U s news today

Here are some of the top news stories in the United States today:

Politics

• The House of Representatives has passed a bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, a move that could help millions of low-wage workers. The bill now heads to the Senate, where it is expected to face opposition from Republicans. (Source: CNN)
• The White House has announced that it will not be releasing the transcript of President Trump's call with Ukraine's president, despite calls from Democrats to do so. The call is at the center of an impeachment inquiry into Trump's actions. (Source: The New York Times)

Economy

• The US economy added 136,000 jobs in September, a slower pace than expected. The unemployment rate remained at 3.7%, a 50-year low. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, citing a slowdown in the global economy. The move is expected to help boost the economy and support stock markets. (Source: Bloomberg)

Crime

• A mass shooting at a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas, has left 20 people dead and dozens more injured. The shooter, who was taken into custody, is believed to have acted alone. (Source: The New York Times)
• A former police officer in Minneapolis has been charged with murder in the death of an unarmed black man, George Floyd, who died after being restrained by the officer and other officers. (Source: CNN)

Health

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a surge in cases of vaping-related illnesses, with over 1,000 cases reported across the US. The CDC has linked the illnesses to a chemical called vitamin E acetate, which is often used in e-liquids. (Source: The Washington Post)
• A new study has found that the use of e-cigarettes is linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular problems. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, analyzed data from over 20,000 e-cigarette users. (Source: NPR)

Sports

• The New England Patriots have signed quarterback Tom Brady to a two-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2022 season. (Source: ESPN)
• The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward Anthony Davis to a five-year contract extension, worth over $190 million. (Source: The Los Angeles Times)

These are just a few of the top news stories in the United States today.