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Judge denies federal request to segregate California ballots, says it would 'wreak havoc' on voting

A federal judge has rejected a Trump administration request to stop California from processing the ballots of up to 20,000 people

October 28, 2026

Sports

Kadri, Kelly score in 1:02 span early in 3rd in Avalanche's 5-2 win over Devils

Nazem Kadri and Parker Kelly scored in a 1:02 span early in the third period and the Colorado Avalanche beat New Jersey 5-2 on Wednesday night to end the Devils’ winning streak at four

October 29, 2026

Sports

Jarry makes 24 saves in the Oilers' 4-0 victory over the Flames

Tristan Jarry made 24 saves, Connor McDavid had two more points and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flames 4-0 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing streak

October 29, 2026

Sports

The Milwaukee Brewers win the first World Series title in franchise history, defeating Tampa Bay in 5 games

October 29, 2026

Sports

Charming, cantankerous Pat Murphy at age 67 leads Brewers to first World Series title

Pat Murphy, the Milwaukee Brewers manager, has led his team to a World Series victory over the Tampa Bay Rays

October 29, 2026

Sports

No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa scores 19 in NBA debut as Wizards fall to Cavaliers 121-111

AJ Dybantsa made a strong debut for the Washington Wizards

October 28, 2026

Judge says Trump bid to set aside California ballots would ‘wreak havoc’ on democracy

A US judge strongly rebuked the Trump administration on Wednesday by rejecting a request by the Justice Department to temporarily

October 28, 2026

Crime|Political|Sports|Technology

Utah criminally charges Kalshi with promoting illegal gambling

Utah's attorney general brought criminal charges against Kalshi and two of its top executives, accusing the prediction market platform of illegally promoting online

October 28, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

Ernie Johnson to retire from 'Inside the NBA' in June after a 37-year run as host

Ernie Johnson is retiring as host of “Inside the NBA” in June, ending a 37-year run with the show

October 28, 2026

Sports

5 sets of sisters make field hockey team feel like family

October 28, 2026

Young boy rescued after falling into septic pipe

October 28, 2026

Sports

Man City, Liverpool win shootouts in English League Cup as Fleetwood discovers next opponent

Manchester City and Liverpool have avoided the fate that befell Arsenal by winning penalty shootouts to advance to the quarterfinals of the English League Cup

October 28, 2026

Sports

Nothing kills the vibe in Baltimore quite like an injury to Lamar Jackson. This year is no different

Lamar Jackson was a full participant in practice for the Baltimore Ravens, which suggests his latest injury saga could be over sooner rather than later

October 28, 2026

Inmate's escape is just the latest problem for Tennessee's troubled prison system

The weekend escape of a Tennessee inmate who was convicted of murdering a co-worker was just the latest black eye for the state’s troubled prison system, coming only weeks after the failed execution of Christa Pike

October 28, 2026

Sports

Justin Tucker joins Chiefs' practice squad after 10-game suspension for violating NFL conduct policy

The Kansas City Chiefs have signed kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad, giving the five-time All-Pro a second chance in the NFL after a 10-game suspension last year for violating the league's personal conduct policy

October 28, 2026

Health|Sports

Timberwolves say Anthony Edwards will be 'good as new' with no long-term concern after knee surgery

The Minnesota Timberwolves believe Anthony Edwards will be “good as new” following arthroscopic surgery for a lingering injury to his right knee

October 28, 2026

Suspects in alleged school shooting plot in Georgia had floor plan, had chosen a date, warrants say

Authorities say that the suspects in an alleged plot to carry out a shooting at a Georgia high school had a floor plan of the school and had chosen a date

October 28, 2026

Sports

Meet the underdog soccer team from a seaside town in England that just pulled off an epic upset

Fleetwood Town and its fans woke up Wednesday still pinching themselves following one of the biggest upsets in English League Cup history

October 28, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

Despite much-criticized early tipoff, Dream say WNBA Finals Game 6 against Valkyries is a sellout

The Atlanta Dream say Thursday’s WNBA Finals Game 6 against the Golden State Valkyries is a sellout despite its much-criticized 12:30 p.m. Eastern tipoff

October 28, 2026

Interview|Lifestyle|Sports

Runner who competed in first Orlando half marathon helping others find their stride 50 years later

October 28, 2026

Interview|Sports

'I love soccer': 3-year-old soccer player and his dad speak out after Florida field dispute

October 28, 2026

Sports

500 baseballs later, Mother and son take their tradition to the World Series

October 28, 2026

Sports

Bears fans find forgotten grave of legend Bill George in cemetery

October 28, 2026

Entertainment|Health|Sports

At 88, golfer makes a remarkable return to the game he loves

October 28, 2026

Interview|Sports

Meet the 83-year-old New Yorker running his 51st NYC Marathon, 116th overall

October 28, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

Golf course celebrates 100 years with 50-cent rounds, honoring Black pioneer

October 28, 2026

Political|Sports

FIFA politics around Infantino re-election bid compels Japanese official to quit

Two-time World Cup coach Takeshi Okada quit as Japanese soccer federation vice president in protest at the politics around FIFA during Gianni Infantino’s campaign to be re-elected

October 28, 2026

Health|Sports

New study suggests 3 in 4 former NFL players who died from 2008 to 2023 had CTE

October 28, 2026

Sports|World

Spanish soccer federation postpones 24 Copa del Rey games after train crash, clubs show solidarity

The national soccer federation says all 24 Copa del Rey games scheduled for Wednesday have been postponed because of the train accident that killed more than 60 people in central Spain

October 28, 2026

Europe|Sports|World

Kimi Antonelli is set to end Italy's 73-year wait for an F1 champion. Here's why it's been so long

Kimi Antonelli is on the verge of becoming Formula 1’s youngest-ever champion, and the first Italian to win the title since Alberto Ascari in 1953

October 28, 2026

Political|Sports

French protests push UEFA to switch date of Europa League game in Rennes

The prospect of a general strike in France next week amid national protests on cost of living issues has pushed UEFA to change a Europa League match date in Rennes

October 28, 2026

Education|Sports|Travel

Villanova relies on 'power of the pope' going into Rome doubleheader against Notre Dame

Villanova's basketball teams are set to open their season in Italy with a doubleheader against Notre Dame

October 27, 2026

Business|Sports|World

Mbappe's Mao remarks expose costs of crossing China's red lines

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe's rapid fall from favour in China after remarks about Mao Zedong followed a familiar pattern: online outrage, corporate

October 28, 2026

Sports

Tampa Bay comes back in the 12th inning to extend the World Series, holding off Brewers’ championship dreams

October 28, 2026

Arts|Education|Interview|Sports

LeBron James’ task in Philly bears a striking similarity to his new children’s book

October 28, 2026

Sports

Real Madrid issues public apology to China over Mbappé's Mao Zedong comments

Real Madrid has apologized to the Chinese people following Kylian Mbappé’s remarks that were considered to be disrespectful of Mao Zedong, the founding leader of Communist China

October 28, 2026

Political|Sports

Soccer-Real Madrid apologise to Chinese people after Mbappe's Mao 'dictator' comment

Real Madrid issued an apology on Wednesday after their French forward Kylian Mbappe sparked a fierce backlash over his comments

October 28, 2026

Education|Health|Science|Sports

The banker, the basketball star, the cardiologist and the chemist: meet Serbia's potential new leaders

After a leaderless student-led protest movement swept Serbia's former President Aleksandar Vucic from power in a historic snap election on Sunday, the country is waiting

October 28, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

China takes Mbappé's apology 'seriously' after backlash over his ‘Chinese dictator’ comments

China has acknowledged soccer star Kylian Mbappé's apology for comments seen as disrespectful to Mao Zedong, the founding leader of Communist China

October 28, 2026

Sports

Rays stun Brewers with 2-run rally in 12th inning and force World Series Game 5 with 4-3 win

Jonny DeLuca and pinch-hitter Ben Williamson singled home runs in a stunning 12th-inning rally, and the Tampa Bay Rays staved off World Series elimination with a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers that forced Game 5

October 28, 2026

Sports

Brewers' bullpen cracks in Game 4 loss after Aaron Ashby breaks postseason scoreless relief mark

Just three outs from winning the first World Series title in franchise history, the Milwaukee Brewers’ bullpen finally faltered

October 28, 2026

Sports

Junior Caminero injures foot during Rays' rally but says he'll play in World Series Game 5

All-Star slugger Junior Caminero injured his left foot during the Tampa Bay Rays’ late rally in Game 4 of the World Series but said he’ll play Wednesday in Game 5

October 28, 2026

Sports

Knicks get their first win and look like the team of last spring, not the last week

The New York Knicks looked like the team of last spring, not the last week

October 28, 2026

Sports

'Finally!' Hellebuyck wins his New Jersey debut over Dallas playing for the first time in 6 months

Connor Hellebuyck shined in his New Jersey debut, helping the Devils beat the Dallas Stars 5-1

October 27, 2026

Sports

Brewers fans at the Trop have to wait to celebrate the franchise's first World Series title

Brewers fans are flocking to Tropicana Field in hopes of seeing their team win a World Series title

October 27, 2026

Special master could evaluate Justice Department's claims of noncitizens on California voter rolls

A federal judge says he is considering appointing a special master to evaluate claims by the Trump administration that California has some 20,000 noncitizens on its voter rolls

October 27, 2026

Hunter Biden laptop issue resurfaces as judge scolds prosecutors over case against ex-FBI officials

A federal judge has scolded the Justice Department for its unorthodox handling of a criminal case against two former FBI officials accused of making false statements to Congress about their participation in and knowledge of investigations involving Hunter Biden, the son of former President Joe Biden

October 27, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Sports

Atlanta Dream owners say they raised WNBA Finals scheduling conflicts months ago in blistering open letter

October 28, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

Soccer star Kylian Mbappé apologizes for apparent reference to Mao as a 'dictator'

Kylian Mbappé has apologized for comments referring to Mao Zedong as a dictator

October 27, 2026

Trump administration sued over rollback of corporate ownership reporting rules

Twenty-one US states and the District of Columbia sued President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday over its rollback of reporting requirements

October 27, 2026

Health|Sports

T-wolves' Anthony Edwards needs procedure on right knee, will miss several weeks, AP source says

Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards will need an arthroscopic procedure to alleviate issues with his right knee and will miss several weeks, a person with knowledge of the matter said Tuesday

October 27, 2026

Sports|World

Arsenal embarrassed in penalty-shootout loss to 4th-tier Fleetwood in English League Cup stunner

Arsenal has lost to fourth-tier Fleetwood Town in a penalty shootout in one of the biggest upsets in the 66-year history of the English League Cup

October 27, 2026

Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Jay-Z will headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show

Rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z, who has served in an advisory role to the NFL through his company Roc Nation since 2019, announced he will perform at the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show in February.

October 27, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

Soccer-Mbappe seeks to defuse anger in China after Mao 'dictator' comment

France soccer captain Kylian Mbappe apologised to China on Tuesday after a fierce backlash over his comments referring to late

October 27, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

Even with early Game 6 tipoff on Thursday, Valkyries are confident fans will find a way to watch

Golden State Valkyries fans are frustrated that the WNBA couldn't find a better solution for Game 6 of the Finals than to schedule the game at 9:30 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time

October 27, 2026

Arts|Environment|Sports

Who should be believed? Trump's social media post on golf course leads lawyers back to court

Donald Trump’s social media posts on the closure and renovation of a historic golf course in the nation’s capital are putting Justice Department lawyers in the uncomfortable position of explaining whether the president of the United States should be believed

October 27, 2026

Sports

Colts send All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to Seahawks, DeForest Buckner to 49ers for draft picks

The Indianapolis Colts have traded All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks for two draft picks

October 27, 2026

Sports

The 49ers bring back DeForest Buckner in trade with the Colts

The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner after acquiring their former first-round pick in a trade with Indianapolis

October 27, 2026

Florida mom arrested at airport for leaving 4 kids home alone during work trip to Vegas

October 27, 2026

US judge blocks Trump rule cutting the time refugees have to contest end of status

A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked US President Donald Trump's administration from implementing a new rule that would cut the amount of time

October 27, 2026

Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

They’re chasing a World Series. Their families are just trying to survive October

October 27, 2026

Crime|Lifestyle|Sports

'He's very advanced': Police called to 3-year-old's soccer game after dispute

October 27, 2026

Sports

Ahmad Hardy a full participant in Missouri practice, Drinkwitz says, nearly 6 months after shooting

All-American running back Ahmad Hardy has started practicing with No. 23 Missouri, just months after being wounded in a shooting in Mississippi

October 27, 2026

NYSE moves to bring all-or-nothing options to stocks and company earnings

The New York Stock Exchange is preparing to start trading a new type of options contract that lets investors make all-or-nothing bets on whether a stock

October 27, 2026

Sports

Families of ironworkers killed during American Family Field construction get tickets to World Series

October 27, 2026

Manhunt underway for convicted killer who escaped through Tennessee prison fence and fled in stolen truck, officials say

October 27, 2026

Kansas State University bus carrying 7th-graders on field trip involved in crash in OKC

October 27, 2026

Business|Education|Sports

Florida State president acknowledges fanbase frustration and admits everything is not fine

Beginning a lengthy letter to fans with “I hear you

October 27, 2026

Entertainment|Europe|Political|Sports

Soccer-From 'Mobut' to Mao, Mbappe dictator meme turns self-mockery into China storm

France and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has drawn public lines against extremism and police violence in his home country, but a joke about his own

October 27, 2026

Arts|Finance|Sports|Technology

US agency is again probing if Polymarket broke 2022 settlement, sources says

A US regulator is investigating whether prediction market operator Polymarket violated a 2022 enforcement deal in which it promised to ban US users from

October 27, 2026

Arts|Business|Celebrity|Sports

Swatch to NBA: Brands that have faced backlash in China

Kylian Mbappe was dropped by multiple Chinese brands in late October over comments referring to the late Chinese leader Mao Zedong, the

October 27, 2026

Sports

Kathy Behrens, who developed NBA Cares, plans to leave the league office after a 26-year run

Kathy Behrens, one of the highest-ranking female executives in the NBA, has decided to leave her position after 26 years

October 27, 2026

Europe|Political|Sports|World

French soccer league moves games from Saturday amid public protests on streets

The French soccer league is moving scheduled games from Saturday at the request of public authorities amid weekend protests across the country

October 27, 2026

Entertainment|Sports|World

Naomi Osaka advances to 2nd round in front of home fans in Tokyo

Naomi Osaka has defeated Italy’s Jasmine Paolini in front of her home fans at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo

October 27, 2026

Attacks kill at least 60 Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia, church says

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church reports that two attacks in Oromia have killed at least 60 Orthodox Christians

October 27, 2026

The ultra-wealthy crypto executives who are spending big on the midterms

A clutch of ultra-wealthy executives who made fortunes in and around the cryptocurrency business have become influential players in US politics, collectively spending more than $56

October 27, 2026

Sports

Venus Williams 0-13 in singles this year after losing to rival 28 years younger at Guangzhou Open

Tennis great Venus Williams has fallen to 0-13 in singles matches this year at age 46

October 27, 2026

Crime|Economy|Political|Sports

South Africa deploys troops to coastal province to help control anti-migrant protests

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered the deployment of 510 soldiers to the coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal to support police efforts to control anti-

October 27, 2026

At least 62 people killed in attack on a community in northeastern Nigeria

Gunmen killed at least 62 people in an attack on a community in northeastern Nigeria

October 27, 2026

Business|Education|Sports

Ahead of Rome tipoff, basketball powerhouse Villanova embraces 'Pope Leo effect'

Villanova University is deepening its ties to the Vatican, thanks to its famous alumnus, Pope Leo

October 27, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Sports|World

Japanese manga artist Tetsuya Chiba, known for his boxing masterpiece 'Ashita no Joe,' dies at 87

Tetsuya Chiba, a legendary Japanese manga artist best known for his boxing series “Ashita no Joe,” or “Fighting for Tomorrow,” has died

October 27, 2026

Economy|Sports

Investigators deliver report on why Iranian warships took part in naval drills off South Africa

A report into why Iranian warships took part in naval drills off South Africa’s coast this year against the instructions of the country’s president has been finalized

October 27, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

Jay-Z said he’ll just do the Super Bowl Halftime Show himself

October 27, 2026

Sports

Rays put on the brink of World Series flop by Brewers' historic 8-run, 2-out surge

Tampa Bay’s first World Series game at Tropicana Field in 18 years turned into a record-setter: for Milwaukee Brewers batters and Rays pitchers

October 27, 2026

Arts|Business|Environment|Sports|World

Judge extends block on Trump plans to renovate Washington golf course

A US judge extended on Monday a court order blocking President Donald Trump's plans to renovate a historic Washington golf course where she had deemed

October 27, 2026

Sports

Brewers rout the Rays 10-1 to move within a win of their first World Series title

Jackson Chourio and Brice Turang sparked Milwaukee's eight-run fifth inning, and the Brewers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 to move within one victory of their first World Series title

October 27, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Sports

Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California

Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California

October 27, 2026

Sports

Dak Prescott throws 3 TD passes, Javonte Williams runs for 155 yards as Cowboys beat Eagles 38-21

The Dallas Cowboys have handed the Philadelphia Eagles their fifth straight loss

October 27, 2026

Sports

Brewers' Robert Gasser spins World Series gem unlike any by a lefty since Sandy Koufax

Robert Gasser delivered in the World Series unlike any left-handed starter since Sandy Koufax

October 27, 2026

Trump administration loses push to block California votes from alleged noncitizens

A US appeals

October 26, 2026

Sports

Atlanta gets home matinee for Game 6 of WNBA Finals against Valkyries as NBA keeps primetime slot

The WNBA has moved Game 6 of the finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries to a 12:30 p.m. tipoff Thursday at the home area of the Atlanta Hawks so that the NBA can keep its previously scheduled primetime contest that day

October 26, 2026

Sports

Kiah Stokes' big night on both ends leads Valkyries past Dream 64-55 and within a win of WNBA title

Kiah Stokes had 13 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots, Veronica Burton added 13 points and eight rebounds, and the Golden State Valkyries moved within one win of a championship in their second season, beating the Atlanta Dream 64-55 in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals

October 26, 2026

Sports

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore not expected to return this season, coach Dan Lanning says

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore is not expected to return this season

October 27, 2026

Europe|Sports

Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d'Or and Putellas wins her third

Harry Kane has won the prestigious Ballon d’Or prize after scoring 73 goals for club and country last season

October 26, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

Sports equinox features MLB, NFL, NBA, WNBA and NHL all playing at the same time Monday night

If you love sports, it's tough to beat Monday night

October 26, 2026

Trump administration asks Washington to set aside ballots from 400 voters it says may be noncitizens

The Trump administration is asking Washington state to set aside any ballots received from more than 400 people it suspects registered to vote without U.S. citizenship

October 26, 2026

Sports

Quirky Tropicana Field isn't a pretty ballpark, but the Rays love their home

With its concrete exterior, massive, sloping dome and cavernous indoor atmosphere, Tropicana Field possesses little of the aesthetic beauty and charm associated with baseball’s most celebrated stadiums

October 26, 2026

Sports

Harry Kane and Alèxia Putellas win men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or awards

October 26, 2026

Sports

PSG goes top of Ligue 1 with win over Lyon while Sevilla returns to winning ways

Substitutes Senny Mayulu and Mika Godts scored late in the second half to give Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 win over Lyon and lift it back to the top of Ligue 1

October 26, 2026

Health|Sports

Thunder's Jalen Williams will need surgery for a broken leg and dislocated ankle

Jalen Williams has a broken left fibula and a dislocated left ankle and will need surgery

October 26, 2026

Sports|World

Ballon d'Or 'winners' published by mistake hours before men's award

The organizer of the Ballon d’Or event has mistakenly published multiple “winners” of the men’s award on its website hours before the ceremony

October 26, 2026

Election|Political|Sports

Trump offers $1 million for tipoffs that lead to voter fraud convictions

President Donald Trump said on Monday the US would give $1 million to anyone who reported voter fraud that leads to an arrest and conviction, a week

October 26, 2026

Crime|Education|Sports

Candlelight vigil held in honor of those killed in Lewiston mass shooting

October 26, 2026

Arts|Education|Interview|Sports|Technology

Hunter refuses to let limits call the shots

October 26, 2026

Israel presses ahead with West Bank operation as election approaches

The Israeli military is pressing ahead with a massive operation in the occupied West Bank that has displaced hundreds of Palestinians

October 25, 2026

Interview|Sports

Visiting bat boy for 1957 world champion Milwaukee Braves recalls winning it all

October 26, 2026

Education|Health|Sports

Students show support for Jalen Hurts as he undergoes treatment for blood clots

October 26, 2026

Sports

Chase leader Kyle Larson has easier path to 3rd NASCAR championship after surviving Talladega chaos

Kyle Larson could become the first driver in Chase history to clinch the title before the season finale

October 26, 2026

French students vow more protests despite Macron government's concessions

French student leaders vowed to go on protesting despite government concessions on education, keeping pressure on President Emmanuel Macron

October 26, 2026

Crime|Sports|US

15-year-old arrested in Florida A&M shooting that wounded 11 after homecoming game

Police in Florida say a 15-year-old has been charged as an adult in a weekend shooting that wounded 11 people at Florida A&M University after the school’s homecoming football game

October 26, 2026

Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Sports

Suspect bites trooper, runs away after Florida vehicle pursuit ends in PIT maneuver, FHP says

October 26, 2026

Sports

Des Moines car show raises support for family of teen killed in Indianola

October 26, 2026

Sports

US CFTC, NBA agree to cooperate over basketball and prediction markets

A US regulator and the National Basketball Association entered into a

October 26, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

Rafael Nadal to play in Las Vegas exhibition in February for 1st US action since retirement

Rafael Nadal will take part in a tennis exhibition in Las Vegas early next year to mark the first time he plays in the U.S. since his retirement two years ago

October 26, 2026