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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., meets with reporters near the closed House chamber on day 24 of the government shutdown, at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Jeffries backs Mamdani for NYC mayor months after primary

8:04 PM on Friday, October 24

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has endorsed Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City

Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit has died at age 93

7:28 PM on Friday, October 24

Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit has died at age 93

FILE - President Ronald Reagan signs legislation implementing the U.S.-Canada free trade agreement during a ceremony at the White House, Sept. 28, 1988. (AP Photo/Scott Stewart, File)

Reagan Foundation becomes the latest US institution drawn into Donald Trump's controversies

6:57 PM on Friday, October 24

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is drawing blowback and praise for arguing that a Canadian government advertisement playing in U.S. markets misrepresented the 40th president’s words to blast President Donald Trump’s tariff policies

This combination of images provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows packaging for Korean barbecue pork jerky sold at Costco and Sam's Club stores which was recalled because the product may be contaminated with pieces of metal, the USDA said Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (USDA via AP)

Company recalls 2 million pounds of barbecue pork jerky that may contain metal wire

6:52 PM on Friday, October 24

More than 2.2 million pounds of Korean barbecue pork jerky has been recalled over contamination with pieces of metal

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups leaves a federal court after his appearance on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Experts say criminal intent will be key in prosecuting NBA's Billups and Rozier in gambling cases

6:24 PM on Friday, October 24

Gambling is at the center of two blockbuster indictments targeting NBA coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat player Terry Rozier

FILE - Charlie Javice, center, exits Manhattan federal court, Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)

JPMorgan Chase wants out of paying $115M legal tab for convicted fraudsters

6:19 PM on Friday, October 24

JPMorgan Chase wants to stop paying millions in legal fees for two convicted fraudsters

FILE - A ranger patrols the ground of the Alamo in San Antonio, Thursday, March 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

The CEO of the Alamo's historic site has resigned after a top Texas Republican criticized her

6:16 PM on Friday, October 24

The CEO of the nonprofit managing the Alamo has resigned after a powerful Republican state official criticized her and suggested she has views that are not compatible with the Texas shrine's history

CEO of nonprofit that manages the Alamo quits after a GOP leader says her views incompatible with Texas shrine's history

6:13 PM on Friday, October 24

CEO of nonprofit that manages the Alamo quits after a GOP leader says her views incompatible with Texas shrine's history

FILE - In this photo provided by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, wildlife officials release five gray wolves onto public land in Grand County, Colo., Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. (Colorado Natural Resources via AP, File)

Trump administration tells Colorado wolves must come from U.S. Rockies states, not Canada

5:52 PM on Friday, October 24

The Trump administration is telling the state of Colorado it can no longer import wolves from Canada

FILE - Harjinder Singh is escorted to an airplane by Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins and law enforcement, Aug. 21, 2025, in Stockton, Calif. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy, File)

Truck driver in fatal Florida crash repeatedly failed driving tests, official says. What to know

5:43 PM on Friday, October 24

A commercial truck driver who is charged with killing three people in a deadly crash in Florida in August had failed a commercial driver’s license repeatedly

A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter approaches Naushon Island, Mass. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, where a couple and their adult son were rescued two days after their boat caught fire and they swam to shore. (U.S. Coast Guard via AP)

Woman who escaped from boat fire off Cape Cod with her husband and son dies at a hospital

3:54 PM on Friday, October 24

A Massachusetts woman who escaped from a burning boat with her husband and son has died

New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks at the Islamic Cultural Center of the Bronx mosque in New York on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)

In emotional speech, Zohran Mamdani defends Muslim identity against 'racist and baseless' attacks

3:48 PM on Friday, October 24

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, is pledging to embrace his Muslim identity amid growing attacks in the final days of the campaign

2,000 mink released from Iowa farm in what trade group calls 'terrorist act'

3:31 PM on Friday, October 24

An Iowa farmer is looking for hundreds of mink released in a break-in

U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Joseph Nocella, Jr. speaks alongside FBI Director Kash Patel during a press conference at the U.S. Attorney's Office, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in New York, announcing numerous arrests in illegal sports betting and poker game schemes. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

A deep dive into the NBA sports betting scandal, by AP reporters

3:28 PM on Friday, October 24

Professional basketball was stunned this week as one popular NBA Hall of Famer and head coach, a current player and a former player were arrested by federal authorities on illegal gambling charges

Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during the swearing-in ceremony of Gen. William Rincon as the new national police director in Bogota, Colombia, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)

US imposes sanctions on Colombia’s president and family members over drug trade allegations

3:04 PM on Friday, October 24

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family, and a government member over drug trade allegations

FILE - A water researcher tests a sample of water for PFAS at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Center For Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response in Cincinnati, on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel, File)

Blood tests show highest levels of forever chemicals in those living near New Mexico plume

12:20 PM on Friday, October 24

About 99% of Americans have PFAS chemicals in their blood, but state health and environmental officials have found higher concentrations in one corner of New Mexico

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks to reporters on day 23 of the government shutdown as he is joined by, from left, Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., at a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Government shutdown continues to add to stress on air traffic controllers and disrupt flights

11:37 AM on Friday, October 24

The ongoing government shutdown continues to disrupt flights and put pressure on air traffic controllers who are working without pay

People view a newly unveiled statue of Rosa Parks on the grounds of the Alabama State Capitol, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Montgomery, Ala. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Rosa Parks and Helen Keller statues unveiled at the Alabama Capitol

12:13 AM on Friday, October 24

Statues of Rosa Parks and Helen Keller were unveiled Friday on the grounds of the Alabama Capitol

Flanked by city leaders, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie discusses President Donald Trump's comments that he has called off a surge of federal law enforcement in San Francisco on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Trump says tech leaders and mayor changed his mind about using federal force in San Francisco

12:04 AM on Friday, October 24

President Donald Trump says he agreed to halt a planned show of federal force in San Francisco after appeals from tech executives and the mayor

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