Is roadkill legal to eat? The laws vary by state. Here’s what you need to know
In some states, it’s illegal to catch fish with a lasso or hunt wild animals from a moving vehicle. But when it comes to roadkill, the rules are a bit more flexible — depending on the animal and the circumstances. Many states allow certain animals accidentally killed by vehicles to...
Jeffrey Epstein had accounts with Goldman Sachs and HSBC, documents show
NEW YORK — Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced late financier and sex offender, had accounts at Goldman Sachs, HSBC and other banks, new court filings show. The revelations came in previously sealed documents made public by JPMorgan Chase, once Epstein’s main bank, in a now-settled lawsuit brought by the U.S. Virgin...
Shutdown may force U.S. to close some air space next week, official sees ‘mass chaos’
WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Tuesday that if the federal government shutdown continues another week it could lead to “mass chaos” and could force him to close some of the national airspace to air traffic, a drastic move that could upend American aviation. “If you bring us...
Trump calls Jewish supporters of New York’s Mamdani ‘stupid’
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that any Jewish person who votes for New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is a “stupid person,” the latest in a string of comments over the course of the president’s career suggesting that Jewish Americans vote against their own interests. “Any Jewish person...
Trump threatens food aid as cities, nonprofits ask judge to intervene
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump created confusion on Tuesday when he said that food assistance aid for millions of Americans will be given out only when the federal government shutdown ends, as lawyers for cities and nonprofits urged a federal judge to force the White House to fully fund the...
Gallery: Photos from Nov. 4, 2025
From the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania to distant corners of the globe, TribLive’s Photo Adventure captures the world in motion — one frame at a time. Through the lenses of photographers near and far, these images tell stories of place, connection, and the beauty found in everyday life. It’s...
Mexican president dismisses report of possible U.S. military mission inside Mexico
MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday that unilateral U.S. military action inside Mexico “won’t happen,” even as the U.S. has ramped up its military efforts, including fatal strikes, in Latin America in recent months. Sheinbaum’s comments came in response to questions about an NBC News report...
Serbia debates plan to speed up Jared Kushner’s luxury compound
BELGRADE — Serbia’s parliament began to debate on Tuesday a plan that would fast-track the development of a luxury compound in Belgrade proposed by the investment company of President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner. The Serbian authorities and Kushner’s U.S.-based Affinity Global Development signed a 99-year lease deal in May...
U.S. government shutdown ties record, as congressional inaction takes toll
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government shutdown on Tuesday entered its 35th day, matching a record set during President Donald Trump’s first term for the longest in history, as Republicans and Democrats in Congress continue to blame each other for the standoff. The toll increases by the day. Food assistance for...
EU says it could admit new members by 2030, praises Montenegro, Albania, Ukraine
BRUSSELS — The European Commission said on Tuesday that the EU could welcome new members as early as 2030 as it praised Montenegro, Albania, Ukraine and Moldova for their progress on reforms needed to join the bloc. The Commission also criticized Serbia for slowing down its reform process. It accused...
Hamas says body of Israeli soldier hostage found in Gaza, will be handed over
CAIRO — The armed wing of Hamas said on Tuesday it had found the body of an Israeli soldier who had been held hostage by Palestinian militants in Gaza, and that it would hand over the body at 8 p.m. Hamas said the body was found in Shejaia, an eastern...
Trump’s strength, Democrats’ message and the shutdown effect. What to watch on Election Day 2025
WASHINGTON — Tuesday marks the nation’s first major Election Day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, and his leadership and policies dominated the debate in almost every race — even though the Republican was absent from the campaign trail. The biggest contests are in Virginia and New...
China, Russia vow joint response to ‘unilateral’ sanctions during Russian PM visit
BEIJING — China and Russia pledged a joint response to unilateral sanctions during a visit by Russia’s Prime Minister, as Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to advancing ties with Moscow despite “turbulent” external conditions. “Both sides will make every necessary effort to carry out mutual assistance and cooperation...
UN secretary-general says Sudan’s war is ‘spiraling out of control’
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Nations secretary-general warned Tuesday that the war in Sudan is “spiraling out of control” after a paramilitary force seized the besieged and famine-stricken Darfur city of el-Fasher. Speaking in Qatar, Antonio Guterres called for an immediate ceasefire in the two-year conflict that’s become...
Rescuers in Nepal search for climbers’ bodies in an avalanche
KATHMANDU, Nepal — Rescuers dug through ice and snow on a mountain in Nepal on Tuesday to look for the bodies of seven climbers who were killed by an avalanche, officials said. The avalanche pounded the base camp at Mount Yalung Ri, located at 16,000 feet, on Monday morning. Snowstorms...
Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history, dies at 84
Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84. Cheney died Monday night due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, his family said...
Trial starts for assault case against D.C. man who tossed sandwich at federal agent on viral video
WASHINGTON — Throwing a sandwich at a federal agent turned Sean Charles Dunn into a symbol of resistance against President Donald Trump’s law-enforcement surge in the nation’s capital. This week, federal prosecutors are trying to persuade a jury of fellow Washington, D.C., residents that Dunn simply broke the law. That...
Trump, Shapiro weigh in on Pa. Supreme Court retention elections
President Donald Trump took to social media Sunday night to urge Pennsylvanians to vote against retaining three Democratic justices on the state Supreme Court. In separate posts on Truth Social, Trump also endorsed numerous members of Congress, including U.S. Reps. Mike Kelly and Guy Reschenthaler of Western Pennsylvania, although they...
Trump backs Andrew Cuomo, threatens to cut funds for New York City if Mamdani wins
WASHINGTON — Republican President Donald Trump said on Monday he will restrict federal funds for New York City if Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani wins the city’s mayoral elections on Tuesday, and urged supporters to vote for former Governor Andrew Cuomo. If Mamdani wins the election, Trump said on Truth Social...
Jamaica rushes to prepare for peak tourism season as it digs out from Hurricane MelissaVideo
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — Jamaica’s peak tourism season is one month away, and officials in the hurricane-ravaged nation are rushing to rebuild from the catastrophic Category 5 storm that shredded the island’s western region. Before Hurricane Melissa hit on Oct. 28, the government expected Jamaica’s tourism industry to grow by...
Faith leaders condemn Pennsylvania Halloween parade float with an Auschwitz sign
Jewish and Catholic faith leaders condemned a Halloween parade float that carried a replica of the gate to the Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz as the designer behind it apologized, saying he made it “with no ill intent.” The replica gate, topped with the sign, “Arbeit macht frei” (work will...
Courts order ICE not to deport State College man who spent 43 years in prison before murder case overturned
PHILADELPHIA — Two separate courts have ordered immigration officials not to deport a Pennsylvania man who spent four decades in prison before his murder conviction was overturned. Subramanyam Vedam, 64, is currently detained at a short-term holding center in Alexandria, Louisiana, that’s equipped with an airstrip for deportations. Vedam, known...
Trump official says he would shutter airspace if he thought it was unsafe
WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Monday the Trump administration would shutter the U.S. aviation system if he thought an ongoing government shutdown was making it too risky to travel. “If we thought that it was unsafe … we’ll shut the whole airspace down. We won’t let people travel....
FBI director Kash Patel fires back at critics of flight to State College on government jet
FBI director Kash Patel is firing back at “internet anarchists and the fake news” for questioning his use of a government jet to see his singer girlfriend perform at a wrestling event at Penn State. “Let me be clear: we will not be distracted by baseless rumors or the noise...
Trump moves to fire watchdog of U.S. housing regulator involved in crackdown, sources say
WASHINGTON — The internal watchdog for the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency is being removed from his role, four people familiar with the matter said, at a time when the housing regulator is playing a role in President Donald Trump’s targeting of perceived political enemies. The ouster of Joe Allen,...
