KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a Category 5 storm as it draws closer to Jamaica, where forecasters say it will unleash catastrophic flooding, landslides and widespread damage. The intensification happened Monday. At that strength, the system would be the strongest hurricane to hit the island since record-keeping began in 1851. Melissa…… MORE
Federal funds could begin running dry on Saturday that help tens of millions of Americans buy food for their families and send their toddlers to preschool if the government shutdown persists. If Congress doesn’t reach a deal by Saturday to resolve the shutdown, benefits could also run out for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which…… MORE
Indiana Republican Gov. Mike Braun has called a special session and directed state lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional districts. The move announced Monday follows weeks of pressure from the White House to back President Donald Trump’s bid to help Republicans maintain control of the U.S. House. Braun scheduled the session to start Nov. 3.…… MORE
The NBA has started a review to protect the integrity of the game, players, and coaches following the arrests of Miami guard Terry Rozier and Portland coach Chauncey Billups. They were allegedly involved in gambling schemes. The league sent a memo to all teams, highlighting the need to reassess sports betting regulations. Nearly three dozen…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – DFW AIRPORT – The FAA has announced a ground delay in place until 10 PM at DFW Airport, citing staffing shortages. Passengers can anticipate an average delay of 18 minutes. According to Flight Aware data, as of 4 PM there have been 316 delays and two cancellations the airport. DFW is not the…… MORE
TOKYO (AP) — President Donald Trump begins a busy day in Asia on Tuesday, meeting Japan’s new prime minister and speaking to U.S. troops. Sanae Takaichi became Japan’s first female prime minister just days ago and aims to strengthen ties with Trump while defending Japan’s economic interests. Trump seeks $550 billion in Japanese investment to…… MORE
A shortage of air traffic controllers has caused more flight disruptions at airports across the country. On Monday, Los Angeles International Airport experienced brief delays, while Dallas and Austin airports saw delays averaging 20 and 40 minutes, respectively. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a temporary ground stop in Austin earlier Monday for about an hour.…… MORE
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s ambition to rival Boeing and Airbus with its homegrown C919 passenger jet is hitting turbulent skies. The C919, made by China’s state-owned COMAC, relies heavily on Western components and trade friction has raised risks for securing those parts. As of October, COMAC had delivered only seven C919s, far short of…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) — Efforts to back fill some of the cuts to U.S. foreign aid by the Trump administration raised over $125 million in eight months. The sum is more than the organizers of the emergency funds had imagined possible, while still falling far short of the tens of billions cut or frozen with…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday confirmed the names of five candidates to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the powerful Federal Reserve next year. The names suggest that no matter who is picked, there will likely be big changes coming to the Federal Reserve next year. Bessent, who is leading the…… MORE
