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On Nov. 5, New York voters will vote for or against the proposed Equal Rights Amendment, known as Proposition 1.

New York’s Prop 1: Fight over abortion rights and transgender athletes

Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, undergoing treatment at Rikers Island prison while serving 16-year sentence.

Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with cancer, reports say

A teenager could make a first appearance in court as early as Tuesday to face murder charges, after investigators found five people, including three children, dead in a shooting at a home in Washington state, early Monday, Oct. 21. It happened in Fall City, about 25 miles east of Seattle.

Teen arrested after 5 killed in shooting at Washington state home

With 2 weeks until Election Day, Vice President Harris and former President Trump are hitting battleground states for undecided voters.

Harris, Trump look for votes in battlegrounds with 2 weeks to go

Jury selection is underway in the murder trial of a white former Ohio police officer who is accused of shooting and killing an unarmed Black man.

Former Ohio officer’s murder trial begins for 2020 shooting death of Andre Hill

The “Central Park Five” sued former President Donald Trump for defamation after comments he made about their case at the presidential debate.

‘Central Park 5’ sue Donald Trump for defamation after debate remarks

An $860 million federal solar investment in Puerto Rico comes as locals say existing projects have caused flooding and higher energy costs.

Puerto Rico’s solar energy push comes with flooding and higher electric bills

Disney will announce who will succeed Bob Iger as CEO in "early 2026" as it looks toward a future without the longtime leader.

Freed American Paul Whelan describes years inside Russian prison

Disney will announce who will succeed Bob Iger as CEO in "early 2026" as it looks toward a future without the longtime leader.

Disney vows to resolve Iger succession in 2026 as Gorman becomes board chair

Jury selection is underway in the trial of Daniel Penny, 25, charged with the death of Jordan Neely on a NYC subway train in 2023.

Jury selection begins in Daniel Penny’s fatal NYC subway chokehold case

Democratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris surpassed Donald Trump in fundraising with $1.6 billion.

Harris surpasses Trump with $1.6 billion campaign fundraising high

The Vessel in Hudson Yards, NYC, has reopened after a three-year closure following multiple suicides, with new safety measures implemented.

Vessel reopens in NYC after 3-year closure due to suicides

A caravan of about 2,000 migrants left southern Mexico Sunday, aiming to reach the U.S. southern border before the upcoming election.

Large migrant caravan departs southern Mexico ahead of US election

Voters who referred a friend to sign Elon Musk's petition once earned $47, but now Musk is increasing the stakes, offering $1M payouts.

Pa. governor, Elon Musk clash over $1 million voter petition payouts

A bipartisan House task force report reveals security failures in the lead-up to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.

Bipartisan assassination task force cites ‘stunning’ failures leading to PA attempt

The global water crisis could very soon impact global food supply, too. It's threatening to cut worldwide food production by half.

Global water crisis threatens half the world’s food supply: Report

X, formerly known as Twitter, has updated its terms of service, allowing the platform to use user posts for artificial intelligence training.

New X terms will allow all user data to train AI services

The end of the Boeing strike may be in sight. After more than a month, union members will vote on Boeing’s latest contract offer.

Boeing boosts offer to 35% raises as it loses $1 billion per month in strike

Sean "Diddy" Combs faces seven new lawsuits alleging sexual assault, bringing the total number of accusers to over two dozen

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs hit with 7 new sexual assault lawsuits

As the 2024 election draws closer, a new survey indicates Americans trust the media less and less. The poll was recently released by Gallup.

Americans’ confidence in the mass media continues to wane: Poll

CBS responded to claims that the network engaged in deceitful editing when it aired two different answers to the same question.

CBS responds to allegations of deceitful editing in ’60 Minutes’ Harris interview

The FCC has put ESPN on alert by proposing the maximum penalty after it accused the sports network of violating emergency alert rules.

FCC proposes max fine for ESPN airing emergency alert sounds

The Biden administration has proposed a rule to expand free contraception coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

Biden administration proposes expanded free contraception coverage

An investigation is underway by the U.S. into who leaked classified information detailing some of Israel's plans to attack Iran in retaliation for a ballistic missile attack on Oct. 1.

US investigating leak of Israeli plans to launch attack against Iran