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Leader of Madagascar's military coup tells AP he is 'taking the position of president' 10/15/2025 03:55pm • ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) ��� The leader of Madagascar���s military coup told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he is ���taking the position of president" and that the armed forces would be in charge of the African island nation for up to two years before any elections are held. Col. Michae Democrats say they won't be intimidated by Trump's threats as the shutdown enters a third week 10/15/2025 03:49pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Entering the third week of a government shutdown, Democrats say they are not intimidated or cowed by President Donald Trump���s efforts to fire thousands of federal workers or by his threats of more firings to come. Instead, Democrats appear emboldened, showing no signs of caving Rep. Moulton challenges Sen. Markey in Massachusetts, calls for new generation of Democratic leaders 10/15/2025 03:48pm • BOSTON (AP) ��� U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, a moderate Massachusetts Democrat, said Wednesday that he will challenge U.S. Sen. Edward Markey for the Democratic nomination in next year���s Senate race, arguing it's time for the party to embrace a new generation of leadership. The announcement makes the r Supreme Court seems inclined to limit race-based electoral districts under the Voting Rights Act 10/15/2025 03:27pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared ready to gut a key tool of the Voting Rights Act that has helped root out racial discrimination in voting for more than a half century, a change that would boost Republican electoral prospects, particularly across the South. During 2 1/2 ho Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits 10/15/2025 02:32pm • Here���s a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: try going backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical benefits: stronger bones and muscles, cardiovascular fitness and stress relief, to name a few. But Ukrainian officials meet with US weapons manufacturers before Trump-Zelenskyy talks 10/15/2025 02:24pm • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) ��� A Ukrainian government delegation has met with prominent American weapons manufacturers during a U.S. visit, a senior Kyiv official said Wednesday, before President Volodymyr Zelenskyy���s meeting with U.S. counterpart Donald Trump at the White House later this week. A delegat Commentary: I turned in my Pentagon credential ��� not my commitment 10/15/2025 02:18pm • After twenty years of covering the U.S. military, I turned in my Pentagon press credential today. My photo will soon come down from the wall outside the briefing room, where it���s hung among so many much more talented colleagues who���ve chronicled the story of American defense for decades. Senators captain Brady Tkachuk is getting a 2nd opinion on his injury 10/15/2025 02:17pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer said Wednesday that captain Brady Tkachuk is having a second opinion to determine if surgery will be required for his injury. Tkachuk appeared to injure his right arm/wrist Monday night when he was cross-checked into the boards by Nashville de Trinity Rodman and Europe-based players return to USWNT for October matches 10/15/2025 02:08pm • Forward Trinity Rodman has returned to the U.S. women's national soccer team for her first matches since April after being sidelined because of a back issue. U.S. coach Emma Hayes on Wednesday announced her 26-player roster for a trio of upcoming games this month against Portugal and New Zealand. Am Social Security cost-of-living increase announcement delayed by government shutdown 10/15/2025 02:07pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The ongoing government shutdown is delaying the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for tens of millions of beneficiaries. Originally scheduled for Wednesday, the 2024 Social Security COLA announcement will now be Oct. 24. It's timed to the Septem What is the chikungunya virus now transmitted in the US for the first time in years? 10/15/2025 02:04pm • A person living in the suburbs of New York City has tested positive for chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus that is more often seen in South America and hasn't been transmitted on the U.S. mainland in a decade. Health officials said the virus, which often causes fever and joint pain, was identified Why weight loss drugs could help people cut back on their drinking 10/15/2025 01:46pm • Weight loss drugs have profound health impacts, and researchers at Virginia Tech said they've discovered another one. Excessive alcohol consumption is associated with serious health risks, including liver disease and increased cancer rates. However, a new study from the university reveals that GL Movie Review: Josh O���Connor plays an artless thief in the artful ���Mastermind��� 10/15/2025 01:33pm • Not far into Kelly Reichardt���s ���The Mastermind,��� a very different kind of art heist film starring Josh O���Connor, the title���s irony becomes painfully clear. Because whatever one can say about J.B. Mooney, the mediocre art thief played by O���Connor with a brooding, hangdog sort of anti-ener France is on the brink as Macron's government faces no-confidence votes 10/15/2025 12:47pm • PARIS (AP) ��� France could sink deeper into political crisis Thursday when the prime minister faces two attempts in Parliament to topple his fragile new government, which could leave President Emmanuel Macron with no palatable option other than calling snap legislative elections. Legislators in th No. 13 Notre Dame turns to sophomore Joe Otting to take over at center for showdown with No. 20 USC 10/15/2025 12:09pm • SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) ��� No. 13 Notre Dame has seen its offense grow up quickly with redshirt freshman quarterback C.J. Carr at the controls, but a switch in the player snapping the ball to him will literally be the center of attention for the Fighting Irish when they host No. 20 USC on Saturday. A