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Cyclospora found at Mexican farm linked to lettuce outbreak, FDA says

10/02/2026 8:41pm
The Food and Drug Administration said Friday that its inspectors detected cyclospora at the Mexican farm blamed for the largest foodborne illness outbreak of the parasite in U.S. history.

FDA closes lettuce parasite probe, links outbreak to Mexico facility

10/02/2026 2:33pm
The FDA said on Friday it has concluded its investigation into ​a summer parasite outbreak, linking the illnesses to recalled shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico.

Christa Pike was on ventilator and unconscious after failed Tennessee execution, attorneys say

10/02/2026 1:38pm
Christa Pike's attorneys say she remained in a hospital where she was placed on a ventilator and unconscious hours after her failed execution in Tennessee.

Police bodycam footage of Luigi Mangione's arrest released

10/02/2026 1:25pm
Police bodycam footage shows officers arresting Luigi Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald's in connection with the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Kennedy Center Honors to be held at Capital One Arena amid fight over adding Trump's name

10/02/2026 12:07pm
This year's Kennedy Center Honors will be held at Washington's Capital One Arena instead of the usual riverfront venue, amid a battle over adding Donald Trump's name to the building.

Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery will be named Skydance, David Ellison announces

10/02/2026 11:32am
The combined Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery will be named Skydance, CEO David Ellison announced Friday, a few days before the merger's completion.

Amazon to invest $1B into data center communities amid backlash against data center rollouts

10/02/2026 9:21am
Amazon is investing more than $1 billion over the next five years into communities where it operates data centers as it reacts to a growing backlash to rollout of the massive buildings.

G7 nations agree to release 100 million barrels of oil, including diesel, a boost for Trump

10/02/2026 9:07am
The Group of Seven industrial nations said they agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil, starting with "substantial" amounts of diesel after it recently hit record prices in the U.S.

$80K bronze statue of Kentucky Derby winner stolen in Sacramento

10/02/2026 8:57am
A nearly 7-foot bronze statue honoring a Kentucky Derby winner has been stolen from Sacramento's Del Paso Boulevard, leaving a community without a piece of its history.

Respiratory virus season has arrived. Flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines are available

10/02/2026 7:27am
There's a bit of a chill in the air, pumpkin spice in your coffee, and children back to school — which means the threat of respiratory viruses like COVID-19, influenza and RSV is looming.

Arkansas gem hunter finds a diamond he claims could be worth $1M

10/02/2026 7:17am
Jack Pearadin dug up a large diamond, now known as the "American Dream," in August, and collectors believe the rock could now be worth up to $1 million.

LA Games to bring Olympic torch relay to all 50 states

10/02/2026 7:03am
The Olympic torch relay is returning to the U.S. for the first time since the 2002 Winter Games in Utah.

Job growth slows sharply in September; unemployment rate rises to 4.2%

10/02/2026 6:49am
Job growth slowed more than expected in September, but that likely does not signal ​a material shift in the labor market, with the weakness likely related to a calendar quirk.

NY governor says Cornell rape accuser was 'failed' by people obligated to protect her

10/02/2026 6:16am
Gov. Kathy Hochul said the woman who accused members of a Cornell fraternity of gang rape was "failed" by people obligated to protect her, including police and the county prosecutor.