Inflation climbs in August as grocery and gas prices jump Inflation accelerated in August as Americans paid more for gasoline and groceries. Over the last 12 months, consumer prices have risen 2.9%. Scott Horsley
U.K. fires its ambassador to Washington over emails to Jeffrey Epstein In one email, Peter Mandelson wrote to Jeffrey Epstein, "I think the world of you and I feel hopeless and furious about what has happened." In another note, he called Epstein his "best pal." Lauren Frayer
Seattle's theater scene is surviving by coming together It’s a new theater season in Seattle. And this year, Seattle's venues are getting creative to stay afloat. We’ll talk about what’s changed with arts reporter Marcie Sillman. Brooklyn Jamerson-Flowers
Hundreds of South Koreans arrested in a U.S. immigration raid are being sent home U.S. immigration authorities are preparing to send more than 300 South Korean workers home on a chartered flight from Atlanta, a week after detaining them for allegedly working illegally. Anthony Kuhn
Scientists link hundreds of severe heat waves to fossil fuel producers' pollution A new study finds dozens of heat waves would be "virtually impossible" without the activity of major fossil fuel producers, including oil companies. Julia Simon
Love, drugs and condoms: Couples with different HIV status face a new reality They're called "serodiscordant" couples. One is HIV positive, the other negative. Aid from the U.S. enabled them to obtain medicines and condoms for protection — until this year. Viola Kosome
Authorities ask for help identifying a person of interest in Charlie Kirk's death The FBI is offering up to $100,000 for information leading to the arrest of Kirk's killer. Investigators found a rifle in a wooded area near campus, as well as footwear and forearm impressions. Rachel Treisman
After 10 years of black hole science, Stephen Hawking is proven right Researchers have spent 10 years improving the massive detectors they use to catch shockwaves from colliding black holes, and now the science is precise enough to test one of Stephen Hawking's key ideas. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Israel has hunted its top enemies around the Middle East. What has it achieved? Israel's surprise attack in Qatar on Tuesday targeting Hamas' top political leaders was the latest in a campaign aimed at hunting down Israel's top enemies since the 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel. Itay Stern
Male tarantulas are moving and wooing their way across Colorado These hairy spiders spend almost all of their lives underground. But when it's time to mate, they must brave the great outdoors before they perish. Ayana Archie
