September 2026
NASA spacecraft discovers a huge new crater on the moon
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. | Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that’s bigger than the Roman Colosseum and is the result of a powerful impact two years ago that initially went undetected. The steep-sided hole — about 728 feet (222 meters) across and up to 141 feet (43 meters) deep — is the solar […]
Federal Reserve hikes key rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut
WASHINGTON | The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly-high inflation, a move that could spur a sharp response from the White House. The quarter-point increase lifts the Fed’s key rate to about 3.9% and, over time, could result in higher borrowing […]
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc’s 1st associate member
STRASBOURG, France | European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union’s first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats drive Ottawa closer to Europe. Trump’s tariffs and repeated talk of making Canada the 51st state have soured the relationship between the North American neighbors. […]
Russian drone strike on a passenger bus in Ukraine kills 5 people and wounds at least 7 others
KYIV, Ukraine | A Russian drone struck a passenger bus in southern Ukraine early Wednesday, killing five people and wounding at least seven. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the attack, the latest in a series of Russian strikes on civilian transportation, as an “atrocity.” The strike occurred in the Nikopol district of Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, near […]
Retail sales rise a better-than-expected 1.2% in August after shoppers pulled back spending in July
NEW YORK | Consumers may be griping about higher prices at the pump and elsewhere, but they keep spending, helping to power the economy, according to the latest government snapshot. Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 1.2% last month after recording a revised 0.5% dip in July, according to Commerce Department data released Wednesday. Economists were […]
Dr. Nicole Saphier, Trump’s 3rd surgeon general pick, faces Senate grilling
WASHINGTON | Dr. Nicole Saphier, President Donald Trump’s third nominee to serve as surgeon general, will face lawmakers at her confirmation hearing Wednesday in the latest attempt to fill the post known as the nation’s doctor. Saphier, a radiologist and former Fox News Channel contributor, is Trump’s newest pick after entrepreneur and wellness influencer Dr. […]
Saudi Arabia calls attempted attack on Mecca a ‘red line’ as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it
CAIRO | Saudi Arabia accused Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels of trying to attack Islam’s holiest city, as the region responded with condemnation Wednesday but no sign of military support. The kingdom, a key U.S. ally, declared Mecca a “red line” as it slid deeper into the new front of the Iran war. With the world’s […]
Aurora lawmakers advance plan to limit ‘socioeconomic impact’ businesses in centers
AURORA | Aurora lawmakers this week gave initial approval to a plan to limit the number of businesses in Aurora that some say pose health and safety risks to neighborhoods. The measure to restrict distances between so-called “socioeconomic impact” businesses passed on first reading during the Sept. 14 city council meeting. For months, lawmakers have […]
Police search for suspects after gunfire breaks out between 2 cars at Town Center of Aurora mall
AURORA | Police are searching for clues and suspects after gunfire broke out in the parking lot of Town Center of Aurora mall Tuesday night, leaving one man injured. Police were called to the mall parking lot at about 6:30 p.m. after reports of gunfire. “Witnesses reported that a black Jeep Compass pulled up near […]
Cole Carrigg goes 4 for 5 and the Rockies defeat the Padres 9-3 to end their 8-game losing streak
DENVER | Cole Carrigg homered twice and finished 4 for 5, Troy Johnston had three hits and two RBIs, and the Colorado Rockies defeated the San Diego Padres 9-3 on Tuesday night to end an eight-game losing streak. It was the first career multi-homer game for Carrigg, a 24-year-old rookie who finished a triple shy […]