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Elon Musk ordered Starlink slowdown in Ukraine during Russian attacks: Report

Elon Musk ordered a slowdown of the military-grade version of Starlink that Ukraine uses, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.

Ohio authorities order evacuations, shelter-in-place in Toledo after chemical release

Authorities in Ohio ordered some residents in Toledo to evacuate and others to shelter-in-place after a "hazardous materials release" in the city late Tuesday.

Judge quashes DHS' subpoenas seeking states' commercial driver's license records

A federal judge threw a wrench in the Department of Homeland Security's plans to scour the nation's truck drivers for illegal immigrants, ruling Tuesday that DHS' subpoena seeking information from states' driver's license databases was improper.

Route 66 has not been a federal highway since 1985. Here's what keeps it alive

Route 66 got an obituary in 1985. On June 27 that year, a national group of state highway officials removed U.S. 66 from the numbered highway system, and its press release declared the road had "met its final demise today, wiped off official U.S. road maps."

Trump administration to provide $8 billion to farmers amid high diesel prices

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will dole out $8 billion to farmers to offset rising diesel fuel prices.

Trump Special Envoy Steve Witkoff meets with Russian President Putin for Ukraine talks

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff met Wednesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg for talks about Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, as President Trump pushes for diplomacy that could end the war.

Rubio praises mediation efforts in Iran but maintains hard line on nuclear issue

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday the U.S. will reject any deal that would allow Iran to build nuclear weapons.

College professor says Americans 'set themselves up for disappointment' with government expectations

Americans' confidence in the federal government's ability to improve their lives fell sharply in 2026, according to a new poll.

Russia releases detained American Stephen Hubbard during a visit by Trump administration envoy

Russia on Wednesday released a retired American teacher who had been imprisoned on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said Wednesday at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg.

US under-17 women beat Samoa 17-0 for biggest win in World Cup history

Result is largest margin at any age level of a World Cup

Helen Haines has lost both legs after Monday’s alleged attack but ‘her heart and mind in good shape’, husband says

Haines remains in stable condition. Surgeons tried to save her right leg, but both now amputated due to her injuries

UK inflation jumps to 3.5%

U.K. inflation rose by a hotter-than-expected 3.5% in the 12 months to September, driven by the surging cost of motor fuels.