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4 States to Vote on Abortion Rights in Midterms
Voters in four states will decide whether to expand or restrict access to abortion during the Nov. 3 midterms.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:54:09 EDTPakistan Arrests Suspect in $126 Million USPS Fraud
A Pakistani man accused of operating a website that sold more than 5.1 million counterfeit U.S. postage labels, allegedly causing more than $126 million in losses to the U.S. Postal Service, is in custody in Pakistan.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:55:28 EDT$343K Camera Spend Gives Trump Construction Monitoring
The Trump administration is spending at least $343,100 on mobile surveillance cameras to monitor federal construction and renovation sites associated with President Donald Trump's plans for Washington, following disputes over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:20:42 EDTFlanagan Campaign Admits She Was Never a Phi Beta Kappa Member
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan's Senate campaign acknowledged she never belonged to Phi Beta Kappa despite her statement at a 2016 legislative hearing that she had graduated as a member of the academic honor society. "The lieutenant governor was nominated for Phi Beta...
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:44:20 EDTPutin Agrees to Resume Ukraine Peace Talks With US, Kyiv
Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed Wednesday to resume three-way negotiations next month with Washington and Kyiv aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, a Kremlin official said. The Russian leader has agreed "in principle" to resume the talks after Nov. 10, Putin's foreign ...
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:14:26 EDTSurvey: Executives Twice as Likely to Trust AI
Executives who use artificial intelligence at work are twice as likely as rank-and-file employees to trust the technology more than their own judgment, according to a survey released Wednesday that raises questions about how companies make decisions.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:38:15 EDTTrump's Navarro Warns Fox-Roku Merger Creates Streaming Giant, Threatens Competition
Senior White House adviser Peter Navarro is warning that Fox Corp.'s proposed $22 billion acquisition of Roku could create a powerful streaming conglomerate capable of controlling what millions of Americans watch, which competing networks they can access...
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:31:38 EDTVance Unveils Nearly $42 Million in SNAP Fraud Cases
Vice President JD Vance announced Wednesday a nationwide enforcement surge targeting more than 40 defendants in cases involving nearly $42 million in alleged or proven food assistance fraud.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:47:28 EDTPoll: Calif. Voters Tiring of Newsom but Seem Wary of Change
Most California voters rate Gov. Gavin Newsom's performance as "poor" or "fair" and want his successor to take the state in a different direction, yet Democrat Xavier Becerra holds a 20-point lead over Republican Steve Hilton in the governor's race, according to a new Citrin-Politico poll.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:37:30 EDTEmerson Poll: Becerra Leads Hilton by 27 Points in Calif.
California Democrat gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra holds a 27-point lead over Republican Steve Hilton less than two weeks before Election Day, according to a new Emerson College Polling survey.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:06:22 EDTGovt Websites Go Dark Amid Critical Exposure
Government websites in Europe and elsewhere went offline on Wednesday after the disclosure of critical vulnerabilities in a widely used programming language sent website operators scrambling to protect their systems.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:41:51 EDTOhio Chemical Explosion Prompts Evacuations, Fears of Another Blast
A chemical tank exploded in Toledo, Ohio, forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate their homes or shelter in place due to fears of a toxic release, and the mayor warned Wednesday that it may still be explosive.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:08:01 EDTUS Eyes Greenland Military Construction Next Year
The U.S. military hopes to begin construction on new facilities in Greenland next year as officials develop plans to expand the American presence on the strategically important Arctic island, a senior defense official said Tuesday. The planning follows an agreement President...
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:33:42 EDTDems Make Late $1 Million Push in Florida Governor's Race
National Democrats are making a late $1 million push to help David Jolly challenge Republican Rep. Byron Donalds in Florida's governor's race, despite the GOP's massive fundraising advantage and years of statewide election victories.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:21:39 EDTDulles to Offer Private Terminal for VIP Travelers
Washington Dulles International Airport is moving forward with a private passenger terminal offering travelers a separate entrance, security screening, and lounges, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority announced Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:12:11 EDTGulf Oil Exports Top Prewar Levels Despite Iran Attacks
Persian Gulf oil exports have surpassed prewar levels as a makeshift shipping network operating under U.S. protection helps tankers navigate escalating Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, according to new reports.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:36:00 EDTPelosi Pushes to Elect Chan as Her Successor
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is backing Connie Chan, her preferred successor, in a competitive Nov. 3 election against state Sen. Scott Wiener.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:34:49 EDTFutures Rise as SpaceX, Super Micro Lift AI Stocks
Futures tied to the tech-heavy Nasdaq led gains Wednesday as quarterly results from SpaceX and Super Micro Computer revived the AI trade, while Netflix slipped after its forecast failed to impress investors.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:51:03 EDTDr. Oz Confronts NYC Centers Over Medicaid Fraud
Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, confronted employees at two New York City senior care centers over suspected Medicaid fraud, according to a report.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:13:10 EDTRussia Has Freed US Citizen Stephen Hubbard
Russia on Wednesday released a retired American teacher who had been imprisoned on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said Wednesday at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg. The release of Stephen Hubbard had ...
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