Texas
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After surging troops to the border, US Army showcases a quieter Rio Grande
The U.S. Army is deploying hundreds of soldiers to Texas' Rio Grande Valley in response to what it says are signs of elevated activity from Mexican drug cartels
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RJ Mitte, actor best known for Breaking Bad, dies aged 34
Actor who played Walter White Jr on the acclaimed show and advocated for disability representation remembered by Bryan Cranston as ‘my sweet son’
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Trump gushes about how attractive, athletic Jon Husted is: ‘I looked at his a**’
Trump’s rally in Youngstown, Ohio, was repeatedly interrupted by protesters, whom the president insulted with ‘your mom’ and fat jokes, like he did in Texas
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Where the US midterm elections will be won and lost
An in-depth look at the key polling, races and issues ahead of an election that will define Trump’s final two years as president.
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Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34
Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, starred as Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning drama series.
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Musk has spent a whopping $276M to help his right-wing favorites get elected
The trillionaire is pumping millions into GOP campaigns after spending roughly $300M to get Trump elected
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Archbishop of US military condemns Pentagon plans to livestream execution
Timothy Broglio says Catholics on army firing squad should ask to be excused since it clashes with church teachings
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Trump posts new video that promises $5,000 for every American if midterms go his way
The proposed $5,000 payments would add up to far more than the country has taken in from Trump’s tariffs
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Even Mike Johnson is warning Trump not to livestream execution of Fort Hood attacker
The plan has been met with widespread condemnation outside of MAGA circles
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Democrats rebuke federal raid of Ilhan Omar’s home: ‘rogue abuse of power’
Top House Democrats question the ‘corrupt weaponization’ of federal government against Trump’s adversaries
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MAGA world, Megyn Kelly refuse to let go of debunked Talarico conspiracy theory
A mental health facility in Ohio confirmed that Talarico had ‘never received treatment’ there
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Famed off-grid Arizona saloon closes for first time in decades because of flooding
The cash-only venue runs entirely on solar power and relies on a single five-mile dirt road for visitor access
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Pre-workout powder recalled over illegal stimulant linked to heart attacks
The stimulant has been illegal in the US and internationally for more than a decade
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Archbishop of the U.S. military says Catholic soldiers should not serve on firing squad
The archbishop who oversees Catholic pastoral services for the U.S. military is condemning the proposed livestream of Nidal Hasan's firing squad execution
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Hurricanes can produce a huge amount of rain but the big risk isn’t the total amount
Hurricane Harvey dropped an estimated 27 trillion gallons of water over Texas, enough to fill about 40 million Olympic-size swimming pools
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Abdul El-Sayed: Democrats must ‘win by massive numbers’ to fend off Trump election denial
Democratic Senate candidate’s remarks come as Trump has long baselessly claimed his 2020 election loss was stolen
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Singapore Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton apologises to Ferrari as Kimi Antonelli moves to brink of title
Lewis Hamilton's incorrect strategy call during the Singapore Grand Prix means Kimi Antonelli can win the world title at the next race in Austin.
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Andy Burnham says public execution is ‘abhorrent’ as US plans firing squad livestream
Fort Hood gunman Nidal Malik Hasan is set to be executed by firing squad in December
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ICE agent strikes man with vehicle during pursuit in Texas, officials say
Parra-Hernandez suffered a broken leg and taken to a hospital after being hit by car during an ICE operation
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Britain stands behind Zelenskyy, says Streeting after Trump’s call for new leader in Ukraine
Defence secretary backs Ukrainian president and says priority is to maintain western unity over Russia conflict
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State of California sues 3D printer filament company Polymaker for promoting ghost guns by marketing to 3D-printed gun community — state alleges company turns harmless PLA filament into a regulated 'firearm precursor part'
The newly formed Consumer Fairness and Public Protection Division is also targeting Roblox and AppLovin.
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These Midterm Races Will Decide Data Centers’ Political Fate
From the Senate to governors’ mansions, candidates are trying to outcompete each other to be the most anti–data center in races across the US.
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Physicians’ group calls for ban on raw milk – as it’s becoming increasingly popular in the US
As raw milk industry experiences record growth, experts say it might contain pathogens that can sicken people
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3D Printing
3D Printer reviews, news, and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Capital punishment is surging in the US – but after Christa Pike’s botched execution, what is its future?
Trump has used the full might of the presidency to supercharge executions, but an avalanche of mishaps has put the system’s flaws in the spotlight
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Texas exhibition to celebrate life and work of Bradford-born artist David Hockney
A new exhibition celebrating Bradford-born artist David Hockney’s life and career will open in Houston, Texas next year.
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Hurricane Isaias live updates: warning of ‘spinoff tornadoes’ as hundreds of thousands without power
First Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season makes landfall in the US
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Off-duty ICE agent shot by father after found sleeping on a California family’s lawn
The off-duty ICE agent appeared intoxicated and agitated when he woke up, police said
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Christa Pike out of hospital and back in prison after botched execution attempt
Pike’s lawyers said she is back in same prison she’s lived in for last 30 years and will continue to receive medical care
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Zelenskyy furious as Trump announces deal to buy Russian diesel
US president says agreement needed to lower fuel prices, but move likely to create fresh crisis with Ukraine and Nato allies
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US country music star Ella Langley cancels Tulsa show over 'security threat'
Police say they checked the concert venue in Tulsa, Oklahoma but "could not find any threat".
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Public executions in the US stopped nearly a century ago - why are they resuming now?
The Pentagon says the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed, but experts suggest officials are reading the country wrong.
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‘I want to thank President Putin’, Trump says after agreeing to lift sanctions on Russian diesel – US politics live
Prominent Republicans join Democrats to condemn president for lifting sanctions on Russian diesel and administration’s plan to livestream execution of Fort Hood attacker
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US plans for livestreamed execution would put it in company with few nations
The Pentagon's plans to live-stream a military execution would put it on a very short list of nations to execute someone publicly
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Fourth of Trump 2024 voters say GOP should break from the president ahead of midterms
The war in Iran, high gas prices and stubborn inflation have likely contributed to the shift
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JD Vance says he won’t watch Hegseth’s planned Fort Hood shooter execution livestream
American armed forces have not carried out an execution by firing squad since World War II
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JD Vance casts doubt on firing squad execution and says he won't watch it
The planned execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad would be the first military execution in more than 60 years.
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Trump's shock Russia deal highlights mounting pressure to curb fuel prices
The US president hopes to ease his party's pain before next month's midterm elections, writes the BBC's North America correspondent.
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Legal path seems narrow to challenge livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution, experts say
Experts believe any effort to challenge the Trump administration’s plan to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan might rest solely with Hasan
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A botched execution and plans for one in public show the US is conflicted about capital punishment
Americans have long been divided over executing the nation’s worst criminals
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Teen McDonald’s employee killed after 16-year-old coworker attacked him, cops say
Reginald ‘RJ’ Harrell, 17, was working on his scheduled day off when he was fatally stabbed inside the restaurant restroom, his family says
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Justice Department won't enforce registration rules on silencers and certain guns after court ruling
The Justice Department has moved to allow more people to purchase firearm suppressors — known as silencers — short-barreled rifles and other certain guns without registering them with the federal government following a court ruling that struck down provisions of a key law
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FACT FOCUS: Trump says tariffs have brought more US auto factories. His numbers are off.
As President Donald Trump crisscrosses the country to rally support for Republican candidates, he is touting his economic agenda and crediting tariffs with economic growth — including what he says are more vehicle manufacturing plants all over the country
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Homeland security secretary claims Mamdani’s comments after New York ICE shooting ‘incite hostility’ – US politics live
Markwayne Mullin addressed the Bronx shooting of a man in a car with a five-year-old present after New York’s mayor said ICE is ‘rotten to its core’
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Trump is desperate to get his border wall built. Texas landowners are fighting back
Much of the land in Texas is privately or state owned
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Pete Hegseth’s plan to livestream execution puts US in dubious company
Only Iran and Afghanistan routinely carry out sentences in public, with Saudi Arabia appearing to have ended practice
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‘Medieval’ and ‘disturbing’: US plan to livestream execution elicits global condemnation
Pentagon said execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, would be broadcast live
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Verdict looms over global Discord 'cult' ring accused of abusing children
Rohan Rane has been on trial this week in Paris on charges including torture of minors, extortion, corrupting minors online and distributing child sex images
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Iran latest: Airline captain among three dead in attack on international airport
Almost half of departures from the Riyadh airport had been cancelled by 1500 GMT yesterday, with more cancellations expected for Friday
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Countries around the world consider blocking livestream of US execution
The Pentagon said the execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad in Texas would be streamed live