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U.S. intelligence warns Iranian plots to kill Americans are in 'advanced stages'
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iran-target-u-s-personnel/
Published: October 24, 2026 03:13
Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton warned Friday that Iran has "substantially increased efforts to target U.S. personnel" abroad, with plots to kill Americans reaching "advanced stages" in the Middle East and other countries.The warning,…
DOJ gives California counties 48 hours to help identify suspected noncitizen voters
https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/doj-orders-california-counties-verify-012927044.html
Published: October 24, 2026 01:29
Los Angeles (AP) — Federal prosecutors sent letters to county registrars across California on Friday demanding that local officials set aside and verify ballots that the Department of Justice said may belong to noncitizens, according to the Los Angeles…
Former ESPN reporter quits State Department after incident at NBA game
Published: October 23, 2026 23:50
Former ESPN reporter Britt McHenry resigned Friday from her position as a State Department press adviser following an altercation at a basketball game this week, ABC News has learned. McHenry was captured on camera appearing to throw a drink on someone…
'There's babies in there': Hero dad who stopped Oregon school shooter shares his story
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hero-kaylub-giamanco-bend-oregon-shooting/
Published: October 23, 2026 23:48
Kaylub Giamanco, the man praised as a hero for fatally shooting a gunman at a school in Bend, Oregon, last week, is speaking out for the first time about the moments leading up to the shooting and how he is grappling with the aftermath.The 36-year-old…
Judge rules Jane Doe in Cornell case can remain anonymous while pursuing lawsuit
https://abcnews.com/US/jane-doe-cornell-lawsuit-remain-anonymous-judge-warns/story?id=137524611
Published: October 23, 2026 23:29
A judge in New York on Friday decided the former Cornell University student known as Jane Doe can pursue her sexual assault claim against the university and seven fraternity members while remaining anonymous.Permission to proceed in litigation under a…
Ukraine says Starlink restrictions remain despite Trump's claims they're lifted
Published: October 23, 2026 22:34
Watch: Who controls Ukraine's access to Starlink? Ukraine is still recording issues with the Starlink internet network, sources within the defence ministry say, after Donald Trump said limits had been reversed by Elon Musk who owns the satellite system.The…
Employee error blamed for toxic chemical leak that sent 60 people to hospital in Ohio
Published: October 23, 2026 20:32
A chemical leak that sent 60 people to the hospital and forced hundreds of people to flee their homes has been blamed on an employee error.Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz announced the cause of the tank leak at a news conference on Friday and said that all…
Oil prices hit 6-month high over fears of escalating fighting in the Middle East
Published: October 23, 2026 19:28
Oil prices climbed to a 6-month high on Friday as traders priced the odds of escalating fighting in the Middle East. Attacks near the Red Sea also stoked worries of further constraints on oil supplies from the region. Brent crude (BZ=F) futures for…
2 former FBI officials charged with lying to Congress about Hunter Biden laptop probe
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fbi-officials-charged-lying-to-congress-hunter-biden-laptop/
Published: October 23, 2026 16:19
Washington — Two former senior FBI officials are facing criminal charges for allegedly making false statements to Congress during testimony in 2023 about the bureau's investigation involving Hunter Biden's laptop.Nikki Floris, 46, a former intelligence…
Kushner pushes back on report involving phone, spies, transfer
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jared-kushner-pushes-back-report-hacked-phone-spies-transfer/
Published: October 23, 2026 14:31
Jared Kushner is pushing back on a report involving a hacked iPhone, international spies and billion-dollar transfers from foreign governments. An upcoming book by journalist Matthew Cole claims Kushner, who is President Trump's son-in-law, had access to…
Tanker carrying Russian diesel heads to U.S. for first time since 2022 under Trump deal
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/exclusive-tanker-carrying-40-000-062736177.html
Published: October 23, 2026 14:28
Oct 23 (Reuters) - The first Russian diesel bound for the US following a surprise agreement reached between Moscow and US President Donald Trump is aboard a tanker heading for New York, ship-tracking data showed on ‌Friday. Trump announced the deal this…
Trump says Starlink access restored. Ukraine is reporting more interruptions.
Published: October 23, 2026 14:05
President Donald Trump said Elon Musk has lifted restrictions on Ukraine’s access to Starshield, the military equivalent of Starlink - a claim Ukraine refuted Friday - amid confusion over who previously ordered access to the network be curtailed. …
Minnesota officials say U.S. government stopped sharing evidence on fatal ICE shootings
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/minnesota-officials-us-government-stopped-124647149.html
Published: October 23, 2026 12:46
A card with images depicting Alex Pretti and Renee Good is placed at a makeshift memorial in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on 28 January 2026.Photograph: Seth Herald/Reuters The federal government has stopped sharing evidence with Minnesota authorities who are…
Meghan Markle says she was 'deeply distressed' by allegations against her father
Published: October 23, 2026 12:00
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has said she is "deeply distressed" by the news that her father, Thomas Markle, is under investigation over claims he possessed images containing child sexual abuse in his home.The images were reportedly found in his home in the…
Tanker carrying Russian diesel heads to U.S. for first time since 2022 under Trump deal
https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/exclusive-tanker-carrying-40-000-062736177.html
Published: October 23, 2026 11:12
Oct 23 (Reuters) - The first Russian diesel bound for the US following a surprise agreement reached between Moscow and US President Donald Trump is aboard a tanker heading for New York, ship-tracking data showed on ‌Friday. Trump announced the deal this…
Meghan Markle says she was 'deeply distressed' by allegations against her father
Published: October 23, 2026 11:05
[Getty Images] The Duchess of Sussex has said she was informed about "disturbing allegations" about her estranged father in 2018.In a statement, Meghan said a letter containing allegations against Thomas Markle was sent to the Metropolitan Police that year…
'Worst on record': Brutal summer heat killed over 50,000 people in Europe's cities
https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/22/climate/europe-heat-wave-deaths-50000
Published: October 23, 2026 08:29
An aerial view of scorched grass in London, the UK, on August 11, 2026. - Dan Kitwood/Getty Images More than 50,000 people are estimated to have died across Europe’s cities during the brutal heat waves that roiled the continent this summer — making this…
In face of GOP backlash, Trump praises Ramaswamy ad featuring Amy Acton's mother
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ramaswamy-ad-amy-acton-mother-trump/
Published: October 23, 2026 01:00
Washington — President Trump on Thursday praised the "very powerful ad" Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is running featuring the estranged mother of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton, after the ad drew pushback from some…
Blanche says DOJ could block election certification in 'doomsday scenario'
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/6167033-todd-blanche-doj-election-certification-block/
Published: October 23, 2026 00:29
Attorney General Todd Blanche left the door open on whether the Department of Justice (DOJ) would intervene in states' midterm elections verification processes, telling reporters Thursday there are hypothetical "scenarios" in which it could block the…
Veterans ask federal judge to block Trump's arch unless Congress approves it
Published: October 23, 2026 00:14
With the Trump administration signaling that work on the triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery could begin two weeks from Thursday, opponents of the project urged a federal judge to issue an order blocking the construction unless it is authorized…
Supreme Court sides with Republicans in New Hampshire student ID voting fight
Published: October 22, 2026 22:23
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court said New Hampshire can fully enforce a ban on voters using student IDs as a form of identification at the polls next month, a win for the Republican Party's effort to tighten voting procedures. The court on Oct. 22 agreed to…
Meta struck an unusual deal to keep Mark Zuckerberg from leaving California
https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/articles/meta-struck-deal-keep-mark-204441885.html
Published: October 22, 2026 20:44
Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg has made a deal with the firm's board allowing him to sell or transfer up to 20% of the company's new Class C stock so that his voting majority doesn't decrease even if he has to pay the billionaire tax. (Nic Coury /…
New York City approves ban on horse-drawn carriages. Phase-out set for 2028.
Published: October 22, 2026 20:38
A New York tradition more than a century old is ending. The New York City Council on Oct. 22 voted to ban horse-drawn carriages, winding down a historic tradition that's popular among tourists and fiercely opposed by animal rights groups. In a majority…
DOJ investigating Corey Lewandowski's role in DHS contracting under Kristi Noem
Published: October 22, 2026 20:34
Corey Lewandowski speaks to the press in July 2024..(Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) - Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Justice Department prosecutors are investigating allegations of contract misconduct at the Department of Homeland Security, including the…
Vivek Ramaswamy's $4 million attack ad against Amy Acton divides Ohio Republicans
Published: October 22, 2026 20:31
A new campaign ad in which the estranged mother of Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton argues that her daughter should not be elected as the Buckeye State's next governor has added a new level of controversy to what was already one of the most closely…
'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular pleads not guilty in Mass. rape case
Published: October 22, 2026 17:21
[Getty Images] Clavicular, a social media influencer who promotes the "looksmaxxing" trend of young men maximising their attractiveness, has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges including rape.The 20-year-old, whose real name is Braden Peters, was…
University of Arizona suspends fraternity after student alleges rape by 2 men
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/arizona-university-suspends-fraternity-rape-161205125.html
Published: October 22, 2026 16:12
By Andrew HayOct 22 (Reuters) - The University of Arizona has suspended a fraternity after a female student ‌alleged she was raped at its house by two ‌men, the latest action taken by a major US university against a Greek ​chapter over accusations of…
Utah football player suspended after rape allegation and arrest
Published: October 22, 2026 16:10
(Warning: This article contains graphic descriptions of an alleged sexual assault.)Utah defensive tackle Jamal Wallace has not been with the team because of a suspension following a rape allegation against him.Wallace was arrested on Oct. 11 on five counts…
Websites worldwide go dark after AI discovers major security flaws
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/websites-dark-worldwide-ai-exposes-171251949.html
Published: October 22, 2026 16:07
Increasingly powerful AI models can spot weak points in computer scripts that hackers can exploit (Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV)Governments and companies around the world shut down websites Thursday as they raced to protect themselves from hacks after artificial…
Bitcoin falls below $82,000 as investors retreat from risk assets
Published: October 22, 2026 15:31
Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $82,000 early Thursday as crypto joined a broader sell-off in riskier assets amid rising geopolitical tensions.The world's largest cryptocurrency traded around $81,600 Thursday morning, down more than 3% for the last 24 hours.…
Judge orders Trump to sit for deposition in BBC defamation lawsuit by Dec. 11
https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/lawyers-trump-bbc-battle-over-141906193.html
Published: October 22, 2026 14:19
MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ordered President Donald Trump to sit for a deposition in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC by Dec. 11. The order from U.S. Magistrate Judge Enjoliqué Lett came as lawyers for the…
Judge restricts DHS investigations into noncitizen voting, citing flawed data
Published: October 22, 2026 13:59
A federal judge on Wednesday restricted the Department of Homeland Security from election-related investigations in nine states, finding that error-prone government lists could sweep U.S. citizens into the effort. Heading into the midterm…
Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas charged with drug trafficking and money laundering
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/virginia-state-sen-l-louise-135756507.html
Published: October 22, 2026 13:57
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, one of the state’s most powerful Democrats, was charged on Thursday in connection with what federal authorities alleged was a role leading a criminal enterprise that acquired and distributed large…
'Pure arrogance': Finland reacts to Google's unauthorized forest clearing for AI
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/pure-arrogance-anger-finland-google-112223961.html
Published: October 22, 2026 11:22
default Behind a wire fence lies a vast gaping wound of earth. Before Google’s arrival a few months ago, an estimated quarter of a million trees occupied the 330 hectares (815 acres) of forest near the town of Muhos in rural northern Finland. Now they are…
JD Vance told Republicans to stop criticizing Ramaswamy's ad. Some aren't listening.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/20/politics/amy-acton-mother-video
Published: October 22, 2026 11:09
Vice President Vance defended GOP gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy amid bipartisan criticism of an ad that features the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent. - Clipped From Video Some leading Ohio Republicans began distancing themselves from a…
Elon Musk compared Tesla's robot to a toddler. Meta had a different AI surprise.
Published: October 22, 2026 09:19
Earnings season is in full swing, and Big Tech earnings calls are about more than the heavy use of "superintelligence," which some read as a bid to please the White House after it reportedly disliked the term "artificial intelligence."Here are three…
Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles and drones, hours after agreeing to peace talks
https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/russia-pounds-ukraines-capital-kyiv-071241165.html
Published: October 22, 2026 07:12
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian attacks on Ukraine's capital with ballistic missiles and drones overnight into Thursday killed one person and wounded 22, Ukrainian authorities said. The strikes in Kyiv came hours after the Kremlin agreed to restart…
Fights over loyalty dominate crucial Senate debates in Michigan and Kansas
https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/21/politics/michigan-kansas-senate-debates
Published: October 22, 2026 03:23
US Senate candidates Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, left, and Republican Mike Rogers shake hands after the debate on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at WXYZ Channel 7 in Southfield, Michigan. - Robin Buckson/Pool/AP Michigan and Kansas held some of the final major…
Oregon teacher says she played dead after being shot in elementary school attack
Published: October 21, 2026 23:49
Wednesday was the first day since the shooting that students in the greater Bend-La Pine Schools district in Oregon returned to classes, although not at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, where the shooting occurred. (Payton Bruni / AFP via Getty)A teacher…
Peter Thiel breaks with Trump over Iran war: 'We should not have done it'
https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/peter-thiel-breaks-trump-over-233340267.html
Published: October 21, 2026 23:33
Billionaire technology investor Peter Thiel said he's skeptical of the U.S. war with Iran and does not believe the United States should have launched it, putting the major Republican donor at odds with President Donald Trump over one of the…
Super Typhoon Champi intensifies into one of the year's most powerful storms
Published: October 21, 2026 21:25
Super Typhoon Champi, which is barreling across the western Pacific Ocean, became one of the strongest storms on Earth in 2026 on Wednesday.The tropical cyclone tied April’s Super Typhoon Sinlaku for the strongest 1-minute sustained winds of 2026, at 185…
Washington orders U.S. embassy staff to leave Saudi Arabia after near-daily Houthi attacks
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/washington-orders-us-embassy-staff-203401687.html
Published: October 21, 2026 20:34
Saudi Arabia has been facing near-daily attacks from the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen (Fayez Nureldine)Washington has ordered non-essential US embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, the State Department said on Wednesday, as the kingdom…
Meta ordered to pay $25 billion after jury finds company liable for deceiving users
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/meta-ordered-pay-25-billion-172737485.html
Published: October 21, 2026 20:33
(Corrects paragraph 2 to "a company" in New Mexico attorney general's comment, from "the company") By Diana Novak Jones Oct 21 (Reuters) - A judge in New Mexico ordered Meta Platforms to pay $25 billion on Wednesday after a jury found the company had…
Who cut Ukraine's Starlink speeds? White House and Musk offer conflicting accounts.
Published: October 21, 2026 19:48
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday pushed back against suggestions that the Trump administration had ordered Elon Musk’s Starlink and its military-grade counterpart, Starshield, to limit Ukraine’s access to the satellite communications…
Democrats sue Trump over efforts to remove voters from rolls ahead of midterms
Published: October 21, 2026 19:11
Democrats have filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and the Justice Department, alleging that the Trump administration is unlawfully interfering with the midterms by pressuring states to remove voters from their rolls. The complaint,…
Armed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/federal-agents-seek-noncitizen-voters/
Published: October 21, 2026 18:20
Armed and in uniform, federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security have been knocking on doors in several states to ask residents about their immigration status — and to inquire if they have registered to vote or cast votes in past elections, a…
Democrats sue Trump over efforts to remove voters from rolls ahead of midterms
https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/democrats-sue-trump-doj-over-152615363.html
Published: October 21, 2026 15:26
Democrats have filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and the Justice Department, alleging that the Trump administration is unlawfully interfering with the midterms by pressuring states to remove voters from their rolls.The complaint, filed Tuesday…
Supreme Court won't let Trump enforce transgender inmate policy for now
Published: October 21, 2026 15:22
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court said the administration can't immediately deny gender-affirming care for inmates in federal prisons, a rare loss at the high court for President Donald Trump’s executive orders denying recognition of transgender people. The…
Trump considers moving reporters out of the White House after 100 years
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-white-house-press-corps/
Published: October 21, 2026 14:22
President Trump has discussed the possibility of moving the White House press corps to another building, according to two people close to the president — a move that could escalate Mr. Trump's clashes with news organizations over coverage and…
DOJ watchdog won't investigate handling of Reflecting Pool case, lawyers say
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/reflecting-pool-david-hearn-doj-inpsector-general/
Published: October 21, 2026 13:42
The Justice Department's inspector general has declined to investigate allegations of misconduct against the prosecutors who brought an indictment against Olympian David Hearn that falsely accused him of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool.In an Oct. 21 letter…
Social Security corrects millions of records. Could your benefits be affected?
Published: October 21, 2026 12:59
The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) said Tuesday that it has corrected millions of records associated with nearly 15% of active Social Security numbers (SSN), which it said was part of an effort to prevent fraud. The agency called it the "most…
Nvidia reveals plans to build AI data centers in 14 days instead of 6 months
Published: October 21, 2026 11:30
Nvidia (NVDA) wants to reduce the time it takes for its customers to start generating revenue from its AI systems.At its GTC event in Berlin on Wednesday, the company unveiled its DSX POD, a reference design for an AI data center packed into a box about…
Pieces of Halley's comet will be visible in all 50 states — if the moon doesn't get in the way
Published: October 21, 2026 11:22
An annual meteor spectacle is peaking this week as Earth sweeps through a trail of cosmic crumbs left behind by Halley’s comet.The Orionid, one of the two major meteor showers left by Halley, the most famous comet in the sky, will streak into Earth’s…
Elon Musk wants to combine Tesla and SpaceX. But would investors benefit?
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/explainer-why-musk-merge-spacex-020904506.html
Published: October 21, 2026 10:00
By Joe Brock Oct 21 (Reuters) - Elon Musk believes a merger between Tesla and SpaceX is a good idea, he said on Tuesday, publicly backing an idea that would create one of the most valuable companies in the world, worth about $3.5 trillion. While…
Russia releases imprisoned American as U.S. envoy meets with Putin
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/russia-released-american-man-imprisoned-091916796.html
Published: October 21, 2026 09:19
Russia on Wednesday released a retired American teacher who had been imprisoned on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said Wednesday at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg. …
At least 9 more lawmakers say they were targets of suspicious mail
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/10/21/lawmakers-receive-suspicious-mail/5021792563680/
Published: October 21, 2026 07:25
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., said Tuesday that one of her district offices was mailed a suspicious envelope. Pool Photo by Adam Gray/UPI Oct. 21 (UPI) -- At least nine U.S. lawmakers announced Tuesday that suspicious envelopes had been…
Childcare costs weigh on some voters before the midterm elections
https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/not-just-gas-groceries-childcare-040414248.html
Published: October 21, 2026 04:04
Like so many Americans, Jenny Escolastico has watched wearily as the cost of living has risen, straining her household budget. But as a mother of two children under 5, she faces added pressure that could shape how she votes in November: childcare costs. …
Ramaswamy faces growing criticism over ad featuring Ohio rival's estranged mom
Published: October 21, 2026 02:23
A chorus of condemnation from some Ohio politicians is growing against Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy over an attack ad produced by his campaign that featured his opponent's estranged mother criticizing her and questioning the…
Supreme Court rulings have been 'destructive to our democracy,' Justice Kagan says
https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/us-high-court-rulings-destructive-013650423.html
Published: October 21, 2026 01:45
By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON, Oct 20 (Reuters) - US Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan on Tuesday said the court's conservative majority has undermined democracy and "created a race to the bottom" in how congressional districts are drawn. Kagan, one of the…
The AI doom scenario you may never have heard of may be hardest to stop
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ai-doom-scenario-gradual-disempowerment/
Published: October 21, 2026 00:56
It seems that almost daily, a big tech company releases a new AI-driven digital assistant. Muse by Meta, Gemini by Google, dots by OpenAI. By the time this article is published, a new one from [insert tech company here] will probably have a press release…
Elon Musk reportedly ordered Starlink slowdown in Ukraine
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/elon-musk-ukraine-spacex-starshield-trump-administration/
Published: October 21, 2026 00:35
A decision by Elon Musk led to restrictions on Ukraine's use of SpaceX's satellite communications network, people familiar with the matter told CBS News.The satellite service, which is used for drone operations, hitting certain targets and protecting sites…
Ohio governor candidate hits back after estranged mother appears in attack ad
Published: October 21, 2026 00:18
Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton's campaign slammed her GOP opponent Vivek Ramaswamy Tuesday, alleging his campaign used her estranged mother, whom she has accused of abusing her and standing by the man who sexually abused her, to urge…
Musk opens the door to a SpaceX-Tesla merger as shareholders weigh a deal
https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/musk-says-backs-spacex-tesla-220507985.html
Published: October 20, 2026 22:50
Elon Musk's rocket and AI company posted net income of $4.4 billion for the July-September period (Kent NISHIMURA)Elon Musk said Tuesday he would back a merger of SpaceX and Tesla, as his rocket and AI company reported its first quarterly profit since…
Trump unveils fraud whistleblower rewards, but he gets to decide who gets paid
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-us-compensate-fraud-whistleblowers/
Published: October 20, 2026 22:07
Washington — President Trump on Tuesday announced the federal government will compensate whistleblowers who report people defrauding the U.S. government and taxpayers, but said he will decide who gets paid. "I will be the arbitrator of all of these…
Zelensky welcomes renewed U.S. intelligence sharing as Russian attacks continue
Published: October 20, 2026 21:27
Watch: Zelensky says US military intelligence sharing "works now" Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has said US intelligence sharing on deadly Russian missile attacks "works now" after talks with President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve…
U.S. is reportedly nearing a deal with Russia to free multiple jailed Americans
Published: October 20, 2026 20:44
The Trump administration is closing in on a deal with Moscow that would see multiple Americans released from detention in Russia, two U.S. officials and another source familiar with the matter tell ABC News.Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald…
Trump says Russia 'has been fine on Ukraine' as he makes deals with Putin
Published: October 20, 2026 20:25
A series of Trump administration moves over the last two weeks — including decisions to lift sanctions on Russian diesel and delay other measures targeting the Russian economy — have led both Republicans and Democrats to question whether President Trump is…
Ohio governor candidate hits back after estranged mother appears in attack ad
https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/democrat-ohio-governors-race-pushes-191746984.html
Published: October 20, 2026 19:17
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dr. Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, pushed back forcefully Tuesday against an unattributed ad circulating online in which her long-estranged mother calls her “a liar” and insinuates she has mental health issues.…
Trump uses antisemitic term in defending a senator at a Kansas rally
https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/20/politics/trump-antisemitic-term-roger-marshalls-lawsuits
Published: October 20, 2026 18:05
President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Park City, Kansas, a suburb of Wichita, on October 19. - Kent Nishimura/AFP/Getty Images President Donald Trump on Monday used an antisemitic term that he has used publicly at least once before as…
Trump says the U.S. military is winning the war with Iran. Tehran leaders disagree.
https://abcnews.com/International/live-updates/iran-live-updates/?id=137370653
Published: October 20, 2026 16:41
Talks between the U.S. and Iran have stalled despite the two countries signing a memorandum of understanding in June, aimed at ending the war.The two sides have since exchanged strikes. The U.S. says it is enforcing a blockade preventing any Iranian ships…
Prince Harry calls reconciliation 'the most important thing' amid royal family rift
Published: October 20, 2026 15:52
Prince Harry has said he “wants it to work out” with his family – but claimed that others “don’t want to” pursue the same intention.The Duke of Sussex said in a wide-ranging interview that the “scars stick around forever”, but that building bridges with…
Hegseth discusses Iran with Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel, officials say
Published: October 20, 2026 14:31
JERUSALEM, Oct 20 (Reuters) - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discussed Iran with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an unannounced visit to Israel ‌on Monday, three Israeli officials said, as tensions flare between the US ‌and Iran. …
States are preparing for an unusual election threat from the federal government
https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/u-officials-privately-advise-states-122930503.html
Published: October 20, 2026 12:29
A small group of U.S. national security officials has been discreetly advising state governments and congressional lawmakers on how to prepare for the possibility that the Trump administration will attempt to interfere in November's midterm elections,…
Trump announces $8 billion for farmers to offset soaring diesel costs
Published: October 20, 2026 11:13
President Trump announced an $8 billion aid package on Monday to help US farmers pay for diesel this harvest season. The relief program, announced at a campaign rally in Kansas and on social media, aims to bring down fuel costs for Americans ahead of next…
Zelensky accuses U.S. of holding up transfer of Patriot missiles
https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/ukraine-back-foot-kremlin-moots-160302002.html
Published: October 20, 2026 08:27
Russia's latest strikes on Ukraine on Monday killed six people and knocked out power to more than haf a million (Sergei SUPINSKY)Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky will hold talks with top US envoys in Norway on Tuesday, after accusing the United States…
Gun used in Bend school shooting was birthday gift from shooter's mom, sources say
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bend-oregon-elementary-school-shooting-gun-birthday-gift-mom/
Published: October 19, 2026 23:35
The gun used by a 16-year-old who shot and killed three children and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, last week was a birthday gift from the shooter's mom, sources told CBS News.The Maverick 88 pump-action 12-gauge shotgun was…
Tensions flare at court hearing on Trump's D.C. golf course renovation
https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/19/politics/trump-golf-course-renovation
Published: October 19, 2026 22:45
Golfers play past felled trees at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington D.C., US, on Sunday. - Aaron Schwartz/Bloomberg/Getty Images One of the tensest showdowns between the Trump administration and the federal bench in Washington, DC, came to a head on…
Mission set to blast off for Mars to grab a piece of its moon
Published: October 19, 2026 19:45
The spacecraft will head to Mars's larger moon, Phobos [JAXA] A spacecraft has launched from Japan headed for Mars' moon Phobos, where it will attept to grab some moondust and bring it back to Earth.If it is successful, this will become the first time a…
France imposes curfews after violent protests lead to thousands of arrests
https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/frances-macron-declines-interior-ministers-052023968.html
Published: October 19, 2026 18:08
By Sudip Kar-Gupta and Elizabeth Pineau PARIS, Oct 19 (Reuters) - French authorities set curfews in parts of several cities on Monday, including Paris, Lille and Nice, as they faced pressure over security failings after a weekend of riots and looting…
West Virginia officials offered to store nuclear waste. Then residents found out.
Published: October 19, 2026 18:02
HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. - The jagged limestone rocks of Old Standard Quarry have weathered many eras of history. The property was the site of a Civil War battle, then a quarry and is now a popular destination for bungee jumping, its dark green water fed by a…
Elon Musk says he plans to give SpaceX stock away to 'every kid in America'
Published: October 19, 2026 17:52
Kids will soon have a financial interest in the future of space."Next year, I will give one of my SpaceX (SPCX) shares to every kid in America. This will be the first of many," SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk said in an X post on Monday.Musk didn't…
11 missing after boat capsizes off Mexico, with survivors showing signs of shark bites
Published: October 19, 2026 15:16
The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search to find 11 people estimated missing after a boat carrying 27 people capsized Friday in the Pacific Ocean. The search was halted Sunday evening after the Coast Guard, alongside Mexican authorities and the U.S.…
Supreme Court agrees to review Reconstruction-era ban on distilling spirits in private homes
Published: October 19, 2026 13:43
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to consider whether Congress had the constitutional authority to impose a ban on distilling spirits in private homes more than 150 years ago. Plaintiffs challenging the prohibition on home…
Elon Musk says he plans to give SpaceX stock away to 'every kid in America'
Published: October 19, 2026 12:15
Kids will soon have a financial interest in the future of space."Next year, I will give one of my SpaceX (SPCX) shares to every kid in America. This will be the first of many," SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk said in an X post on Monday.Musk didn't…
Australian lawmaker critically injured after being deliberately hit by car
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/australia-pm-says-independent-mp-082202107.html
Published: October 19, 2026 11:03
By Alasdair Pal SYDNEY, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Australian lawmaker Helen Haines was in a critical condition on Monday after being deliberately struck by a car outside her office, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese saying a terrorism taskforce would be…
France's unrest reaches the Louvre after weekend of violence and mass arrests
https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/police-lost-control-during-french-074439816.html
Published: October 19, 2026 10:09
Protests such as this one in Lyon rocked France over the weekend (Jeff PACHOUD)Protesters blocked the entrance to the Louvre in Paris on Monday, as French authorities scrambled to stem public discontent fuelling mass cost-of-living demonstrations that over…
Australian lawmaker critically injured after being deliberately hit by car
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/australia-pm-says-independent-mp-082202107.html
Published: October 19, 2026 09:55
By Alasdair Pal SYDNEY, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Australian lawmaker Helen Haines was in a critical condition on Monday after being deliberately struck by a car outside her office, with ‌Prime Minister Anthony Albanese saying a terrorism taskforce would be…
Rubio denies U.S. paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/rubio-denies-us-paused-intelligence-071459763.html
Published: October 19, 2026 07:14
By Gram Slattery SAMARKAND, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied on Monday that the United States had paused some ‌intelligence sharing with Ukraine, contradicting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy who said ‌Washington had…
Emergency crews in deadly fire at Canada military base faced 'worst conditions imaginable'
Published: October 19, 2026 06:40
Carney: 'Canada must now serve' service members killed in fire Four members of the Canadian military have died and dozens were injured at a base in the province of Alberta after a fire broke out in a grassy training area and spread rapidly due to strong…
Falling crucifix kills Ecuador priest during livestreamed church service
Published: October 19, 2026 06:34
A Catholic priest was killed after a crucifix fell on him during a livestreamed mass in Ecuador, church officials said.Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari died on Saturday at the Church of Perpetual Relief in Guayaquil, a coastal city about 265km southwest…
Putin reportedly proposes summit with Trump and Xi to discuss Ukraine peace deal
https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/putin-proposes-summit-trump-xi-025442579.html
Published: October 19, 2026 02:54
Oct 18 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a summit next month with US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping ‌to negotiate an end to the four-year-old Ukraine conflict that would ‌favour Moscow, the Wall Street Journal…
Search for Amelia Earhart's plane hits another dead end after 89 years
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/amelia-earhart-missing-plane-not-found-nikumaroro-expedition/
Published: October 19, 2026 02:41
A mysterious object discovered near a remote Pacific island is not the wreckage of Amelia Earhart's missing plane, researchers said after an expedition to the site, dealing another setback to efforts to solve one of aviation's greatest mysteries nearly 90…
Trump says Zelensky 'doesn't want to end this war' after Ukraine hits Russian terminal
https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/18/europe/ukraine-russia-drone-attack-trump-intl
Published: October 19, 2026 02:27
Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks this year on Russia overnight on Saturday, hitting a key oil terminal in defiance of US President Donald Trump’s demand it stop hitting Russian energy infrastructure. There have been growing tensions…
Obama condemns comments by 'border czar' that Ilhan Omar could be denaturalized
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/trump-border-czar-says-ilhan-171602251.html
Published: October 18, 2026 23:51
Homeland security officers carry boxes from the Washington DC residence of Ilhan Omar, on 12 October.Photograph: J Scott Applewhite/AP Former US president Barack Obama condemned comments by Donald Trump’s “border czar” that the Republican presidential…
Driver whose truck drove into Kansas soccer game released, pending toxicology tests
https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/17/us/wichita-stryker-complex-incident
Published: October 18, 2026 21:56
Clipped From Video What began as a soccer game on a sunny Saturday in Wichita, Kansas, for children whose loved ones watched on the sidelines ended in tragedy when a pickup truck sped onto the field, killing a 6-year-old boy and a man and injuring 10…
U.S. resumes intelligence-sharing with Ukraine after pause, Zelensky says
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/us-resumes-intelligence-sharing-ukraine-135650691.html
Published: October 18, 2026 21:06
Oct 18 (Reuters) - The United States has resumed providing Ukraine critical intelligence to help it defend against Russian missile strikes, after a brief pause, Ukrainian President ‌Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in comments published on Sunday. Ukraine has…
Rubio says Trump will take up to 60 days to weigh Russia sanctions
https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/rubio-says-trump-60-days-033841652.html
Published: October 18, 2026 19:15
By Nandita Bose and Gram Slattery Oct 17 (Reuters) - The day after waiving sanctions and tariffs related to Russian exports, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he has yet to announce a final decision on ‌the matter, while Secretary of State…
Jackson doesn't regret telling Collins to 'shut up' after protester interrupted debate
https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/jackson-doesnt-regret-telling-collins-172409596.html
Published: October 18, 2026 17:24
WASHINGTON (AP) — Maine Democrat Troy Jackson says he does not regret telling Sen. Susan Collins that she should “shut up” after the Republican suggested a protester who interrupted their recent debate was one of his campaign's backers. "She…
'It's like a war zone': Fresh clashes break out in Paris after historic day of unrest
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/france-faces-aftermath-worst-unrest-094920368.html
Published: October 18, 2026 17:03
By Sybille de La Hamaide PARIS, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Fresh clashes broke out in Paris on Sunday a day after France suffered one of its worst days of unrest in years, with protests over high prices leaving one demonstrator dead, thousands arrested and…
A timeline of the Cornell rape case, from the alleged 2024 incident to the frat party ban
Published: October 18, 2026 15:31
The investigation into an alleged "gang rape" at Cornell University in October 2024 has drawn nationwide attention after a former student identified as "Jane Doe" filed a civil lawsuit last month, accusing seven fraternity members of drugging and…
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