Investigators scour scene of Minneapolis shooting that left 3 dead, including suspect
Investigators were scouring the scene of the downtown Minneapolis shooting that left three people dead, including the suspect, and five others injured.
Hillary Clinton, Jill Biden and others honor Gloria Steinem, who has died at 92
The celebrated author and activist, who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women’s movement, died Wednesday at her home in New York City. She was 92.
Cassandra Wilson, the 2-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, dies at 70
Dubbed America's best singer by Time magazine in 2001, Wilson was best known for her genre-bending voice, which expanded the boundaries of traditional blues-based jazz and worked effortlessly across folk, pop, R&B, country and beyond.
Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion
Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall. They banded together to offer recommendations Wednesday, saying they hope to lessen confusion after last year's changing advice from the Trump administration.
Defending NFC South champion Panthers look to take another step under QB Bryce Young
The Carolina Panthers are looking to build on last season's success under quarterback Bryce Young. After winning the NFC South with an 8-9 record, they nearly upset the Rams in the playoffs. Young's development has been key as he threw for a career-high 3,011 yards and 23 touchdowns.
Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida
Tiger Woods has pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge in Florida. Woods was arrested in March following a rollover crash near his home on Jupiter Island and was initially charged with driving under the influence.
House passes short-term funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election
The House has passed a short-term measure to fund the federal government into early December. The move is designed to avoid a chaotic shutdown as lawmakers campaign for reelection.
Tony Romo pleads no contest to charge of operating while intoxicated and issues statement of apology
Romo was arrested July 23 following a traffic stop as he was driving south on Interstate 43 in Wisconsin. CBS has since placed him on leave from his role as its lead NFL analyst.
Postal Service work to comply with Trump's executive order is rushed, sloppy, whistleblower contends
A whistleblower for the U.S. Postal Service is warning that a new mail ballot system being hastily built to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order restricting that method of voting could lead to the rejection of huge numbers of mail ballots.
Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years
Apple’s new CEO John Ternus takes the helm of the iconic tech giant on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure that saw the company’s value skyrocket to $4.6 trillion thanks to the iPhone’s enormous popularity.
Jury convicts a man of first-degree murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur
A jury has found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. The verdict Monday marks the first and only conviction in a case that has gripped hip-hop fans for years.
Supreme Court lets White House continue construction on Trump’s $400 million ballroom
The Supreme Court is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project while his administration appeals a judge’s order halting the work.
More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed at least 2 people, others missing
Rescue crews looking for missing people have found at least two bodies since a flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon, and forecasters are warning that more flooding is possible. Saturday’s flash flood severely damaged the only water pipeline into the canyon.
Argentina star Lionel Messi retires from international soccer with World Cup title and 125 goals
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international soccer after 21 years representing Argentina. “It was a decision that hurt — and still hurts deeply — but I understand that the time has come,” the 39-year-old Messi says on his Instagram account Monday.
Bessent huddles with G20 to try to rally allies on Iran as tariffs strain ties
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants to rally the world's largest economies this week at a summit in Asheville, North Carolina. The G20 finance ministers are meeting at a time when the U.S. has disrupted the international order with aggressive tariffs and an unpopular war on Iran.
Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival 'Dollyfest' following a private ceremony
Dolly Parton’s not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in Nashville and London in 2027.
Adam recaps Halloween Horror Nights
Adam Wurtzel went to the opening night of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida.
Tom Cruise announces a follow-up film to 'Days of Thunder' to hit theaters in 2028
Tom Cruise will reprise his role as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle in a follow-up to “Days of Thunder.” Cruise made the announcement from Daytona International Speedway hours before NASCAR’s regular-season finale.
North Carolina opens Bill Belichick's second season with 15-10 win over TCU in Ireland
New quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. threw for 232 yards and North Carolina opened coach Bill Belichick’s second season with a 15-10 win over TCU.
Meep, meep. ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ opens with $15.5 million, 'Spider-Man' stays No. 1 for fifth weekend
Three years after Warner Bros. abruptly canned the Looney Tunes feature “Coyote vs. Acme,” it has a new lease on life thanks to Ketchup Entertainment. The movie debuted with an estimated $15.5 million in ticket sales over the weekend. For the fifth weekend in a row, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” topped the North American box office.
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