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U.S., Australia sign $8.5B critical minerals deal
The Blueprint Trump and Albanese sign an $8.5 billion deal to secure Australian critical minerals. The agreement aims to reduce U.S. reliance on China for rare-earth resources. $3 billion will be invested in joint U.S.-Australia critical minerals...

U.S. captain Keegan Bradley's heart still hurts after Ryder Cup loss
U.S. Ryder Cup Captain Keegan Bradley stated he will likely never get over his team's 15-13 loss to Europe at Bethpage Black. Bradley accepted blame for mistakes that led to the loss, including the course setup. He said he initially wished he were...

U.S. Conducts Military Strikes in the Caribbean Without Evidence
U.S. President Donald Trump (R). X/ @pressandguide October 21, 2025 Hour: 3:17 pm On Monday, The Washington Post published a report that refutes President Donald Trump’s narrative about U.S. attacks on vessels in the Caribbean. The investigation...

U.S. marshals: New York murder suspect arrested in Fayetteville
U.S. marshals arrest New York murder suspect in Fayetteville A suspect wanted for murder and weapons charges in New York was captured by U.S. Marshals in Fayetteville on Tuesday. Updated: 9:07 PM CDT Oct 21, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ The U.S....

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol will no longer be attending the career fair
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol will not be attending the Fall Career Fair due to the government shutdown as of Tuesday morning, according to Cal Poly spokesperson Matt Lazier. The agency was previously reported to be attending the career fair on...

U.S. ranchers oppose Trump's plan to import more Argentine beef
Sioux Falls, S.D. — President Donald Trump ’s plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers who are enjoying some rare profitable years and skepticism from experts who say...

U.S. Pacific Territories Chart Path to Universal Broadband Coverage
Oct. 21, 2025 – Three U.S. territories located nearly 6,000 miles from the mainland – Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa – have finalized plans to close vast Internet coverage gaps under the federal Broadband Equity, Access and...
U.S. Vice-President JD Vance arrives in Israel as ceasefire totters
(JTA) — U.S. Vice-President JD Vance arrived in Israel Oct. 21, telling reporters that he felt “very optimistic” that the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel would hold despite Israel’s strikes over the weekend in Gaza following the deaths of two...
U.S.-Canada trade talks progressing but more work needs to be done: LeBlanc
LeBlanc told reporters in Ottawa on Oct. 21 that he was surprised by a news report which said a deal with the Trump administration could be finalized in the next few days. Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Canada continues to make...

U.S. ranchers oppose Trump's plan to import more Argentine beef and experts doubt it will lower prices
President Donald Trump ’s plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers who are enjoying some rare profitable years and skepticism from experts who say the president’s...

U.S. Army to reexamine canceled chapel contracts
Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 21, 2025 / 13:37 pm The U.S. Army is reexamining canceled religious contracts after Archbishop for the Military Services, USA, Timothy Broglio lamented that cuts strained Catholic ministry to the armed forces....

S. Korea narrows most gaps with U.S. in tariff talks, seeks deal in line with national interests
By Yi Wonju SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has narrowed most differences with the United States in tariff negotiations, with "one or two" unresolved issues remaining, the presidential chief of staff for policy, Kim Yong-beom, said...

U.S. Ski & Snowboard launches new 5 star, white glove travel program, The Crest Club
Join the new Crest Club to travel in style while watching world class winter races. Photo: courtesy of @dustinsatloff // @usskiteam // U.S. Ski & Snowboard PARK CITY, Utah — U.S. Ski & Snowboard launched its new luxury travel program on Monday...

U.S. Marshal Shot in the Hand, Illegal Alien Shot in Elbow During Federal Immigration Enforcement Operation in LA
A U.S. Marshal was shot in the hand during a federal immigration enforcement operation in South Los Angeles on Tuesday morning, according to multiple news sources and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The incident occurred at around 8:50...

U.S. Army says religious support contracts to be ‘reexamined’ after archbishop objects
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The U.S. Army said religious support contracts for Army chapels would be “reexamined” after Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, head of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services, raised an alarm about their cancellation....

U.S. gov't shutdown might impact SNAP payments
The U.S. government has been shut down for 21 days, as of Oct. 21, and if a budget is not passed soon, SNAP benefits may not be paid in November. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez has more on the potential impact. PHOENIX - Tuesday, Oct. 21 marks Day 21...

U.S.-sanctioned Cambodian group appears to operate in Seoul
Hui One, a Cambodian financial group sanctioned by the U.S. for laundering roughly 5 trillion won in illicit funds, including proceeds from North Korean cyberattacks, appears to have set up operations in Seoul. The group, linked to online scams...

U.S. Supreme Court Denies Petition for Certiorari with FAPA Implications
In a significant development for lenders and borrowers alike, on October 6, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review the Fox decision, leaving unresolved questions about the retroactive application of the Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA)....
U.S. Marshal, migrant shot during Los Angeles traffic stop
An illegal migrant was shot in the elbow on Tuesday while attempting to flee a traffic stop, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The incident occurred when Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, aided by U.S. Marshals, pulled...

U.S. Senate Fails in Eleventh Attempt to End Government Shutdown
Senators are scheduled to meet again on Tuesday, Oct. 28 for a new vote. If the government shutdown exceeds 21 days (on Wednesday, October 29), it will become the second longest in U.S. history. The shutdown stems from Democrats’ demand to include...