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Melania Trump and LSU announce a scholarship program for students who were in foster care

PBS NewsHour ·

Trump and LSU secured more than $7 million in private donations to create an endowment fund for the scholarships, the White House said.

Judge wants former U.S. attorney to investigate whether the government misled her in Trump golf case

PBS NewsHour ·

The administration plans to close the East Potomac Golf Course and park on Nov. 15 with the intention of constructing a "World Class, championship-level golf course that is capable of hosting major events."

With an ode to mate, Pope Leo urges faithful in Uruguay to build bridges of fraternity and faith

PBS NewsHour ·

More than 30,000 people — many from Uruguay but also from neighboring Argentina and Brazil — had registered in advance to attend the service. The Vatican said Saturday that another 10,000 had attended, despite the morning rain.

Scott Colom and Black Mississippians stand on the cusp of Senate history as vote count stretches on

PBS NewsHour ·

The state is still tallying ballots that could make Colom the first Black senator from this Deep South state since post-Civil War Reconstruction.

In his words: Stephen Miller is an immigration hardliner and a bombastic critic of Democrats

PBS NewsHour ·

An outspoken defender of President Donald Trump's most far-reaching goals to remake government going back to his 2016 run for president, Miller is known for his harsh language and unapologetic bombast.

WATCH: Firefighters give kids a superhero surprise

ABC News ·

Corpus Christi firefighters dressed as superheroes surprised patients at Driscoll Children's Hospital by rappelling down the glass building as kids waved.

'I think we will prevail': NASA chief Jared Isaacman on Artemis, China and the new moon race (exclusive)

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Democrats flip statehouses in midterm wave

ABC News ·

The showing across the country that flipped Congress to Democratic control on Election Day also trickled down to the state and local level.

Abdul El-Sayed's grandparents reflect on his historic Senate win

ABC News ·

Judy and Jan Johnson spoke with ABC News Live about how proud they are to see their grandson, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, be elected to Senate.

Secret Service finds man parked near White House with multiple firearms: Authorities

ABC News ·

The suspect, Ronny Guanipa-Chrinos, allegedly made threats to kill President Donald Trump, according to DHS.

WATCH: Guide dog Eddie named 2026 American Humane Society Hero Dog

ABC News ·

Eddie, a 3-year-old Labrador retriever, was honored for changing the life of his legally blind owner, Luis Rodriguez, through his work as a guide dog.

iOS 27.3: New features, release date, more

9to5Mac ·

The 'Grand Theft Auto VI' Custom In-Game Cars Have Come to Life

Hypebeast ·

WATCH: $11.4M shipment of Nvidia cargo stolen from Oakland

ABC News ·

Experts describe the computer hardware theft as a sophisticated cargo heist.

WATCH: Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed’s grandparents react to historic win in Michigan

ABC News ·

Jan and Judy Johnson, grandparents of Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed, join ABC News Live to reflect on his Senate victory, their blended interfaith family and the traditions that bring them together.

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WATCH: Fall’s beautiful colors on display at Utah’s Zion National Park

ABC News ·

You can see more about Zion and other national parks on "National Parks USA," streaming now on Disney+.

WATCH: 1st look at Nat Geo's 'Wolves Up Close with Bertie Gregory'

ABC News ·

The new National Geographic documentary follows Bertie Gregory to Canada's Hudson Bay as he captures rare wolf behaviors during the harsh Arctic winter.

Wisconsin Reports Its First Infant Death Linked To Measles In 36 Years

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WATCH: Multiple water rescues amid flood emergencies in the South

ABC News ·

A flood emergency is underway across multiple states in the South – triggering dozens of water rescues in Florida, Georgia and Tennessee in the middle of the night.

WATCH: These identical twin sisters speak at the same time

ABC News ·

Danny New talks to identical twin sisters in Australia who are turning heads for their unique speech patterns.

WATCH: Authorities reveal motive in Citibank complex shooting

ABC News ·

Chilling surveillance video shows a gunman exchanging gunfire with a security guard after ramming a gate at a Citibank complex near Tampa and killing a woman having lunch, authorities say.

WATCH: Jaguars face injury-ravaged Ravens in Thursday Night Football matchup

ABC News ·

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler previews the Jaguars-Ravens matchup, Baltimore’s quarterback injuries and Trevor Lawrence’s strong start to the season.