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Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Sept. 27 The Washington Post says there will be a cost to Donald Trump treating adversaries better than allies … more
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FILE - A man views the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii, Aug. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Residents near Maui wildfires show elevated metals linked to impacted lung health, study says
Metal mixtures found in the leftover smoke, ash and debris from the deadly 2023 Maui wildfires were harmful to the lung health of people living nearby long after the burning ended, a new study … more
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North Korea's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kim Son Gyong addresses the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
In a relatively mild speech, North Korea uses UN platform to lament 'mutual distrust' and tension
North Korea used its yearly U.N. platform on Monday to warn other world leaders of “a harsh reality rampant with unprecedented mutual distrust and confrontation,” but said that it would endure … more
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The Radio Brazil Band will perform at 3:15 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday this weekend.
Phoenix museum celebrates the rhythms of Brazil
The Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix will celebrate the music and culture of Brazil during “Experience Brazil,” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3-4. more
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FILE - This undated photo provided by the Tennessee Department of Correction shows Christa Pike. (Tennessee Department of Correction via AP, File)
Tennessee is set to execute a woman for the first time in 200 years
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Christa Pike was 18 when she killed a classmate in a jealous rage and became one of the youngest women to be sent to death row. Now 50, she is scheduled to be put to death … more
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The Globetrotters’ Scooter Christensen spins a basketball before throwing out the first pitch prior to a game between the Diamondbacks and Phillies on Aug. 7, 2019, in Phoenix.
Harlem Globetrotters head to West Valley in early 2027
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters announced Sept. 28 that Glendale will be a stop on the Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour. Desert Diamond Arena will play host to the basketball troupe … more

In this photo taken with a smartphone, Steve Dakopolos demonstrates in front of the state Capitol in Jefferson City, Mo., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in support of a referendum petition seeking a statewide vote on a congressional redistricting plan. (AP Photo/David A. Lieb)
9 states have new US House districts for the midterm elections after Trump urged changes
The congressional voting districts for the midterm elections finally are settled — roughly 440 days after President Donald Trump spurred a rare mid-decade redistricting battle. A total of nine … more
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This 2022 file photo shows Oklahoma wheat farmer Tim Heinrich, who said the price of diesel was a challenge. The national average price of diesel hovered around $5.00 per gallon in September 2022. The price hit a record $6.53 on Sept. 22, 2026.
Arizona farmers getting squeezed as diesel prices hit record amid Iran conflict
WASHINGTON – Arizona farmers have been hit hard by diesel prices that reached record levels last week, driven higher in large part by the conflict with Iran. “It’s squeezing our profits … more
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FILE — A sign on the outside of the Fairview Presbyterian Church on the edge of the Butler University campus shows its congregation's support for the Butler men's basketball team in Indianapolis, Ind. on Monday, April 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta,File)
Giggle for God: America’s witty church signs aim to inspire, attract drivers and passersby
Many churches across America have roadside signs with frequently changing messages that range from the practical to the witty to the profound. It’s an effort to inspire and attract drivers and … more
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Colombia issues lengthy sentences against ELN rebel leaders for recruiting children
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A judge on Monday sentenced in absentia 11 commanders of Colombia's largest remaining rebel group to prison for recruiting 60 children into their ranks between 2004 and … more
FILE - Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) fighters attend an orientation session in western Oromia, Ethiopia, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo, File)
Ethiopia’s army chief accuses Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigray rebels
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The head of Ethiopia’s army suggested that neighboring Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt were supporting rebel troops who have captured several strategic towns in renewed … more
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FILE - A memorial for the victims of the 2025 Camp Mystic flood stands, July 17, 2026, in Hunt, Texas. (AP Photo/Joel Angel Juarez, File)
Camp Mystic seeks to sell the property in bankruptcy as legal problems grow
The owners of Camp Mystic have proposed selling off the riverfront property in bankruptcy. The plan hopes that a buyer will preserve the “historic mission” of the century-old private Christian … more
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