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1. Judge in Comey case scolds prosecutors as he orders them to produce records from probe

   The judge ordered prosecutors to produce evidence by the end of the day on Thursday following concerns that the Justice Department was trying to "indict first" and investigate second.

2. After battering the Philippines, deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi moves toward Vietnam

   Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of emergency on Thursday after Typhoon Kalmaegi left at least 114 people dead and more than 100 missing in central provinces.

3. FAA will reduce air traffic by 10% at many airports to maintain safety

   The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic at many busy airports to maintain safety during the government shutdown, which has led to staffing shortages of air traffic controllers.

4. Rubio, Hegseth brief lawmakers on boat strikes as frustration grows on Capitol Hill

   Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth briefed top lawmakers on Wednesday on a series of strikes conducted by the Trump administration on alleged drug boats.

5. NYC's next mayor is a democratic socialist. What does that mean?

   Democratic socialism doesn't have a one-size-fits-all definition. But its proponents emphasize a stronger role for the government over the economy to benefit the public.

6. A declaration of famine is rare. It's now happened twice in 2025, this time in Sudan

   Famine declarations are relatively rare. But the leading international authority on hunger crises this week declared that regions of war-torn Sudan face catastrophic shortages of food.

7. Judge orders White House to use American Sign Language interpreters at briefings

   The National Association of the Deaf is celebrating a legal victory against the White House. A judge ordered ASL for briefings conducted by the press secretary or President Trump.

8. Supreme Court put Trump tariffs on a high-fire grill, in bipartisan scrutiny

   At issue is whether the president can bypass Congress and impose tariffs by citing national security.

9. Why do only some leaves turn red in the fall? Scientists can't agree on an answer

   The red pigments in some fall leaves have proven to be a puzzle for researchers who debate why leaves bother to go red.

10. Democrats' 2025 election wins go beyond big races to places like Georgia, Pennsylvania

    Democrats enjoyed major wins beyond just the marquee races, up and down the ballot — and across the country — continuing the party's momentum heading into the 2026 midterm elections.