October 2026
One month into the NFL season, referees are the biggest story
Rare public suspensions, numerous flags and rescinded fines have made those who set and enforce the rules as much of a discussion topic as the NFL’s more visible stars.
Pope Leo says he will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung
Pope Leo XIV announced Sunday that he will undergo surgery to remove an early-stage nodule on his lung.
Daytime Russian strikes on Kyiv shatter residents’ illusion of safety
Olena Lopata was bringing her 3-year-old son Mark home from kindergarten when the explosions rang out overhead.
India braces for new protests as ‘cockroach’ leaders are released
New Delhi braced for a second day of youth protests demanding the resignation of India‘s election chief on Sunday, as a court ordered the release of “cockroach” movement founder Abhijeet Dipke and two other senior leaders.
Philadelphia police officer killed, another wounded after responding to reports of man with a gun
A Philadelphia police officer was killed and a second was shot a dozen times after responding to a report of a man with a gun early Saturday, officials said.
Trump says he’ll decide whether to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he hasn’t yet made a final decision on whether to livestream the execution of former Army Maj.
9 dead in Pennsylvania shooting, Erie officials say
Nine people are dead after a shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Friday night, city officials said.
Christa Pike, who survived an execution attempt, is discharged from hospital, attorney says
Christa Pike, who survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her by lethal injection, has been moved back to prison, according to a statement released by her attorneys.
Pope Leo declares death penalty ‘inadmissible’ as his native U.S. plans to livestream execution
ROME — Pope Leo XIV on Saturday declared capital punishment “inadmissible” as he marked the World Day Against the Death Penalty and his native United States announced plans to livestream an execution by firing squad.
The perplexing case of a CIA officer who duped his fellow spies
David Rush admitted to pulling off a major scheme. It was likely the largest financial fraud ever committed by a single member of the spy agency, officials said.