October 5, 2025, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time
The Israeli prime minister said he hoped to finalize a deal to exchange hostages for prisoners “in the coming days,” but Hamas has not said if it will disarm.
A federal judge appointed by President Trump issued a temporary restraining order, siding for now with Oregon and Portland lawyers who called federalizing the guard a presidential overreach.
Some victims of the Cebu earthquake in the Philippines lived in homes that were supposed to withstand natural disasters.
Along with optimism that President Trump can lock Israel and Hamas into a deal, many expressed anxiety about being disappointed once more.
In a speech that lasted just minutes, the Israeli prime minister boasted that he had defied his critics to secure the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza.
The party of Andrej Babis, a billionaire and a skeptic of military support to Ukraine, prevailed in parliamentary elections by focusing on the economy.
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The clash touched off more protests in the city over immigration enforcement. The Illinois governor said National Guard troops could be deployed soon against his wishes.
Mr. Sanchez, who works as a Fox Sports commentator, was charged with battery on Saturday, the police said. He was in stable condition after being injured in the early-morning episode in Indianapolis.
A 13-year-old and 4-year-old were killed, officials said. A 9-year-old and 8-year-old were airlifted for medical care and were in critical condition.
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The defense secretary cites a ‘Trump bump.’ But the Army’s recruiting surge wouldn’t have been possible without the program started three years ago at Fort Jackson.
A West Coast version of Zohran Mamdani’s campaign is playing out in Portland. But the socialist city councilors, who say the city has been “run by the rich” for too long, are facing significant opposition.
“We’ll see how it all turns out,” President Trump said after Hamas agreed to portions of his cease-fire plan, with conditions.
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Carriers like Spirit and Frontier have lost customers to bigger competitors and seen their costs balloon. Some are in financial distress.
The budget bill signed by President Trump suspended an effort to enroll more low-income older Americans in programs that assist them with rising health care costs.
The services, which can cost more than $50,000 a year, make impossible dinner reservations and finagle special treatment. In certain circles, they’ve become a common luxury.
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Critics say the park’s drives have become increasingly chaotic as e-bike riders move through at high speeds.
The teenagers, found unconscious on the roof of a train in Brooklyn, appear to be the latest casualties of a popular and deadly game.
Just outside New York City, Republicans are using Zohran Mamdani as an attack line for the 2026 midterms, much as they vilified the city in 2022.
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The homeland security secretary told a podcaster that immigration agents would be at the N.F.L. event, where Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican rapper and Trump critic, will perform.
For a rapid-response episode of Popcast, we journeyed track-by-track through the pop star’s new album, assessing the highs, lows and hot gossip.
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Many who have tracked the music mogul’s career think his reputation has been irreparably damaged by testimony of abusive behavior as a boss and boyfriend.
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And this reader-favorite slow cooker chili is ready when you are.
These three pumpkin treats — chewy chocolate chip bars, maple-scented cornbread and a showstopping layer cake — let the gourd’s sweetness shine.
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Many drug trials are vetted by companies with ties to the drugmakers, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and patient safety.
More men are now living long enough to develop osteoporosis. But few are aware of the risk, and fewer still are screened and treated.
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This simple routine can help make everyday tasks easier — and you can do it while sitting at your desk.
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Landlords are allowed to raise the security deposit each time you renew your lease, but only within the bounds of the law.
