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Retailers say shoppers are making fewer purchases but inflation means they pay more

The latest report cards from top U.S. retailers show shoppers are making fewer purchases and fewer trips to stores. But when they check out, they tend to spend more because things cost more.

The gunman charged with killing 10 Black people and injuring three other individuals in the mass shooting at a Buffalo, N.Y., supermarket in May will not be pursuing a psychiatric defense in his state case, officials say. Here, people pay their respects at a makeshift memorial near the scene of the mass shooting a few days after it occurred.

The Buffalo supermarket gunman won't pursue a psychiatric defense in his state case

In a statement to NPR, a spokesperson for the New York State Unified Court System said the defense has "neither filed a notice nor requested an extension to do so."

Prime Minister Liz Truss walks out of No.10 to announce her resignation at Downing Street on Thursday in London.

British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after weeks of criticism and turmoil

Truss' announcement follows weeks of criticism from her opponents and members of her own Conservative Party, and the resignation of two of her top Cabinet picks.

President Joe Biden speaks about abortion access during a Democratic National Committee event at the Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 18.

Biden says he will push to codify Roe if Democrats keep the House and Senate

The president is calling on Democrats — especially young voters — to turn out in the midterm elections to secure more seats in Congress.

Shopping Mall Fire In Central Russia Claims Dozens Of Victims

The fire broke out in a shopping mall in Siberia, according to Russia's Emergencies Minister. Many of the missing are children. It's Russia's deadliest fire in years.

Questions Remain About An Explosion At A Missile Test Site In Russia

Limited information from Russian authorities about an explosion at a missile test site last week have led to speculation that it involved a top-secret nuclear-powered cruise missile.

Taylor Swift blows a kiss during the European MTV Awards 2022 in Dusseldorf, Germany, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022.

Taylor Swift wins big in Germany at the MTV European Music Awards

Taylor Swift won big at Sunday's MTV European Music Awards. Swift, walking away with multiple wins, including for best artist, best video and best long-form video.

Brigham Young University's athletics department says it "sincerely apologizes" to the fan who was banned for allegedly yelling racist slurs at volleyball players from visiting Duke University.

BYU apologizes to a banned fan, saying it found no proof they yelled racial slurs

Brigham Young University says it found no evidence of racial heckling of Black volleyball players during a game against Duke University. Duke's top athletics official says she stands by her players.

Contractors with Otto Baum Company of Morton are extracting eroded sandstone blocks from Peoria City Hall. They'll be replaced with sandstone from the former downtown Bergner's store that the city keeps in storage.

Here's how a bit of Bergner's is keeping Peoria City Hall in prime shape for years to come

Keeping a 125-year-old building in tip-top condition is no easy feat, especially when that building also holds the distinction of being named the nation's best city hall.

Phoenix Community Development Services held a "topping off" ceremony to celebrate ongoing construction of the Madison III Apartments in downtown Peoria. The four-story residential complex will feature 16 permanent supportive housing units for those between the ages of 18 and 24.

Residential complex for unhoused young adults in downtown Peoria moves closer to completion

Phoenix Community Development Services hosted a topping-off ceremony Thursday for the four-story Madison III Apartments at 206 NE Madison Ave. The development will feature 16 permanent supportive housing units.

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