Moderate Flash-Flood Risk Targets Lower Texas Coast Through Monday
A moderate excessive-rainfall risk covers parts of the lower Texas coast as 2 to 4 inches of rain—and locally higher totals—remain possible through Monday.
FAA Hires Record 2,235 Air Traffic Controller Trainees
The FAA hired a record 2,235 air traffic controller trainees in fiscal 2026, but the lengthy certification process means staffing gains will arrive gradually.
Supreme Court Will Review ICE Mandatory-Detention Policy
The Supreme Court agreed to decide whether federal law permits mandatory detention without a bond hearing for certain immigrants already living in the United States.
Choi-wan Triggers Tropical Storm Warnings Across the Northern Mariana Islands
Tropical Storm Choi-wan is bringing watches, warnings, heavy-rain risk and dangerous surf to the Northern Mariana Islands, with conditions expected to worsen through the weekend.
Nolo Moves Away From Hawaii, but Heavy Showers Continue for Kauai and Oahu
Tropical Storm Nolo is moving away from the main Hawaiian Islands, but bands of heavy showers may still produce localized flooding on Kauai and Oahu through Friday.
U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Dip to 197,000 as Continuing Claims Fall
Initial U.S. unemployment claims fell to 197,000 for the week ending September 26, while continuing claims declined to 1.701 million, Labor Department data show.
Senate Confirms Keith Sonderling as U.S. Labor Secretary
The Senate confirmed Keith Sonderling as labor secretary in a 47-41 vote, moving the department’s acting leader into the permanent Cabinet post.
Pentagon Announces Four-Star Autonomous Warfare Command
The Pentagon announced AutoWarCom, a new four-star command intended to scale drones, robotics and autonomous systems across the U.S. military.
Texas Flood Watches Expand as Heavy Rain Targets I-35 Corridor
Flood watches cover parts of North and South Central Texas as forecasts call for widespread heavy rain and localized totals that could reach 5 to 8 inches.