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570 storiesPope Leo XIV to enter hospital Tuesday for surgery to remove lung nodule
Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to hospital Tuesday for surgery to remove a lung nodule discovered during recent medical checks, the Vatican said. The 71-year-old pope said the nodule was detected at a very early stage and was well localized;…
Three children and a teacher killed in Bend school shooting, police say
Three children and a teacher were killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, police said. A community member shot and killed the 16-year-old suspect, and two other people were hospitalized with criti…
Elizabeth Holmes documentary opens as reviewers debate its approach to truth
You Can See Everything, a documentary by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim about Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, is in theaters from October 15, according to IGN. Reviews praise its approach to truth and performance, while TIME question…
Tesla unveils second-generation Roadster at SpaceX Texas site, production set for 2028
Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled the second-generation Roadster at a SpaceX test facility in Texas, where the car drove upside down on a ramp, flipped in the air with thrusters and went from 0 to 60 mph in under a second by Tesla's timer. Musk …
DOJ gives California 48 hours to review alleged noncitizen voters
The Justice Department threatened legal action unless California officials review a federal list of suspected noncitizens who may have received mail ballots. Letters demand a citizenship review within 48 hours and ask officials to set aside…
Katie Zacharia holds first White House briefing, taking three reporters' questions
New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia held her first briefing on Tuesday, ending in less than 15 minutes after taking questions from three reporters, NBC News reported. She highlighted President Donald Trump's campaign appearances …
Youngest victim of Bend, Oregon school shooting named as 5-year-old Rhoam Summer
Kindergartner Rhoam Summer, 5, has been identified as the youngest victim of the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. Three children and a teacher were killed, and a 16-year-old gunman was shot dead by an armed bystand…
Carney urges Alberta to reject separation path in Monday referendum
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urged Alberta voters on Thursday to reject a path toward separation in Monday's referendum. The vote would determine whether the province remains or instructs its government to begin a legal process towar…
Six Flags closes nine rides after fatal fall from Georgia roller coaster
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, died after being ejected from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday, police said. Several others were injured, and Six Flags temporarily closed nine similar rides.
'No Kings' coalition plans 3,000-plus early-voting events across US on Saturday
The 'No Kings' coalition, known for protests against President Donald Trump, has planned more than 3,000 events on Saturday, Oct. 17, to promote early voting before the 3 November midterm elections. Organizers say the aim is to get people t…
Brewers sweep Dodgers to reach first World Series since 1982
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 on Thursday to complete a four-game National League Championship Series sweep. Milwaukee overcame a 4-0 deficit to reach the World Series for the first time since 1982.
Washington Post photographer injured in settler attack during West Bank olive harvest
Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians during the olive harvest in the occupied West Bank on Friday, injuring Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine. She was treated at a hospital in Ramallah, and Israeli police and military said they…
Federal agencies investigate suspicious letters to US election and Senate offices
Federal authorities are investigating letters containing unknown substances sent to election and congressional offices across the United States. Election offices in Louisiana and Oklahoma were evacuated, while postal investigators intercept…
Apple unveils $299 HomeView smart display, shipping November 13
Apple announced HomeView, a smart home hub with a 7-inch display and Siri AI, on October 13. The $299 device comes in tabletop and wall-mounted versions, with preorders open ahead of a November 13 launch.
Ukraine resumes Russian refinery strikes after brief energy truce, reports say
Ukraine resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries on October 15 after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a brief energy-infrastructure truce was over, US outlets reported. Russian officials reported an attack and fire at a Ryazan-region ref…
AI-linked stocks sell off worldwide on inflation and debt fears; Wall Street steadies
The S&P 500 fell 1.1 percent on Wednesday, its steepest drop in more than two months, and the AI-linked sell-off spread to Asia, where South Korea's Kospi and Japan's Nikkei fell sharply. On Thursday the S&P 500 and Dow closed higher after …
Broncos beat Seahawks 17-14 in overtime after McMillian interception
Wil Lutz kicked a 53-yard field goal in overtime as Denver beat Seattle 17-14 on Thursday night. Ja’Quan McMillian intercepted Sam Darnold to set up the winning kick.
Two women sue ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz in Florida federal court, alleging sex trafficking
Two women identified as Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2 have filed a federal civil lawsuit in Florida accusing former Rep. Matt Gaetz and two others of taking part in sex trafficking. Gaetz denied much of the alleged conduct and said he looks for…
Dog missing a month in Yellowstone is caught in trap and reunited with owners
Luna, a 10-year-old Jack Russell terrier, was caught in a live trap in Yellowstone National Park on Wednesday, October 14, after escaping from her family's cabin on September 10. Volunteer Katie Boucher said the dog was underweight but aler…
Musk gave $158 million to Senate GOP super PAC, which passed it to pro-Paxton Texas PAC
Elon Musk gave $158 million in two September donations to the Senate Leadership Fund, the main Senate Republican super PAC, according to Federal Election Commission filings. The group sent the same amounts to Texas PAC, which backs Ken Paxt…