Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica hard Tuesday, with sustained winds at 185 mph and gusts far stronger than that. The Category 5 storm brought devastating, torrential rains to the Caribbean island nation of about 2.5 million people, and flooding, mudslides and tidal surges are expected. At least seven people have already been killed by the storm in the region. Follow updates on the storm and destruction. | A partially collapsed hoarding frame in downtown Kingston, Jamaica, October 28, 2025. Octavio Jones, REUTERS |
The move comes as the federal government shutdown drags on into its fourth week with no end in sight, and Democrats and Republicans trading barbs and blame. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, may not be paid out Nov. 1 without intervention. | Information about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) sits on the front desk of a food pantry in Garfield, New Jersey, on Sept. 19, 2024. Julian Leshay Guadalupe/NorthJersey.com/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images |
Nearly a quarter of Americans are caregivers, with about 63 million adults struggling to care for sick or disabled loved ones. That strain can lead to physical, financial and emotional problems, experts say. |
Keep an eye on these state elections |
Could these statewide elections be harbingers of what's to come in the 2026 midterms? Wellllll... maybe. |
White House Bureau Chief Susan Page breaks down what's at stake for voters in New Jersey, Virginia, New York City and California — and what that might mean for 2026 and even perhaps 2028. | Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate, former Rep. Abigail Spanberger, arrives on stage at a campaign rally at the Jefferson Theater October 20, 2025 in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Commonwealth of Virginia will hold its off-year election for governor and other statewide offices on November 4. Win McNamee, Getty Images |
Phaedra Trethan is a national correspondent at USA TODAY. She'd love to hear from readers about The Short List, story ideas from across the nation and whether you think Shohei Ohtani is the greatest baseball player ever. Email her at ptrethan@usatoday.com. | | The move stemmed from an Oct. 15 fraternity hazing that left a 19-year-old Rutgers University student from Matawan hospitalized. | | The incident occurred at Pine Creek Canyon, a popular attraction at Zion Nation Park on Saturday, Oct. 26. | | | | U.S. District Judge Sara L. Ellis called Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino into court to respond to reports that his agents violated her orders. | | | | Everyone hates a traffic jam, but what if it's for a good cause? These concrete cars are the beginning phase of a unique project. | | | | New York City is among cities and states purchasing medical debt for pennies on the dollar and forgiving it. | | | | Many hikers developed hypothermia and did not have suitable gear for the conditions, according to the Mount Washington Cog Railway. | | | | President Donald Trump made comments about running in 2028 but he is barred from being elected to a third term. See his other comments on a 3rd term. | | | | The Chiefs give the Week 9 NFL power rankings some semblance of stability, as Kansas City remains No. 1 after weeks of upheaval. | | | | "Doctor Who," which had been streaming on Disney+ for its latest two seasons, will no longer continue on the streamer, the BBC revealed. | | | | Anderson Cooper's grief podcast "All There Is," which he premiered three years ago, is turning into a weekly year-round endeavor with a live show. | | | | | Brighten your day with one of our games. | | | | |
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