Oct 10 Watch 6:34 These key races could determine control of the U.S. Senate By Amna Nawaz, Lisa Desjardins This November, it's not just the presidency that's up for grabs. A handful of races could determine control of the U.S. Senate. Democrats currently hold a razor-thin majority but are facing tough challenges in some key states this election cycle. Continue watching
Oct 10 WATCH: Obama ribs Trump for 'ranting and the raving about crazy conspiracy theories' at Harris rally By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Speaking at a rally at the University of Pittsburgh, former President Barack Obama painted former President Donald Trump as out-of-touch and not the choice to lead the country to change, calling him a “bumbling” billionaire “who has not stopped whining about… Continue reading
Oct 10 WATCH: Biden gives update on recovery efforts after Hurricane Milton strikes Florida By Josh Boak, Will Weissert, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Thursday publicly admonished Donald Trump, telling his predecessor to “get a life, man” and try to help people impacted by a pair of devastating hurricanes rather than spreading misinformation about the federal response. Continue reading
Oct 10 Trump's small-dollar contributions have plummeted since his last campaign By Dan Merica, Aaron Kessler, Richard Lardner, Associated Press Donald Trump’s contributions from small-dollar donors have plummeted since his last White House campaign, presenting the former president with a financial challenge as he tries to keep pace with the Democrats’ fundraising machine. Continue reading
Oct 10 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as 2 UN peacekeepers in Lebanon wounded by Israeli tank By Associated Press UNIFIL said in a statement that its headquarters and nearby positions “have been repeatedly hit.” It said the army also fired on a nearby bunker where peacekeepers were sheltering, damaging vehicles and a communication system. It said an Israeli drone… Continue reading
Oct 10 WATCH: Group of Japanese survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings wins 2024 Nobel Peace Prize By Mike Corder, Elena Becatoros, Associated Press The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to Nihon Hidankyo for its activism against nuclear weapons. Continue reading
Oct 10 WATCH: White House holds briefing as Florida recovers from Hurricane Milton By Associated Press Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said at Thursday's White House briefing that the government has “the capability and the capacity to respond to and recover from multiple simultaneous disasters” in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Continue reading
Oct 10 Harris holds campaign rally in Phoenix as early voting gets underway in Arizona By Isabella Volmert, Will Weissert, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting Nevada and Arizona on Thursday while former President Donald Trump talked economic issues in Michigan, as presidential campaigning continues even with Hurricane Milton hitting Florida. Continue reading
Oct 10 Ethel Kennedy, social activist and Kennedy matriarch, dies at 96 By Michael Casey, Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press The wife of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy who raised their 11 children after he was assassinated and remained dedicated to social causes and the family’s legacy for decades thereafter, died on Thursday, her family said. Continue reading
Oct 10 WATCH: Trump delivers remarks at Detroit Economic Club event By Will Weissert, Associated Press Speaking at the Detroit Economic Club, Donald Trump on Thursday again complained about the federal response to natural disasters that have damaged much of the Southeast as he seeks to gain a political advantage from the tropical weather. Continue reading