College student vanishes on Halloween just 'minutes' from home

The search is on in South Carolina for a 19-year-old college student who went missing "minutes from his house" on Halloween.

2nd escaped monkey killed as search continues after Mississippi crash

Authorities in Mississippi say a second escaped monkey has been shot and killed following a truck crash that released several primates along Interstate 59 near Heidelberg.

Where to see fall foliage in Texas

Texas fall foliage arrives late in the season, often extending the prime viewing time well into November, later than most of the U.S.

Trump blames shutdown for overwhelming Democratic election win

Voters across the country backed Democrats last night, which Trump blamed Wednesday morning on the government shutdown and the fact that he wasn’t on the ballot.

Oklahoma pastor faces human trafficking, sexual battery charges

An Oklahoma City-area pastor is facing new charges after investigators say he exploited and trafficked members of his congregation.

Almost 2-month-old baby last seen in North Austin found; AMBER Alert discontinued

An AMBER Alert was issued late Tuesday night for an almost two-month-old baby last seen Monday night in North Austin. The alert has since been discontinued, saying Armani Woods was found.

Texas Gov. Abbott jokes about imposing a '100% tariff on anyone moving to Texas from NYC,' sources say

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he would impose a 100 percent tariff on anyone moving to Texas from New York City after the election. Sources now say the governor meant the post as a joke.

Eric, Lara Trump team up with Erika Kirk for Turning Point USA event at Auburn University

The Turning Point USA “This Is the Turning Point Tour" college campus tour is in Alabama Wednesday at Auburn University with Erika Kirk, wife of the late Charlie Kirk, being joined by Eric and Lara Trump, Senator Tommy Tuberville and conservative commentator Benny Johnson.

Pennsylvania retains Supreme Court justices, extending court's Democratic majority

All three of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices who sought reelection Tuesday will get another term, ensuring Democratic jurists keep their majority on the presidential battleground state’s highest court — one at the center of pivotal fights over voting rights, redistricting and elections.

Zohran Mamdani makes history as NYC’s next mayor: When he takes office and what comes next

Zohran Mamdani’s stunning rise to power has made history in New York City politics. The 34-year-old assemblyman from Queens will officially take office as mayor in 2026 following his upset victory over former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.

2025 government shutdown is the longest in US history

The previous longest government shutdown was during President Donald Trump’s first term when he demanded Congress give him money for a U.S.-Mexico border wall.

Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey, defeating Jack Ciattarelli

U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday was elected governor of New Jersey, raising hopes for Democrats and highlighting Republican vulnerabilities after there had been signs of a rightward shift in recent years in what has been a reliably blue state.

Woman found dead at Disney’s Pop Century Resort in fourth tragic incident in a month

A woman in her 40s died Sunday after being taken from Disney’s Pop Century Resort in Florida to a nearby hospital, marking the latest in a string of deaths at Walt Disney World in recent weeks, reports say.

Texas voters pass measure to block new taxes on securities transactions

Texas voters passed a Proposition 6 on Tuesday that blocks new taxes on stock trading and taxing those operating or working in the securities market.