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Over 1 Million People's Data Stolen in Arizona Court Hack
A cyberattack on Arizona’s court system stole personal information for more than a million people and is believed to have started when a court employee clicked a malicious link in an email.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:20:21 EDTHeating Oil Bills Seen Rising 21% to 50% This Winter
Households that heat with oil could spend 21% more this winter than last, according to a U.S. Energy Information Administration forecast Tuesday, while a group representing state energy assistance directors projects a 50% increase.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:38:59 EDTCDC: No Broader US Threat in Suspected Plague Death
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sees "no indication of a broader threat" to the U.S. from the suspected pneumonic plague death of a Russian lab worker, echoing Secretary of State Marco Rubio's call for focus, not alarm.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:54:06 EDTSkydance CEO Ellison Vows to Protect CNN's Editorial Independence
Skydance CEO David Ellison told CNN anchor Anderson Cooper he will protect the news network's editorial independence following the merger between Paramount and Warner Brothers.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:01:10 EDTWHO Says Plague Risk Low After Russian Lab Death
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that the epidemic risk from the death of a 28-year-old Russian laboratory technician who worked at a Siberian plague research institute is low as Washington pressed Moscow for more details.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:31:11 EDTWash. Man Arrested in Canada School Shooting Plot
A Washington state man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly helping to plan a deadly Canadian school shooting, with federal prosecutors saying he discussed weapons, ways to maximize casualties, and plans to livestream the massacre.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:10:55 EDTDOJ Report Faults 2021 Garland School Board Memo
Then-Attorney General Merrick Garland's 2021 directive on school board threats was issued after pressure from the Biden White House and Department of Justice officials despite widespread internal concerns that protests by parents did not constitute federal crimes, according ...
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:19:16 EDTTrump: Call With Putin Scheduled to Discuss Russia's Possible Plague Case
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would speak very soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the reported plague death of a laboratory technician, as Washington pressured Moscow for transparency.Russian authorities denied that they were imposing anti-plague...
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:12:24 EDTTrump Touts Submarine Defense Project in Maryland
President Donald Trump on Tuesday touted a $3.7 billion investment by the military technology company Anduril to build components for nuclear-powered submarines at a Baltimore-area shipyard.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:12:20 EDTMamdani's Antisemitism Plan Draws Jewish Groups' Rebuke
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first-of-its-kind municipal strategy to combat antisemitism is drawing criticism from Jewish leaders who argue the plan fails to address anti-Zionism and anti-Israel rhetoric as drivers of antisemitic incidents, The Hill reported Tuesday.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:54:17 EDTChrista Pike Conscious, Speaking After Failed Execution
Christa Pike, a Tennessee inmate who survived Tennessee's attempt to execute her, is awake and speaking as she receives treatment at a hospital, her attorneys said Tuesday.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:01:59 EDTKing Charles Bars Funds for Andrew's Legal Fight
King Charles III is barring his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, from using the monarch's private financial support to fund a legal challenge against police search warrants connected to his February arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:58:38 EDTReport: Putin Hopes Ukraine Loses European Support
Russian President Vladimir Putin believes Europe's willingness to support Ukraine could collapse by spring, The Washington Post reported.Putin believes his country's war with Ukraine has turned into a war of attrition against both the nation and the European continent,...
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:30:17 EDTOlympian Seeks Watchdog Probe After Reflecting Pool Case
Olympic canoeist David Hearn is demanding answers over how he wound up facing a felony charge and up to 10 years in prison for damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool that prosecutors later determined he did not cause.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:21:58 EDTUS Eyes Expanded Arctic Military Footprint via Iceland
The United States is looking to expand its military footprint in Iceland and across the Arctic as Washington puts renewed emphasis on countering Russian and Chinese activity in the increasingly strategic region, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:56:22 EDTSen. Murphy Visits Riyadh as Houthis Launch Missile Attacks
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., is traveling through Saudi Arabia as Houthi forces launch missile and drone attacks against the kingdom, prompting the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh to warn Americans to remain vigilant and follow Saudi security guidance.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:50:50 EDTS&P 500, Nasdaq Reach Record Closing Highs
US stocks ended higher on Tuesday as crude prices steadied and US Treasury yields eased, offering some reprieve from concerns that have preoccupied investors in recent weeks, and allowing markets to turn their attention to the approaching third-quarter reporting season.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:01:26 EDTRep. Steil: ActBlue Passport Update Confirms Failure
Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., said ActBlue's move to add passport-based identity checks for donors confirms Republican allegations that the platform's previous safeguards for donations from abroad were inadequate.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:59:22 EDTTrump Says He's Mulling Suspension of Federal Gas Tax
President Donald Trump said Tuesday his administration is considering suspending the federal gasoline tax as elevated fuel prices put pressure on American consumers and create a political challenge for Republicans heading into the November midterm elections."We're thinking...
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:58:09 EDT4 Federal Judges Recuse From Sen. Blackburn's Jack Smith Suit
All four active federal judges in Middle Tennessee have recused themselves from a lawsuit filed by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., against former special counsel Jack Smith over the collection of her phone records.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:20:09 EDT