Iran says it expects response to ceasefire plan already rejected by Trump
President Trump says U.S. and Iranian negotiators are talking via mediators, but insists he has "offered them NOTHING" to get a peace deal done.
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Critics dubbed it California's high-speed rail "anti-transparency bill." A watchdog report reveals why it isn't.
A watchdog report on wasteful consultant travel became a real-world test of the so-called high-speed rail "anti-transparency" law.
Trump says AI companies agree to 'self-police'
Donald Trump said the US won't "stifle" the development of AI, which he sees as "bigger than the Industrial Revolution." The agreement comes amid mounting concerns over AI safety after recent hacking incidents.
White Sox receive letter from Pope Leo XIV on playoff opener
The Chicago White Sox received a letter from Pope Leo XIV on the same day of their playoff opener against the Houston Astros
'Mum sent them £140,000': How to spot the signs a loved one is being scammed
Helen discovered her mum was in the grip of a romance scam - here's how she found out and broke her free.
WATCH: Could laughter be good for your heart?
Cardiologist Dr. Michael Miller explains what research shows about laughter, stress and heart health.
Huel ad banned for suggesting its products could replace all conventional food
The advertising watchdog said that viewers could assume from the ad that replacing all normal food with Huel was "nutritionally appropriate".
Trump Launches Government Chatbot That Contradicts Some of His Claims
Democrats amplified statements from America.gov that frequently contradict the president on tariffs, election fraud and other topics.
Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years
A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast.
OpenAI launches always-on AI agents a day after apologizing for a hack by its bots
OpenAI announced its new AI agent product, Dots, amid a barrage of controversy over AI agents that had gone rogue.
Hochul dodges weighing in on Mamdani’s antisemitism plan — which won’t define the term
The Democratic governor, who is running for reelection in November, refused to weigh in on one of the report’s primary deficiencies; its refusal to define antisemitism.
Venezuelan man shot and wounded by ICE agent in Texas is charged with assaulting an officer
Garcés Pérez was wounded by an ICE officer on Sept. 20 while he was in his car making DoorDash deliveries; his attorneys say a bullet lodged in his spine is causing “grave danger.”
NYC charity God’s Love We Deliver receives gift from Global Citizen Festival — after concert was canceled from storm
The powerful nor'easter that pummeled New York over the weekend may have caused havoc -- but it also brought some heartwarming news.
Xavier Becerra mocked migrant kids as ‘little Juanitos’, ex-aide claims
Former Joe Biden official alleged Xavier Becerra called migrant kids 'little Juanitos and Juanitas,' sparking concern inside his California governor campaign.
ProPublica reporter bets like a problem gambler, loses over $10,000, becomes DraftKings VIP
ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson spent 10 weeks patterning his behavior to mimic the actions of a gambling addict as he placed online sports bets. He was hoping to see how sports books would respond to his recklessness. Pearson joined "The Takeout" to discuss what happened next.
A Timeline of the Cornell University Rape Investigation
Prosecutors have reopened an investigation into a former student’s claims that several men sexually assaulted her in a campus fraternity house.
New book explores the making of the modern Middle East
A new book, "The Cauldron: The Making of the Modern Middle East, explores how the region got to such a level of instability. The book's author, Simon Sebag Montefiore, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
77-year-old man put to death in Florida, 16th person to be executed in the state this year
Curtis Wilkie Beasley was executed for the 1995 killing of Carolyn Monfort, after supreme court declined to intervene
Obese rat dies escaping NYC trash can — but locals laud sick scene as high art: ‘It’s sculpture’
Even rodent-weary New Yorkers were deeply moved by the sight of a rat so fat it died after gorging on garbage in Riverside Park — with some comparing the sidewalk scene to high art or “a New York sculpture.” The rat was found squeezed and slumped between the bars of a trashcan near Riverside’s 103rd...
Democrats gain edge in latest poll on Ohio Senate, gubernatorial races
A new Marist poll has Democrats moving ahead in Ohio's midterm races for Senate and governor. Republican strategist David Avella and Democratic strategist Kendra Barkoff Lamy join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Charlie Kirk's mother has emotional response to Erika Kirk speculation in rare interview
Kathryn Kirk, the mother of Charlie Kirk, broke her silence, rejecting conspiracy theories about a family rift with Erika Kirk over Charlie Kirk's will and legacy.
At A.I. Event, Trump Asks Meta, OpenAI and Microsoft to Make Safety Decisions Themselves
President Trump’s meetings with tech leaders produced some voluntary safeguards and a commitment to rebrand artificial intelligence as “super intelligence,” the term that Mr. Trump prefers.
Toddler takes loaded gun to Michigan daycare
Daycare staff members took the gun from the toddler and no one was hurt Monday in Canton Township, a community west of Detroit, police said.
Trump Hosts A.I. Executives at the White House
Also, ICE is planning a hiring surge. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.
Diddy’s pampered life in prison: Massages, nude photos, Hennessy
Sean “Diddy” Combs has spent thousands of dollars a month to bring his lifestyle to a low-security correctional facility in southern New Jersey, sources said.
New coach, new players, but same old failings hamper Scotland
Self-inflicted wounds cost Scotland on Sebastien Pocognoli's Hampden debut, writes Tom English.
Hegseth targets military's top brass for deeper cuts: Officials
It is unclear exactly how the new cuts will be carried out, or whether such a dramatic reduction amid the Iran war would disrupt day-to-day military operations.
Questions rise after Trump announces $15 billion Iowa steel plant
President Trump on Monday announced that a prominent steel company would build a $15 billion plant in Iowa. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
The best early deals to shop ahead of Walmart Deal Days
Shop the best early Walmart Deals Days 2026 deals happening now, including discounts on tech, home, beauty, kitchen essentials and more.
Breaking down Jack Smith's Senate testimony on Trump investigations
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate on Tuesday about the investigations he led into President Trump. Lee Holmes, former chief counsel for the Senate Judiciary Committee, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent in Texas charged with assaulting an officer
Garcés Pérez, who was shot in his car by agents, is accused of striking officer with side mirror while trying to drive away
Trump’s ‘morally binding’ artificial intelligence pledge signed by tech leaders — read in full
President Trump released the text of a voluntary accord signed by tech leaders Tuesday, which he described as a “constitution” that will allow for the safe development of artificial intelligence.
‘Racist Karen’ makes deranged court appearance after sick video of her abusing father and daughter
Lindsay Hansen, dubbed San Jose's 'racist Karen,' grinned at cameras in court after a viral video showed her harassing a father and daughter
Time for Tuchel to offer Alexander-Arnold some trust
Having been overlooked for so long, Trent Alexander-Arnold produced a world-class moment on his return, writes Phil McNulty.
Hochul has a record-breaking amount of campaign cash in final stretch of NYS election campaign
Hochul announced raising $8.5 million over the summer months between her campaign and the state Democratic party’s account, bringing her combined total to $33 million cash-on-hand ahead of the runup to November’s midterms.
People with Type 2 diabetes lost up to 60 pounds on Lilly’s latest weight loss drug
Participants who took the experimental drug retatrutide experienced the largest weight loss ever seen in a drug trial for diabetes.
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
A woman, identified only as Jane Doel, alleges she was gang-raped by seven fraternity members in 2024 and accuses Cornell University of failing to protect her.
Foreign tourist numbers to the US are plunging — and travel chief says Trump can do 6 things to reverse the decline
Those figures came as a shock, following the "PR victory" of the FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico this summer.
Students at Cornell Daily Sun Pursued Sexual Assault Case for Two Years
The student newspaper, The Cornell Daily Sun, covered the allegations of rape at a fraternity party since they were first made in 2024 and led the reporting on the case.
Military academies won't give tenure to civilian faculty, Hegseth says
The Defense Department has decided to stop appointing civilians as tenured faculty at U.S. military academies
Trump Is Going Viral in the Worst Ways
On the technological, diplomatic and biological fronts, Trump is creating a disaster.
Another majority that could be in Democrats’ reach: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.
The intricate web Man City spun to con the Premier League
The 40-page document which confirmed Manchester City were found guilty of inflating sponsorship income makes fascinating reading. Here's what it sets out.
The Outset has officially shut down — here’s what you can still use for your sensitive skin
The Outset has officially closed its doors — these are the sensitive skin-friendly products our editors suggest using that are still in production.
Australia news live: Shoebridge and Hodgins-May announce Greens leadership bid, saying Labor ‘can’t stop One Nation’
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Who continues to show how important they are? England player ratings
How the England players rated following their Nations League match.
Six Flags permanently shuts down X2 rollercoaster after claims of brain injuries
More than 100 people have said they were injured by the ride in California, which reached speeds up to 76mph
Utah death-row prisoner released after new DNA analysis of 1985 killing
Douglas Carter, 71, who has spent more than four decades on death row, released on bail until new trial begins
‘Cute but unbearable’ freeloading bear discovered in another LA crawlspace
‘Yellow 2120’ has been driven out of other Altadena neighborhood crawlspaces but he just keeps coming back
Former American Idol contestant found guilty of killing wife during affair
Caleb Flynn convicted of aggravated murder in shooting of Ashley Flynn, a schoolteacher and volleyball coach
Jack Smith Defends Trump Charges as Senator’s Perjury Claim Falters
A Republican eager to prove the former special counsel was dishonest appeared to instead demonstrate his own confusion over basic facts.
California bans officers’ use of electric-shock gloves after ICE reveals plan to equip agents
State passes law banning local, state and federal officers from using gloves that deliver painful electric shocks
Could changing the pension triple lock pay for Burnham's big social care plan?
Burnham said he wants to change the pensions triple lock from 2030 to pay for his social care reform, but analysts have questioned whether it will raise enough money.
Morocco: King appoints first woman prime minister
The appointment of Fatima Zahra Mansouri comes after her center-right party won last week's parliamentary elections in Morocco. She had previously served as mayor of the city of Marrakesh.
'American Idol' alum Caleb Flynn convicted of murdering his wife
Alleigha Botner's testimony revealed 107,000 messages with Caleb Flynn, including chilling texts sent just hours before Ashley Flynn was killed.
Judge Orders New York to Scrap Rollout of Second-Home Tax and Start Over
A Staten Island judge sided with a group of homeowners who had sued the city over its introduction of the tax, dealing a blow to Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Supreme Court allows rapid deportations to 3rd countries, agrees to hear case
The Trump administration can continue deporting migrants to third countries without prior notice after the Supreme Court paused a lower court order blocking the policy.
Former 'American Idol' contestant found guilty of murdering wife
Caleb Flynn was charged with aggravated murder, murder, felonious assault and tampering with evidence in connection with the death of his wife, Ashley Flynn.
Lady A singer Charles Kelley reveals cancer diagnosis
Charles Kelley, the co-lead vocalist and founding member of the country music trio Lady A, has been diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer.
Trump goes to Republican-leaning states for midterm election rallies
Two rallies will each be in congressional districts and states that appear to favor the Republican Party in the 2026 midterm elections.
Estonia blames Russia for arson attack on defense company
The Estonian government accused Moscow of an "act of sabotage" that is part of Russia's broader campaign across Europe. The Baltic state has received support from EU and NATO leaders.
Man found dead on tracks at Brooklyn subway station after his bag reportedly gets stuck in closing doors
Yaw Boahene's shopping bag reportedly got caught in closing subway doors at a Brooklyn station, dragging the 57-year-old onto the tracks of a northbound A train.
Sheriff's department aware of possible new ransom note in Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case
PCSD and FBI investigators are examining a possible new ransom note in the kidnapping case involving Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, in Arizona.
Motorcycle patrols swarm Iranian cities, checkpoints rise as regime braces for unrest
Sources told Fox News Digital that IRGC, Basij and police have flooded Tehran with checkpoints and patrols as student protests over compulsory hijab grow.
Vape store clerk near Ole Miss campus warned buyer 'people were dying' from kratom pills, affidavit says
A vape store clerk allegedly warned that "people were dying" from kratom sold at the Oxford, Mississippi, shop where an Ole Miss student bought products.
Ethiopia: No regard for civilians as fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region continues
Fighting has returned to northern Ethiopia, shattering a fragile peace in the region. DW spoke to civilians caught in the crossfire amid communication blackouts, as rebel and federal forces keep battling for territory.
Trans NYT Games executive killed after accusing in-laws of years of abuse amid bitter custody battle
Jonathan McKinsey alleged years of abuse by his wife's parents in court filings before the Dublin, California, shooting that claimed his life Saturday.
TV journalist is crowned king of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom
Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma has ascended to the throne after King Oyo died at the age of 34 due to a cancer battle. He previously worked for Ugandan broadcaster UBC as a TV anchor and editor.
Hero cop stopped synagogue massacre in Canada as Jewish group calls for armed guards
The Yom Kippur attack outside Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville has intensified demands for armed security at Jewish institutions across Canada.
FBI strikes back at hacking group with overseas arrest of alleged leader
A 24-year-old Amsterdam man was arrested by Dutch police and the FBI for allegedly leading the ShinyHunters global hacking syndicate network.
Satirist launches site naming Cornell students accused in gang-rape lawsuit
Writer Toby Morton is using a new website to amplify allegations in a high-profile sexual assault lawsuit involving seven Cornell students. The reopening of the case is causing an outcry on social media.
Senegal's Youth Olympics makes Olympics in Africa 'logical'
The Youth Olympics are to be hosted in Africa for the first time ever. The edition in Senegal is also a chance to prove the continent can host a full Olympics in the future.
UK PM Burnham seeks 'hope again' at Labour Party conference
Andy Burnham is seeking a delicate balance between optimism and realism at Labour's annual party conference. He promised hope and an end to "politics as usual" but also an "honest conversation" about difficult dilemmas.
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At least 40 rescued, 2 dead as boat capsizes after machete fight near Puerto Rico
A machete fight aboard a makeshift migrant boat near Mona Island caused it to capsize, leaving survivors stranded in open waters for over 12 hours.
US visa clash exposes Sudan’s forgotten war as foreign powers compete for strategic foothold
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan struck a defiant tone after Washington withheld his visa amid a dispute over a proposed 90-day humanitarian truce in Sudan.
Iran under scrutiny after plot foiled near UK base used by US military
Experts suspect an Iran link after five were allegedly arrested with explosives near a U.K. U.S. military base. Russia and Islamic terrorists are also under scrutiny.
UK airbase terror suspects being released on bail as Iran denies connection
Five RAF Fairford terror suspects were released on bail as counter terrorism policing probes possible foreign state involvement in the plot.
Foiled terror plot at bomber base signals wider threat to US military installations: expert
Five men arrested near RAF Fairford may have planned a complex, coordinated VBIED attack on U.S. strategic bombers, a former intelligence official says.
Supersonic Russian jets trigger joint scramble by NATO allies amid Putin 'clowns' jab
Finnish F/A-18 Hornets and Swedish Gripens scrambled jointly for the first time to intercept supersonic Russian military jets over the Gulf of Finland.