Republican candidate Steve Hilton is facing criticism from within his own party for a campaign ad filled with sexual innuendo that critics call "creepy" and a distraction from serious issues.
The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal challenging a Michigan school's ban on "Let's Go Brandon" sweatshirts, leaving in place a ruling that the ban did not violate the First Amendment.
Mayors and candidates across the U.S. are filming Mamdani-style walk-and-talk videos, with results ranging from authentic and effective to awkward and overproduced, according to a Boston Globe survey.
Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican House Speaker, died at 84. He was later revealed to have sexually abused teenage boys he coached, a crime for which the statute of limitations had passed.
CNN's latest ranking of the 10 Senate seats most likely to flip shows Democrats gaining in red states like Kansas and Texas, with Republicans spending heavily to defend once-safe seats.
The Supreme Court's new term opens with major cases on climate liability, AR-15 bans, immigration detention, and voting rights, with a docket that could expand significantly in coming months.
President Trump's approval rating has fallen to a career-low 31% in AP-NORC polling, with only 26% approving of his economic handling as inflation and costs dominate voter concerns ahead of the midterms.
Anti-narcotics operation clashes left five alleged traffickers dead in a rural sector of Colombia on October 6, 2026.
The funeral of Pierre Damas Bel, a 20-year-old Haitian student who died after wearing an ICE ankle monitor, was held in Springfield, Ohio, on the same day Trump rallied supporters 25 miles away in Vandalia.
The Supreme Court heard arguments in Suncor v. Boulder, a major climate case testing whether state and local governments can sue oil companies for climate damages. The justices appeared divided with no clear majority.
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Ukraine’s president says new intelligence points to a major Russian attack, while Ukrainian services and air defenses prepare to respond with available resources.
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Two commercial vessels were hit by drones in Bulgaria’s Black Sea economic zone. Zelensky blamed Russia, while Radev condemned the strikes
Psiphon says it may relocate if Canada’s lawful-access bill passes unchanged, warning that required access capabilities could undermine trust in its open-source service.
Iran summoned France’s ambassador after alleging police used excessive force against student protesters, detained thousands, and violated human rights.
Flávio Bolsonaro secures backing from former rivals Ronaldo Caiado and Romeu Zema ahead of his October 25 runoff against Lula.
Flávio Bolsonaro narrowly leads Lula in Brazil’s first round, setting up an October 25 runoff after neither candidate secures a majority.
The European Commission is considering safeguards, including a probation period, to deter future EU members from undermining democracy after accession.
Cornell has reportedly hired former Justice Department official Yates to examine how the university handled rape claims and related concerns.
Christa Pike is awake and speaking nearly a week after a botched execution, in what her attorneys describe as medically unprecedented recovery.
Disney and ABC say the FCC’s early license review retaliates against their coverage and chills protected speech; the government disputes that claim.
Brazil's first-round presidential election shows Lula with 45% and Flávio Bolsonaro with 42% of valid votes, with a runoff likely as the race tightens and counting continues.
A 20-year-old U.S. Marine in Okinawa has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and murder after a woman was found dead in a Naha hotel. Japan's prime minister lodged a formal protest with the U.S.
French student protests over overcrowded schools and teacher shortages have escalated into violence, with 1,949 arrests in a day and 400 schools closed. Observers see a cautionary tale for America.
Preliminary results from Bosnia and Herzegovina's general election show familiar outcomes in the presidential and parliamentary races, but the Central Election Commission has not yet declared final results.