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RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34 - AP News

“Breaking Bad” actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte has died at age 34. According to authorities and his representatives, Mitte was declared dead Monday in Brownsville, Texas. Authorities did not share his cause of death, but an autopsy will be perfo…

Zelenskyy says Russia strikes energy facilities despite Trump claim of an energy ceasefire - AP News

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is still striking Ukraine's energy facilities despite U.S. President Donald Trump's claim of an energy ceasefire. Speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum in Poland on Monday, Zelenskyy said he is willing to ho…

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles, adding to streak of weapons tests - AP News

South Korea’s military says North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters, adding to a recent streak in weapons demonstrations. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles were fired from an area around the North Korean cap…

AP source: Trump, Rubio weigh firing US envoy to Greece after mounting reports of improper conduct - AP News

President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle after a series of reports alleging she has engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens. A…

Puerto Vallarta boards up as Hurricane Simon hits Category 4 strength - AP News

Hurricane Simon has strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm as it barrels toward Mexico’s coast. The National Hurricane Center in Miami reports Simon’s maximum sustained winds have increased to 150 mph. The center expects Simon to be near or just inland…

Shooting leaves 9 dead including suspect in Erie, Pennsylvania, police say - AP News

Authorities say a man killed eight people including a pregnant woman, children and other relatives at his home in Erie, Pennsylvania. He then took his own life. Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah says the 45-year-old man was related to seven of the victims in Frida…

Billy Edwards Jr. helps UNC beat No. 25 Pitt 21-17, gives Belichick first win against a ranked foe - AP News

Billy Edwards Jr. threw a 75-yard touchdown pass in the second half and North Carolina knocked off No. 25 Pittsburgh 21-17. Pitt had just taken a 17-14 lead when the Tar Heels immediately responded. Edwards hit Shamar Easter for a 75-yard score for the go-ahe…

A timeline of developments in AI safety since the attack on Hugging Face - AP News

Since OpenAI disclosed this summer that its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company in what is now referred to as the Hugging Face incident, other AI companies have jumped on the bandwagon with their own concerning events, such as hackin…

Anthropic’s Claude AI submits a false tip on a Philadelphia unsolved homicide case - AP News

An Anthropic artificial intelligence model submitted a false tip to Philadelphia police about an unsolved homicide case, authorities and Anthropic said. It’s the latest example of AI models acting on their own and manipulating government and other websites. I…

Portugal suspends Ronaldo and initiates disciplinary proceedings after walkout - AP News

The Portuguese soccer federation has suspended Cristiano Ronaldo for walking out on the team and initiated disciplinary proceedings. The case has been referred to its disciplinary investigation committee and its findings will remain confidential until its con…

Isaias weakens but flooding threat persists as hundreds of thousands grapple with power outages - AP News

Isaias has left behind a trail of damaged rooftops, downed power lines and flooded roadways as it weakened. It's no longer considered a hurricane. The storm was blamed on at least one death in Florida after a tree fell on a home. It made landfall Friday near …

Measles is surging in the US. These graphics show how bad it has gotten - AP News

The U.S. is enduring its worst year for measles since 1991. Since the beginning of last year, large outbreaks have been reported in several states, including Texas, Utah, South Carolina and, now, Pennsylvania.

King Charles III paid $2 million to cover cost of ex-Prince Andrew's departure from Windsor estate - AP News

King Charles III has paid 1.5 million pounds to cover costs owed by his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, after Andrew was forced to leave a crown-owned home near Windsor Castle. The payment was made to ensure the Crown Estate was paid on time. The estate …

Lightsaber Darth Vader used in 'I am your father' duel in 'Empire Strikes Back' goes up for auction - AP News

A lightsaber used by Darth Vader in “The Empire Strikes Back” is set to be auctioned on Nov. 12. Heritage Auctions will host the event, featuring this iconic prop from the famous duel where Vader reveals he is Luke Skywalker's father. The saber, also used in …

Rogers and El-Sayed trade attacks in combative first Michigan Senate debate - AP News

Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed have had their first debate in Michigan’s closely watched U.S. Senate race. It turned combative as both candidates traded personal attacks, talked over each other and even continued arguing during a commercia…

The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program, alleging fraud - AP News

The Trump administration is suspending tech giant Microsoft from a program to apply for green cards for workers who come to the U.S. to live and work using H-1B visas, accusing the company of fraud. Vice President JD Vance said Thursday, “If you do the math, …

MLB proposes shortening regular season to 154 games in 2029, expanding Division Series to best-of-7 - AP News

Major League Baseball proposed to shorten the regular season to 154 games from 162 games starting in 2029 and to expand the Division Series to best-of-seven in bargaining with players. Owners also proposed to allow higher-seeded teams in the first two rounds …

Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in literature - AP News

Anne Carson, a Canadian poet and essayist, has won the Nobel Prize in literature. The Toronto-born Carson draws on themes from classical Greek and Roman literature, modern influences and personal experience for genre-blending works. Her titles have ranged fro…

Rubio refuses to comment on Guilfoyle allegations - AP News

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has flatly refused to comment on a new report alleging that U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before taking up her post. Rubio told reporters before leaving Greece…

Hurricane Isaias could impact Georgia-Alabama game with Trump set to attend - AP News

Hurricane Isaias could make landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast this weekend, just before a major college football game between Georgia and Alabama. President Trump plans to attend the game on Saturday night. Isaias strengthened into a hurricane late Wednesday, a…

The plague never went away. Cases are reported in parts of Africa and the US nearly every year - AP News

The plague, a rare bacterial infection known for its deadly impact in 14th-century Europe, still exists today. It's now treatable with antibiotics. Most cases since the 1990s have been reported in Africa, particularly in Congo and Madagascar. In the U.S., the…

Ebola creates new hot spots in Congo as responders describe ‘chaotic’ response - AP News

The Ebola outbreak in Congo is spreading rapidly to new hot spots where patients have little or no support. Responders and officials told The Associated Press that a long fight may lie ahead against the disease, which has killed more than 4,000 people in east…

Trump says he has call scheduled with Putin to discuss possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia - AP News

President Donald Trump says he has a call scheduled with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a possible case of plague at a Siberian research institute. Speaking Tuesday to reporters at the White House, Trump said he would be talking with Putin about …

CNN now has a new owner. What will the future of the network be under Skydance? - AP News

CNN has a new owner: Skydance. After a tumultuous, roughly yearlong process, Skydance-owned Paramount closed its $81 billion buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday. And beyond Hollywood, the mega merger brings two titans of the American TV news landscape…

McDonald’s sued over AI tool that recommends prices to US franchisees - AP News

McDonald’s is facing a federal lawsuit that alleges its AI-enhanced pricing tool violates antitrust laws because it shares nonpublic data with competing franchisees. The lawsuit was filed on Friday in Illinois. It claims that the McDonald’s platform collects …

IOC confirms India, Qatar among 7 bidders who want to host 2036 Olympics - AP News

India and Qatar have finally got some clarity for their long-held ambitions to host the 2036 Olympics. The International Olympic Committee says it has seven interested candidates to host the 2036 Games. The others are South Africa, South Korea, Germany, Hunga…

Jim Bakker, who lost his ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire in sex and money scandals, dies at 86 - AP News

Jim Bakker, who along with his first wife, Tammy Faye, built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful “The PTL Club” TV show, only to lose it all in a sex scandal and financial crimes, has died. He was 86. His second wife, Lori Bakker, said in a sta…

Israeli documentary ‘NAZA’ opens in the US, reigniting debate over the war in Gaza - AP News

The Israeli documentary "NAZA" is opening in U.S. theaters, reigniting debate over America's military support for Israel. The film features Israeli military insiders discussing the alleged reckless killing of civilians in Gaza during the war with Hamas. The I…

Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel Houthi rebels from several areas around key strait, officials say - AP News

The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen says it has recaptured key areas around the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Houthi rebels. The Houthis, meanwhile, claimed attacks on Saudi oil facilities, airports and military bases. The internationally recogniz…

US stocks are rising near their records, with the Nasdaq composite on track for an all-time high - AP News

U.S. stocks are rising near their records after a couple buyout announcements helped lift the market. The S&P 500 added 0.5% Monday and pulled within 0.5% of its all-time high, which was set during the summer. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 30 points…

Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84

CHICAGO — Dennis Hastert, whose congressional legacy as the longest-serving Republican House speaker was later fouled by allegations that he had molested high school athletes during his prior career as a teacher and wrestling coach, has died, a coroner said…

FBI Director Kash Patel gets engaged to longtime girlfriend, country singer Alexis Wilkins - AP News

FBI Director Kash Patel and longtime girlfriend Alexis Wilkins are announcing their engagement on social media. In a brief post Sunday night on X, Wilkins, a country singer and political commentator, posted a photo of the two of them with her flashing her han…

Christa Pike's lawyer says she has not regained consciousness since her failed Tennessee execution - AP News

Christa Pike remains unconscious and on a ventilator in a Tennessee hospital after a failed execution attempt. Her lawyer, Stephen Ferrell, said Sunday that her prognosis might not be known for days. Pike, now 50, was sentenced to death for a 1995 murder. Ten…

Colorado State defensive coordinator disappears from sideline early and is fired after game - AP News

Talk about getting run out of the building. Not long into what turned into a 56-26 loss to Oregon State, Colorado State defensive coordinator Tyson Summers was nowhere to be found. When the game finally ended, Rams coach Jim Mora said Summers was no longer wi…

Brazil’s presidential vote pits Trump ally against incumbent Lula - AP News

Brazilians are heading to the polls for a high-stakes presidential election. Incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and top rival Flávio Bolsonaro are battling for outright victory. A runoff will be held on Oct. 25 if neither candidate gets 50% of the vote. Almo…

Inside the DC ‘Power to the People’ festival headlined by Bruce Springsteen - AP News

Bruce Springsteen and other music legends delivered a powerful message at the “Power to the People” protest festival in Maryland. Organized by Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello, the event celebrated peace, justice and community action while promoting vot…

Trump announces $90 payments for seniors on Medicare ahead of midterm elections for premium costs - AP News

President Donald Trump is promising more payments to voters just ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. This time, the checks are going to more than 20 million seniors, giving them $90 each to help pay for Medicare premiums. It's the latest in a series of suc…

Scientists search for answers as baby whales wash up dead in Argentina

PENINSULA VALDES, Argentina (AP) Investigators in Argentina are trying to solve the mystery of baby whales washing up dead in unusually high numbers along the countrys Patagonian coast. Scores of th…

Governor says Tennessee’s prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike - AP News

The head of Tennessee’s prison system is resigning after the failed execution of Christa Pike. The announcement was made Saturday by Gov. Bill Lee, who calls the circumstances a “difficult moment.” Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada …

A famed Hawaii sea arch collapses, prompting NPS warnings of unstable cliffs - AP News

A scenic cliff on the wave-swept coast of Hawaii’s Big Island has collapsed. That is according to the National Park Service. The Holei Sea Arch, located in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, was about 90 feet high before it collapsed sometime between Sept. 2…