White House East Wing demolished as Trump moves forward with ballroom construction, AP photos show

The entire White House East Wing has been demolished as President Donald Trump moves forward with a ballroom construction.
Trump backs off planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco

President Trump pauses federal agent deployment to San Francisco after discussions with Mayor Lurie on crime reduction progress
Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa clash bitterly during final NYC mayoral debate

Mamdani, Cuomo, and Sliwa clash in a fiery NYC mayoral debate over experience, scandal, and Trump as early voting nears in the nation’s biggest city.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams is endorsing Andrew Cuomo over Zohran Mamdani

New York City Mayor Eric Adams will endorse former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday.
Officials: Middle school student hit by vehicle while walking to bus stop in Pooler

The Pooler Police Department is investigating with the help of the Board of Education police.
Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins and David Byrne are among Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees

Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, LL Cool J, Pink, Sarah McLachlan and Talking Heads’ David Byrne are among the impressive list of nominees for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame class.
Health care compromise appears far off as the government shutdown stalemate persists

The shutdown renews debate over the Affordable Care Act as tax credits near expiration, with Democrats and Republicans deadlocked over reopening talks.
NBA sports betting case: What is a ‘prop bet’ and why are they a concern?

Here’s how prop bets and insider info led to charges against Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and others.
King Charles III prays with pope in historic visit, a welcome respite from royal troubles at home

King Charles visited the Vatican to pray with Pope Leo XIV. This historic meeting aims to strengthen ties between the Church of England and the Catholic Church.
Police: Pedestrian killed on Savannah’s Abercorn Street

The victim’s identity has not been released.