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Weakening of US Chemical Safety Board makes it unclear who's investigating California refinery fires

2:43 PM on Thursday, October 9

The Trump administration's move to weaken the U.S. Chemical Safety Board makes it unclear who is going to investigate two recent fuel refinery fires in California

FILE - The House of Representatives at the Capitol is illuminated at dawn in Washington, Oct. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Troops will miss paychecks next week without action on the government shutdown

1:43 PM on Thursday, October 9

The federal government shutdown is raising anxiety levels among service members and their families because those in uniform are working without pay

Mark Bray, a Rutgers assistant professor of history, waits in a hotel room in Newark, N.J., before a planned flight to Spain on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)

Antifa expert at Rutgers University says he is moving to Spain because of death threats

1:39 PM on Thursday, October 9

An expert on anti-fascist groups who teaches at New Jersey’s flagship state university is moving his family overseas

Vice President JD Vance to visit Indiana again as White House presses for redistricting

12:39 PM on Thursday, October 9

Vice President JD Vance is expected to visit Indiana on Friday for a second time in recent months as the White House continues to push for redistricting

In this image taken from video provided by VTM, police on motorcycles drive toward a black police cordon set up in a street during an investigation in Antwerp, Belgium, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (VTM via AP)

Belgian police detain 3 over a suspected plot to attack politicians with a drone

12:23 PM on Thursday, October 9

Belgian prosecutors say police have detained three people over a suspected plot to attack the country's politicians using a drone carrying explosives

Ducks swim at daybreak in the U.S. Capitol Reflecting Pool during the 8th day of the government shutdown on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

AP reader question: How might the federal shutdown affect the economy?

11:43 AM on Thursday, October 9

Here’s a question submitted by an Associated Press reader: How might the government shutdown affect the U.S. economy

Evangelical Christians from around the world gather for a traditional march in support of Israel during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, in Jerusalem, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, following the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan to pause the fighting. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Hundreds of evangelical Christians in Jerusalem to show support for Israel cheer the peace push

10:39 AM on Thursday, October 9

More than 1,400 evangelical Christians from more than five dozen countries have gathered in Jerusalem to show their support for Israel this week

North Dakota State District Judge Jackson Lofgren listens during a court hearing on March 31, 2025, at the Burleigh County Courthouse in Bismarck, N.D. (AP Photo/Jack Dura)

Judge upholds North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for kids

10:28 AM on Thursday, October 9

A North Dakota judge has upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for kids

Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens before interrupting President Donald Trump during a roundtable meeting on antifa in the State Dining Room at the White House, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Rubio invites Brazilian foreign minister for talks as Brazil seeks to ease tariffs

10:27 AM on Thursday, October 9

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has invited Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira to an in-person meeting

FILE - Judge Scott McAfee addresses the lawyers during a hearing on charges against former President Donald Trump in the Georgia election interference case, Thursday, March 28, 2024 in Atlanta. (Dennis Byron/Hip Hop Enquirer via AP, Pool, File)

Judge sets Nov. 14 deadline for new prosecutor in Georgia election case against Trump

10:12 AM on Thursday, October 9

A judge has given more time to find a new prosecutor for the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others

New US sanctions target 50 people, companies and ships for allegedly aiding Iran's oil and gas trade

9:38 AM on Thursday, October 9

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on a group of 50 people, companies and ships largely out of the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and China

US envoy Steve Witkoff, Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner met with Egyptian president after brokering Gaza ceasefire deal

8:53 AM on Thursday, October 9

US envoy Steve Witkoff, Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner met with Egyptian president after brokering Gaza ceasefire deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev talk during their meeting on the sidelines of the Russia-Central Asia summit in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Grigory Sysoyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Putin says Russian air defenses were to blame for Azerbaijani jet's crash last year, killing 38

7:23 AM on Thursday, October 9

President Vladimir Putin said Russia’s air defense were to blame for downing an Azerbaijani jetliner in December that killed 38 people

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

World leaders express hope after Israel and Hamas agreed to first phase of plan to end Gaza war

11:45 PM on Wednesday, October 8

World leaders have expressed hope for peace after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a breakthrough deal between Israel and Hamas

FILE - The State Department seal is seen on the briefing room lectern at the State Department in Washington, Jan. 31, 2022. (Mandel Ngan, Pool via AP, File)

US diplomat fired over relationship with woman accused of ties to Chinese Communist Party

8:01 PM on Wednesday, October 8

The State Department says it's fired a U.S. diplomat over a romantic relationship he admitted having with a Chinese woman alleged to have ties to the Chinese Communist Party

Secretary of State Marco Rubio writes a note before handing it to President Donald Trump during a roundtable meeting on antifa in the State Dining Room at the White House, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

AP photos show Rubio's urgent note to Trump before announcement of Mideast peace deal

4:59 PM on Wednesday, October 8

Secretary of State Marco Rubio passed President Donald Trump a note during a White House event, hinting a Mideast peace deal was close

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