Oct 26 Gunmen attack major Shiite holy site in Iran, killing 15 and wounding dozens By Associated Press Wednesday's attack came as thousands of protesters elsewhere in Iran marked a symbolic 40 days since a woman's death in custody ignited the biggest anti-government movement in over a decade. Continue reading
Oct 26 Prisoner swap talks about WNBA star Brittney Griner must be confidential, Kremlin says By Associated Press The eight-time all-star center with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist was convicted Aug. 4 after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage at Moscow’s airport. Continue reading
Oct 26 Thai celebrity and transgender activist purchases Miss Universe Organization for $20 million By Associated Press Chakrapong “Anne” Chakrajutathib is a celebrity in Thailand who has starred in reality shows and is outspoken about being a transgender woman. She helped establish a non-profit group, Life Inspired for Transsexual Foundation, to promote transsexual rights. Continue reading
Oct 26 Humanity ‘nowhere near’ goals to reduce emissions that cause Earth to warm, UN says By Associated Press The three main greenhouse gases also hit record high levels in the atmosphere last year, the U.N. weather agency said Wednesday, calling it an “ominous” sign. Continue reading
Oct 26 Russia bombards Ukrainian cities, refuses to drop widely discredited ‘dirty bomb’ claims By Andrew Meldrum, Associated Press Russia's military has targeted more than 40 villages around Ukraine over the past day, killing at least two civilians and sustaining the terror that forces people into air raid shelters each night. Continue reading
Oct 26 Sunak faces 1st opposition in Parliament as newest UK prime minister By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Associated Press Sunak sought to offer assurances that his new government would offer economic stability and continuity after his predecessor’s tax plans triggered market tumult. Continue reading
Oct 25 Watch 5:22 News Wrap: Putin pushes to boost production of weapons and supplies for Ukraine invasion In our news wrap Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin pushed for faster production of weapons and supplies amid a report that its forces are running low on artillery ammunition in Ukraine, Rishi Sunak was formally installed as Britain's new prime… Continue watching
Oct 25 Watch 11:00 Haiti asks for international support as criminal gangs there grow stronger By Nick Schifrin Just 600 miles off of Florida’s coast, millions of Haitians face humanitarian, security, and political crises. More than one million people there suffer from acute food insecurity, cholera is spreading, violence has reached previously safe areas and the government appears… Continue watching
Oct 25 Watch 7:28 Movie tells true story of man delivering beer to friends fighting in Vietnam War By Mike Cerre, Anne Azzi Davenport Just how far will a man go for his friends? The new movie "The Greatest Beer Run Ever" is based on a true story that answers that question while paying homage to those who served in the Vietnam War. The… Continue watching
Oct 25 Russia, Belarus ambassadors barred from Nobel Prize ceremony in Sweden By Associated Press The ambassadors of Russia and Belarus have been barred from this year's Nobel Prize ceremony in Stockholm because of the war in Ukraine. Continue reading