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One person was killed and six injured when shots were fired inside the Spirit Halloween at Solano Town Center; detectives are looking for the suspect, raising mall safety concerns.

DOJ moved to isolate ranked ballots and widened a criminal probe tied to a second candidate named Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s Senate race, potentially disrupting ballot handling and Senate control.

Ninth Circuit rejected DOJ efforts to segregate flagged California ballots; a judge limited actions aimed at election workers, affecting how ballots are handled shortly before midterms.

FDA warns parents not to give Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels toddler bars; company recalled and reformulated product after choking incidents that prompted emergency care.

Emerson poll shows Democrat Adam Hamilton edging Sen. Roger Marshall, a shift that could draw national campaign attention in a traditionally Republican state.

A grand jury indicted an ICE officer over an SUV incident prosecutors say injured a man, raising scrutiny of enforcement tactics and potential local prosecutions.

Atlanta forced the WNBA’s first-ever Finals Game 7 against Golden State, creating a decisive championship matchup fans and broadcasters will follow closely.

No. 2 Ohio State faces USC in a high-stakes college matchup with playoff and ranking implications for both teams.

SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites and landed the booster, expanding satellite internet capacity and coverage.

A federal judge barred three taxpayer-funded ads featuring Trump from TV and social platforms, limiting use of public funds for political messaging before midterms.

Two helicopters collided near McMinnville, killing three people; the NTSB opened an investigation into the crash and safety procedures.

The in-season NBA Cup opens with Knicks-76ers and Lakers-Warriors doubleheader, adding stakes to early-season matchups fans and bettors follow.

Trump added back-to-back rallies in Iowa and Kansas after initially canceling, moves that could influence turnout and messaging in key Senate races.

The FDA designated an over-the-counter sleep-apnea risk-assessment device as Class II with controls, which could broaden access to at-home screening.

Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, changing schedules nationwide while Congress and others debate making daylight time permanent.

Declining striped bass numbers threaten recreational fishing and coastal businesses, affecting guides, tourism and local incomes across the Northeast.

Crypto exchanges are bolstering defenses after a large Binance theft, potentially changing how platforms protect customer funds and respond to attacks.

A nationwide recall pulls Whole Foods 365 ashwagandha capsules sold in stores and online for possible Salmonella contamination that can cause severe illness.

A series of storms prompted Flood Watches across the Southwest and may cause flooding in parts of Arizona and Texas, with risks extending into the Plains.