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U.S. News

This section reports national news from across the United States, covering federal institutions, the economy, elections, public safety and culture. Coverage extends to every state and the communities within them.


Sports

Baseball

MLB Names Alvarez, Wheeler Comeback Players of Year

Yordan Alvarez and Zack Wheeler earned the honor after recovering from injuries that cut short their 2025 seasons.


Entertainment

Comedy

Anthony Clark Dies at 62

The former Yes, Dear star and stand-up comedian died Tuesday, with the cause of death not immediately available.

Anthony Clark Dies at 62

Travel

Air Travel

American Airlines Drops Eight International Routes

The carrier is cutting service from seven U.S. hubs as fuel costs rise and some routes fill fewer seats than expected.

American Airlines Drops Eight International Routes

Politics

Live Poll

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Political Parties

Democrats Gather in Denver for What's Next Conference

Party leaders and strategists meet for a two-day conference hosted by the new group Majority Democrats after strong midterm results.

Democrats Gather in Denver for What's Next Conference

Finance

Saving

Ro Khanna Leads Indian American House Cash With $16.6M

Khanna reported the largest campaign cash balance among eight Indian American House members and members-elect in filings through October 14.

Ro Khanna Leads Indian American House Cash With $16.6M

National reporting connects decisions made in Washington to their effects across the country. The beat takes in federal policy, the courts, the national economy and labor market, public health, elections and civic life. Federal decisions land unevenly from one region to the next, and that variation is part of the story. The recurring thread runs between what Washington decides and how states and cities respond.


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