How misinformation about Haitian migrants in Ohio is fueling white supremacist groups The leader of a nonprofit group called The Haitian Bridge Alliance is asking for criminal charges to be filed against former President Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance.
California’s first plastic bag ban made things worse. Now it’s trying again California and other states -- and some cities -- have learned a lesson: Bans on plastic bags don’t always go as planned. In fact, California's original ban made things worse. Bill Chappell
Nursing aides plagued by PTSD after ‘nightmare’ COVID conditions, with little help Nursing aides feel abandoned as they grapple with mental and physical troubles that stem from their work during the COVID outbreak. Amy Maxmen
The son of Trump's alleged would-be assassin is charged over child sex abuse images Oran Routh, 35, was arrested after the FBI searched his home in connection with another investigation. He's been charged with one count each of receipt and possession of images of child sex abuse. Rachel Treisman
Here's who's on ballots in the 7 states likely to decide the presidential election With the presidential election considered a toss up, the votes that third-party and independent candidates receive in key states could decide the White House. Here's who's on those state ballots. Benjamin Swasey
The nation's first Black country club gets more than love in its coffers Shady Rest Country Club in Scotch Plains, N.J., was established in 1921. The sports and entertainment venue is being renovated, with help from a special historic preservation program. Buffy Gorrilla
Harris heads to Pittsburgh (again) to make a manufacturing pitch to voters Vice President Harris is trying to win over undecided voters in key swing states like Pennsylvania. Former President Donald Trump also talked about manufacturing policy this week in Georgia. Deepa Shivaram
Europe's intense rainfall in September twice as likely thanks to climate change Extensive early warnings and years of adaptation made the floods less deadly than they otherwise might have been. Alejandra Borunda