Jackson
Troy Jackson will face longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine’s 2026 U.S. Senate election, a contest national analysts rate as a toss‑up and one that could help determine control of the chamber.
Troy Jackson will face longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine’s 2026 U.S. Senate election, a contest national analysts rate as a toss‑up and one that could help determine control of the chamber.
Iowa’s 2026 Senate race: What to know about Josh Turek vs Ashley Hinson
With control of Congress on the line this November, one of the pivotal races to watch is happening in Iowa.
With control of Congress on the line this November, one of the pivotal races to watch is happening in Iowa.
Ancient DNA challenges theories about when humans first reached North America
Researchers examining ancient DNA have narrowed down the timeline of early human migration into North America — shedding light on a question that's puzzled scientists for decades.
Researchers examining ancient DNA have narrowed down the timeline of early human migration into North America — shedding light on a question that's puzzled scientists for decades.
Michigan's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Abdul El-Sayed vs Mike Rogers
On Nov. 3, Michigan voters will choose between progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers for the U.S. Senate. Here’s what to know.
On Nov. 3, Michigan voters will choose between progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers for the U.S. Senate. Here’s what to know.
Retired NYPD member charged with murder in connection to GWB shooting, law enforcement sources say
Victor Romero, 62, has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting on the George Washington Bridge, according to NYPD.
Victor Romero, 62, has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting on the George Washington Bridge, according to NYPD.
The Republican challenging Hochul for the governor's seat: What to know about Bruce Blakeman
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is running for the governor's office, and he has President Donald Trump backing his campaign.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is running for the governor's office, and he has President Donald Trump backing his campaign.
What voters should know about Kathy Hochul ahead of midterms: Campaign promises, polling
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul is running for reelection this year. Here's what voters should know about the incumbent ahead of the upcoming election.
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul is running for reelection this year. Here's what voters should know about the incumbent ahead of the upcoming election.
Look up tonight: The Orionids meteor shower peaks as debris from Halley's comet lights up the night sky
The Orionid meteor shower will peak Oct. 21–22, offering sky watchers a chance to see meteors from Halley’s Comet before dawn.
The Orionid meteor shower will peak Oct. 21–22, offering sky watchers a chance to see meteors from Halley’s Comet before dawn.
Offshore nor'easter drives tidal flooding, 40 mph wind gusts along Jersey Shore
An offshore nor'easter will bring elevated tidal flooding and wind gusts up to 40 mph to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches through at least tonight.
An offshore nor'easter will bring elevated tidal flooding and wind gusts up to 40 mph to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches through at least tonight.
Witnesses chase down driver after woman run over by trailer in fatal NJ hit-and-run
A New York man is facing multiple charges, including death by auto and driving while intoxicated, after allegedly running over a woman and fleeing the scene following a minor crash in New Jersey this week.
A New York man is facing multiple charges, including death by auto and driving while intoxicated, after allegedly running over a woman and fleeing the scene following a minor crash in New Jersey this week.
American prisoner released from Russia after Trump-Putin negotiation
An American man imprisoned in Russia since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine is returning home this week after U.S. officials negotiated his return.
An American man imprisoned in Russia since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine is returning home this week after U.S. officials negotiated his return.
Florida Bar employee disciplined over messages sent to University of Miami player
A Florida Bar employee faces an internal investigation and administrative leave after reportedly sending racist and homophobic slurs to Miami football player Damon Wilson II on social media following a game.
A Florida Bar employee faces an internal investigation and administrative leave after reportedly sending racist and homophobic slurs to Miami football player Damon Wilson II on social media following a game.
Toledo chemical leak causes evacuations after tank explosion
Officials in Ohio said a chemical tank exploded containing glycidyl methacrylate, prompting evacuations within a one-mile radius and a shelter-in-place that extends into southeast Michigan.
Officials in Ohio said a chemical tank exploded containing glycidyl methacrylate, prompting evacuations within a one-mile radius and a shelter-in-place that extends into southeast Michigan.
Minnesota wrong-way DWI stop: Woman arrested after .16% BAC
A wrong-way driver on a Minnesota highway ended up under arrest after a sergeant swerved to avoid a head-on crash.
A wrong-way driver on a Minnesota highway ended up under arrest after a sergeant swerved to avoid a head-on crash.