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Candidates in Virginia governor's debate clash over shutdown and violent rhetoric 10/09/2025 09:18pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia gubernatorial candidates Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger faced off Thursday for the first and only time on the debate stage in a fiery affair that was combative from the very first answer. Earle-Sears, perceived by operatives in both Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks 10/09/2025 09:14pm • A judge on Thursday blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for at least two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois during Trump's immigration crackdown. It’s a victory for Democratic officials who lead the state Myanmar's military acknowledges attacking festival, accuses resistance forces of using human shields 10/09/2025 08:37pm • BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military government on Thursday acknowledged attacking a religious festival held at a school in central Myanmar, which witnesses said killed about two dozen people, including children, with bombs dropped by motorized paragliders. A statement issued by the military’s in The Latest: Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire, release of hostages and prisoners 10/09/2025 08:37pm • Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in their devastating two-year war and the release of the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said early Friday his Cabinet approved the “outline” of a deal to release hostages held by One Tech Tip: Annoyed by junk calls to your iPhone? Try the new iOS 26 call screen feature 10/09/2025 08:01pm • LONDON (AP) — iPhone users have a new tool to combat the scourge of nuisance phone calls: a virtual gatekeeper that can screen incoming calls from unknown numbers. It's among the bevy of new features that Apple rolled out with last month's release of iOS 26. The screening feature has been getting What You Should Know About the RSV Vaccines 10/09/2025 08:00pm • When it comes to seasonal viruses, the big three are the flu, COVID and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV for short. Here's what you need to know about RSV protection and the vaccines available. What Is RSV?RSV is a common respiratory virus that typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms, such as a 5 Best Gold ETFs to Buy in 2025 10/09/2025 08:00pm • On May 15, Goldman Sachs Research forecasted new record highs for gold. Since that day, gold has achieved several new record closes. Gold futures crossed the $4,000 threshold for the first time on Oct. 7 in New York, and the precious metal has seen a year-to-date increase of 50%. Signs are pointing Credit Card Numbers: What Do They Mean? 10/09/2025 08:00pm • Most of us are curious beings by nature. So, if you've been staying awake at night wondering what your credit card number means, it's your lucky day. I'm going to pull back the curtain and show you not only what the numbers represent, but also how they're designed to catch an invalid credit card num Investment Property Mortgage Rates: How to Finance a Rental 10/09/2025 08:00pm • A successful investment comes down to the margins -- controlling costs to make it profitable. With investment property, getting a cost-effective mortgage can have a long-term impact on your investment's success. Financing investment property is somewhat like getting a residential home mortgage, but Pros and Cons of Using a Fee-Only Financial Planner 10/09/2025 08:00pm • Within the financial advisory industry, there's plenty of debate about whether the fee-only model is always best for clients. That's a separate question from adhering to the fiduciary standard, which is required of all advisors who hold the certified financial planner, or CFP, credential. Michael Do Feeling That Creeping Financial Anxiety? Here's How to Cope 10/09/2025 08:00pm • Almost everyone worries about money from time to time. But if you find yourself obsessing over finances and worried to the point that it impacts your life, you could be suffering from financial anxiety. You're not the only one. According to TransUnion's 2025 Consumer Pulse Study, pessimism about fut When's the Right Time to Move Into a Continuing Care Retirement Community? 10/09/2025 08:00pm • Many older adults need some form of support as they age -- whether it's help with daily tasks or more intensive medical care. There's a spectrum of senior living options available to meet these needs, with independent living facilities, assisted living communities and nursing homes being the most fa The Latest: New York Attorney General Letitia James is charged with fraud, AP source says 10/09/2025 07:52pm • A grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on a fraud charge, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday. It is the latest indication of President Donald Trump and his administration’s determination to use the Justice Department to pursue the pre Ecuador's Noboa faces escalating protests over rise in diesel costs 10/09/2025 07:44pm • QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Nearly three weeks of striking bus drivers and roadblocks by angry farmers in response to the government’s increase of diesel fuel costs have put Ecuador President Daniel Noboa in one of the tensest moments of his presidency. With no signs of dialogue after 18 days, one pro Bill Belichick's 1st season at North Carolina has run into problems on and off the field 10/09/2025 07:38pm • Of all the ugly moments so far — bad play, blowout losses, home fans fleeing early for the exits — the most telling moment of Bill Belichick's first season at North Carolina came during an open week. It took the form of a pair of terse statements from Belichick and athletic director Bubba Cunnin