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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., holds a news conference on day 23 of the government shutdown, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate rejects bills to pay federal workers during government shutdown

10:33 AM on Thursday, October 23

The Senate on Thursday rejected dueling partisan bills to pay federal workers during the government shutdown, with both Republicans and Democrats deflecting blame as many employees are set to miss their first full paycheck at the end of this week

Trump says in social media post he's decided to back away from plan to surge federal agents into San Francisco for now

10:12 AM on Thursday, October 23

Trump says in social media post he's decided to back away from plan to surge federal agents into San Francisco for now

The entire White House East Wing has been demolished as Trump moves forward with ballroom construction, AP photos show

9:51 AM on Thursday, October 23

The entire White House East Wing has been demolished as Trump moves forward with ballroom construction, AP photos show

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) is helped off the field after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Detroit. AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Losing Mike Evans the player and the leader is a crushing blow for the Buccaneers

9:49 AM on Thursday, October 23

The image of Mike Evans down on the turf, knocked out and motionless was jarring for teammates, coaches and fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

FILE - Author Jodi Picoult attends the PEN America Spring Literary Gala on May 15, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP, File)

Bestselling author Jodi Picoult pushes back after her musical is canceled by Indiana high school

9:37 AM on Thursday, October 23

Jodi Picoult faces bans on both her books and a musical based on her novel “Between the Lines.”

FILE - Betting odds for Super Bowl LIX are displayed on monitors at the Circa resort and casino sports book, Jan. 30, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

What Americans think about legal sports betting, according to recent polls

9:10 AM on Thursday, October 23

As sports betting expands, polling suggests Americans have become increasingly critical of its role in U.S. society and sports — although they’re more tolerant of legal betting for professional sports

FILE - A "For Sale" sign is displayed outside a home on Friday, July 11, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Average long-term US mortgage rate drops to 6.19%, lowest level in more than a year

9:04 AM on Thursday, October 23

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell again this week, dropping to its lowest level in more than a year

Freddie Mac says the average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.19% this week, its lowest level in more than a year

9:00 AM on Thursday, October 23

Freddie Mac says the average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.19% this week, its lowest level in more than a year

Local residents stand by burnt vehicles after police in Pakistan clashed with thousands of protesters during a march in support of Palestinians, in Muridke near Lahore, Pakistan, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jahanzeb Khan)

Pakistan bans hard-line Islamist party after recent deadly clashes with police

8:46 AM on Thursday, October 23

Authorities say Pakistan has banned a radical Islamist party behind recent violent protests that left at least one police officer and four civilians dead

Trump pardons Binance's Changpeng Zhao, founder of largest crypto exchange, who admitted allowing money laundering

8:33 AM on Thursday, October 23

Trump pardons Binance's Changpeng Zhao, founder of largest crypto exchange, who admitted allowing money laundering

President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump mulls asking Israel to free Palestinian leader Barghouti as US looks to Gaza's post-Hamas rule

8:11 AM on Thursday, October 23

President Donald Trump is suggesting he could call on Israel to release imprisoned Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti, the most popular and potentially unifying Palestinian leader

Inter Miami says Lionel Messi has agreed to a new contract to remain with the Major League Soccer club

8:03 AM on Thursday, October 23

Inter Miami says Lionel Messi has agreed to a new contract to remain with the Major League Soccer club

More than 30 people arrested in probes into illegal sports betting and rigged poker games backed by Mafia, officials say

7:25 AM on Thursday, October 23

More than 30 people arrested in probes into illegal sports betting and rigged poker games backed by Mafia, officials say

FILE - New construction homes and apartments are seen surrounding an older home on Friday, July 11, 2025, in Happy Valley, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

US home sales accelerated in September to their fastest pace since February as mortgage rates eased

7:04 AM on Thursday, October 23

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes accelerated in September as declining mortgage rates and a pickup in available properties on the market encouraged home shoppers

Relatives and supporters of the victims of the 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre march to Belfast Crown Court ahead of the verdict on the trial of a British soldier identified only as Soldier F, Belfast, in Northern Ireland, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

British ex-soldier acquitted of murder in 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre

9:31 PM on Wednesday, October 22

A former British paratrooper who was the only soldier ever charged in the 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre in Northern Ireland has been acquitted of murder charges

Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (77) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe scores 34 points in opener, most in NBA debut since Wilt Chamberlain

9:23 PM on Wednesday, October 22

VJ Edgecombe scored 34 points for the Philadelphia 76ers in their 117-116 win over the Boston Celtics

A person pushes a protester blocking a caravan of U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel trying to enter Coast Guard Base Alameda on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Federal agents sent to San Francisco area, which mayor says is meant to incite ‘chaos and violence’

6:26 PM on Wednesday, October 22

The U.S. Coast Guard has announced it is providing a base for U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in the San Francisco area

FILE - NCAA President Charlie Baker speaks during the Division I Business Session at the annual NCAA convention, Jan. 15, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

NCAA will allow college athletes to bet on professional sports starting Nov. 1

4:29 PM on Wednesday, October 22

The NCAA has approved a rule change that will allow athletes and athletic department staff members to bet on professional sports

President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listen as Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

US strikes two more alleged drug-carrying boats, this time in the Pacific Ocean

10:43 AM on Wednesday, October 22

The U.S. military has launched its ninth strike against an alleged drug-carrying vessel, killing three people in the waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean

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