A new poll finds 60% of battleground voters say Trump is making energy prices worse as rising household bills become a key midterm concern.

The FBI is investigating suspicious letters containing white powder sent to election officials and congressional offices ahead of the midterms.

President Donald Trump cancels plans to livestream Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan's execution following criticism from lawmakers and religious leaders.

Michael Jordan's game-worn 1998 NBA Finals jersey sells for a record $14 million, becoming the most expensive piece of basketball memorabilia ever sold.

A federal appeals court blocks California's ICE identification requirement months after a judge halted the state's ban on federal agents wearing masks.

SNAP participation fell 13% over 11 months, leaving more than 5 million fewer recipients, including an estimated 2 million children.

Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland and Tina Knowles celebrate the opening of a renovated Houston housing facility offering 31 apartments for formerly homeless residents.

U.S. inflation climbed to 3.7% in September as gasoline prices surged amid the war with Iran, adding pressure on Americans ahead of the midterms.

On Oct. 13, 1914, Black inventor Garrett Morgan patented a lifesaving safety hood, an early gas mask that helped rescue workers trapped beneath Lake Erie.

Dozens of maternity wards have closed across the U.S., and health experts warn President Trump's Medicaid cuts could threaten more closures.

Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington home weeks before the midterms, prompting accusations of political targeting from the Congressional Black Caucus.

On Oct. 12, 1908, pioneering Black novelist Ann Petry was born. Her groundbreaking novel "The Street" made literary history, selling over 1 million copies.

Trump's Russian diesel deal draws bipartisan Senate opposition as oil prices top $105 a barrel and questions grow over U.S. policy toward Moscow.

President Trump taps Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary following Karoline Leavitt's departure. No official start date has been announced.

HUD investigates Wells Fargo's Black homeownership initiatives as civil rights advocates warn the probe could discourage lending to underserved communities.

Curtis Flowers, who spent nearly 23 years imprisoned in Mississippi and faced six trials for the same murders, has died at 56.

A federal judge keeps Trump's White House press ban blocked as CNN, MS NOW and Politico seek longer-term protections for their access.

Missy Elliott brings an HBCU band battle to Norfolk State University on Oct. 18, featuring four marching bands from Virginia and North Carolina.

The NAACP seeks records on federal election monitoring plans as concerns grow over potential voter intimidation ahead of the midterm elections.

Three years after the Oct. 7 attack, war and uncertainty remain as Gaza faces continued strikes, food insecurity and stalled negotiations.

R&B singer Freddie Jackson, known for the 1985 hit "You Are My Lady," has died at 70 after a career that helped define 1980s soul.

Democracy Forward says ICE investigated voter registration groups, collected voter data and considered undercover operations ahead of the midterms.

Trump says future ads will be privately funded after nearly $12 million worth of taxpayer-funded spots aired, with reimbursement still unresolved.

Trump signs a red-dyed diesel order in Nebraska and draws backlash after remarks about Iran taking out Los Angeles and San Diego.

Actor and comedian Reggie McFadden, known for "Def Comedy Jam" and "In Living Color," has died in Tanzania at age 57.

The Supreme Court opens a new term with voting rights cases that could affect Black and brown voters ahead of the midterm elections.

Trump campaigns in Nebraska as elevated beef prices, foreign beef imports and rancher concerns complicate his economic message.

The African American Civil War Museum reopens after a multiyear renovation with expanded galleries, improved access and more than 200 artifacts.

Renee Good's family filed two federal lawsuits over her fatal shooting by an ICE officer in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge.

On Oct. 2, 1800, Nat Turner was born in Virginia. He later led one of the most famous rebellions against slavery in U.S. history.

The U.S. added 29,000 jobs in September as unemployment rose to 4.2%, with Black unemployment reaching 7%.

A national poll finds 92% of registered Black women voters dissatisfied with the country's direction and 77% motivated to vote.

John Legend partners with Bilt to cover rent for 50 college students at three HBCUs and the University of Pennsylvania.

A new AP-NORC poll finds just 17% of U.S. adults approve of President Trump's handling of the cost of living.

A new Quinnipiac poll shows President Trump's approval at 34% and economic rating at a low 31% ahead of the high-stakes midterm elections.

Federal student loan borrowers now have until Dec. 31 to enroll in autopay and qualify for a temporary interest rate reduction.

The National Museum of African American History and Culture marks 10 years with events, milestones and a focus on its future.

SAVE borrowers face higher student loan payments as 90-day deadlines arrive and repayment plan options narrow.

Mighty Sparrow, the Trinidadian singer known as the "king of calypso," has died at 91 after a decades-long international career.

Trump meets with top tech executives as new polling shows broad public concern about AI risks and federal regulation.

Trump's administration moves to cancel $810 million for refugee, minority business and housing programs already approved by Congress.

Pioneering BET personality and radio host Angela Stribling has died at 58 after a two-year battle with brain cancer.

Taxpayer-funded White House ads featuring President Trump draw bipartisan criticism as the administration defends them as public service announcements.

The Supreme Court allows expanded federal voter citizenship checks using the SAVE system as litigation continues ahead of the midterms.

"How to Get Away with Murder" premiered 12 years ago, making TV history with Viola Davis as Annalise Keating.

Democrats build a 9-point lead in NBC News' congressional polling average as President Donald Trump's approval falls to 35%.

Byron Donalds removes prominent Trump references from his campaign website as the Florida governor's race tightens.

Michael Jordan is helping Morehouse College expand journalism training with a new multimedia center featuring professional media equipment.

A federal judge ordered the White House to restore press access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico as their lawsuit continues.