What to know as federal food benefits and preschool aid could run dry
Federal food aid (SNAP) and preschool funding (Head Start) are set to expire. What you need to know as the deadline approaches.
Hurricane Melissa roars ashore in Jamaica at Category 5 strength, breaks Atlantic's modern landfalling pressure record
At 892 mb, Melissa is the most intense landfalling Atlantic storm since the infamous 1935 "Labor Day" hurricane. Wind gusts approaching 220 mph are among the strongest *ever* recorded on Earth.
US launches 3 strikes on alleged drug-running boats off Colombia, killing 14
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that the U.S. military has carried out three strikes in the eastern Pacific Ocean against boats accused of carrying drugs, killing 14 people and leaving one survivor.
Hurricane Melissa strengthens to Category 5 ahead of landfall in Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 - the highest designation on the Saffir-Simpson scale - early Monday morning and is packing 160 mph core winds as it closes within 24 hours of making landfall in Jamaica.
Home from ‘Poltergeist’ on Airbnb
Halloween is almost here and for people who love getting spooked, you can now rent the actual California house used in the movie “Poltergeist.”
Jimmy John’s introduces ‘Picklewich’ sandwich
If you love pickles, here’s a way you can go all in.
Suspects arrested over the theft of crown jewels from Paris' Louvre museum
Authorities have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of crown jewels from Paris’ Louvre museum.
Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out Nov. 1
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1 as the government shutdown drags on.
Andy Dalton to start for Carolina Panthers against Buffalo as Bryce Young listed as doubtful
Andy Dalton will start for the Carolina Panthers on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills after Bryce Young missed his third straight day of practice with a sprained ankle.
US sending aircraft carrier to Latin America in major escalation of military buildup
Deploying an aircraft carrier is a major escalation of military power in a region already seeing a large U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean Sea and near Venezuela.
"Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy" now streaming
Adam Wurtzel interviewed Michael Chernus and Chris Sullivan from the new true crime series "Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy."
NCDMV expands firefighter Class B driver license testing through outreach program
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is partnering with local fire departments to provide on-site driver license testing for firefighters and first responders who operate heavy emergency vehicles
Trump ends trade talks with Canada over tariffs ad that Ontario premier now says he'll phase out
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he’s pulling the TV ad that caused President Donald Trump to say he was ending trade negotiations with Canada.
White House East Wing demolished as Trump moves forward with ballroom construction
The entire White House East Wing has been demolished as President Donald Trump moves forward with construction of a ballroom. View photos here.
After others departed, Pentagon announces 'new' press corps filled with conservative news outlets
'New' press corps announced after dozens of reporters from major outlets like Fox News and CNN refused to sign policy restricting coverage from the Pentagon.
Protesters gather as federal agents arrive in San Francisco area
Protesters gathered Thursday outside a Coast Guard base in the San Francisco Bay Area, where ICE agents began arriving to support federal efforts to track down illegal immigrants.
NBA player and coach charged in sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes
NBA player and coach charged in connection with alleged schemes involving illegal sports betting and rigged poker games backed by the Mafia.
Critics say new NC Congressional maps give Republicans an unfair advantage
North Carolina is one of several states where President Donald Trump asked lawmakers to find a way to make more Republican congressional seats. Tarheel state lawmakers sealed the deal Wednesday when the House voted to pass the new congressional maps.
US strikes eighth alleged drug-carrying boat, this time in the Pacific Ocean
The U.S. military launched its eighth strike against an alleged drug-carrying vessel, killing two people in the waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
Georgia man faces charges after joyriding on stolen excavator
A Georgia man faces charges of DUI and theft by taking a motor vehicle after taking an excavator for a joy ride.
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