Chase expects to beat the defending champs this weekend Source

Iraqi forces and American troops last month killed a senior commander with the Islamic State group, as well as several other prominent militants, U.S. Central Command and Iraq’s military said on Friday. Source

David Hobbs felt as if his “life was over” when he was arrested in 2019 for breaking into a backyard shed dressed as “Captain America.” But a childhood friend came to his aid. Source

Government figures show it now costs more than $300,000 to raise a child from birth to age 18. Source

Five years ago, David Hobbs was arrested for breaking into a backyard shed in Mississippi — while dressed as “Captain America.” After photos of him handcuffed in the costume went viral, Hobbs said he felt like his life was over. But someone from his past also saw the photos and reached out to help get him on a better path. Steve Hartman goes “On the Road” for a story about counting on a true friend in your lowest moment. Source

Government figures show it now costs more than $300,000 to raise a child from birth to age 18. Since 1997, the federal child tax credit has been helping parents save a little bit of that money. Now, both the Harris and Trump campaigns are proposing supersized versions of the tax break. Nancy Cordes reports. Source

The UFC executive overseeing the promotion’s Sphere debut gives a deep dive into Noche UFC Source

Florida and Texas A&M are set to open SEC play after some early season stumbles Source

Tennessee looks to hit 3-0 before starting SEC play next week at Oklahoma Source

Pop star Justin Timberlake was back in a Long Island court to accept a plea deal in his drunk driving case. Timberlake pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of driving while ability impaired. Carolyn Gusoff has more. Source