Families could start losing access to Head Start if shutdown continues If the government shutdown extends beyond Nov. 1, more than 65,000 children could be at risk of losing access to Head Start, the federal early-learning program for low-income families. Kadin Mills
Hurricane Melissa strikes eastern Cuba after devastating Jamaica Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record, made landfall for the second time in 14 hours, striking Cuba Wednesday after unleashing powerful winds and flooding across Jamaica. Leila Fadel
Businesses near Joshua Tree National Park feel the strain of the government shutdown Small businesses in Joshua Tree, California, rely on tourism dollars from the nearby national park. But with the government shut down, their bottom line is at risk. Hosts
North Korea touts missile tests as Trump visits South Korea North Korea said Wednesday its recent test-firings of sea-to-surface cruise missiles were successful, in another display of its growing military capabilities as U.S. President Donald Trump visits South Korea. The Associated Press
Huge Brazilian raid on Rio gang leaves at least 64 people dead and 81 under arrest Brazilian police and soldiers launched a raid on a drug-trafficking gang in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, sparking shootouts that left at least 60 suspects and four police officers dead, officials said. The Associated Press
Blue Jays even World Series with 6-2 win over Dodgers in Game 4 The Toronto Blue Jays shook off their epic 18-inning loss to even the World Series in Game 4. Ohtani redefined the concept of short rest by taking the mound just more than 17 hours after Game 3. The Associated Press
Tuesday Evening Headlines WA joins lawsuit over SNAP benefits, Amazon confirms 14,000 layoffs, and the government shutdown is delaying UW research. Ruby de Luna
Senate Republicans deal Trump a rare rebuke on trade with vote against Brazil tariffs Five Republicans joined with Democrats on a vote to end the national emergency that President Trump has declared as the basis for sweeping tariffs on Brazil. Sam Gringlas
Why is the U.S. striking boats off the coast of South America? The strikes have killed at least 57 people since they began in early September. Gabrielle Healy
Air traffic controllers lose first full paycheck, adding stress to an already stressful job Air traffic controllers got their first zero-dollar paycheck since the government shutdown began. This is only the latest in a list of grievances bogging these workers down. Maleeha Syed