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Trump looks to expand war on cartels as effectiveness of boat strikes debated

President Trump is leaning into his plan deploying lethal force against "ISIS"-like drug cartels, dismissing critics who say the operation hasn't reined in enough drug consumption in the U.S. to justify its costs.

Former Ohio music pastor and 'American Idol' contestant accused of killing his wife

A former Ohio music pastor who appeared on "American Idol" is on trial for murder in his wife's February shooting death.

Hormuz traffic nears prewar levels as Iran war simmers

Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz increased dramatically in September, according to maritime tracking firms on Tuesday, inching closer to prewar levels as some speculate that Iran is losing leverage against the U.S. in the seven-month-long war.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to cut number of generals, admirals by 20% in major shakeup

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will announce plans Wednesday to cut the number of positions for generals and admirals by 20% during his State of the Force address to the troops at Quantico, Virginia.

Kosovo man pleads guilty to running online marketplace for stolen personal data

Ardit Kutleshi, 28, a Kosovar national, pleaded guilty in federal court in Pennsylvania to charges tied to his creation and operation of Rydox, an online marketplace where cybercriminals bought and sold stolen personal information and tools for carrying out fraud, the Justice Department announced.

AI-generated 'pity scams' use fake wounded veterans to sell goods online

Scammers are using AI to fabricate videos of injured ex-soldiers to sell cheap merchandise to sympathetic buyers.

Jury convicts Smart ring CEO in nearly $2M Ponzi scheme

A federal jury has found the CEO of a wearable technology company guilty of running a nearly $2 million Ponzi scheme and fraudulently obtaining a $150,000 COVID-19 relief loan, the Justice Department announced.

House Not Likely to Take Up Senate-Approved Rules for College Sports Compensation Before Election

Reeling in House members during recess for a vote on a student-athlete compensation bill has a slim chance of coming to fruition.

5 questions about Pope Leo XIV's visit to Metz, France

Pope Leo XIV ended his four-day visit to France in Metz, urging Europe to draw on its Christian roots and tradition of dialogue to counter the "desire for domination" driving today's wars.

GOP's Schmitt calls Jack Smith 'dirtbag'; former special counsel says Trump should've been convicted

Former special counsel Jack Smith vowed not to be "silenced" by threats of prosecution and doubled down Tuesday on his assertion that President Trump should have been convicted of felonies.

Charlie Sheen, Martin Sheen to play father and son in AMC comedy 'Happy Jack'

Charlie Sheen and his father, Martin Sheen, will play father and son in "Happy Jack," a new comedy series for AMC and AMC+.

Republicans seek to advance congressional stock trading ban

Senate Republicans are trying to ban the purchase of individual stocks by members of Congress in one of their final votes before Election Day.