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President Jimmy Carter and Pope John Paul II are shown at the White House Saturday, Oct. 6, 1979. (AP Photo)

Today in History: Pope John Paul II visits the White House

By Associated Press

October 6, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On Oct. 6, 1979, Pope John Paul II, on a weeklong U.S. tour, became the...

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he departs the White House in Washington en route to Grand Island, Neb., to campaign ahead of the midterm elections, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. President Trump reversed course on Monday and announced that his super PAC would now pay for the television ads promoting him that have been airing nationwide at taxpayer expense. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times)

Facing backlash, President Trump says his super PAC will pay for taxpayer-funded ads

By The New York Times News Service Syndicate

October 5, 2026 at 7:03 p.m.

President Donald Trump reversed course Monday and announced that his super political action committee would...

A lawsuit accuses Starbucks of mislabeling 8 ‘sugar-free’ protein drinks

By Dee-Ann Durbin

October 5, 2026 at 5:47 p.m.

Starbucks is facing a consumer lawsuit over claims that the protein drinks labeled “sugar-free” on...

A draft version of the IRS 1040 tax form for 2026 is photographed Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)

New Trump proposal would require tax filers to disclose citizenship status to the IRS

By Ken Sweet

October 1, 2026 at 11:53 a.m.

The Trump administration would require U.S. taxpayers to disclose their citizenship and work authorization status...

FILE – Flowers and photos are left at a memorial site for Renee Good on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Renee Good’s family sues US government and immigration officials over her killing in Minneapolis

By Kathy McCormack

October 1, 2026 at 9:51 a.m.

Renee Good’s family sued the U.S. government and several immigration officials Thursday, alleging wrongful death,...

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

Supreme Court grants review of Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy for immigrants

By Michael Kunzelman

October 1, 2026 at 9:51 a.m.

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to review a Trump administration policy denying bond hearings...

A customer checks gas price while he fills up his vehicle’s tank at a gas station in Racine, Wis., Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Most Americans blame Donald Trump for high prices as midterms approach, a new AP-NORC poll finds

By Jill Colvin

October 1, 2026 at 6:44 a.m.

By JILL COLVIN and LINLEY SANDERS WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are deeply frustrated with President...

Media witnesses recount the moments before the execution of Christa Pike was halted Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Tennessee governor halts executions after Christa Gail Pike survives lethal injection attempt

By Kim Chandler

October 1, 2026 at 7:26 a.m.

Tennessee officials were unable to put Christa Gail Pike to death Wednesday for a 1995...

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum smiles at supporters during a rally in the Zócalo, Mexico City's main square, on her inauguration day, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

Today in History: Claudia Sheinbaum sworn in as first female president of Mexico

By Associated Press

October 1, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On Oct. 1, 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum, a scientist-turned-politician, was sworn in as the first female president...

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee gives a talk on Sept. 30, 2026, on the relationship between consumer sentiment and the economy. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

‘Record divergence’ between economic data and Americans’ views, Chicago Fed president says

By Shun Graves

October 1, 2026 at 3:49 p.m.

Despite stable economic data, Americans increasingly view the economy negatively, the Chicago Fed president indicated...

The U.S. Capitol is seen Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

Republicans tee up bill on data centers for one of the final votes before the midterms

By Kevin Freking

September 30, 2026 at 9:29 a.m.

Senate Republicans are dedicating one of the final votes before the midterm elections to a...

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, Tuesday Sept. 29, 2026, after meeting with top executives of AI firms. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

President Donald Trump will unveil $54B in South Korean investment in Alaska, site of a tight Senate race

By Darlene Superville

September 30, 2026 at 9:09 a.m.

President Donald Trump is expected to announce on Wednesday plans for South Korea to invest...

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem speaks during the 25th Anniversary Voyage of Chicago’s Christmas Ship, USCGC Mackinaw, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at Polk Brothers Park next to Chicago’s Lake Michigan. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)

Former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem files to divorce husband

By Brian Niemietz

September 30, 2026 at 8:42 a.m.

Former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has filed for divorce from her husband.