Oct 24 WATCH: Trump honors racing 'giant' Penske with Presidential Medal of Freedom By Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Trump has focused mostly on sports stars this year when presenting the Medal of Freedom. Continue reading
Oct 24 Trump says he'll attend World Series if it goes to 5th game By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The president confirmed his plans Thursday while presenting the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Roger Penske, a businessman and founder of one of the world's most successful motorsports teams. Continue reading
Oct 24 WATCH: Ocasio-Cortez questioned Zuckerberg about false political ads. Facebook is now defending its policy By David Klepper, Associated Press During a hearing Wednesday, founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged that Facebook would "probably" allow candidates to buy ads making false claims about their opponents. Continue reading
Oct 24 Watch 3:24 A brief but spectacular take on eradicating avoidable blindness At age 12, Andrew Bastawrous was told by his teachers that he was slow and inattentive. But the results of an eye exam explained why: he had very poor vision. Globally, as many as 2.5 billion people who need glasses… Continue watching
Oct 24 Florida considers allowing college athletes to earn money By Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press Following California's lead, Florida lawmakers are tackling NCAA rules that prohibit college athletes from reaping financial benefits from their prowess in the arena of big-money sports. Continue reading
Oct 24 Jimmy Carter released from hospital after fall By Associated Press Former President Jimmy Carter is out of the hospital where he was treated after fracturing his pelvis. Continue reading
Oct 24 WATCH: Pence slams Nike, NBA for 'siding with' China over Hong Kong tweet By Deb Reichmann, Associated Press He said the NBA was acting like a "wholly owned subsidiary of the authoritarian regime" for failing to stand up to the government's criticism of Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey. Continue reading
Oct 24 New home sales fell 0.7% in September By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The housing industry is combating a variety of factors that are holding back growth ranging from a shortage of construction workers to a lack of available land for new homes. Continue reading
Oct 24 WATCH: Rep. Elijah Cummings lies in state at U.S. Capitol By Matthew Daly, Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and other congressional leaders will speak at an arrival ceremony Thursday before Cummings lies in state at Statuary Hall. Continue reading
Oct 24 Threats from California wildfires prompt evacuations, blackouts By Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press The blackouts impact a half-million people — or nearly 180,000 customers — in 15 counties. Continue reading