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Politics - The Hill
Tom Donohue, former longtime Chamber CEO, dies
Tom Donohue, who led the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for more than two decades before retiring in 2021, has died, the business lobbying giant announced Monday. The Chamber represents big business in ...3 days ago -
Tech - ABC News
In an engineering feat, mechanical SpaceX arms catch Starship rocket booster back at the launch pad
SpaceX has pulled off the boldest test flight yet of its enormous Starship rocket3 days ago - SpaceX -
Politics - The Hill
Tim Scott mulls run to lead Senate Republicans' campaign arm
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is seriously considering making a run to become chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) in 2026, sources told The Hill. Two Senate GOP sources told The ...3 days ago -
World - ABC News
Former officer with East Germany’s secret police sentenced to prison for a border killing in 1974
An 80-year-old former officer with communist East Germany’s secret police, the Stasi, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the murder of a Polish man at a border crossing in divided Berlin ...3 days ago -
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World - ABC News
Nile basin nations say water-sharing accord has come into force without Egypt's backing
A regional partnership for Nile River basin countries says an agreement on the equitable use of water resources has come into force despite the notable opposition of Egypt3 days ago -
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World - ABC News
China deploys record 125 warplanes in large scale military drill in warning to Taiwan
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry called the drills a provocation.3 days ago - China -
World - ABC News
AP PHOTOS: An elephant procession for Dussehra draws a crowd in the former Mysore kingdom
The spectators were getting restless after hours of waiting when a drizzle began. But an announcer over scratchy loudspeakers urged them in Kannada, the language of India's Karnataka state, to be ...3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Former Stasi officer jailed for 10 years over 1974 Berlin border shooting
Martin Naumann, 80, shot Czesław Kukuczka in the back at close range as he tried to cross into West Berlin. A former officer in the East German secret police has been sentenced to 10 years in jail ...3 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Ex-Trump fixer Michael Cohen faces long odds in reviving claim against former boss
Michael Cohen is an unlikely civil rights warrior.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - Financial Times
UK farmers forced to cut food production to stay viable, warns NFU
Terrible harvest and falling subsidies force businesses to embrace greener alternatives, says Tom Bradshaw3 days ago - United Kingdom -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
How a former football standout became wrestling's next big thing
A former college football standout turned NXT champion, Trick Williams is teetering on the edge of pro wrestling superstardom.3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Families seek to clear names of men who refused to fight for former Dutch colony
Conscientious objectors refused to take part in military campaign against Indonesian independence in 1940s. Families of 20 men who were jailed for refusing to fight to preserve the former Dutch ...3 days ago -
World - ABC News
China is holding large-scale naval and air force exercises circling Taiwan and outlying islands
China is holding large-scale naval and air force exercises circling Taiwan and outlying islands3 days ago - China -
World - ABC News
Macao's former top judge is chosen as the Chinese casino hub's first leader born in mainland China
Macao’s former top judge has been chosen the Chinese casino hub’s next leader3 days ago - China -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Former St. Louis Blues goalie placed on waivers
Once behind Jordan Binnington, Detroit Red Wings expose Ville Husso4 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Jim Harbaugh heart issue forces Chargers to briefly use interim coach in Week 6 game vs. Broncos
Harbaugh said his absence was due to an irregular heartbeat he has been dealing with4 days ago - NFL -
World - The Guardian
Man arrested near Donald Trump’s California rally with loaded guns, police say
The suspect, identified as Las Vegas resident Vem Miller, was apprehended by authorities about half-mile from entrance to Coachella rally. A man armed with guns and false press and VIP passes was ...4 days ago - California -
Top stories - BBC News
UN says Israeli tanks forced entry into base in south Lebanon
It comes as PM Netanyahu demands the peacekeeping force leave the area.4 days ago - Israel -
Top stories - NBC News
Ye's former assistant alleges sex trafficking, sexual assault in amended lawsuit
Ye’s former assistant filed an amended lawsuit against the rapper last week that accuses him of drugging and sexually assaulting her, trafficking others, using job openings to recruit sex partners ...4 days ago -
Science - The New York Times
SpaceX Launches Starship Rocket and Catches Booster With Mechanical Arms
The company completed a successful test flight of the most powerful rocket ever built. Some residents near the Texas site experienced shaking as the landing vehicle was caught by mechanical arms.4 days ago - SpaceX -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Former Kings Goalie Breaks NHL Record
Cam Talbot joins Sean Burke as the only goalie to ever break the record.4 days ago - NHL -
Top stories - NBC News
Born into war: Babies are an unstoppable force in Gaza
At Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, around 30 to 40 babies are born each day in the region’s sole maternity ward. Islam Al-Qanou arrived at the hospital nine months pregnant and completely alone. ...October 4 -
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