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OpenAI reinstates Sam Altman as CEO and adds Larry Summers to the board after firing him, in a surprising move.

Joe Biden, oldest US president, faces challenges with age, poll numbers, and support among younger voters due to Israel policy.

Speaker Mike Johnson has been associated with right-wing activists with a history of overlooking sexual abuse of minors.

Louisiana House Speaker Mike Johnson campaigned with Josh Duggar, now in prison for child pornography, and has close ties to sexual abusers.

New House Speaker Mike Johnson's "first big clash" with lawmakers over "unconventional" two-step bill could lead to government shutdown.

Brooklyn Mayor Eric Adams is cooperating with the FBI after his fundraiser's home was searched, and says he has nothing to hide.

Tim Scott confirmed his relationship with Mindy Noce, a Charleston interior designer, by bringing her on stage at a debate.

'Schitt's Creek' star Emily Hampshire apologizes for dressing up as Johnny Depp and Amber Heard for Halloween, calling it "thoughtless and insensitive."

Basketball coach Bobby Knight dies at 83, leaving behind a legacy of championships and a notorious temper.

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks about the NCAA investigation into alleged sign-stealing by the Wolverines, saying he will let the investigation take its course.

LeBron James defends teammate Anthony Davis against critics after the Lakers' victory over the Suns, saying they don't care about the criticism.

Over 260 bodies recovered from Tribe Of Nova festival after surprise attack by Palestinian militants. Death toll expected to rise.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise could be in line for the top job in Congress's lower chamber after Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted.

Former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly confirms reports that Donald Trump denigrated military members, veterans, and their families.

Democratic megadonor Sam Bankman-Fried considered paying former President Donald Trump not to run for reelection in 2020, according to a new book. Bankman-Fried's associates reportedly established a covert communication line with Trump's camp and found he could potentially be swayed for $5 billion. Bankman-Fried also planned to contribute millions to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to defeat "Trumpier" candidates. Bankman-Fried is currently facing charges of fraud and embezzlement.

Haley Van Voorhis became the first woman to play in an NCAA college football game at a position other than kicker or punter.

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy calls out a Washington Post reporter for handling an upcoming "hit piece" against him.

The possibility of a government shutdown is looming large, after Republican leadership scrapped a procedural vote on a stopgap funding bill to keep the government running through October. Intraparty feuding between moderates and the hard-right lies at the heart of the GOP's inability to reach a compromise and highlights the challenge before House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).

The pilot of a $100 million stealth fighter jet parachuted safely into the backyard of a home in South Carolina after a malfunction forced him to eject from the aircraft, causing the plane to crash into a wooded area about 60 miles away.

Congresswoman Boebert apologizes for vaping incident at a musical in Denver, admitting she fell short of her values.

BREAKING: Mitt Romney has announced he will not seek reelection in 2024, but there is no resignation.

General Motors (GM) has increased its contract offer to a 20% wage hike for US autoworkers in a bid to avoid a strike. Ford Motor has also confirmed it offered a 20% hike and other benefits. The United Auto Workers (UAW) is demanding 40% raises and major improvements in benefits. The UAW has outlined plans for a series of strikes targeting individual auto plants if agreements are not reached. The UAW is asking for 40% raises and major improvements in benefits. A full strike would hit earnings at each affected automaker by about $400 million to $500 million per week.

A Virginia Democratic candidate who recorded sex acts with her husband for money on a livestreaming website has received endorsements from liberal politicians and advocacy groups.

Reigning Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams may consider returning to USC for another year instead of entering the NFL draft.

Tommy Tuberville, an Alabama Republican senator, has blocked over 300 military promotions due to his opposition to the Pentagon's abortion policies and what he perceives as "woke" sentiment among officers. If the block continues, it could affect up to 650 promotions by the end of the year, potentially damaging national security. Tuberville's actions have drawn criticism from civilian military leaders, who argue that the hold is unfair to the officers and their families and is putting military readiness at risk.

Netflix's new documentary series, "Depp v. Heard," explores the high-profile court case between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard over a 2018 op-ed.

Donald Trump shares QAnon post on Truth Social as he faces potential third indictment and lashes out at Biden and DOJ.

The family of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells were used for medical advancements without her consent, reached a settlement with Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Mitch McConnell's health incidents, including falls, raise concerns and questions.

Mainstream media reports on Emmett Till monument and Florida's history standards.

Saudi Arabian soccer team Al-Hilal has made a record €300m ($332m) bid for French striker Kylian Mbappe, according to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), which has given Al-Hilal permission to negotiate directly with the player. The bid would make Mbappe the most expensive soccer player in history, surpassing the €222m PSG paid for Neymar in 2017. Al-Hilal's bid is part of Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to attract high-profile players to the country, following Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Al-Nassr in 2021.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified aspartame as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" due to limited evidence showing a potential link between aspartame and liver cancer. However, the WHO's Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) found the association between aspartame consumption and cancer in humans unconvincing and did not change the acceptable daily intake of 40 mg/kg per body weight. The WHO is advising moderation and suggests drinking water instead. The US FDA disagrees with the WHO's conclusion, stating that aspartame has been heavily studied and is safe.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins and his wife, Julie Hampton, have a successful relationship and are actively involved in charity work and fostering dogs.

BBC presenter Huw Edwards allegedly paid for explicit images from a teenager.

Meta's Twitter competitor, Threads, has gained 100 million users in a few days, surpassing ChatGPT. Meta's stock has risen over 135% this year, but Fidelity has written down its valuation of Twitter from $44 billion to $15 billion, representing a loss of 65.9%.