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- 5h ago
No Kings rallies across the US push early voting before 3 November midterms
More than 3,000 No Kings events were held across the United States on Saturday, 17 October, to push people to vote early. The rallies came as the Trump administration pressed a legal fight over mail ballots in California.
- 5d ago
Six Flags closes ten coasters after man dies falling from Goliath in Georgia
A 42-year-old man was ejected from the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday, 12 October, and died after landing below the ride. Six Flags has temporarily closed ten coasters in the US and Canada while police and state regulators investigate.
- Oct 10
Trump asks US Supreme Court to revive dismissed lawsuit against Hillary Clinton
Trump filed the petition on Friday, 9 October, after a federal judge dismissed the suit and ordered him and one of his lawyers to pay nearly $1 million in sanctions. The filing asks the court to revisit a case alleging a conspiracy linked to the 2016 election.
- Oct 8
Dodgers eliminate Braves 4-1 behind Andy Pages' seventh-inning hit to reach NLCS
Andy Pages drove in two runs with a bases-loaded single in the seventh inning at Truist Park as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 to clinch the Division Series 3-1.
- Oct 6
Atlanta Falcons beat New Orleans Saints 45-24 behind Bijan Robinson's 145 rushing yards
The Atlanta Falcons defeated the New Orleans Saints 45-24 on Monday night at the Superdome, rushing for 205 yards to spoil ceremonies marking the stadium's 2006 reopening.
- Oct 4
Two men killed and 35 injured in overnight street party shooting in Vienna, Georgia
Two men aged 20 and 23 died and about 35 people were injured early Sunday after gunfire erupted along Pine Street in Vienna, Georgia, prompting a regional investigation.
- Oct 3
Zach Bryan wears Free Palestine shirt at Robert Kraft's Gillette Stadium
Country musician Zach Bryan wore a Free Palestine T-shirt during his concert at Gillette Stadium on October 2, following Robert Kraft's pressure campaign that removed Macklemore from Ed Sheeran's U.S. tour.
- Oct 3
Dodgers beat Braves 5-3 behind Tarik Skubal and three home runs in 100-degree NLDS opener
Tarik Skubal struck out seven batters over six innings while Teoscar Hernández, Kyle Tucker, and Max Muncy homered as Los Angeles took a 1-0 series lead at Dodger Stadium.
- Oct 2
Lil Nas X releases 'World's Greatest' single following mental health treatment and legal resolution
US musician Montero Hill, known as Lil Nas X, released 'World's Greatest' on Thursday, his first new song since entering a court-mandated mental health diversion program.
- Sep 30
Atlanta Braves beat Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 in Game 3 to advance to NLDS
Michael Harris II, Ozzie Albies, and Matt Olson homered as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 at Truist Park, clinching the Wild Card series 2-1 to book an NLDS matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Sep 30
Atlanta and Houston draw sparse crowds for weekday afternoon Wild Card openers
Game 1 attendances of 30,127 in Atlanta and 34,011 in Houston fell well below stadium capacities on Tuesday, drawing player frustration over sparse crowds and early start times.
- Sep 30
New York Liberty defeat Minnesota Lynx 87-71 to complete first No. 8 over No. 1 sweep in WNBA history
The eighth-seeded New York Liberty eliminated the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx with an 87-71 Game 2 win at Barclays Center on Tuesday night, advancing to the WNBA semifinals behind 21 points each from Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones.
- Sep 30
LA28 Olympic torch relay will visit all 50 US states starting in Atlanta
The 2028 Olympic flame will be lit in Greece before traveling across every US state from Atlanta to Los Angeles, with route details to follow in 2027.
- Sep 29
Jack Smith defends Trump investigation at Senate hearing as Marsha Blackburn files lawsuit
Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his 2020 election interference probe before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, hours before Senator Marsha Blackburn filed a federal lawsuit over subpoenaed phone records.
- Sep 29
California judge approves Zahara Jolie's petition to drop father Brad Pitt's surname
Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt has officially changed her name to Zahara Marley Jolie after a California judge approved the petition on 28 September 2026, making her the third child of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt to drop the surname.
- Sep 28
FBI Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey resigns after one year in leadership post
Andrew Bailey stepped down as FBI co-deputy director on 28 September 2026 to return to Missouri, leaving veteran agent Christopher Raia as the sole deputy director five weeks before congressional elections.
- Sep 25
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping conclude Washington summit with gift exchanges and diplomatic truce
US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a three-day state visit in Washington, pairing symbolic gestures with discussions on Taiwan and trade stability.
- Sep 25
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping Meet at White House, Agreeing on AI Stance and Extending Trade Truce
US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday for bilateral talks, reviewing artificial intelligence oversight, extending a tariff truce to January 10, and discussing regional tensions.
- Sep 25
Bob Pettit, first NBA MVP and 1958 champion with St. Louis Hawks, dies at 93
The Louisiana State University product and two-time league MVP passed away peacefully at his home in Metairie after an eleven-season career that redefined the power forward position.
- Sep 21
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams listed as week-to-week with hamstring injury
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson announced that quarterback Caleb Williams is week-to-week after injuring his right hamstring against the Minnesota Vikings, putting backup Tyson Bagent in line to start against Philadelphia.
