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What to know about the Nobel Peace Prize - 2025-10-09T12:17:08-04:00
Anticipation is growing and bookies around the world are taking bets on who'll be awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize. Here is what to know ahead of the award announcement this week.

The 10th and final escapee from a New Orleans jailbreak is captured after five months - 2025-10-09T10:21:02-04:00
Ten men escaped the Orleans Parish Justice Center through a hole in the wall behind a toilet on May 16. Most were captured within days, but Derrick Groves managed to elude authorities until Wednesday.

Why being in credit card debt doesn't mean you're bad with money - 2025-10-09T09:09:27-04:00
Financial educators bust three common myths about credit card debt — and explain why these negative assumptions can hold us back from making smart money decisions.

China curbs rare earth exports, raising stakes before Trump-Xi talks - 2025-10-09T08:46:51-04:00
Analysts say Thursday's announcement is China's bid to strengthen its leverage in trade talks with the U.S., ahead of a planned leaders' meeting.

Israel and Hamas reach initial ceasefire deal. And, National Guard arrive near Chicago - 2025-10-09T07:04:53-04:00
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first phase" of a ceasefire deal. And, hundreds of National Guard troops were deployed to the greater Chicago area at President Trump's request.

Pope Leo says faith and love for migrants are connected - 2025-10-09T06:11:58-04:00
In his first major document as leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo urges nations and believers to care for the poorest in society.

In Utah, a group that helped prompt the redistricting says it's acting on faith - 2025-10-09T06:00:00-04:00
Mormon Women for Ethical Government was one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit that could overturn Utah's Republican-leaning map for U.S. House seats. That could matter in next year's elections.

Need a laptop? This retiree refurbishes laptops, gives them away to those in need - 2025-10-09T05:03:57-04:00
Craig Clark, 79, calls himself the "Tech Fairy." Clark spends his time refurbishing old laptops and giving them away for free to people who need them.

Renewable energy outpaces coal for electricity generation in historic first, report says - 2025-10-09T05:01:00-04:00
For the first time on record, renewable energy generated more electricity for the planet than coal, a new report says.

This 4-year-old's heart is failing. A federal grant that might help him was canceled - 2025-10-09T05:00:00-04:00
A Cornell University researcher has been developing an artificial heart for children for more than 20 years. Now, his research is on hold and his lab is shut down.