Canada updates US travel advisory, cautions 2SLGBTQI+ citizens

The guidance highlights changes in U.S. federal processes and notes that laws affecting travelers can vary widely across states.

Just 3 states are responsible for 80% of known school book bans

An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states. 

Government shutdown begins; comet zooming through space could be alien technology l Morning News Brief

From the federal government shutting down for the first time in nearly seven years to a comet zooming through the solar system that a scientist says could be an artifact of alien technology, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of October 1.

Immigration raid targeting Tren de Aragua nets 37 arrests on Chicago's South Side: DHS

Federal agents carried out an immigration raid early Tuesday on Chicago’s South Side, taking at least 37 undocumented immigrants into custody in an area known to be frequented by Tren de Aragua gang members.

Want to live to be over 100? These states have the most centenarians

See the map of where the most centenarians live in the United States. There’s more than 80,000 of them, according to 2020 census data.

Woman arrested in north Phoenix rideshare crash that killed passenger

Bella Bonanno, 21, is accused of running a red light and crashing into a rideshare vehicle over two years ago near Tatum and Shea Boulevards. Alec Carbine, a 28-year-old passenger in the rideshare car, was killed.

Body of missing woman found hidden in detached unit behind Vallejo home

Relatives of a missing 28-year-old woman confirmed Tuesday that her body was found hidden inside a secret wall inside a detached unit at a Vallejo home, and a man has been arrested in connection with her death. 

Woman arrested in deadly Phoenix rideshare crash
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A 21-year-old woman accused of running a red light near Tatum and Shea Boulevards and crashing into a rideshare vehicle, killing a passenger, has been arrested.

These Disneyland attractions are closed in October

If you're planning a Disneyland trip this month, be sure to check the schedule online in advance.

How the government shutdown will impact the economy

The partial shutdown of the federal government could have an economic impact, although it's unlikely to have a significant impact based on past shutdowns.

Man seriously hurt in Phoenix shooting
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Police say a man was shot on Oct. 1 near 46th and Roosevelt Streets. The man suffered serious injuries.

Government shutdown begins. What happens now?

While many federal agencies still operate during the shutdown, government employees’ jobs and several public services will be impacted. Here’s what you need to know.

Here's how a government shutdown affects student loan payments

The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed. 

Teen accused of crashing stolen truck near Flagstaff
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An intoxicated 13-year-old crashed a stolen pickup truck near Flagstaff on Sept. 30, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said. DPS says the teen led troopers on a chase along Interstate 40 before crashing into a tree. The teen driver and an 11-year-old passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries.