Trump and Vance Unveil $25M Whistleblower Program to Target Fraud
President Trump and VP Vance announce a $25M DOJ whistleblower program offering $30,000 for fraud tips, as Trump rallies in North Carolina and midterms loom.
Great White Shark Breach Photobombs California Beachgoers at Marina State Beach
A great white shark breached off Marina State Beach, photobombing beachgoers. Officials confirmed the viral video as shark season returns to California's Centra
Democrats Set Sights on Elon Musk with Sweeping Congressional Oversight Plans
Democrats prepare wide-ranging probes into Elon Musk's DOGE role, government contracts, and Starshield Ukraine controversy as midterms loom.
Elizabeth Struhs Inquest: 'Lack of Curiosity' and Information Gaps Blamed for Missed Chances
Inquest into Elizabeth Struhs's death hears of missed opportunities, information-sharing failures between police and child safety, and a lack of curiosity about
Big 12 Admits Error: Notre Dame Should Have Had One More Play at BYU
Big 12 admits clock error in Notre Dame's 28-24 loss at BYU; Irish should have had one more play. Missed pass interference call adds to controversy.
France Protests: 2,400 Arrests, Town Halls Burned as Macron Slams 'Unbridled Violence'
France reels after violent protests over cost of living and schools leave 2,400 arrested, 1,500 shops looted, and a historic town hall torched. Macron vows orde
2026 Midterms Two Weeks Out: Polls Show Tight Generic Ballot as Parties Battle for Congress
With two weeks until the 2026 midterms, polls show a tight generic ballot, high stakes for Trump's agenda, and battles over youth turnout and key Senate races.
Final Jeopardy Answer Today: Frank Merchlewitz Returns in Movie Promotions
Frank Merchlewitz returns as Jeopardy! champion on Oct 19, 2026, with $14,350. The Final Jeopardy category is Movie Promotions, but the answer remains unconfirm
Record 18-Foot Reticulated Python Caught in Puerto Rico After Strangling Pet Cat
Python hunter Kevin Pavlidis captured Puerto Rico's largest recorded reticulated python, an 18-foot-4-inch invasive snake, after it was spotted strangling a pet
Eric Dane's Posthumous Memoir Reveals Grey's Anatomy Exit, ALS Struggles
Eric Dane's memoir, out Nov. 3, reveals why he left Grey's Anatomy, his ALS battle, and the five words he told his daughter daily.
Ziva David's Exit Still Ranked NCIS's Most Impactful Character Departure
Cote de Pablo's Ziva David remains NCIS's most impactful character exit, a new analysis argues, as the show's golden age ended abruptly in Season 11.
Texas Early Voting Opens for 2026 Midterms as Harris County Cuts Polling Sites
Early voting in Texas runs Oct. 19–30 for the 2026 midterms. Harris County has 193 fewer Election Day poll sites than in 2022, raising access concerns.
Sunday Night Football at Lambeau: 6 Arrests, 16 Ejections, 14 Medical Calls
Packers' Sunday Night Football win over Cowboys at Lambeau Field led to 6 arrests, 16 ejections, and 14 emergency medical incidents, police and fire say.