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Kelci Banschbach, who is originally from Indianapolis, became the first American winner of the World Conker Championships after beating David Jakins, the men's winner. Jakins is accused of cheating in his games; he insists he did nothing wrong.

U.S. woman wins conkers world title, and the men’s champ is cleared of cheating

An autumn tournament for conkers, a traditional English game, has drawn people to a country pub for years. But a scandal — or conkerversy — brewed after an accusation of cheating.

Governor Ron DeSantis gives a Hurricane Milton update on Tuesday, October 15.

DeSantis, FDEM Director Guthrie say Army Corps’ Blue Roof Program activated in Florida

The program can help people who lost full or part of their roof in Hurricane Milton.

Sister Rosita Milesi, who is the Global Laureate of the 2024 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award. She calls the honor "a recognition of all the people who helped me, who participated in my journey — especially the refugees that I had the opportunity to assist and accompany and who have always taught me lessons of hope and faith that fueled my own journey."

Wise words from Sister Rosita, age 79: A math lover wins U.N. prize for refugee relief

Rosita Milesi was honored with the U.N. Refugee Agency's Nansen Refugee Award for 40 years of activism. The U.N. calls her a "formidable refugee champion." And she has life lessons to share.

Lufthansa aircraft are pictured in Frankfurt, Germany, in March. The airline has agreed to pay a $4 million civil rights penalty by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Lufthansa agrees to a record $4 million fine for its treatment of Jewish passengers

The German airline barred 128 Jewish passengers from their May 2022 connecting flight based on the alleged misconduct of a few. The U.S. government considers that discrimination; Lufthansa disagrees.

Walgreens will close 1,200 stores over three years, the company announced on Tuesday.

Walgreens will close 1,200 stores, hoping for a turnaround

Walgreens says about a quarter of its stores are unprofitable. Big pharmacy chains are struggling with growing retail competition and lower prescription payouts.

Every 'El Tiny' Tiny Desk from Hispanic Heritage Month 2024

Watch concerts from Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Juanes, Danny Ocean and much, much more.

Former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, holds a town hall at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pa., on Oct. 14.

Trump town hall ends with extended 'musical-fest' while he stands onstage

At a town hall in Oaks, Pa., on Monday, Trump ended the Q&A portion to ask the audience to remain and listen to music with him.

Georgia's State Election Board members discuss proposals for election rule changes on Sept. 20 in Atlanta.

Georgia judges rebuke GOP-led state election board on certification and hand counts

Local election board members in Georgia can't refuse to certify results, and a controversial new rule on the hand-counting of Election Day ballots is barred, two state judges have decided.

Jeff and Donna Standridge (right and middle) and Keith Lowhorne (right) are all raising their grandchildren. More than 2.5 million children in the U.S. are raised by grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other extended family members — when their parents are unable to care for them.

A new way to support grandparents raising kids affected by the addiction epidemic

A pilot program in Alabama will distribute $280,000 from opioid settlement funds to support ‘grandfamilies’ formed to raise kids affected by the opioid epidemic.

An eight-player rhythm minigame in Super Mario Party Jamboree's "Bowser Kaboom Squad" mode.

Nintendo plays the extravagant host in 'Super Mario Party Jamboree'

'Jamboree' feels scattered and altogether too eager to please. But while the game's a mixed bag, it's still one of the best in the chaotic Nintendo series.

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