Blue Jays win World Series opener
Nine-run inning lifts Toronto at home
A look at what happened in the US government this week
Here are the top stories involving the U.S. government this past week.
DNA from Napoleon’s ill-fated 1812 army reveals what likely led to the soldiers’ demise
New DNA findings reveal that multiple deadly diseases ravaged Napoleon’s troops during the Russian invasion
VIDEO: A bear family makes itself at home in an LA neighborhood
A mother bear and her three cubs visited a California family’s backyard, surprising residents.
Trump administration won’t tap contingency fund to keep food aid flowing, memo says
The Trump administration says it won’t use a roughly $5 billion contingency fund to keep food aid flowing in November amid the government shutdown.
The CEO of the Alamo’s historic site has resigned after a top Texas Republican criticized her
The CEO of the nonprofit managing the Alamo has resigned after a powerful Republican state official criticized her and suggested she has views that are not compatible with the Texas shrine’s history
Government shutdown continues to add to stress on air traffic controllers and disrupt flights
The ongoing government shutdown continues to disrupt flights and put pressure on air traffic controllers who are working without pay.
Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit has died at age 93
Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, who supervised royal projects to help the rural poor, preserve traditional craft-making and protect the environment, has died. She was 93.
Two workers dead following crane collapse in Massachusetts
Authorities are investigating a deadly crane collapse in Everett, Massachusetts, on Friday afternoon that killed two people.
Must-see video: Iowa fisherman lands record-breaking 105-pound blue catfish in Missouri River
An Iowa fisherman broke the state record by reeling in a 105-pound blue catfish from the Missouri River, surpassing a 21-year-old record.