Powerful nor'easter to slam Northeast with waves up to 20 feet

A stormy weekend predicted across the Northeast could impact millions as the National Weather Service is warning to brace for its impact. Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Trump, Xi tour National Archives, inspect US Constitution and Declaration of Independence

President Donald Trump brought Chinese President Xi Jinping to view the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence in Washington, D.C. Friday. The leaders, accompanied by their spouses First Lady Melania Trump and Madame Peng Liyuan, made their way from the White House to the National Archives, where the documents are on held. The display of the United States' coveted documents establishing d...

Doomsday clock shows AI as greater threat to humanity

The Doomsday Clock, which shows how close the world is to self-annihilation, was pushed to 85 seconds to midnight amid the growing threat of AI. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2026/09/25/doomsday-clock-expert-compares-ai-manhattan-project/91874915007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan arrive for White House tea ceremony with Melania and Donald Trump

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping and first lady Peng Liyuan outside the White House on Sept. 25 before a tea ceremony honoring the official state visit. The ceremony comes the morning after Trump hosted Xi for a dinner at the White House with guests including billionaires Elon Musk, Sam Altman and Mark Zuckerberg. More about Trump and Xi's d...

Live: Donald Trump hosts China's Xi Jinping for tea with first ladies Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping and first lady Peng Liyuan for a tea ceremony at the White House on Sept. 25. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/09/24/trump-fetes-xi-lavish-state-dinner/91929956007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: h...

Pope Leo reaffirms support for press when asked about White House ban

Asked about President Donald Trump's ban on CNN and other outlets from the White House, Pope Leo reaffirmed his support for freedom of the press. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

COVID-19 infections growing, probably growing in 27 states

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data says at least 12 states are experiencing moderate to very high levels of COVID-19 activity. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2026/09/25/fall-covid-cases-grow-map-symptoms/91888278007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

OpenAI agent hacks into national Australian healthcare database

OpenAI informed Australian authorities of the incident on September 10. Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Trump greets Xi for state visit with plans to discuss security and AI

President Donald Trump greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state visit. He said the leaders would discuss security and artificial intelligence. Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Kentucky State University basketball player from Senegal will remain in ICE custody

A women’s college basketball player from Senegal will remain in ICE custody, according to DHS. Aminata Seck, 26, was arrested in Kentucky on August 7 at the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaw/2026/09/23/aminata-seck-ice-womens-basketball-detained-dhs-kentucky-deportation-senegal/91914621007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top ...

Why Republicans are suddenly worried about Texas | The Excerpt

Texas is rarely considered a political battleground, so why are Republicans spending heavily to defend it? USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey explains James Talarico’s rise, Ken Paxton’s vulnerabilities and why affordability, AI, data centers and frustration with Washington are reshaping the Senate race. Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to worl...

Meta unveils lighter, camera-free smart glasses amid privacy concerns

Meta unveiled camera-free smart glasses on Sept. 23. They are designed to ease privacy concerns that devices that can take photos without consent. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2026/09/23/meta-camera-free-smart-glasses/91913146007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Trump greets Xi ahead of state dinner at White House

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan to the White House ahead of a state dinner. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/09/24/trump-xi-state-dinner-menu-white-house/91917237007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Hannah Einbinder, Susan Sarandon detained at NYC protest

Hannah Einbinder, Susan Sarandon, Caleb Hearon and others were detained during a New York City protest ahead of Netanyahu's UN speech. Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

President Trump, Xi Jinping give remarks at White House state dinner

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke at a White House state dinner as the foreign leader continues his three-day state visit. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/09/24/trump-xi-state-dinner-menu-white-house/91917237007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-brief...

Beats release new headphones with customizable look

USA TODAY's Mike Snider tried out the new Beats 360 headphones. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2026/09/24/new-beats-360-headphones/91910335007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

CVS customers may be eligible for money from settlement

CVS customers may be eligible for money from a settlement over data-sharing claims. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personal-finance/income/2026/09/23/cvs-settlement-claims/91905207007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Trump invites Xi to see ballroom under construction

President Trump invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to see the White House ballroom that is currently under construction. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/09/24/trump-praises-xi-as-strong-vibrant-and-fit-amid-health-questions/91917061007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

UN General Assembly live: Global leaders address policies after Israel's Netanyahu speech

World leaders are set to gather in New York to address the U.N. General Assembly. Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Live: Donald Trump hosts Xi Jinping at White House dinner during China president's state visit

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping and first lady Peng Liyuan for a dinner at the White House on Sept. 24. The dinner comes as Trump lavished praise on Xi, who arrived in the White House bearing gifts of pandas, as simmering tensions between the two superpowers took a back seat during Xi's first state visit in more than a decade. More on X...

Netanyahu slams UN protesters as 'phony' and 'hypocritical'

Protesters chanted demands for an end to U.S. arms support for Israel near U.N. headquarters during Israeli P.M. Benjamin Netanyahu's address. See more at the link below ⬇️

Who attended the Trump-Xi state dinner at White House? These tech CEOs and Fox News personalities

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman and Apple Chairman of the Board Tim Cook were among the tech leaders in attendance at the White House state dinner for Chinese leader Xi Jinping amid growing concerns about the speed of artificial intelligence development. Video and photographs from Washington DC capture the following guests arriving for the event: OpenAI CEO SAM Altman, Google And Alphabet...

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping speeches toast US-China relationship at White House state dinner

President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for an official state visit dinner at the White House on Sept. 24. See inside Trump and Xi's dinner: https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/news/politics/2026/09/24/trump-china-xi-white-house-state-dinner-photos/91912504007/

Hurricane Polo brings flooding and more severe weather to Acapulco, Mexico shores

A monster of a hurricane that set records when it exploded in strength and intensity in the eastern Pacific Ocean is threatening parts of Mexico's coast with flooding rain, winds and high surf. Hurricane Polo, which became a Category 4 storm Thursday, became the second-strongest hurricane in the Pacific basin, forecasters said. Its wind speeds went from 85 mph to a peak of 180 mph in just 22 hours earlier i...

Donald Trump greets Xi Jinping at White House for state dinner amid sounds of protest from DC street

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump greeted Chinese president Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan to the White House for a state dinner Thursday. The arrivals took place as sounds of protests against Xi could be heard from the street. Photos inside the state dinner: https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/news/politics/2026/09/24/trump-china-xi-white-house-state-dinner-ph...

Netanyahu responds to UN delegates walking out

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to United Nations delegates leaving as he was beginning his speech. Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Trump rally shooting survivor James Copenhaver dies at age 76

James Copenhaver, one of three attendees shot during then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's 2024 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died at age 76. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/09/24/trump-rally-shooting-survivor-james-copenhaver-dies/91924408007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newslette...

Trump threatens Iran in fiery UN speech. What's next? | The Excerpt

From Iran and Cuba to Ukraine and NATO, President Trump's UN visit touched nearly every major foreign policy challenge facing the United States. Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY White House correspondent, examines the biggest moment and what to watch as Trump heads into a high-stakes meeting with China's leader. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3bnxce4f Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to mov...

Anthropic CEO says ‘AI could be a risk to humanity as a whole’ at UN meeting

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that advancements in AI "could be a risk to humanity as a whole" at a meeting of the U.N. Security Council. Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

President Trump welcomes China’s Xi Jinping ahead of high-stakes bilateral meetings

President Trump greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of their meetings to discuss the Iran war, tariffs and artificial intelligence. Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Sheriff: Flock paves way for 'AI-driven surveillance state' but 'common sense policing' means viable

In Arizona earlier this year, Pinal County Sheriff Ross Teeple announced earlier the cancellation of the his office's contract with Flock, citing 4th amendment concerns with the company's Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Cameras. Speaking at Congressional hearing, Teeple noted license plate readers can play a role in "common sense policing," but was clear that Flock cameras are a ste...

Hurricane Polo brings powerful winds to Mexico ahead of making landfall

Hurricane Polo is expected to make landfall in Mexico over the weekend, bringing 150 mph winds and life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/weather/2026/09/23/hurricane-polo-path-tracker-forecast-spaghetti-models/91900707007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newslett...

No ruling after hearing over Trump media ban

A federal judge did not issue a ruling after a hearing on whether to quickly halt President Trump's ban of several news outlets from the White House. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/09/23/trump-media-ban-outlets-amicus-brief/91906954007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Woman tells Senate Flock camera influenced wrongful arrest, led to 86 hours in solitary confinement

The Senate Crime and Counterterrorism Subcommittee heard from holds a hearing titled, "Always Watching: Flock's Nationwide AI Surveillance Network." At the hearing, Lindsey Isaacs testified about a case where she said Flock cameras influenced a wrongful arrest of her tied to a deadly hit-and-run case in Florida. She said she spent 13 days in jail due to the arrest, including 86 hours in s...

Is Trump preparing for war or a deal?

After a tough speech, US and Iranian officials met through mediators for the first known talks in months. Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Altman and Amodei address UN: 'There are many things that AI cannot and should not automate'

The United Nations Security Council heard testimony form Artificial Intelligence leaders like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Wednesday. The speeches delivered to world leaders came weeks after the pair agreed to slow down the pace of development of AI models.

In UN speeches, Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran while Pezeshkian vows to not 'surrender' to US

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the nation will "never bow our head or bend at the knee," vowing to resist U.S. sanctions and military pressure after President Donald Trump threatened to "annihilate" the country if a peace deal isn't reached. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/09/23/masoud-pezeshkian-donald-trump-iran-war-united-nations/91903619007/ Sign up...

This Dunkin’ giveaway was gone before the coffee cooled

Dunkin's viral sweater cup sleeve had fans running for coffee, and now some are reselling the cozy collectible on eBay. Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Live: Donald Trump greets Xi Jinping upon arrival to US for US-China meetings on AI and more

President Donald Trump is expected to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping and first lady Peng Liyuan upon their arrival to the United States on Sept. 22 for an official state visit. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/09/18/elon-musk-sam-altman-among-ai-giants-invited-to-trump-xi-state-dinner/91835524007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports...

Donald Trump welcomes Xi Jinping to US: POTUS greets China's president on red carpet upon arrival

President Donald Trump welcomed Xi Jinping, China's president to the US on Wednesday. Trump rolled out the red carpet for Xi, kicking off the Chinese president's visit ahead of meetings and state dinner. Xi is expected to address the UN General Assembly following events at the White House this week with Trump, too.

Harvey Weinstein faces 15 year sentence after sex crimes retrial

Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 15 years behind bars after his retrial in a New York federal court. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/09/23/harvey-weinstein-sentenced-to-15-years-sexual-assault-retrial/86600123007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Live: Sam Altman, Dario Amodei and AI leaders brief UN amid warnings of tech's 'existential threat'

Executives from OpenAI, Anthropic and Hugging Face will brief the UN Security Council on Wednesday amid warnings increasingly powerful AI technologies could soon improve themselves, slip beyond human control and threaten international security. Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/d...

Dashcam captures lightning strike feet from truck in Utah

Dashcam footage shows a lightning strike narrowly missing a truck on Interstate 84 in Utah’s Weber Canyon. Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

ACLU attorney claims venture capitalism and Flock AI creating 'surveillance industrial complex'

At a Congressional hearing on Flock cameras, Senior policy counsel at the ACLU Chad Marlow outlined how Flock and their technology grew to it's current state, pointed to venture capitalism funding and AI technologies. "Welcome to surveillance industrial complex, America," Marlow said.

Trump meets Xi in China: Recalling POTUS' Beijing trip amid Chinese leader's DC visit

After Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted President Donald Trump in May in Beijing, Trump is set to reciprocate the gesture in Washington D.C. After the Chinese leader's arrival Wednesday, the two are set to hold a meeting as well as attend a state dinner Thursday with tech industry leaders from OpenAI, Nvidia and Qualcomm expected to attend the event, according to multiple outlets. The trip will culmin...

At UN, Iran and US address Strait of Hormuz after talks; Rubio notes Trump 'open' to deal

Iran is reviewing the US response to its proposal to end hostilities according to USA TODAY partner Reuters, but many differences remain between the Iranian and US positions as diplomacy continues, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday. A reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and lifting of the US naval blockade on Iran were discussed during indirect talks with the US on Tuesday, the offic...

Mudslide tears through Utah wildfire burn scar after heavy rain. See the video.

A debris-filled mudslide flowed through a burn scar left by the Widemouth 2 Fire in Millard County, Utah. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Dolly Parton's estate files restraining order against singer's nephew

Dolly Parton's estate has requested a temporary restraining order against her nephew, Bryan Seaver. The lawsuit says he threatened to smear her legacy. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2026/09/22/dolly-parton-estate-nephew-bryan-seaver-restraining-order/91897024007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usat...

The Polar Vortex is returning. What's its role for winter?

The polar vortex is returning, and it is stronger than normal over the Arctic. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2026/09/22/polar-vortex-arctic-air-el-nino/91890791007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

What happens when the White House bans reporters? | The Excerpt

This fight is bigger than which reporters enter the White House. BrieAnna Frank, USA TODAY First Amendment reporting fellow, explains why fewer journalists with firsthand access could narrow what the public can independently learn and verify, and how a loss in court could give future administrations more room to restrict the press. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/j6j9trs2 Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories,...