Oct. 4 (UPI) -- The White House has received a confidential watchdog report alleging that Trump-appointed Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Joseph Cuffari abused his authority and committed substantial misconduct.

Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel Friday charged four St. Clair Shores residents for double voting in the August 2024 primary election. Three assistant clerks also face felonies for allegedly altering ballots.

Oct. 4 (UPI) -- A Virginia woman who called her family to tell them she struck out at the casino had to call back to report winning a $50,000 prize from the Maryland Lottery.

Oct. 4 (UPI) -- A British man who developed an interest in drone shows while undergoing treatment for cancer broke the Guinness World Record for the most emojis formed by drones in three minutes.

Oct. 4 (UPI) -- The Supreme Court on Friday refused to issue a temporary halt to the implementation of new Biden administration rules limiting the release of methane from oil and gas production sites.

Oct. 4 (UPI) -- A former City of Las Vegas councilwoman has been convicted of federal fraud charges for misusing tens of thousands of dollars in donated money earmarked to build memorials for fallen police officers.

Oct. 4 (UPI) -- General Motors has shut down production temporarily at two big plants due to hurricane Helene's impacts. Friday and Thursday shifts were cancelled at Flint, Mich., and Arlington, Texas plants.

Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Police were called to a home in a Detroit suburb to remove a 4-foot alligator found lurking underneath a resident's car.

Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Police in European Union countries may access the phones and data of people not accused of committing serious crimes, the EU highest court ruled Friday.

Oct. 4 (UPI) -- The World Health Organization said Thursday it approved the first mpox invitro diagnostic for emergency use. The Affinity m MPXV assay, made by Abbott Molecular, will expand global diagnostic capacity.