SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws Wednesday aimed at protecting workers from the threats of artificial intelligence, including potential job losses and workplace su…

Louisiana, Alabama, and Arkansas filed lawsuits to overturn New York’s shield laws protecting doctors who mail abortion medication to patients in restrictive states.

Another measure requires law enforcement using a rental vehicle during a detention, arrest or for transportation to identify the agency with a temporary decal on the vehicle. 

A woman who filed a lawsuit saying she was sexually assaulted by seven men at a Cornell University fraternity house told police weeks after the incident that she could “say with 100% confidence I w…

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot in his car by a federal immigration agent in Texas will remain in custody on charges that he assaulted an officer while trying to evad…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Florida woman accused of driving across the country to fire a rifle at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s home, hitting a trailer the celebrity couple was inside and a nursery where thei…

Las Vegas Motor Speedway will celebrate Kyle Busch’s career and connection to his home track during the 2026 Fall NASCAR Chase Weekend.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said South Korea plans to invest about $54 billion in a natural gas project in Alaska, an announcement he made in the Oval Office on Wednesday flanked by a …

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra clashed nonstop for an hour Wednesday in the sole televised debate in their contest for California governor, presenting sharpl…

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A former Northern Arizona University fraternity leader was sentenced to two months in jail Wednesday for his role in a hazing that led to the death of a pledge. Carter Eslic…

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A 40-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday on suspicion of plotting to attack the Texas Capitol, authorities said. The Texas Department of Public Safety said in a statement…

Carnegie Mellon University announced Wednesday that hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin is donating $3 billion, with the bulk of the money for a new campus in Miami focused on societal challenges. The Pitts…

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This story has been corrected regarding who was charged. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two people have been charged after a man pulled out a weapon during an argument at the Memphis Zoo on Tuesday afterno…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for Tennessee to execute Christa Gail Pike on Wednesday, overturning a last-minute stay that stalled the state’s first execution of a …

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg firefighters responded to a house fire early Tuesday morning. The fire occurred in the 1200 block of Dewey Street around 1:00 a.m. on September 29, 202…

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg added another piece of public art to its downtown area, this time recognizing the service and sacrifice of local veterans. The 71st mural in Hattiesbur…

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – One person is dead following a house fire, according to the Hattiesburg Fire Department. Firefighters arrived at a home in the 1400 block of Aztec Street at approx…

PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – Pearl police announced a Crime Stoppers tip led to the arrest of a man, who was wanted in Montgomery County, Texas, for the offense of indecency with a child/sexual cont…

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A massive redevelopment project is underway in the City of Jackson. According to the developers, their vision includes everything from affordable housing to grocery st…

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) will receive a $2.5 million donation from Regions Bank to help build a new cancer clinic. Officials at UMMC said th…

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson Mayor John Horhn announced the interim Chief Administrative Officer and the interim Director of the Department of Human and Cultural Services. This comes as Ch…

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State University (JSU) was selected to receive a $7.5 million federal research grant to develop national defense-relevant research. The grant will be provided …

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A preliminary hearing for one of the men charged in connection to the death of Tasia Fortune continued on September 30, 2026. The judge found there was probable cause in the…

POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WHLT) – Four men who had a substantial impact on Pearl River Community College (PRCC) over decades will be recognized with buildings dedicated in their names. The honorees…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There are still questions. There is still an investigation. And, most importantly, there are still two families grieving the loss of two young men. More than a week after two Unive…

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Abbott Laboratories will pay $385 million to settle allegation related to how it operated a manufacturing plant tied to contaminated powdered baby formula suspected of…

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A new partnership has been made with Jackson State University (JSU) to bring students of all ages into a degree program. On September 30, 2026, a ribbon cutting was ho…

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV)  – Jackson police announced a third suspect was arrested in connection to a fatal shooting at a gas station. The incident occurred around 11:00 p.m. on September 6, 2026…

COLUMBIA, Miss. (WHLT) – Columbia police announced a former patient at Marion General Hospital was arrested for making terroristic threats. On September 29, 2026, police said Central Dispatch…

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced he appointed Paul Jerrod “PJ” Waldrop Executive Director of the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) effective October 1, 2…

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Long Beach woman was sentenced in connection to the 2025 stabbing death of a man. WXXV reported Daphne Diane Zeringue, 57, pled guilty to second-degree murde…

CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Clinton police announced the passing of K-9 Officer Anika on September 30, 2026. According to the department, Anika passed away unexpectedly following a sudden medical…

Checks will start going out this week to nearly 1 million Americans.

ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The man accused of killing a woman in Mississippi was extradited from Monroe, Louisiana. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said Albert Kendall Washington, 50, of…

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum in Jackson will host its annual Pumpkin Adventure on October 7-10, 14-17 and 21-24, 2026. Families can enjoy the fall t…

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police announced a 22-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly assaulted detectives. On September 29, 2026, investigators said the detectives were conducti…

Darker days are ahead as winter inches every closer. But just how short are days about to feel?

If you spent your childhood cashing in BOOK IT! reading stars for Personal Pan Pizzas, get ready for some serious nostalgia. Pizza Hut is rolling out ‘Little Hut Libraries’ nationwide, …

X2, the groundbreaking Six Flags Magic Mountain roller coaster at the center of legal claims alleging it caused traumatic brain injuries, is closing permanently.

NEW YORK (AP) — Mayor Zohran Mamdani debuted a sweeping plan Tuesday to combat antisemitism and hate crimes against Jewish people in New York City, moving to assuage concerns from critics who see h…

The Trump administration has refused to spend billions of dollars that Congress appropriated for health programs, putting them at risk of expiring on Wednesday when the fiscal year ends.  

A woman detained in connection with the death of a baby girl found in a dumpster in Los Angeles’ Central Alameda neighborhood Monday night has been arrested on suspicion of murder, police announced…

Caleb Flynn has been found guilty of all charges against him in the death of his wife, Ashley Flynn.

Hidden Valley and Cup Noodles are officially taking home the award for the weirdest Halloween drops of 2026.

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities have concluded a possible ransom note that surfaced over the weekend in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie wasn’t credible, the Pima County Sheriff’s Departme…

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The parents of an Arizona State hockey player who collapsed during an outdoor workout are calling for the coaches involved to be removed until an independent investigation is co…

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday called for an investigation into Cornell University’s response to a 2024 gang rape allegation in which a woman says she was sexually assaulted by seven s…

Stocks closed modestly lower on Wall Street Tuesday as another increase in long-term Treasury yields weighed on the market. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% after wavering between modest gains and loss…

President Trump’s new artificial intelligence website allows for Americans to apply for passports online, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday.