Obama Overruled
Congress has rejected a veto by President Barack Obama for the first time since he became president. The House and Senate voted to override his veto of legislation and allow the families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia
The Brief
Mystery Surrounds Trump's Mexican Helicopter Ride
The details of who paid for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's helicopter trip while visiting the president of Mexico remain shrouded in mystery, raising concerns in both countries
MH17 Probe Points at Russia
A two-year investigation into the shooting down of a Malaysia Airlines jet over eastern Ukraine in 2014 has concluded that the missile responsible was not just made in Russia, but also fired from a separatist area of Ukraine controlled by pro-Russian rebels
This Kind of Sex Can Create an Altered Mental State
Sex, one of the more pleasurable forms of exercise, can do some wonderful things for your health, from strengthening your muscles to improving immunity. An erotic romp might also have the power to elevate your consciousness, suggests a small new study
Shimon Peres Dies at 93
The lifetime of Shimon Peres, who died at age 93 after suffering a stroke on Sept. 13, spans the lifetime of the state of Israel. Peres served twice as prime minister but was never more popular than during the seven years he served as President of Israel from 2007
President Obama Will Send 600 More Troops to Iraq
President Barack Obama is preparing to send more troops to Iraq to help reclaim the city of Mosul from the ISIS, U.S. officials said. The troops will train and advise Iraqi forces as planning for the Mosul operation ramps up, officials said
Trump Struggles to Deal With Debate Loss
After a weak performance in the presidential debate, Donald Trump gave several contradictory answers. Trump repeatedly claimed victory, berated the media for covering his loss and offered excuses for his performance
FBI Will Track Fatal Police Shootings
The FBI will have up and running within two years a database that tracks instances of police use of deadly force, to correct a current record-keeping gap, FBI Director James Comey told members of Congress
Clinton Campaign, Super PACs Targeting Latino Voters
Since January, Hillary Clinton campaign has sponsored more than 2,500 Spanish language TV ads, according to a Center for Public Integrity analysis. Clinton herself has advocated for comprehensive immigration reform
Musk's Plan to Colonize Mars
SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk unveiled his plans for humans to settle on Mars, laying out a master scheme for establishing a colony on the red plane. The first human mission could take place in 2024, he said
Congress Reaches Spending Deal Over Flint
Congressional leaders have broken a stalemate over money to address the Flint, Michigan, water crisis, top House aides said, clearing the way for a spending bill needed to keep the government running until December
Protests as Man Is Shot and Killed by Police in San Diego
A black man reportedly acting erratically at a strip mall in suburban San Diego was shot and killed by police after pulling an object from his pocket, authorities said. Dozens of protesters gathered at the shooting scene
