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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