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4 People Were Killed and 20 More Were Injured in a Shooting at a Bar in South Carolina, Sheriff Says
A mass shooting at a crowded bar on an idyllic South Carolina island has left four people dead and at least 20 injured, officials say.The shooting occurred early Sunday at Willie's Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island, officials said. A large crowd was at the scene when...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:22:57 EDTVance: Trump 'Breaking the Mold' in Mideast Diplomacy
Vice President J.D. Vance praised President Donald Trump for what he called "very deliberate and consequential diplomacy" that he argues helped pave the way toward a potential peace deal in Gaza.
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 09:26:44 EDTCeasefire Holds in Gaza Ahead of Hostage Release and Trump's Visit to Israel
A ceasefire between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas held in Gaza for a third day on Sunday ahead of the expected release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners and an address by U.S. President Donald Trump to Israel's parliament.Thousands of Palestinians...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 06:58:04 EDTUS Condemns China's Detention of Dozens Associated with Zion Church
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday condemned China's recent detention of dozens of leaders of one of the largest unofficial Protestant churches in Beijing, describing the move as "hostility towards Christians."The Wall Street Journal reported that more than 20 people...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 09:30:32 EDTStars Pay Tribute to Diane Keaton
Fellow actors and directors who worked with Diane Keaton recalled her life and work, after the family of the American actor announced her death Saturday.Keaton, who was 79, appeared in eight Woody Allen movies, winning an Oscar for her role in "Annie Hall", an also starred...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 09:18:59 EDTInvestors Seek Economic Clues From Bank Earnings Amid Data Fog
Investors will look to major banks' quarterly earnings reports in the coming week to help gauge the U.S. economy's health as the federal government shutdown has interrupted the flow of new data.Major U.S. equity indexes slumped on Friday, stalling the market's momentum,...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 09:07:21 EDTAntifa 'Laser Tag' Threat Diverts Medical Helicopters
An anarchist threat, posted online, targeting federal aircraft with lasers reportedly forced emergency medical helicopters to divert from Oregon Health & Science University Hospital in Portland on Saturday night, putting lives at risk."Every night for weeks we are forced to...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 08:55:47 EDTCalifornia Oil Workers Face an Uncertain Future in the State's Energy Transition
Thirty years ago, Willie Cruz was shocked when he learned the Southern California oil refinery where he worked was shutting down.Cruz, now a 61-year-old living in Arizona, had spent five years working in the environmental department when Powerine Oil Company said it would...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 08:42:34 EDTMargaret Thatcher at 100: Legacy of Britain's 'Warrior Queen'
Margaret Thatcher, who would have turned 100 on Oct. 13, remains one of the most polarizing figures in modern British history.
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 07:27:01 EDTAfghanistan Says it Has Killed 58 Pakistani Soldiers in Overnight Border Operations
Afghanistan said Sunday it killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight border operations, in response to what it called repeated violations of its territory and airspace.Earlier in the week, Afghan authorities accused Pakistan of bombing the capital, Kabul, and a market in...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 06:51:43 EDTSouthern California Beachgoers Watch Helicopter Spiral Out of Control, Slam into Palms
A helicopter that was coasting above a popular Southern California beach Saturday suddenly lost control and began spiraling in midair, eventually losing altitude and slamming into a row of palms as stunned sunbathers and beachgoers looked on.Multiple videos posted online...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 06:41:35 EDTUS Intelligence Helps Ukraine Target Russian Energy Infrastructure, FT Reports
The U.S. has been helping Ukraine mount long-range strikes on Russian energy facilities for months in a joint effort to weaken the economy and force President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.U.S. intelligence has helped Kyiv...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 06:13:37 EDTTaiwan Sees No Significant Impact on Chip Sector from China Rare Earths Curbs
No significant impact is expected on Taiwan's semiconductor industry from China's new curbs on rare earths as they differ from the metals needed for the chip sector, the island's economy ministry said on Sunday.China dramatically expanded its rare earths export controls on...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 06:08:25 EDT16 People Died in a Blast at a Tennessee Explosives Factory Early Friday, the Sheriff Says
A blast in rural Tennessee that leveled an explosives plant and was felt for miles around killed 16 people and left no survivors, authorities said.The explosion left a smoldering wreck of twisted and charred metal and burned-out vehicles at the Accurate Energetic Systems...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 06:00:58 EDTMississippi School Homecoming Celebrations Turn Deadly as 8 People Are Killed in Separate Shootings
High school homecoming celebrations in Mississippi ended in gunfire, with two separate shootings on opposite sides of the state Friday night that left at least eight people dead and many more injured, authorities said.Six were killed in downtown Leland after a high school...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:57:13 EDTTrump Names Dan Scavino to Lead White House Personnel Office
President Donald Trump has appointed Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino to head the White House Presidential Personnel Office, Trump posted on Truth Social early on Sunday.Scavino replaces Sergio Gor, the new U.S. ambassador to India.Scavino, 49, is one of Trump's most loyal...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:41:02 EDTRep. Claudia Tenney: Create Trump Peace Prize
A Republican lawmaker is calling for a new global peace award named after President Donald Trump, arguing the Nobel Committee has become too political and ignored Trump's record of "peace through strength."
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 18:20:26 EDTBritish Govt: Universities Need to Quell Antisemitism
British universities must take stronger action to protect Jewish students, the government said Saturday, after a deadly attack on a synagogue in northern England and amid concerns over antisemitism on campuses in Britain and the United States.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 18:07:34 EDTOscar Winner Diane Keaton Dies at 79
Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of "Annie Hall," "The Godfather" films and "Father of the Bride," whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation, has died. She was 79.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 17:09:41 EDTAppeals Court Restricts National Guard Use in Illinois
National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Donald Trump can stay in the state and under federal control, but can't be deployed to protect federal property or go on patrol for now, an appeals court ruled Saturday.
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