Federal Reserve issues 2nd rate cut of 2025

The Fed stayed course on its expected rate cut despite missing government data clouding the view of the economy amid the shutdown.

Indiana student admits Valentine’s Day shooting plot

A transgender high school student in Indiana accused of plotting a Valentine’s Day mass shooting has reached a plea deal.

Ohio says over 1,000 noncitizens registered to vote
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We are learning more after Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose?s office launched an investigation that found over 1,000 noncitizens who "appear to have registered to vote unlawfully in Ohio." This news comes from an announcement made by LaRose?s office on Tuesday. LiveNOW?s Mike Pache is joined by Ohio?s Secretary of State to discuss what was uncovered during the investigation.

Truck carrying research monkeys crashes in Mississippi — three still missing

Authorities in Mississippi say several monkeys were euthanized and three remain missing after a truck transporting the animals crashed on Interstate 59 in Jasper County.

Mamdani takes questions one week before NYC election
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The New York City mayoral election might be a tighter contest than initially anticipated. A recent Suffolk University poll reveals Zohran Mamdani's lead over Andrew Cuomo has narrowed to 10 points. The poll comes after current Mayor Eric Adams endorsed Cuomo and with one week to go before the Nov. 4 election.

Watch Live: Hurricane Melissa slams into Jamaica with 185-mph winds

Hurricane Melissa is making landfall in Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to hit the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago.

Federal Reserve likely to cut key interest rate: What to know

The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.

Officials: Wrong bear killed after deadly Arkansas attack

DNA testing has confirmed that the black bear killed in Arkansas earlier this month was not the animal that fatally attacked a camper.

Sen. Rick Scott on shutdown, healthcare costs
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Sen. Rick Scott, a Republican, represents Florida in the U.S. Senate. He previously served as Florida's governor. He joins LiveNOW?s Andy Mac for an exclusive interview, speaking on the continuing government shutdown and what to do about healthcare in the United States. Sen. Scott recently told FOX Business, "Look at how much this is all costing us. Obamacare was sold on a lie. The costs have skyrocketed."

Why chocolate is toxic for dogs; vets urge caution during Halloween

Veterinarians warn dog owners: even small amounts of chocolate can be deadly for pets this Halloween. Here’s why and which types are most toxic.

Hurricane Melissa slams toward Jamaica as powerful Category 5 storm

Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica. Forecasters said it would be the strongest hurricane to hit the island since record keeping began in 1851.