An Indiana teen died in 1866. How did her skull end up in an Illinois house's walls? DNA tests identified a skull found during home renovations in 1978 as that of an Indiana teen who died after childbirth in 1866. Authorities say Esther Granger was likely the victim of grave robbing. Rachel Treisman
Owners of ‘horrific’ funeral home plead guilty to federal fraud charges Jon and Carie Hallford were accused of taking money from customers and a pandemic relief fund and spending it on travel, plastic surgery and expensive cars. Bill Chappell
A judge orders Virginia to restore registered voters purged too close to Election Day A judge ruled that Virginia violated a federal law by systematically purging registered voters too close to this fall’s election. Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin says the state is appealing. Hansi Lo Wang
Body of missing 23-year-old Army sergeant is found in a dumpster on Missouri base Maj. Gen. Christopher Beck said peers described Sarah Roque "as tough and proud of everything she did and proud to serve our country, which she did with honor and distinction." Juliana Kim
PB&J again? Banish lunchbox boredom with these 6 creative, kid-approved recipes Sulhee Jessica Woo, author of a new cookbook, "Let's Make Some Lunch," shares healthy and fun meals that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less. Margaret Cirino
Minnesota is a refuge for trans health care. Here's how doctors are meeting the need As more states ban gender care for youth, doctors and clinics in Minnesota are building up capacity to help the influx of trans patients who are traveling or moving to the state for care. Selena Simmons-Duffin
DOJ lawyers slam 'glaring gap' in failure to investigate potential Israeli crimes The four-page letter addressed to Attorney General Merrick Garland calls on the department to investigate potential crimes committed by Israeli soldiers and civilians and is a rare instance of public disagreement inside the department. Ryan Lucas
Ballot drop boxes are often the subject of false claims. Here's what to know Election officials say ballot drop boxes are a secure and accessible way for voters to return mail ballots, but they've also been the subject of numerous attacks from Donald Trump and his allies. Stephen Fowler
Harris will enlist Beyoncé as Trump sits with Joe Rogan for a Texas-sized final push Texas isn't a swing state, but both campaigns will visit on Friday. Beyoncé will perform at a Harris rally focused on abortion rights, while popular podcaster Joe Rogan interviews Trump. Stephen Fowler
