Amy Acton ad featuring estranged mother draws backlash
October 20, 2026
An online Amy Acton ad featuring her estranged mother sparked controversy two weeks before Election Day, as the Democrat denounced the spot and blamed rival Vivek Ramaswamy.
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American Culture Quiz: Tackle foodie twists and travel trivia
October 20, 2026
The American Culture Quiz is back with 8 questions on culinary curveballs, airport antics and more. See how you score on this week’s mix of U.S. trends and trivia.
Italy partial extradition granted in Texas wife’s killing
October 20, 2026
Italy approved partial extradition for Lee Gilley, accused of killing his pregnant wife. He faces a reduced murder charge rather than capital murder.
Rare fin whale feeding spotted off Pembrokeshire coast
October 20, 2026
A boater captured a rare fin whale feeding near the Pembrokeshire coast, an unusual coastal sighting experts say is unexpected during typical migration.
Kamala Harris town halls with NAACP aim to boost midterm vote
October 20, 2026
Kamala Harris will join the NAACP for town halls in swing states to encourage midterm turnout, as attention grows around her potential 2028 bid.
Zelenskyy in Norway as Russian strikes kill at least 7
October 20, 2026
As Russian strikes kill at least seven and cut power across Ukraine, Zelenskyy is in Norway seeking more Western support amid doubts about U.S. aid.
Julian Sayin injury: Ohio State QB out several weeks
October 20, 2026
Julian Sayin injury leaves Ohio State without its starting quarterback for several weeks after a fourth-quarter hit at Indiana. Here’s what we know.
DOJ charges noncitizens in California, seeks to block ballots
October 20, 2026
The Justice Department charged 28 green card holders in California and asked a court to block ballots from 20,000 alleged noncitizens, intensifying its dispute with state officials.
Supreme Court denies review in seizures, 9/11 pleas, NLRB case
October 20, 2026
The Supreme Court denies review in disputes over Chicago vehicle seizures, 9/11 plea agreements, and an NLRB removal fight, while requesting input in an Iowa case.
Trump New Mexico name change pitch revives ‘New America’ idea
October 19, 2026
Trump New Mexico name change push urges renaming the state to “New America,” saying it would raise home values and incomes. State leaders have pushed back.
‘You Can See Everything’ draws big crowds, box office buzz
October 19, 2026
You Can See Everything scored $15 million on just 855 screens, a rare documentary breakout as Street Fighter led the weekend. Younger audiences drove demand.
Raul Castro charges expanded in Florida over 1996 shootdown
October 19, 2026
Florida expanded charges against Raúl Castro, alleging his role in the 1996 shootdown of exile planes. An arrest warrant was issued, though extradition is uncertain.
