Government shutdown and Trump will animate NJ governor debate

Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., conducts a news conference in the U.S. Capitol on the inclusion of solar tax credit legislation in reconciliation on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)/Jack Ciattarelli
Uber driver charged after allegedly shooting teenage girl at Waffle House: Police

Meredith Grundy, 38, was charged after he allegedly shot a 16-year-old girl at a Waffle House in Dunwoody, Georgia, according to the Dunwoody Police Department. Dunwoody Police Department (DUNWOODY, Ga.) — An Uber driver has been charged
Report: Saoirse Ronan to play Linda McCartney in Sam Mendes’ Beatles films

Saoirse Ronan attends the 2024 Governors Awards at Dolby Theatre on November 17, 2024. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage)/Linda McCartney (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) Sam Mendes has reportedly found his Linda McCartney. Deadline
Report: Saoirse Ronan to play Linda McCartney in Sam Mendes’ Beatles films

Saoirse Ronan attends the 2024 Governors Awards at Dolby Theatre on November 17, 2024. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage)/Linda McCartney (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) Sam Mendes has reportedly found his Linda McCartney. Deadline
Nashville notes: Riley Green to Rock the South + Megan Moroney’s ‘Beautiful Things’

Riley Green, Jason Aldean and Zach Top will headline the Rock the South festival June 11-13, 2026, in Decatur, Alabama. Brantley Gilbert, Travis Tritt, Lauren Alaina and more are set to play, as well. You can check
Jefferson Airplane’s Jorma Kaukonen announces 85th birthday tour

Artwork for Jorma Kaukonen’s tour/(Photo credit: Vernon Webb) Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Jorma Kaukonen is hitting the road in celebration of his 85th birthday. The Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna guitarist has announced what
Midland’s Mark Wystrach mentors ‘The Runarounds’

Midland’s Mark Wystrach (Disney/Randy Holmes) If you’ve checked out Prime Video’s new show The Runarounds, you might have noticed a familiar face: Midland‘s Mark Wystrach. The singer/songwriter, actor and model plays a music store owner who mentors
‘The Buccaneers’ renewed for season 3 at Apple TV+

Alisha Boe and Josh Dylan in season 2 of ‘The Buccaneers.’ (Apple TV+) The Buccaneers is coming back for season 3. Apple TV+ has renewed the romantic drama series for a third season. The streaming service made
Totally Tubular Festival announces December East Coast shows

Artwork for Totally Tubular Festival/courtesy of Totally Tubular Festival Four new shows have been announced for the Totally Tubular Festival, celebrating new wave music of the ’80s. The fest, which launched in 2024 and also hit the
Connecticut mom to appear in court for allegedly attempting to poison man with antifreeze in wine: Police

Connecticut State Police (RIDGEFIELD, Conn.) — A Connecticut mother is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday after she was charged with allegedly attempting to poison a man with whom she shares a child by putting antifreeze
Final escaped New Orleans inmate in custody following ‘brief stand-off’: Police

(NEW ORLEANS) — The last of 10 inmates who had been on the lam following a New Orleans jailbreak in May has been captured, police said Wednesday. Derrick Groves, 28, was apprehended in Atlanta following a “brief
‘I ain’t dead yet!’: Dolly Parton posts video reassuring fans worried about her health

In this June 6, 2024, file photo, Dolly Parton speaks onstage during Kicking Off CMA Fest: A Special Conversation With Dolly Parton at Music City Center, in Nashville, Tenn. (Terry Wyatt/WireImage via Getty Images) Dolly Parton posted
Domino’s collaborates with Shaboozey for new jingle

Shaboozey (Disney/Connie Chornuk) Domino’s is debuting a new brand refresh complete with bolder colors, modern design and an updated sound, thanks to the musical talents of Shaboozey, whom the pizza chain enlisted to record a catchy new
Queen named UK’s most played rock act of the 21st century

Photo of QUEEN and Roger TAYLOR and Freddie MERCURY and Brian MAY and John DEACON, Posed studio group portrait L-R Roger Taylor, Freddie Mercury, Brian May and John Deacon (Photo by Richard E. Aaron/Redferns) Queen has been named the
12-year-old girl on bike struck by school bus, marking 2nd Las Vegas student to die in crash in 1 week

(LAS VEGAS) — A 12-year-old girl has died after she was hit by a school bus while riding her bicycle in Las Vegas, authorities said, marking the second middle schooler in the city to die in a
Darius Rucker’s ready to tie the knot with girlfriend Emily Deahl

Darius Rucker (Disney/Larry McCormack) Darius Rucker has gotten down on one knee and popped the question. The country star and Hootie & the Blowfish frontman announced his engagement to girlfriend Emily Deahl on Instagram, along with photos
Kim Kardashian stars in ‘All’s Fair’ trailer

Kim Kardashian and Naomi Watts in ‘All’s Fair.’ (Disney/Ser Baffo) (NOTE LANGUAGE) Kim Kardashian stars in the official trailer for All’s Fair. Hulu released the trailer for the upcoming series on Wednesday. Ryan Murphy wrote, executive produced
Rush adds additional shows to their Fifty Something tour

L-R Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson/ (Photo credit: Richard Sibbald) Tickets haven’t even gone on sale yet but Rush has already added shows to their Fifty Something tour, the first Rush tour since 2015. The band has added two
Trump’s considered green light for Ukraine Tomahawks could ‘push Russia back,’ NATO minister says

Win McNamee/Getty Images (LONDON) — A supply of U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine could help “push Russia back,” Margus Tsahkna — the foreign minister of NATO ally Estonia — told ABC News, after U.S. President Donald Trump
2 arrested, 2 at large in burglary of Saints player Cam Jordan’s home

Authorities are searching for two suspects from the Atlanta area: Jahaun Suber, 20, and Devell Ortiz, 19. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joseph Lopinto (NEW ORLEANS) — Two suspects have been arrested and two more are at large in
Arthur Cregeur, 75
Arthur W. Cregeur, age 75 of Bad Axe, formerly of Harbor Beach, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Bruce Springsteen pushes back release of ‘Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition’

Cover of Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition’ /(Sony Music) Bruce Springsteen has pushed back the release date for his upcoming box set, Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition, dedicated to his 1982 solo album. Originally scheduled for Oct. 17,
Indiana woman reported missing after ‘suspicious’ fire in her house: Sheriff’s office

Britney Gard is seen in an undated photo released by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (PUTNAM COUNTY, Ind.) — An Indiana woman was reported missing last week following a “suspicious” fire in her
Alan Jackson plans star-studded final concert in Nashville

Last Call: One More for the Road — The Finale (Doussan Music Group/Peachtree Entertainment) The final full-length concert of Alan Jackson‘s career will take place June 27 at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium. Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Luke Combs,
Dolly Parton’s sister reassures fans after asking them to pray for the superstar

In this March 20, 2025, file photo, Dolly Parton speaks onstage at Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs In Symphony World Premiere at Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, Tenn. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images) Dolly Parton‘s sister sought to reassure
Comey pleads not guilty, will look to dismiss case for vindictive prosecution

Former Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey speaks to members of the media at the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill December 07, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Alex Wong/Getty Images) (ALEXANDRIA, Va.) — Former FBI
Arrest made in connection with Palisades Fire: Sources

Volunteers with Samaritan’s Purse search for meaningful personal items for members of the Alvarado family in the rubble of their home which burned in the Eaton Fire on February 05, 2025 in Altadena, California. (Photo by Mario
On This Day, Oct. 8, 1980: Talking Heads release their fourth studio album ‘Remain in Light’

On This Day, Oct. 8, 1980… Talking Heads released their fourth studio album, Remain in Light, which wound up being their final album with producer Brian Eno. The record, which blended African funk with electronics, peaked at
Sandusky grad Grady Hoag awarded Aaron Brown Memorial Scholarship

The Sanilac County Community Foundation is pleased to announce Grady Hoag as the 2025 recipient of the Aaron Brown Memorial Scholarship.
Saginaw boat operator requires tow by Huron County Sheriff’s Dept. after mechanical difficulties

A Saginaw boat operator required a tow from the Huron County Sheriff Department’s patrol boat Monday evening, following difficulties while sailing.
Brown City’s personnel committee to review interim city manager applications Oct. 13

Brown City’s personnel committee will meet to review applications for the interim city manager position next Monday, October 13, at 5:30 p.m.
Thomas Walther, 82
Thomas Walther, age 82 of Cass City, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
Supreme Court hears arguments about reviving lawsuit challenging mail-in ballots

Grant Faint/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Following an unprecedented surge in election-related litigation, the Supreme Court on Wednesday was. considering reviving a lawsuit challenging an Illinois law that allows officials to count mail-in ballots received within two weeks
Member of ‘Tennessee Three’ launches congressional bid as progressive challengers push Democrats

Tennessee State Rep. Justin Pearson listens as Democratic presidential candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris speaks on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention, August 22, 2024 in Chicago. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Tennessee
Trump yet to endorse Republican in final stretch of Virginia governor’s race

Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, attends the 54th Annual Buena Vista Labor Day Festival on September 01, 2025 in Buena Vista, Virginia. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Winsome Earle-Sears faces strong headwinds
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame performers and presenters announced

Courtesy Rock & Roll Hall of Fame The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced the initial list of performers and presenters for the 2025 induction ceremony, happening in November. This year’s list of guests include Elton
Democrats want investigation into shutdown out-of-office email replies

Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The top Democrat on the House Education and Workforce Committee is urging Republicans to hold a hearing on whether the Trump administration committed ethics violations at the beginning
In brief: Netflix announces competition series based on board game ‘Clue’ and more

A new competition series based on the board game Clue is coming to Netflix. The streaming service has announced that the new show will have players stepping into a real-life game of deception. They will face both
Texas National Guard seen at training center in Chicago suburbs

Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Members of the Texas National Guard have been seen at an Army Reserve Training Center in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, ABC News has learned. Texas
Central witness undermines case against James Comey, prosecutors concluded: Sources

Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Federal prosecutors investigating former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly making false statements to Congress determined that a central witness in their probe would prove “problematic” and likely prevent them
Supreme Court to hear arguments about reviving lawsuit challenging mail-in ballots

Ryan McGinnis/ Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Following an unprecedented surge in election-related litigation, the Supreme Court on Wednesday will consider reviving a lawsuit challenging an Illinois law that allows officials to count mail-in ballots received within
‘It can be a loss of life’: First responders on the cost of rural hospital closures

ABC News (CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis.) — From the deck his father built by hand, Eric Halfen watches strangers comb through the artifacts of his life. The auctioneer’s chant ricochets across the yard, where everything from board games
Police dog finds 2 missing 11-year-old kids deep in national forest

Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images (BROWN COUNTY, Ind.) — A K-9 unit with the Brown County Sheriff’s Office in Indiana located two missing 11-year-old kids who became separated from their mother and were lost in the woods,
Scoreboard roundup — 10/7/25

(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLMariners 8, Tigers 4 (ALDS – Game 3, SEA leads series 2-1)Blue Jays 6, Yankees 9 (ALDS – Game 3, TOR leads series 2-1)
The sweet thing Miranda Lambert’s husband does to start the day

Miranda Lambert (Disney/Eric McCandless) Don’t even think about talking to Miranda Lambert until she’s had her morning cup of joe. The superstar admits she’s relatively charm-free until she’s had her morning dose of caffeine. “I love coffee.
‘Heat 2′ in final negotiations at Amazon MGM Studios’ United Artists

Burt Reynolds and another man look over the street in a scene from the film ‘Heat.’ (Warner Brothers/Getty Images) Heat 2 is heating up. Amazon MGM Studios division United Artists and film producer Scott Stuber are in
Jerry Garcia’s art to take players on ‘Cosmic Journey’ with new dice game

Jerry Garcia’s Cosmic Journey/(courtesy of Jerry Garcia Family & Twogether Studios) Artwork by the late Grateful Dead founder Jerry Garcia is being highlighted in a new dice game. Jerry Garcia’s Cosmic Journey, a collaboration between Jerry Garcia’s family and game
Radiohead sells out European tour dates, their first trek in 7 years

Radiohead’s series of European tour dates for November and December, marking their first shows in more than seven years, have sold out. The tour will include four-night residencies in Madrid; Bologna, Italy; London; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Berlin;
Dropkick Murphys share video for ‘Chesterfields And Aftershave’

Dropkick Murphys have just released a new single and video from their album, For The People. The new single and video for “Chesterfields And Aftershave” pays tribute to singer and founder Ken Casey’s late grandfather, an important