Feds charge Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas with drug trafficking, money laundering
The Department of Justice announced Thursday that it arrested and charged Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas with drug trafficking and money laundering.
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AI-generated version of Sydney Sweeney debuts in pro-voter ID ad
A new political ad in California shows an artificial intelligence-generated version of actress Sydney Sweeney being arrested.
Man bungles attempt to attack ICE office in Atlanta when firebomb gets stuck in fence
A man tried to throw an improvised firebomb at ICE's Atlanta office, but Tuesday's attack failed after the bottle didn't clear the fence.
Pope Leo XIV won't need further lung cancer treatment, Vatican says
Pope Leo XIV won't need any additional treatment for his lung cancer after last week's surgery, the Vatican announced on Wednesday.
Anthropic's New Claude Duet Agent Aimed at Professionals, Business Owners
Anthropic has shared a preview of its new artificial intelligence agent, Claude Duet, which is geared toward professionals and small business owners.
The Economics of a State Fair Booth, and Why Some Independents Are Walking Away
For nearly 70 years, a trip to the North Carolina State Fair could include a stop at Al's French Fries. When the gates opened in Raleigh on Oct. 15, the stand wasn't there.
Parties put Supreme Court on the ballot in contentious midterm battle for control of Congress
They aren't elected, but the nine Supreme Court justices are poised to help sway voters this November in the bitter fight for the Senate majority.
Trump administration declares seven civil rights guidance documents unenforceable
The Department of Justice and the Education Department are withdrawing enforcement reliance on multiple federal civil rights guidance documents covering issues that include racial discrimination in student discipline and affirmative action.
Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles even as Moscow promises further peace talks
Russian missiles rained down on Kyiv overnight in a large-scale attack launched just hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled that he is open to further peace negotiations with Ukraine.
White House Ditches Courtroom Battle Over Student Loan Forgiveness Program
The Trump administration dropped its legal fight over a student loan forgiveness program that has been popular among a variety of public service employees.
Trump: GOP weighing legal action to remove second Dan Sullivan from Alaska ballot
President Trump said he is concerned that incumbent Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan could lose his seat Nov. 3 because another man named Daniel J. Sullivan is also on Alaska's Senate ballot.
Ken Paxton says he would debate James Talarico in Texas Senate race 'if the terms were right'
Ken Paxton, the GOP's Texas Senate nominee, did not acknowledge Democratic rival James Talarico's proposal to hold a debate on Fox News -- the Republican's presumed territory.
Taiwan and the Philippines to cooperate on undersea cable defense
The Philippines and Taiwan are set to cooperate on protecting undersea cables from China in a strategic channel, Taipei media reported Thursday.
South Korea Can't Coax Superstar Dusky Shark Out of an Urban Canal
What do you do when a shark refuses to return to the open ocean and stubbornly insists on returning to an urban canal?
Trump's triumphal arch could start construction in two weeks
The administration announced that construction on President Trump's triumphal arch in Memorial Circle in Arlington could begin as soon as Nov. 5.
Judge rules DHS effort to weed out noncitizen voters is illegally intimidating U.S. citizens
A federal judge ruled that the Department of Homeland Security's zealous pursuit of investigations into noncitizens who are voting in elections has ended up scaring American citizens who fear being swept into the department's net.
Prince Harry says having kids in British schools is the major reason behind his family's return
Prince Harry said this week having his children attend British schools was a major reason behind the move from California to the United Kingdom this year.
China's open AI models vulnerable to backdoor threats
A security company recently conducted an open artificial intelligence experiment revealing serious potential security flaws in China-built AI models in use around the world -- flaws that China could exploit for cyberattacks, cyberespionage and other nefarious online activities.
Pentagon's nuclear push expands; Navy picks Calif. firm to deliver cutting-edge microreactor
The Navy announced this week that it picked California-based company Radiant Industries to deliver a cutting-edge nuclear microreactor to a naval facility in Indiana.
7 oil tankers damaged in Strait of Hormuz, Iran's state television says
Iran's state television reported on Thursday that seven oil tankers were either struck by attacks or hit naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz overnight, possibly the largest single-day number of vessels damaged in the waterway since the Iran war started on Feb. 28.
