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
Senate Passes Bill to Avoid Government Shutdown
The Senate Wednesday passed a bill to keep the government running through Dec. 9 and provide $1.1 billion in long-delayed funding to battle the Zika virus. The vote came after leaders broke through a stalemate over aid to help Flint address its water crisis
FDA Approves the First 'Artificial Pancreas' for Diabetes
The FDA has approved the first artificial pancreas device for people with type 1 diabetes in the United States. The device monitors a person's blood sugar levels and automatically provides insulin if needed
3 Hurt in Shooting at South Carolina Elementary School
Three people were injured in a shooting at Townville Elementary School in South Carolina, authorities said. Two students and one teacher were injured in the shooting, and police took a teenage suspect into custody
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
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
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
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
