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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill limiting the use of rap lyrics as evidence in criminal proceedings

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Friday that limits the use of rap lyrics in criminal court cases in the state.
Trump launches direct attack on McConnell a month out from midterm elections

Former President Donald Trump on Friday night directly ridiculed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, saying on his social media platform that the Kentucky Republican had a "death wish" for supporting "Democrat sponsored bills."
Bolsonaro or Lula? As Brazil prepares to vote, here's what to know

As election day approaches in Brazil, the two leading presidential candidates -- former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and current leader Jair Bolsonaro -- have stepped up efforts to woo voters.
How digging up the past is helping US military veterans build a future

For many armed forces veterans, the return to civilian life can be a challenge. But one organization is taking an unusual approach to helping ex-service personnel find their feet -- involving them in archaeological projects to bring home the remains of fallen soldiers.
Tesla robot slowly walks on stage at AI Day

Tesla revealed on Friday a prototype of a humanoid robot that it says could be a future product for the automaker.
In pictures: Hurricane Ian slams the Southeast

Hurricane Ian left coast-to-coast damage in Florida, and it's now begun lashing South Carolina, where it made landfall on Friday afternoon and threatened more lethal flooding.
Abbott, O'Rourke clash over gun restrictions in lone Texas gubernatorial debate

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke clashed over gun restrictions in a debate Friday night, with O'Rourke claiming that Abbott blames "everybody else" for mass shootings while "misleading this state."
Aftermath: Ian's death toll reaches at least 45 people

As Florida contends with the ruinous damage left behind by Hurricane Ian in what officials say is likely the largest natural disaster in the state's history, residents in South Carolina are bracing for the storm's expected landfall mid-day Friday.