The states that really, really love – and really, really hate – candy corn

Candy corn sparks fierce debate every Halloween. Some states can’t get enough, while others won’t touch it. Here’s where your state stands.

Cracker Barrel CEO breaks silence on logo U-turn

Cracker Barrel's CEO addressed the decision to change its logo - and then reverse course after customer backlash.

Who is Graham Planter? Maine Senate candidate denies being 'secret Nazi'

During an interview, the senate candidate addressed a tattoo he received years ago of an image resembling a Nazi symbol and controversial online comments he made in the past.

San Francisco Giants hire University of Tennessee's Tony Vitello to be next manager

Tony Vitello – head baseball coach at the University of Tennessee – will be the first manager in Major League Baseball without any professional baseball experience.

As we fall back, here's how much sleep your state gets

A study from the American Heart Association and Brigham and Women’s Hospital finds that sleep patterns vary by state, with differences in how long and when people sleep.

Most Americans say country is heading in wrong direction, poll finds

A new national survey shows deepening pessimism about the nation’s direction, with Democrats now far more likely than Republicans to say the U.S. is on the wrong track.

Triple shooting in Mesa; SNAP benefits affected by government shutdown l Morning News Brief

From a triple shooting in the East Valley that sent three people to the hospital to food stamps being affected by the ongoing government shutdown, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of October 22.

These are the 14 billion-dollar weather disasters of 2025, according to data

New data shows that 14 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters slammed the U.S. in just six months of 2025 – topping $100B in damages.

New video shows Valley Metro bus fire
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New video released by the Tempe Fire Medical Rescue Department shows crews battling a Valley Metro bus fire near the Loop 202 and Priest Drive. No one was hurt in the fire.

'Soul Sistahs Fighting': Retired detention officer shares her cancer battle

"Soul Sistahs Fighting" is a group of Black women committed to increasing awareness and support for Black women impacted by breast cancer.

Retired AZ detention officer details her cancer battle
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"Soul Sistahs Fighting" is a group of Black women committed to increasing awareness and support for Black women impacted by breast cancer. The group was started and is led by Melissa Lawson, a retired Maricopa County detention officer and breast cancer survivor.

Lightning believed to have caused Avondale house fire
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Firefighters say lightning is believed to have sparked a house fire near El Mirage Road and Lower Buckeye. No one inside the home was hurt.

Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

You can safely dispose of unneeded, unwanted, or expired medications this Saturday during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and help prevent drug misuse and abuse.

ChatGPT Atlas: OpenAI launches new web browser

ChatGPT's Atlas is the latest tech initiative from OpenAI, following the launch of its online shopping experience and AI video social media app, Sora, last month.

Triple shooting in Mesa sends 3 to hospital

Three people were shot late Tuesday night near Lindsay Road and University Drive, police said. All three victims are in stable condition.

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