Trump urges supporters to vote by mail despite fraud claims

President Trump encouraged supporters ​to vote by mail if they wanted, a change of tone for the U.S. president, who has for years described mail-in voting as a ‌practice rife with fraud.

Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan

President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan for the 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas.

High diesel prices hard to sustain, will impact consumers, truckers say

Many longtime truckers say the current situation with high diesel prices is unlike anything they've experienced. Before long, they say the cost will be passed on to the consumer.

Next Artemis mission on track for 2027, but anything can happen, astronaut says

The next mission under NASA's Artemis moon program could still launch next summer as planned, but "anything can happen" given the remaining ​development work.

Teen charged with 10 counts of attempted murder after high school chemical incident

A 15-year-old Portland student faces 19 charges, including 10 counts of attempted aggravated murder and two counts of domestic terrorism, after allegedly mixing chemicals at his high school and releasing toxic gases that sickened several people.

Former Idaho police officer accused of hiding Russian control of company with federal contracts

A former Boise police officer and CEO of a technology company is accused of helping conceal Russian ownership and software development to secure contracts with the U.S. government.

US stocks rise to the edge of an all-time high

U.S. stocks rose near their records after a couple buyout announcements helped lift the market.

Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn is sentenced to life in prison for wife's murder

A former music pastor in Ohio who appeared briefly on "American Idol" was set to be sentenced Monday after a jury convicted him of murdering his wife while he was having an affair.

Catholic diocese sues US government seeking clergy access to detainees

The Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis filed a lawsuit against the federal government on Monday, ​alleging that detainees at an immigration detention facility in Missouri are being deprived of their right to speak privately with priests or receive sacraments like communion and confession.

Starbucks sued over 'sugar-free' claims for protein beverages

Starbucks has been sued by consumers who said the coffee chain ​falsely advertised eight protein beverages as "sugar-free" because they contain lactose, a naturally occurring sugar in milk.

Cornell building is sprayed with graffiti blasting school's response to gang rape complaint

Cornell's main administration building has been splashed with graffiti and a glass door was broken. Meanwhile, student groups plan a protest Monday over the university's handling of the alleged 2024 fraternity-house gang rape that has ignited a firestorm of anger on campus and beyond.

Utah Food Bank receives first shipment of 1.5 million eggs secured through multistate settlement

The Utah Food Bank on Monday received its first shipment of the 1,512,000 eggs the state secured through a price-fixing settlement reached in July.

Former press secretary Karoline Leavitt lands her next gig: Fox News contributor

Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has found her next chapter: She is heading to Fox News.

About 1 in 8 cancer cases worldwide are tied to these infections — most of them preventable

Millions of new cancer cases around the world may be caused by infections that are either treatable or preventable, suggesting that the cancer could have been avoided altogether.

A $30 painting, found in 'dark corner' of estate sale, fetches $1.35M at auction

An enigmatic oil painting bought for just $30 at an estate sale fetched more than $1.35 million at auction after it was confirmed to be the work of celebrated surrealist Gertrude Abercrombie.

Nobel Prize in medicine awarded to trio for technique that helps decode mysteries of the brain

The 2026 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to three scientists – Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel – for their work developing a technique to decode the inner workings of the brain.

US Supreme Court won't hear Zillow's bid to escape investor class action

The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a bid by real estate platform Zillow ​Group to escape a class action that accused it of misleading investors about its failed home-flipping venture.

Dennis Hastert, former US House speaker and admitted child molester, dies at 84

Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican U.S. House of Representatives speaker who later admitted to sexually abusing boys as a high school wrestling coach and pleaded guilty to charges arising from the scandal, has died, CBS News reported on Monday, ​citing a coroner in Illinois. He was 84.