Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow National Guard deployment in Illinois

Members of the Texas National Guard carry rifles and riot shields at an army reserve training facility on October 07, 2025 in Elwood, Illinois. Scott Olson/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) The Trump administration filed an emergency stay request Friday
Venezuelan government bolsters forces following Trump administration strikes

The Venezuelan Armed Forces and army tanks drive along a highway during a military exercise in Caracas, Venezuela on September 20, 2025. (Photo by Ivan McGregor/Anadolu via Getty Images) (VENEZUELA) — Venezuelan officials say that they have
Man convicted in Etan Patz’s murder must be re-tried by June or released: Judge

A crying woman left a heartfelt message shaped like a heart outside the store where a deli once stood, where Etan Patz was last seen alive in 1979 on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. The metal door to
Pennsylvania teen dies from bacterial meningitis: School district

Meningitis Medical term in a card on doctor hand, medical conceptual image. Getty/Md Saiful Islam Khan (LANGHORNE, Pa.) — A Pennsylvania high school student died from bacterial meningitis, according to the local school district. Ryan Duffy, 18,
David Lee Roth teasing more shows

David Lee Roth performs at Meritage Resort on September 14, 2025 in Napa, California. (Photo by Steve Jennings/Getty Images) Looks like David Lee Roth is planning to spend some more time on the road. Back in May,
Nashville notes: Drake Milligan’s ‘Old Flames’ + Sacha’s ‘Grinch’ cover

Drake Milligan plays the Grand Ole Opry Friday night, the same day his new song, “Old Flames, Old Whiskey,” made its debut. It’ll be on his 14-track album, Tumbleweed, which drops Nov. 7. Jordan Fletcher‘s new EP,
Bon Jovi releases ‘We Made it Look Easy’ featuring Robbie Williams

Cover of Bon Jovi’s ‘Forever (Legendary Edition)’/I(sland Records) Bon Jovi has released another track from their upcoming collaborations album, Forever (Legendary Edition). The latest is “We Made It Look Easy” featuring U.K. pop star Robbie Williams, who
Kate Hudson covers The Band’s holiday classic ‘Christmas Must Be Tonight’

Kate Hudson ‘Christmas Must Be Tonight’ (Iconoclast/Sandbox Entertainment)HK Music) In addition to being an Oscar-nominated actress, Kate Hudson is a singer who released her debut album, Glorious, in 2024. Now she’s dropped a holiday single that finds her covering
Kate Hudson covers The Band’s holiday classic ‘Christmas Must Be Tonight’

Kate Hudson ‘Christmas Must Be Tonight’ (Iconoclast/Sandbox Entertainment)HK Music) In addition to being an Oscar-nominated actress, Kate Hudson is a singer who released her debut album, Glorious, in 2024. Now she’s dropped a holiday single that finds her covering
Thomas Rhett remembers ‘the most loyal, kind dog that I have ever known’

Thomas Rhett (Disney/Scott Kirkland) Thomas Rhett is mourning the loss of man’s best friend. “Today our sweet little Cash man went to go be with Jesus,” TR posted on Thursday. “He was the most loyal, kind dog
Miles Teller, Nikki Glaser and Glen Powell to host ‘Saturday Night Live’

Miles Teller attends the premiere of ‘Eternity’ during the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on September 7, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario. (Leon Bennett/Getty Images) The next three hosts of Saturday Night Live season
DOJ indicts voting machine company Smartmatic over allegedly bribing Philippines official

SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images, FILE (NEW YORK) — The Department of Justice brought charges Thursday against the voting machine company Smartmatic, accusing it of allegedly bribing an official in the Philippines to win contracts, according to
Prince Andrew gives up royal titles

Christopher Furlong – WPA Pool/Getty Images (LONDON) — Prince Andrew, the brother of King Charles III, will no longer use his royal titles. In a statement Friday, Andrew said, “In discussion with The King, and my immediate
Keith Urban wraps High and Alive World Tour before setting out on ‘The Road’

Keith Urban (Lauren “Lo” Smith/CBS) Even though Keith Urban‘s wrapping up his High and Alive World Tour Friday night at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, the trek will live on through his new deluxe album. The expanded edition of
South Carolina measles outbreak grows to 15 cases: Health officials

Joe Raedle/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A measles outbreak in South Carolina has grown to 15 cases, state health officials said on Friday. The newly identified cases were close contacts of people who were quarantining at home
Trump, Zelenskyy meet at White House to discuss Russia-Ukraine war

Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump greeted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday, with Zelenskyy in Washington to make his case for procuring American Tomahawk cruise missiles and other military assets.
David Gilmour marks ‘The Luck and Strange Concerts’ release with ‘Comfortably Numb’ performance

Cover of David Gilmour’s ‘The Luck and Strange Concerts’/(Sony Music) Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour has released The Luck and Strange Concerts, a live album featuring performances from his 2024 tour. To mark the occasion, he’s released a live
Hundreds evacuated, homes destroyed as Alaska communities reel from devastating flooding

(NEW YORK) — In the aftermath of a destructive typhoon, historic floodwaters have destroyed remote communities across western Alaska, causing hundreds of evacuations that could continue for days, officials said. “This is still a very much fluid
Eric Church cues up a 19-song live soundtrack to accompany IMAX film

Eric Church’s ‘Evangeline vs. The Machine: Comes Alive (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)’ (MCA) Not only is Eric Church‘s Evangeline vs. The Machine Comes Alive hitting theaters on Feb. 13, 2026, he’s putting out a 19-track soundtrack album
‘Euphoria’ finalizes season 3 cast, adds Danielle Deadwyler, Trisha Paytas

Zendaya in the first image released from season 3 of ‘Euphoria.’ (HBO) Even more stars have joined the third season of Euphoria. HBO has released the full cast of the upcoming third season of the hit drama
At least 2 survivors of a US attack on alleged drug smugglers in American custody

U.S. President Donald Trump steps off Marine One upon his arrival at the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, Sept. 30, 2025. Hu Yousong/Xinhua via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — At least two survivors from a
IDF investigates report of Israeli troops setting Gaza sewage treatment plant ablaze

Israeli forces take security measures after organizing a raid in Hebron, West Bank on October 9, 2025. Amer Shallodi/Anadolu via Getty Images (LONDON) — The Israel Defense Forces are investigating reports Israeli troops who were occupying a key
Lainey Wilson puts ‘Peace, Love & Cowboys’ under the Christmas tree

Lainey Wilson’s ‘Peace, Love & Cowboys (Holiday Edition)’ (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville) Lainey Wilson wants Peace, Love & Cowboys for Christmas. That’s the title of the superstar’s new holiday EP, which features a new “holiday edition” of
Neil Young celebrating 50th anniversary of ‘Tonight’s the Night’ with limited-edition reissue

Reimagined cover of Neil Young’s ‘Tonight’s The Night’/(Warner Records) Neil Young is set to reissue his 1975 album Tonight’s the Night in celebration of its 50th anniversary. The reissue will feature six bonus tracks, as well as a previously unreleased
What to know about nationwide ‘No Kings’ rallies set to protest Trump

Protestors march during an anti-Trump “No Kings Day” demonstration in a city that has been the focus of protests against Trump’s immigration raids on June 14, 2025 in downtown Los Angeles, California. Jay L Clendenin/Getty Images (WASHINGTON)
Death Valley Days: George Strait books 2026 concert at Clemson

George Strait at Death Valley (Messina Touring) George Strait will return to the stage in 2026, playing a May 2 show at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. Strait headlined the most recent concert at the venue,
Weekend Watchlist: What’s new in theaters, on streaming

Ready, set, binge! Here’s a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend: Apple TV+Loot: The third season of the Maya Rudolph-starring comedy series premieres. Mr. Scorsese:
John Bolton at federal courthouse for 1st court appearance following indictment

John Bolton leaves his home on October 17, 2025 in Bethesda, Maryland. Former national security adviser Bolton was indicted by a federal grand jury on Thursday. (Photo by Alex Kent/Getty Images) (GREENBELT, Md.) — Former Trump national
Musicians pay tribute to KISS guitarist Ace Frehley

Ace Frehley performs in concert opening for Alice Cooper at HEB Center on October 19, 2021 in Cedar Park, Texas. (Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images) Following the announcement of KISS founding guitarist Ace Frehley’s death Thursday, several
On This Day, Oct. 17, 1980: Bruce Springsteen released his fifth album, ‘The River’

On This Day, Oct. 17, 1980 … Bruce Springsteen released his fifth studio album, The River – his only double album to date. The project was originally intended as a single album called The Ties That Bind, but Springsteen canceled its
Obama endorses New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Rep. Mikie Sherrill

Democratic candidate for New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill speaks to a crowd alongside Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, in Westville New Jersey on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Sherrill is set to square off against Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli
Luigi Mangione’s attorneys: White House making him ‘pawn to further its political agenda’

Luigi Mangione appears in court for a hearing on his state murder charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan Supreme Court on September 16, 2025 in New York City. (Curtis Means/Pool/Getty Images) (NEW
Trump to host Zelenskyy at White House with Tomahawks, Putin call on agenda

President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office at the White House, Aug. 18, 2025. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump, just days after celebrating an Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement he
Former Trump adviser John Bolton indicted on classified documents charges

John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump, arrives home as the FBI searches his house August 22, 2025 in Bethesda, Maryland. The FBI conducted a court-authorized search of Bolton’s home. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Scoreboard roundup — 10/16/25

(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLBrewers 1, Dodgers 3 (NLCS – Game 3, LAD lead series 3-0)Blue Jays, Mariners 2 (ALCS – Game 4, Series tied 2-2) NATIONAL FOOTBALL
In brief: ‘Pop Culture Jeopardy!’ moves to Netflix for season 2 and more

Did you miss the Tony-Award-winning revival of Merrily We Roll Along when it was on Broadway? You’re in luck. The live, filmed version of the hit production is coming to theaters worldwide on Dec. 5. Tickets are now
Chris Young’s ‘I Didn’t Come Here to Leave’ feels like ‘a God thing’

Chris Young’s ‘I Didn’t Come Here to Leave’ (Black River) Chris Young started his career when his self-titled debut came out on RCA Records in 2006. Now another chapter begins with the arrival of his 10th album,
Norman Reedus talks 15 years of ‘The Walking Dead’ ahead of the ‘Daryl Dixon’ season finale

Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon in ‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’ season 3, episode 7. (Carla Oset/AMC) The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon airs its season 3 finale on Sunday, nearly 15 years since the original Walking Dead series
Def Leppard’s Rick Allen reveals the memorable moment that left him in tears

Rick Allen of Def Leppard performs onstage during the 2025 Backyard Concert supporting Teen Cancer America and the UCLA Health Center at a private residence on October 03, 2025 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty
Ace Frehley, original lead guitarist for KISS, dies at age 74

Ace Frehley, co-founder and original lead guitarist of the legendary rock band KISS, has died from a brain bleed suffered during a fall last month. Frehley was 74. A statement from Frehley’s family reads: “We are completely
Jonas Brothers, Bon Jovi’s David Bryan, Isley Brothers among 2025 NJ Hall of Fame inductees

The Jonas Brothers, Bon Jovi keyboardist (and Tony-winning composer) David Bryan, The Isley Brothers, and Michael Uslan (producer or co-producer of many Batman movies) are the four New Jersey Hall of Fame inductees this year in the