WATCH: Nebraska voters hear from Harding, Powell in midterm House debate
Voters in Nebraska will hear from the two major party candidates seeking to replace retiring Rep. Don Bacon during a debate Wednesday.
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A gang rape allegation at Cornell highlights how Title IX guides campus sex assault cases
Cornell University's handling of an alleged fraternity house gang rape is raising questions about how a decades-old federal civil rights law shapes colleges' treatment of campus sexual assault.
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WATCH LIVE: Candidates in race to replace Iowa Rep. Feenstra meet for debate
Republican candidate Chris McGowan and Democratic candidate Dave Dawson will meet face-to-face for a debate Wednesday as they seek the U.S. House seat in Iowa's 4th Congressional District.
Cornell president admits he never followed up on gang rape allegation ahead of no-confidence debate
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff knew in 2024 that a student had reported being gang raped at a fraternity house, but never followed up to learn what had happened to her or…
How proposed cuts to this major national health survey could disadvantage Americans with disabilities
As many as a quarter of wheelchair users and more than a third of people who are blind or deaf could be miscategorized as not disabled because of the shorter survey, according…
Justice Department threatens California with legal action over claim of noncitizens on voter rolls
The U.S. Department of Justice has threatened California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens believed to have received mail ballots for next month's midterm elections.
ICE officer appeared to intentionally hit a man with a vehicle in Houston, Texas prosecutor says
The encounter has set off new criticism over immigration enforcement in Houston, where local prosecutors are also investigating a July fatal shooting by a federal immigration officer.
IMF chief urges wealthy nations to rein in debt to ease global economic pressure
The U.S. and other wealthy nations need to urgently tackle mounting global debt levels that are weighing most heavily on low-income countries and straining the global financial system, the head of the…
Cornell bans fraternity parties, evaluates Greek life Short
Cornell University is banning parties and other social events at fraternities for the rest of the academic year. The university is also giving state police a role in investigating sex crimes on…
New York plans to ban Central Park's horse-drawn carriages after teen's death
The City Council is expected to approve a bill next week that would end the rides by 2028. Three consecutive mayors had called for an end to the carriage rides because of…
Roller coaster rider's death puts spotlight on safety of ever more thrilling rides
The horrific death of a man who was ejected from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia is drawing attention to the safety of amusement park rides that have become increasingly faster…
Iowa's water quality and cancer rates forced into forefront of state politics
Chemical fertilizers and animal waste contain nitrates and phosphorus that can get washed with rain or snowmelt into the state's rivers. That affects Iowa's more liberal urban centers which rely on rivers…
Republicans retreat from battleground districts as lines shift in House races
The shifting money in the final weeks of midterm campaigns points to a defensive posture by Republicans and new aggression from Democrats, who aim to capitalize on President Donald Trump's weak approval…
Perseverance rover breaks Mars driving distance record Short
NASA’s Perseverance rover is now the robotic record-holder for driving farther on Mars than any other vehicle. As of this week, the six-wheeled scientist has traveled more than 28 miles. Perseverance took…
WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks at rally along Arizona-Nevada border
President Donald Trump's midterm roadshow to rally the GOP is stopping Wednesday in swing-state Arizona and a Republican-leaning U.S. House district in Montana.
WATCH: Hegseth discusses drone warfare at U.S. Army conference
Protesters shouted at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other military leaders on Wednesday as they spoke at a panel on drones during the U.S. Army's annual conference in Washington.
Duane Davis gets 40 years to life for murder of Tupac Short
A former gang leader was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison Tuesday for orchestrating the murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur in 1996. Duane “Keffe D” Davis showed little emotion…
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Sudden Starlink limits sap Ukraine drone power as Kyiv fears U.S. intelligence squeeze
Ukrainian drones lost some of their fighting capacity after restrictions were suddenly imposed on the battlefield use of the country's U.S.-made Starlink communication terminals, officials said Wednesday as the capital endured another…
Judge extends order blocking Trump from banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from White House
A federal judge on Tuesday extended an order blocking President Donald Trump's administration from banning reporters for three news outlets from the White House, a pivotal operational development for the organizations as…
WATCH LIVE: Hegseth meets with military leaders on Project Agincourt and autonomous warfare Live
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U.S. hits Bank of America with $1.2 billion fine, saying it violated money laundering and sanctions laws
The fines on America's second-biggest bank amount to the third-largest in the department's history.
Here's what's on House Democrats' agenda if they sweep to power in midterm elections
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will be united on reinstating Affordable Care Act tax breaks, reversing Republican Medicaid cuts, holding votes against the Iran war and undoing President Donald Trump's tariff…
Rider falls to his death from Six Flags roller coaster Short
Police have identified the man who fell to his death while riding a roller coaster at a Six Flags amusement park outside Atlanta. 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem was an employee at…
Katie Zacharia's debut shows the pitfalls and possibilities of White House press secretary's role
This would not be an easy job under any circumstances.
WATCH LIVE: RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz hold news conference on healthcare fraud Live
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Pope Leo is eating and recovering after cancer surgery, doctors say
His post-operative tests are normal following surgery to remove a cancerous mass from his lung, the Vatican said Wednesday.
WATCH LIVE: Vance holds campaign rally in Atlanta the day after Ossoff and Collins debate Live
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WATCH LIVE: Justice Department announces tax fraud charges Live
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Inflation worsened last month to 3.7% as midterm elections near
Gas, clothes, and air fares got more expensive, evidence that rising prices remain an economic challenge just a few weeks before the midterm elections that have focused heavily on issues related to…
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LISTEN LIVE: Supreme Court considers who counts as a 'consumer' under Video Privacy Protection Act Live
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WATCH LIVE: Trump campaigns for Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska Live
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Does a Russian lab worker's death carry pandemic risk? Experts say it's unlikely, with one caveat
Some details surrounding a Russian lab worker's death of an unknown pneumonia parallel COVID-19 news that unfolded seven years ago, but health security experts say they don't see signs this is a…
PBS News Hour full episode, Oct. 13, 2026 Video
Tuesday on the News Hour, the U.S. ambassador to Greece is forced out as a new press secretary starts at the White House. The conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi rebels…
'Grandma Joy and Me' follows a grandmother and grandson's journey to every national park Video
Eleven years ago, Brad Ryan took his grandmother, Joy, camping in the Smoky Mountains after hearing that she had never seen a mountain. That one trip to a national park turned into…
PBS News Hour live episode, Oct. 13, 2026 Video
Tuesday on the News Hour, the U.S. ambassador to Greece is forced out as a new press secretary starts at the White House. The conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi rebels…
Climate change gives Swedish winemakers an unexpected boost Video
Record high temperatures this year forced European wine producers to harvest grapes much earlier than usual. French wineries fear it will lead to the worst season in 30 years. But Nordic newcomers…
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On October 8, 2026, Indian cinema mourned the loss of legendary actor Nana Patekar at the age of 75. His…
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