Category Archives: World
Trump puts new Russia sanctions that he recently signed into law on hold, citing national interest
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the nat...
Oct 16, 2026
California officials who process ballots from suspected noncitizens risk prosecution, US warns
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is escalating its fight with California ahead of next month's midterm election, warning that local officials who process and tabulate ballots submitted by su...
Oct 16, 2026
Coastal homes burn as hot winds fuel California fires
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - A fast-moving fire fueled by high winds burned at least six homes in Southern California on Friday, engulfing expensive coastal properties and prompting thousands to evacuate....
Oct 16, 2026
2 missiles strike the airport in Yemen's port city of Aden, officials say
ADEN, Yemen (AP) - Two missiles struck the airport in Yemen's port city of Aden on Friday night, police said, blaming Iran-backed Houthi rebels for the second such attack on the airport in less than 1...
Oct 16, 2026
Teen shooter who killed 4 at Oregon elementary school was a former student, police say
BEND, Ore. (AP) - A teacher threw her phone at the teenage gunman who killed four people at an Oregon elementary school, then tackled and fought with him - likely saving lives before he was shot by a ...
Oct 16, 2026
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving the job after a rocky start
WASHINGTON (AP) - Katie Zacharia is departing as White House press secretary, a person familiar with the matter said Friday, after a short and rocky tenure that was defined by questions about her prof...
Oct 16, 2026
US Coast Guard rescues at least 16 and is searching for more in the water off Mexico's Baja Coast
LOS ANGELES (AP) - At least 16 people seen floating in the Pacific Ocean off Mexico's Baja California coast were rescued in the predawn hours Friday, and authorities were searching for several others ...
Oct 16, 2026
NCAA sues Ohio governor over his executive order allowing schools to ignore new eligibility rule
The NCAA filed a federal lawsuit against Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday, three days after he signed an executive order giving the state's universities the option of allowing athletes who graduated fr...
Oct 16, 2026
Pope speaks with Putin, denouncing recent attacks as he shows recovery from lung surgery progressing
ROME (AP) - Pope Leo XIV gave strong indications Friday that he was recovering well from lung cancer surgery and was very much in charge of running the Catholic Church, speaking on the phone with Russ...
Oct 16, 2026
Hurricane Trudy strengthens slightly as it moves towards Mexico’s Pacific coast
MIAMI (AP) - Hurricane Trudy strengthened slightly Friday evening as it moved towards southwestern and west-central areas of Mexico's Pacific coast and could keep growing through Saturday, forecasters...
Oct 16, 2026