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American prisoner released from Russia after Trump-Putin negotiation
An American man imprisoned in Russia since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine is returning home this week after U.S. officials negotiated his return.
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2026 midterm elections: 21 key House races to follow
Voters across the country will decide which party controls the House as a handful of closely watched races shape the 2026 midterm elections.
World News
View MorePope Leo’s lung cancer had not spread, doctors confirm no further treatment needed
Pope Leo XIV does not need further treatment for lung cancer after follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localized, the Vatican said in a statement Wednesday.
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Invasive hairy ants are on the move: What to watch for
Invasive, hairy ants are spreading across the Southeast U.S., creating “super colonies” with millions of critters and costing millions of dollars in damages along the way.
Politics
View MoreWho leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Money
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Trader Joe's plans to open 30 new stores nationwide: See the list
Trader Joe’s announced plans open new stores across various states, with some locations opening this week and others coming soon.
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Jalen Hurts out for Eagles season due to blood clots
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the remainder of the NFL season after medical evaluations revealed multiple blood clots in his lungs. The team and Hurts' agent announced Monday that the three-time Pro Bowler has deep vein thrombosis and a bilateral pulmonary emboli, meaning a clot from his leg traveled to his lungs. Hurts will undergo blood thinner treatment for at least three months, forcing the 2-4 Eagles to move forward with backup quarterback Tanner McKee.
Health & Fitness
View MorePope Leo’s lung cancer had not spread, doctors confirm no further treatment needed
Pope Leo XIV does not need further treatment for lung cancer after follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localized, the Vatican said in a statement Wednesday.
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Look up tonight: The Orionids meteor shower peaks as debris from Halley's comet lights up the night sky
The Orionid meteor shower will peak Oct. 21–22, offering sky watchers a chance to see meteors from Halley’s Comet before dawn.
