National News
6 days ago in National, Trending
US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks
Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.
1 week ago in National, Trending
Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development
An Anthropic researcher said he is resigning from the company over concerns the artificial intelligence firm and its competitors are not acting responsibly in AI development, echoing concerns raised inside and outside of the industry about the technology's potential to elude human control.
1 week ago in National
Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections
A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora tied to contaminated lettuce has heightened safety concerns about imported food, while underscoring a longer-term trend: U.S. regulators are conducting fewer international inspections to catch contaminated produce before it lands on American plates.
2 weeks ago in National
Mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks
A judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial Friday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in a case that sharply divided many Americans over whether the Massachusetts woman should be criminally responsible for killing her three young children.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decades, has died. She was 92.
2 weeks ago in National
Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion
Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration's changing advice.
Sports
19 hours ago in Sports
Formula 1 schedules 2027 season-opening race in Bahrain in March despite Middle East uncertainty
Formula 1 plans to open the 2027 season in Bahrain even as uncertainty remains over this year's races in the Middle East. F1 released a 24-race schedule for 2027 on Wednesday starting with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 14 and then Saudi Arabia a week later, with events also scheduled for Qatar and Abu Dhabi at the end of the year.
Lionel Messi added to Argentina’s roster for Oct. 6 friendly that team says will be farewell match
Lionel Messi might have one last dance with Argentina after all. Despite announcing his international retirement, the 39-year-old Inter Miami star was included Tuesday in Lionel Scaloni's 28-man Argentina squad ahead of upcoming home friendlies.
2 days ago in Sports
Patrick Mahomes shines on his surgically repaired knee in Chiefs’ season-opening rout of Broncos
Patrick Mahomes' surgically repaired left knee felt so good on Monday night that he even ran for a touchdown against the Broncos. Twice.
2 days ago in Sports
Judge hits first homer since May 24 as Yankees clinch record 61st postseason berth, 9th in 10 years
A few minutes after Aaron Judge's first home run since May, the New York Yankees clinched their record 61st postseason berth and ninth in 10 years.
2 days ago in Sports
PGA Tour will have an elite tier and outlines the path to get there and stay there
Winners of the four majors and The Players Championship will get the same rewards as winners of the elite Championship Series events under a new competition model the PGA Tour released Tuesday as it moves toward two divisions in 2028.
3 days ago in Sports
US women show some vulnerability ahead of LA Games capturing 5th straight World Cup basketball title
The names may change, but the results are the same for the U.S. women's basketball team — another FIBA World Cup title. The Americans' fifth championship in a row came Sunday in a 97-79 victory over France. It wasn't as easy as the previous four, with the U.S. showing some vulnerability throughout the tournament.
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18 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Karol G, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Rosalía and Drexler are the most nominated for the Latin Grammys
A fight of titans is coming up for the 27th edition of the Latin Grammys with singers Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and hip hop duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso as the most nominated artists revealed on Wednesday.
19 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Ed Sheeran’s tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore
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