The government shutdown threatens food benefits for 42 million Americans as Democrats and Republicans dispute emergency funding for the SNAP program before a Nov. 1 deadline.
The State Department activated a Caribbean disaster response team following Hurricane Melissa's devastating impact on Jamaica, with teams arriving Thursday to provide aid.
Republicans celebrated Sen. John Fetterman as a "voice of reason" after he accused Democrats of "playing chicken" with 42 million Americans' food security.
French authorities have arrested two suspects in the $102 million Louvre Museum crown jewel heist, but the stolen royal artifacts remain missing.
Bipartisan Cost Coalition backs Rep. Mikie Sherrill's New Jersey gubernatorial campaign, citing her affordability plans over plans of Republican Jack Ciattarelli's.
Andrew Cuomo attacks Zohran Mamdani in final New York City mayoral campaign ad questioning rival's experience just days before Election Day.
President Donald Trump's administration faces Oregon in federal court over deploying National Guard troops to Portland despite state opposition.