Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones' appeal of $1.4 billion defamation judgment
The Supreme Court turned away an appeal by Alex Jones over a $1.4 billion defamation judgment for his false claims that a 2012 school shooting was a hoax.
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Supreme Court won't evaluate scope of legal shield for tech companies
The Supreme Court turned away a case involving the online dating platform Grindr and the legal shield for online companies.
Senate fails to advance GOP funding bill for 8th time as shutdown drags on
The Senate once again fell short of the 60 votes necessary to advance a bill to reopen the government.
Trace radiation found at farm after Cesium-tainted food detected in U.S.
An investigation sparked by Cesium-137-tainted spices and shrimp in the U.S. has detected trace radiation at a clove farm in Indonesia.
Fall foliage colors muted in several regions due to drought
Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have dulled this year's autumn colors and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills kicks off Senate run in critical 2026 race
The seat, held by Republican Sen. Susan Collins, could be one of only a few realistic Senate pickup opportunities for Democrats next year — but Janet Mills will need to contend with a primary battle first.
Watchdog group seeks probe of Comey, Letitia James cases
Former federal ethics officials are asking the Justice Department's watchdog to look into the prosecutions of James Comey and Letitia James, which they called a "turning point in our democracy."
1 dead, 2 missing after severe Alaska flooding; "absolute devastation"
One person was dead and two missing in western Alaska after the remnants of Typhoon Halong brought hurricane-force winds and ravaging storm surges and floodwaters to the region.
5 arrests made following mass shooting that killed 6 in Mississippi, FBI says
Five people have been arrested, three of them on murder charges, in a weekend shooting that left six people dead and more than a dozen injured in a small Mississippi town, officials said.
Police records reveal new details about Dallas ICE facility shooter
Newly released records reveal details about the gunman who attacked a Dallas immigration facility in September.
16 presumed dead in Tennessee plant explosion named
Tennessee authorities are utilizing rapid DNA testing to help identify the remains of the 16 victims, but the process is "proceeding slowly and methodically."
Amazon says it plans to hire 250,000 seasonal workers
Amazon is gearing up for a busy holiday shopping season, while other other retailers are expected to pull back on seasonal hiring.
LendingTree founder and CEO Doug Lebda dies in ATV accident
Doug Lebda died on Sunday in an all-terrain vehicle accident, according to LendingTree.
Tax extension filings still due on Oct. 15 despite government shutdown
Many IRS workers are furloughed due to the government shutdown, but taxpayers are still required to file their extensions this week.
Trump hails "historic dawn of a new Middle East" in speech to Knesset
President Trump addressed the Israeli parliament after the hostages were reunited with their families.
Texas dad deported to Ghana was then forced to go to Mali, he says
Poll finds Democrats still boosted by voters' economic concerns
Lula wins fourth term as Brazil's president
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Trump says he's weighing deal with Iran against action to "finish them off"
Venezuela opposition leader María Corina Machado returns to country
Blanche says DOJ is "doing our own research" with Alaska challenge
Alaska Senate candidate sustains "minor injuries" in car accident
Four Corners region faces more flood threats following days of heavy rain
