Rubio says foreign actor was ‘clearly’ behind suspected RAF Fairford bomb plot
The US secretary of state offered no evidence for his claims, and also said many people were ‘disturbed’ that the five suspects had been released on bail
Blue Lights: The police drama hitting home in Northern Ireland
As the award winning series returns, it highlights tensions between police and communities in Northern Ireland.
Trans NYT exec threatened to kill wife, scared their kids with chilling book before his in-laws shot him dead: docs
The trans New York Times executive allegedly murdered in a Bay Area parking lot in broad daylight by his 77-year-old in-laws previously threatened to kill his wife, according to court documents.
Massapequa ends Garden City’s nation-leading 68-game winning streak in heart-pounding thriller
Long Island’s game of the century lived up to the hype.
Lindsay Clancy holdout juror asks for public’s focus to be returned to ‘3 angels’ mom strangled
“The ones that can’t speak for themselves. The ones that can't defend themselves, and the ones that can’t fight their battles. And those are Cora, Dawson, and Callan,” Michael P. Desronvil said.
Gordon Johncock, Two-Time Indianapolis 500 Winner, Dies at 90
He was among the premier drivers in the Indy 500, competing in 24 races and finishing eight times in the top five.
Delays in fitting electronic tags putting victims at risk, report finds
The reports says some criminals are waiting up to five months to be fitted with an electronic tag.
France: Student protests over conditions at French high schools fuel political clashes
Over 160 people were arrested and dozens injured after student protests in France descended into violence. With a presidential election approaching, senior politicians are pointing fingers at each other.
Kentucky trooper, father of 3, gunned down during traffic stop as suspect captured after manhunt
Hayden Phillips, a 30-year-old Kentucky state trooper, leaves behind a wife and three sons after being killed during a routine stop on Interstate 65.
Will the College Football Playoff selection committee's new rules make their rankings better?
The College Football Playoff committee is adding strength of conference as a new metric, but questions about transparency and bias remain unanswered.
Senate passes Protect College Sports Act to regulate transfers, paying athletes
The Senate passed a sweeping college sports bill Monday to set national standards and protections for athletes after years of failed attempts to wrangle through comprehensive reform.
‘New kind of cyber incident’: OpenAI apologises for Medicare hack and reveals extent of attack
Chief strategy officer to fly to Australia to front joint committee on AI after breaches of government websites
Senate approves sweeping bill to regulate college sports
The Senate on Thursday approved a sweeping college sports bill to establish a federal framework for college athletics aimed at protecting student athletes — despite some pushback from some Democrats who argue that it could do the opposite.
Trump administration’s Department of Education scraps Biden-era Title IX rules
"We will continue to relentlessly champion equal opportunity for all Americans and hold accountable any school or college that violates the rights, privacy, or athletic opportunities of our women and girls," said US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon.
Senate Resoundingly Approves Sweeping College Sports Measure
The outlook for the legislation, which seeks to stabilize the unsettled collegiate sports landscape, is uncertain in the House. It was one of the last congressional actions before the midterms.
Reality star claims daughter, 20, 'had fentanyl in her system' in airport bodycam
Teresa Giudice claimed Milania Giudice "had fentanyl in her system," according to airport bodycam footage. And Milania responded saying she was "laced."
OpenAI halts model release over safety concerns: "Didn't quite meet the bar"
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
Former "American Idol" singer's murder trial moves to closing arguments
A former Ohio music pastor who appeared on the singing competition "American Idol" is on trial over allegations that he killed his wife while having an affair.
Caleb Williams, limited by a hamstring injury, seen casually pacing Bears sideline during national anthem
Caleb Williams was caught pacing the Bears sideline during the national anthem before Monday Night Football despite being out with a hamstring strain.
Sylvester Stallone says he'd be in 'big trouble' trying to make his career in today's Hollywood
Sylvester Stallone says he'd be in "big trouble" launching his career in today's Hollywood and even challenged anyone to try casting "The Godfather" now.
Lindsay Clancy holdout juror asks for one thing in new video after mistrial drama
Michael Desronvil, the holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy mistrial, speaks publicly for the first time as allegations from fellow jurors intensify.
Common Ground: The ever-expanding NFL community
NBC Sports announcer Mike Tirico leads a panel on the ever-expanding NFL community with former Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees, quarterback of Mexico's national flag football team Diana Flores and NFL's chief media officer Hans Schroeder. Common Ground is sponsored by Comcast.
Arizona State hockey players ask school president to place coach on leave after workout left teammate in coma
Seven Arizona State hockey players claimed head coach Greg Powers downplayed Matthew Mayich's collapse, calling it a "little heat stroke" as he remains in a coma.
Dramatic moment three hikers are airlifted after getting lost in Big Sur wilderness
Three hikers were plucked from the rugged Big Sur wilderness in a dramatic overnight helicopter rescue after becoming lost and disoriented, with one suffering a medical emergency. The rescue operation unfolded Sunday night inside Limekiln State Park, where crews were forced to hack their way through heavily overgrown…
‘Looked like dried blood’: worker tells Beau Lamarre-Condon trial about finding suspicious belongings in skip
Former Sydney police officer, 31, has pleaded not guilty to murdering AFL umpire Jesse Baird and flight attendant Luke Davies
California changes English learner rules for nearly one million students
California students learning English at school will now find it easier to been deemed proficient in their second language under a new law. The law, Assembly Bill 2555, will mean it’s easier for nearly one million students to prove they have mastered English and move out of specialized language instruction. Under the…
Lurid new details in alleged Cornell gang rape exposed by DA as he battles ‘threatening’ phone calls
The DA's Monday statement provided an excruciatingly detailed account of what the alleged victim said happened to her.
OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns
The firm also issued an update on incidents in which its models accessed Australian government systems.
Reparations activist does not expect compensation from New York officials as action is delayed for years
The U.S. Freedmen Project said New York's reparations commission delay proves the system is designed to stall, not deliver, for descendants.
Are Trump's US government funded ads illegal?
President Trump has faced criticism after fronting adverts which were paid for by the US government.
Israel's Netanyahu holds secret meeting with UAE president
After confirming a rare meeting, Netanyahu's office has denied suggestions that the Israeli prime minister requested that Abu Dhabi deny reports that it had warned Israel about an impending Hamas attack in 2023.
The Papers: 'Labour split on triple lock' and 'Plot's going on, PM?'
A number of the papers preview a speech from Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Tuesday.
From Amazon retreats to clinical research: The rise of psychedelic therapy
Could hallucinogenic drugs become part of mainstream NHS care to treat depression?
Man who spent decades on death row ordered released on bail after no DNA match
No physical evidence linked him to the crime scene, but the jury convicted Douglas Stewart Carter, a Black man, based on a confession and two witnesses who later recanted.
Cornell fraternity rape case will reopen after a woman alleges she was assaulted by 7 men in 2024
Nearly two years after a young woman first told authorities that she'd been raped inside a fraternity house at Cornell University, the local district attorney, who had initially declined to pursue criminal charges, says he is reopening the investigation. Lilia Luciano reports on what's changed.
Cornell rape accuser’s attorney says the school and law enforcement failed a young woman
The DA vows to pursue any additional evidence after the woman’s lawsuit prompted him to reopen the case.
Common Ground: Loving your neighbor in 2026
TODAY's Savannah Guthrie, author of "The Meaning of Your Life" Arthur C. Brooks, PhD and pastor Michael Rudzena discuss how you can love your neighbor in 2026. Common Ground is sponsored by Comcast.
Migrants using longer, more dangerous routes across Channel
The government says it is bearing down on dangerous small boat crossings.
WATCH: Video shows woman's terrifying rescue from rough surf in the Bahamas
Members of the public and two lifeguards jumped into the water to save her.
OpenAI Says It Will Not Release Newest Astra A.I. Model Over Safety Concerns
The company’s researchers raised questions about the security of the model, known as GPT-6.1 Astra.
In N.Y. Swing District, Candidates Debate Trump, Energy and Data Centers
Representative Mike Lawler, a vulnerable Republican in a suburban New York district, faced Cait Conley, a military veteran, for the first time onstage.
Trump announces multi-billion dollar steel plant project in Iowa
President Trump has announced a multi-billion-dollar steel plant project in Iowa. What the president called the "largest steel plant in U.S. history" is expected to be up and running by 2030. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak has more details.
How a Planned Steel Mill in Iowa Reveals Trump’s Midterm Strategy
As President Trump travels the country, he is expected to focus on his economic accomplishments at a time when Americans have expressed deep frustration with his policies.
MLB playoffs to begin with Wild Card round that includes Yankees-Red Sox matchup
Major League Baseball's grueling 162-game regular season ended on Sunday and postseason baseball is here. Four games kick off the wild-card round starting Tuesday. Levi Weaver, a staff writer for The Athletic, previews the MLB playoffs.
Russian drone hits cultural landmark in Ukraine's capital
Russia struck a cultural landmark in Ukraine on Monday, the National Academy of Sciences, killing at least seven people and wounding dozens more. They also attacked apartment buildings, offices and data centers. CBS News international reporter Aidan Stretch was forced to take shelter shortly after creating this…
DA defends decision not to prosecute alleged Cornell 'gang rape' case in 2024
“If what was said on social media about this case was true, those fraternity members would be in prison right now,” Van Houten told ABC News.
Newsom signs California law banning sales of single-use, battery-powered vapes
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law banning the sale of single-use, battery-powered vapes to combat plastic pollution
WATCH: Nor'easter leaves trail of damage from New York to Maine
Multiple neighborhoods flooded and hundreds of flights have been delayed or canceled.
Hurricane Polo unleashes threatening winds as it approaches Mexico
The category-three storm is expected to make landfall of north of Cabo San Lucas, a popular tourist area, on the Mexican peninsula of Baja California Sur.
As Republicans break with Trump, one gets a brushback: 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.
Caleb Flynn denies killing wife in interview played in court during murder trial
Caleb Flynn, 40, a former pastor who once appeared as a contestant on "American Idol," is on trial for the murder of his 37-year-old wife, Ashley Flynn.
In-laws arrested on suspicion of murder after New York Times engineer shot dead in California
Police arrest couple in their 70s after Jonathan McKinsey, 40, found dead in park in Bay Area city of Dublin
OpenAI scraps release of new model over safety concerns in internal testing
GPT-6.1 Astra showed deceptive behavior and tried to use external tools despite knowing it would be unsafe
There Is a Word So Powerful It Need Be Spoken Only Once
The film that makes a powerful statement without ever raising its voice.
Tennessee to execute a woman for first time in 200 years after governor denies clemency
Lawyers for Christa Pike, 50, convicted of killing classmate in Knoxville in 1995, ask supreme court to grant stay
Pentagon breach exposed sensitive data on nearly 3 million people
The breach included Social Security numbers and details about jobs people held.
New Mexico and Arizona Face Heavy Rain From Hurricane Polo
It will likely be a very wet few days across the region.
White House airs more taxpayer-funded ads promoting Trump
The federal government has spent at least $1.7 million to air three different TV ads featuring President Donald Trump in recent days, according to an estimate from AdImpact, which tracks and analyzes political ad spending across television, digital and connected TV channels. Critics say the ads could violate federal…
Vietnamese government accused of abducting Melbourne human rights activist
Tran Hiep, a 50-year-old Vietnamese Australian anti-human trafficking campaigner, not heard from since 18 September
Trump Officials Revise How Title IX Sex Discrimination Rules Are Enforced
The change follows a court ruling barring Title IX from protecting L.G.B.T.Q. people and has angered advocates for sexual assault survivors.
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.
Samuel Alito steps aside in a major climate case amid scrutiny over oil stock holdings
Decision from conservative justice comes before court hears case on whether fossil-fuel firms deceived US public
Ahead of rare execution, lone woman on Tennessee’s death row says ‘I am at peace’
Christa Pike, 50, was an accomplice in a murder she committed at 18. She would be the first woman executed by the state in over 200 years.
Chuck Grassley, oldest sitting senator, laments dying in office under a Dem governor
"I don't want a Democrat governor choosing my successor," Grassley said.
A search for their loved ones’ remains, three months after Venezuela earthquakes
Sleeping in tents in front of collapsed buildings and removing rubble with bare hands, family members and volunteers search the ruins with at least 1,500 people missing.
District attorney defends past decision not to seek criminal charges in Cornell rape allegations
In a civil lawsuit filed this month, a former Cornell student alleges she was sexually assaulted, raped and plied with drugs by seven Chi Phi fraternity brothers.
New early October Prime Day deals just dropped — I hand-picked 41+ actually worth shopping
Prime Big Deal Days is back from October 6 to 7, and we’re already shopping early deals. Find editor-approved markdowns on iRobot, Ninja, Casper, Lego and more.
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.
Sicily: Mount Etna ash disrupts Catania flights again
A thick ash cloud from Mount Etna has been disrupting flights to Catania in Sicily for several days. Italy and Europe's most active volcano, Etna has impacted air travel several times this summer.
SpaceX launches supersized Starship into orbit
Starship is the biggest and most powerful spacecraft ever built and it is meant to support NASA's Artemis moon program.
What do Manchester City's charges mean for German football?
Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of major financial rule breaches. What does this mean for German football?
Why the latest action from India's youth-led 'cockroach' movement is targeting the election chief
The 'cockroach' movement has emerged as an influential force in Indian politics. Its latest campaign targets the election commission amid a wider debate over voter rolls and public trust in electoral institutions.
Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh wins the 2026 Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize
The Council of Europe awarded human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh with the Vaclav Havel human rights prize. She is a prominent advocate for the rights of women, children and political prisoners.
US sanctions on Iran's aviation industry make travel less predictable as countries cancel flights
The threat of secondary US sanctions is putting pressure on airports, fuel suppliers and aviation companies that service Iranian airlines. Some countries have already canceled flights.
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.
Pope Leo calls out ‘false compassion’ of medically assisted suicide during French hospital visit
Pope Leo XIV condemned assisted suicide as "false compassion" during a Mass in Lourdes, France, urging the healthcare community to reject causing death.
Four American tourists among 6 killed after explosion levels building near Athens’ Acropolis
A suspected gas leak caused an explosions that leveled a residential building in Athens' Plaka district near the Acropolis, killing four American tourists and two residents.
UK police arrest 'explosive' suspects near US airbase, key to Iran war
Multiple suspects were arrested under the Explosives Act near RAF Fairford, prompting evacuations as explosive ordnance disposal teams examined vehicles.