Senior center in Maryland honors 8 people celebrating birthdays of 100 years or more

A birthday bash for the ages honors centenarians at a senior center
Georgia lawmakers weigh state role as SNAP pause looms during federal shutdown

With a shutdown stalemate, Georgia Democrats push using the state surplus to bridge a lapse in SNAP benefits, while Republicans say the federal government must act.
4 Republicans back Senate resolution to undo Trump’s tariffs around the globe

The Senate has passed a resolution that would undo many of President Donald Trump’s tariffs around the globe.
Federal judge in Hawaii rules FDA violated the law by restricting access to abortion medication

A federal judge in Hawaii has ruled that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration violated the law by imposing restrictions on a medication used for abortions and miscarriage management
Multiple US airports exeriencing ground delays due to staffing shortages, FAA advisories show

Multiple U.S. airports were experiencing or expecting ground delays Thursday night due to staffing shortages, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
JetBlue passengers hospitalized after emergency landing in Florida

JetBlue passengers were taken to the hospital after a sudden altitude drop on a flight from Mexico forced an emergency landing in Florida on Thursday, according to officials.
Pop-up food drive emerges in Washington amid SNAP benefit concerns

As the government shutdown continues, pop-up food drives are appearing across the country, including on the National Mall, to support those affected by the potential suspension of SNAP benefits.
Cool Halloween forecast before we ‘fall back’ this weekend

Trick-or-treaters may need extra layers under their costumes this year
Chatham EMT fired after DUI charge while on duty

The EMT denied drinking and refused sobriety tests.
2 Mississippi sheriffs and 12 officers charged in drug trafficking bribery scheme, officials say

Federal authorities have announced indictments against 20 people, including 14 current or former Mississippi law enforcement officers, that alleged the officers have taken bribes to provide safe passage to people they believed were drug traffickers.