US stocks rise toward records as Wall Street waits for an announcement from the Federal Reserve

North Korea touts missile tests as Trump visits South Korea

Younger Americans less concerned about political violence and free speech threats: AP-NORC poll

The latest international headlines

Missing government data not likely to sway Federal Reserve from rate-cut path

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in eastern Cuba as a Category 3 storm

Israel's military says ceasefire is back on as death toll from overnight strikes in Gaza reaches 81

The latest in sports

WNBA offers 30-day extension as CBA deadline looms, AP sources say

NCAA delays rule change permitting college athletes to bet on professional sports

Gaza ceasefire tested as Israel and Hamas exchange fire and blame

MacKenzie Scott gives $60 million to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy

Democratic states sue the government to release funds for SNAP

Judge extends order barring the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the shutdown

PayPal and UPS help lead US stocks to more records

Vice President Vance says troops will be paid as pressure builds on Congress to end the shutdown

Isolated flight delays may spread as air traffic controllers go without pay during shutdown

Consumer confidence dips modestly in October with Americans concerned about the future

Hegseth says US carried out 3 strikes on alleged drug-running boats in eastern Pacific, killing 14

Raiders legend George Atkinson, known for his fierce hits, dies at 78