Shutdown risk offers Democrats new lever against Iran conflict
Democrats plot a shutdown gamble to choke funding for the Iran war as Congress nears a critical deadline.
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Severe storm — the United States (194.4 km/h)
Severe storm in the United States with estimated extent 194.4 km/h and Orange alert. Monitored by GDACS on 6 October 2026.
Exploring the roots of polarization in the United States through Carnegie Fellows’ research
The 2026 class of Andrew Carnegie Fellows is tackling the complex issue of political polarization in the United States through diverse research…
New Keynesian theory honored with 2024 Nobel economics award
Hall and Woodford’s work on sticky prices secures the Nobel, spotlighting New Keynesian foundations for today’s policy toolbox.
Courts rule Trump voter data suits lack factual basis
Courts repeatedly slam Trump’s voter data claims as baseless, leaving the former president’s legal push dead on arrival.
Hormuz waterway sees highest attack rate as oil shipments dip
Justice Department warns Los Angeles election staff of criminal liability
Mail threats to senators and election officials spark FBI probe
Ambassador Guilfoyle steps down after allegations of impropriety
Detroit Pistons edge Toronto Raptors in final preseason showdown
Raptors lose a 129‑125 shootout in Detroit as preseason ends, with Jackson‑Davis shining for Toronto.
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Storm halts Utah’s Moab 240 race, 70 runners rescued
Severe storms turned Utah’s iconic Moab 240 trail race into a rescue operation for dozens of stranded athletes.
US Marine Band marks 250 years of America in special performance
Join the nation’s premier wind ensemble as they honor 250 years of American music in a special concert.
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Navi Pillay calls US ICC sanctions unlawful after Nobel accolade
Nobel laureate Navi Pillay attacks the Trump administration’s new sanctions on the International Criminal Court, labeling them unlawful and a threat to…