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Oregon Father Confronts Gunman in Mass Shooting
Few mass shootings in the U.S. end like the deadly attack on an Oregon elementary school: with an armed civilian opening fire on the gunman. President Donald Trump joined others Friday in praising a father of two girls who confronted a teenage gunman.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:37:55 EDTSaudi Arabia Executes Five for Terrorism-Related Offenses
Saudi Arabia has executed five Saudi nationals convicted of "terrorism-related offenses" including joining a foreign organization designated as terrorist, attacking security forces and supporting attacks inside the kingdom, the interior ministry said on...
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:38:34 EDTSpeaker Johnson Draws on Faith in Fight to Hold GOP Majority
Ever the optimist, Speaker Mike Johnson said he believes Republicans will hold on to their U.S. House majority, defying a surge of Democratic momentum in the final stretch of the midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:21:40 EDTZelenskyy Hopes for Meeting With US and Russia During G20 Summit
Ukraine, the United States and Russia could meet during a G20 summit in the US but Washington and Moscow have not confirmed the meeting and other venues are also possible, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday. The Group of 20 major economies, which...
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:08:20 EDTZelenskyy Asked Neighbors to Let Grain Through, Hungary PM Says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked neighbors Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Hungary to allow the transit of Ukrainian grain cargoes because of a Black Sea blockade, Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Saturday.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:57:48 EDTEgypt's Sisi Will End Presidency in 2030, Plans Succession
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday that his term would end in 2030 and outlined a plan for the country's main military academy to train potential future leaders for 30 months before then.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:40:42 EDTUAE Resumes Yemen Funding as Saudis Offer Air Cover
The United Arab Emirates has agreed to resume funding some Yemeni forces fighting Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in exchange for Saudi air support, according to sources in Yemen, signaling renewed cooperation between Gulf rivals as the rebels advance. The arrangement would...
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:52:35 EDTBorder Apprehensions Fall to Near 60-Year Low Under Trump
U.S. Border Patrol apprehensions along the Mexican border fell to their lowest annual level since 1968 as President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown accelerated a decline that began under former President Joe Biden, according to Department of Homeland Security data...
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:42:09 EDTMich. Sen. Race Rattles Jewish, Muslim Voters Amid Gaza War
For many voters in Mich., the Senate race has become about far more than which party controls Wash. In Detroit suburbs, some Jewish Dems are confronting personal questions about faith and identity as they weigh their support for their party's nominee.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:19:07 EDTIran's Guards Say Two Tankers Hit Mines in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy said on Saturday that two oil tankers had caught fire after hitting naval mines while crossing the Strait of Hormuz, the official Iranian news agency IRNA reported. State media said both tankers were carrying about 2 million barrels of...
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:29:12 EDTTrump Faults Aides as Republican Midterm Prospects Dim
President Donald Trump is blaming senior aides and political operatives for a faltering midterm strategy, questioning campaign spending, faulting redistricting and second-guessing candidate choices as Republicans fight to retain control of Congress, said three people...
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:19:07 EDTPape: Trump Could Strike Iran Before Midterms
President Donald Trump could launch a major military strike against Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections, despite publicly promising to hold off, according to prominent University of Chicago political scientist Robert Pape.Pape warns that the final days of October could...
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:07:05 EDTPope Leo Leaves Rome's Gemelli Hospital
Pope Leo left Rome's Gemelli hospital on Saturday, four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer. Dozens of well-wishers greeted the pope as he walked out of the hospital and into a waiting vehicle to return to the Vatican. The 71-year-old pontiff had the lower lobe of...
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:51:00 EDTZacharia Out as Press Secretary After Less Than One Week
Katie Zacharia is departing as White House press secretary, saying it "was an honor to work for" President Donald Trump after a short and rocky tenure that was defined by questions about her professional background and lack of polish in fielding questions from journalists.A...
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:20:46 EDTRabbis Endorse Rep. Donalds for Florida Governor
A group of Florida rabbis has endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., for governor, citing his commitment to combating antisemitism, expanding school choice, and supporting Israel.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:24:09 EDTZacharia Appears to Confirm White House Exit
Katie Zacharia appeared to confirm her departure as White House press secretary Friday night, praising President Donald Trump hours after he publicly disclosed that he encouraged her to reconsider remaining in the position.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:15:44 EDTPolice Praise Efforts to Halt Oregon School Shooter
The teenage gunman who shot dead three children and a teacher in an Oregon school was a former special needs student there, officials said Friday, as they praised the heroism of people who helped to shorten the rampage.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:18:13 EDTJudge Tosses DOJ Suit Over NYC Sanctuary Laws
A federal judge dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit challenging New York City's sanctuary laws, rejecting the Department of Justice's effort to overturn restrictions on local cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:36:20 EDTMullin: 'Strong Case,' Multiple Warrants in Rep. Omar Probe
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Friday that federal investigators have a "strong case" against Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., revealing that agents executed multiple search warrants this week as part of an investigation into possible immigration fraud.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:40:15 EDTAppeals Court Weighs WH Challenge to Records Law
A federal appeals court panel on Friday questioned the Justice Department's argument that a decades-old law requiring the preservation of presidential records is unconstitutional, as the Trump administration challenges the rules governing White House documents.The New York...
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