Dick Cheney funeral: Biden to attend, Bush to deliver tribute

Former Vice President Dick Cheney’s funeral will be held Thursday at Washington National Cathedral, with former Presidents Joe Biden and George W. Bush in attendance. Bush will offer a tribute, and Cheney’s daughter Liz Cheney and his grandchildren are also scheduled to speak. Cheney, who died on Nov. 3 at age 84 from complications of pneumonia and heart disease, served as a powerful and polarizing … Continue reading Dick Cheney funeral: Biden to attend, Bush to deliver tribute

Federal terrorism charge filed against a man who allegedly set a woman on fire on Chicago train

Federal prosecutors charged Lawrence Reed with committing a terrorist attack for allegedly setting a woman on fire aboard a Chicago Blue Line train. Surveillance and witness accounts indicate Reed doused the 26-year-old woman with gasoline and ignited her while she tried to flee, leaving her hospitalized with critical burns. Reed, 50, was disruptive in federal court, insisting he wanted to represent himself and repeatedly pleading … Continue reading Federal terrorism charge filed against a man who allegedly set a woman on fire on Chicago train

President Trump approves plan for peace between Russia and Ukraine

President Trump approved a 28-point peace plan for Russia and Ukraine, developed by his advisers, including Steve Witkoff, JD Vance, Marco Rubio, and Jared Kushner, though Ukraine was not involved in drafting it. The plan reportedly aims to provide security guarantees and durable peace, but Kyiv has only been briefed on its broad contours and sees its timing amid a Ukrainian corruption scandal as potentially … Continue reading President Trump approves plan for peace between Russia and Ukraine

Trump’s $2,000 tariff checks shunned by Senate Republicans

President Trump’s proposal to send Americans $2,000 tariff rebate checks is meeting broad resistance from Senate Republicans. Many GOP senators argue the plan would require congressional approval and say tariff revenues should instead be used to pay down the national debt. Leaders like John Thune and Shelley Moore Capito emphasized deficit reduction, while others, including John Kennedy, questioned the legality of issuing checks without Congress. … Continue reading Trump’s $2,000 tariff checks shunned by Senate Republicans

White House floats executive order to rein in state AI laws

A draft White House executive order would seek to override state AI laws by encouraging federal legal challenges, pressuring states through grant conditions, and promoting a national regulatory standard. The plan, involving AI adviser David Sacks, would create an AI Litigation Task Force under the attorney general and direct agencies to identify and confront state rules that conflict with federal priorities. It also instructs federal … Continue reading White House floats executive order to rein in state AI laws

House votes to repeal shutdown deal provision allowing $500,000 lawsuits from senators

The House unanimously passed a bill to repeal a controversial Senate-added provision allowing senators to sue the federal government for $500,000 if investigators obtain their phone records without notice. The provision, inserted into a government funding bill, had sparked bipartisan criticism for being self-serving and bypassing debate. Supporters such as Senate Majority Leader John Thune argued it provides accountability for what they view as Justice … Continue reading House votes to repeal shutdown deal provision allowing $500,000 lawsuits from senators

Trump signs bill to release the DOJ’s Epstein files

President Donald Trump signed a bipartisan bill requiring the Justice Department to release Jeffrey Epstein–related files, following months of political tension and initial resistance from the White House. Trump announced the signing on Truth Social, again calling the effort a Democratic “hoax” even as he approved it. The law directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to release unclassified records within 30 days, though she may redact … Continue reading Trump signs bill to release the DOJ’s Epstein files

Epstein Bill Passes as Top Official Circulates Plan to Block Transparency

Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act with veto-proof majorities, but opponents are preparing an alternative strategy to block it. A document from House Speaker Mike Johnson outlines five flaws in the bill, emphasizing potential risks to federal investigations and national security. The memo argues that forcing the DOJ to declassify materials from other agencies is unwise and that sources and methods must be protected. … Continue reading Epstein Bill Passes as Top Official Circulates Plan to Block Transparency

Man charged after migrant boat capsizes near San Diego, killing 4 passengers

A man, identified as David Alfonso Barrera Nunes, faces federal charges after a boat carrying migrants from Mexico to the U.S. capsized near San Diego, killing four passengers. He is accused of illegally bringing people into the country for financial gain, which resulted in death, and could face life in prison or the death penalty if convicted. The boat, with nine people onboard, encountered engine … Continue reading Man charged after migrant boat capsizes near San Diego, killing 4 passengers

LA County sheriff’s department investigating sex assault claims against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is investigating new sexual assault allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs, based on a report from Florida police. The complaint, initially filed by music producer Jonathan Hay, alleges incidents in 2020 and 2021 involving Combs and C.J. Wallace, son of the late Notorious B.I.G. Hay claims Combs engaged in sexual acts with him and provided evidence of his collaboration with … Continue reading LA County sheriff’s department investigating sex assault claims against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Man charged with murder of legendary football coach John Beam

Cedric Irving, 27, has been charged with the murder of former football coach John Beam, who was shot in the head at Laney College in Oakland and died the following day. Beam, featured in Netflix’s Last Chance U, was at the Laney Fieldhouse when the shooting occurred, which came a day after another nearby school shooting. Authorities said Irving knew of Beam but had no personal … Continue reading Man charged with murder of legendary football coach John Beam

Mamdani reaches out to the White House to set up a meeting with Trump

New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani reached out to the White House to arrange a meeting with President Donald Trump, signaling a potential thaw in relations after months of tense rhetoric. Mamdani said the meeting would focus on addressing New Yorkers’ affordability crisis, including rising costs for housing, child care, groceries, and transportation. Trump acknowledged Mamdani’s request and expressed willingness to meet, while the White House … Continue reading Mamdani reaches out to the White House to set up a meeting with Trump

Bronze Age city unearthed in Kazakhstan

Archaeologists have discovered Semiyarka, a massive Bronze Age settlement in northeastern Kazakhstan, dating back about 3,600 years and covering 346 acres—over four times larger than nearby villages. The city featured well-organized households, central structures possibly used for rituals or governance, and dedicated areas for large-scale copper and tin-bronze metallurgy. Its location atop a bluff overlooking the Irtysh River and near Altai Mountain ore deposits suggests … Continue reading Bronze Age city unearthed in Kazakhstan

China to launch Shenzhou-22 spacecraft Nov. 25 to provide lift home for astronauts

China plans to launch the uncrewed Shenzhou-22 spacecraft on Nov. 24 to serve as a backup lifeboat for the Shenzhou-21 crew aboard the Tiangong space station. The mission follows damage to the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft by space debris, which prevented its safe return to Earth. Shenzhou-22 will carry supplies for the astronauts and equipment for Tiangong but will launch without a crew, ahead of its originally … Continue reading China to launch Shenzhou-22 spacecraft Nov. 25 to provide lift home for astronauts

The German government says it’s lifting restrictions on exports of military equipment to Israel

The German government announced it will lift restrictions on military equipment exports to Israel starting Nov. 24, following the recent ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza. Chancellor Friedrich Merz had imposed the restrictions in August in response to Israel’s decision to take over Gaza City. Government spokesperson Sebastian Hille cited the ceasefire and stabilized conditions in Gaza as the basis for the decision. Germany will now … Continue reading The German government says it’s lifting restrictions on exports of military equipment to Israel

Gunmen abduct 25 girls from a high school in northwestern Nigeria

Gunmen attacked a boarding high school in Kebbi state, northwestern Nigeria, before dawn on Monday, abducting 25 schoolgirls and killing at least one staff member. The assailants, armed with “sophisticated weapons” and traveling on motorcycles, exchanged fire with guards before carrying out the raid. No group claimed responsibility, but authorities said the attack aligns with the ongoing threat from armed bandits who kidnap for ransom, … Continue reading Gunmen abduct 25 girls from a high school in northwestern Nigeria

Russian drone strikes Turkish oil tanker in Ukraine’s Odesa

A suspected Russian drone attack hit the Turkish tanker MT Orinda in Ukraine’s Odesa region, setting it on fire and prompting evacuations across the Danube River in Romania. All 16 crew members were safely evacuated, and footage showed thick smoke rising from the vessel near the Izmail port, a key Ukrainian trade hub. The strike came shortly after President Zelenskyy finalized a deal to import … Continue reading Russian drone strikes Turkish oil tanker in Ukraine’s Odesa

Zelensky faces deepest crisis yet as allies accused in $100M wartime scheme

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has close ties to individuals implicated in a $100 million “golden toilet” scam that allegedly siphoned wartime energy program funds beginning in 2022. Businessman Tymur Mindich, Zelensky’s former Kvartal 95 co-founder and neighbor, is identified as a key figure, while former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov is also named for alleged abuses of office. Although Zelensky has not been formally implicated, … Continue reading Zelensky faces deepest crisis yet as allies accused in $100M wartime scheme

Chile’s polarized presidential election heads to a second round

In Chile’s presidential election, left-wing candidate Jeannette Jara, a former labor minister, and far-right contender José Antonio Kast will face off in a runoff on December 14. Jara, who won 27% of the first-round vote, is campaigning on a platform of minimum income, cash transfers, and support for small businesses. Kast, running for the third time, focuses on cracking down on illegal immigration, organized crime, … Continue reading Chile’s polarized presidential election heads to a second round

Poland says blast on rail line to Ukraine ‘unprecedented act of sabotage’

Polish authorities say an explosion on a railway line near the Ukraine border was a deliberate act of sabotage, with no casualties reported, and Prime Minister Donald Tusk vowed to find those responsible. The attack occurred on a crucial route for military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, with a second suspicious incident on the same line likely linked to sabotage. Officials suspect foreign involvement, possibly … Continue reading Poland says blast on rail line to Ukraine ‘unprecedented act of sabotage’

Ecuador rejects U.S. military bases in major defeat for President Noboa

Ecuadorians decisively rejected a set of referendum measures, including allowing foreign military bases, reducing Congress size, and cutting public funding for political parties, marking a political setback for President Daniel Noboa. Noboa had promoted the measures as essential to combat violent gangs and cocaine trafficking, with Ecuador serving as a major transit corridor between Peru, Colombia, and international markets. Voters expressed concern that constitutional changes … Continue reading Ecuador rejects U.S. military bases in major defeat for President Noboa

Ukraine to get up to 100 French-made Rafale fighter jets

Ukraine and France have signed a long-term strategic agreement under which Ukraine will receive up to 100 Rafale F4 fighter jets, advanced air defense systems, and French radars to bolster its defense against ongoing Russian attacks. Deliveries of the jets are planned through 2035, and joint production of interceptor drones will begin this year, though financial details are still being finalized, potentially involving EU funds … Continue reading Ukraine to get up to 100 French-made Rafale fighter jets

US homeowner charged in killing of cleaner who arrived at wrong house

Curt Andersen, a homeowner in Whitestown, Indiana, has been charged with voluntary manslaughter for shooting at a cleaning crew who had mistakenly arrived at his house, killing Maria Florinda Rios Perez, a mother of four. The incident occurred on 5 November, when Andersen fired through his door instead of calling the police, and Perez was found dead on the front porch in her husband’s arms. … Continue reading US homeowner charged in killing of cleaner who arrived at wrong house

Trump says he’ll sell Saudis F-35s as crown prince set to visit White House

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince and prime minister, is visiting the U.S. for the first time since 2018, following the international outcry over Jamal Khashoggi’s murder. While he denied ordering Khashoggi’s killing, he acknowledged responsibility as the kingdom’s de facto ruler. The visit focuses on strengthening U.S.-Saudi cooperation in oil, security, finance, AI, and technology, with meetings scheduled at the White House … Continue reading Trump says he’ll sell Saudis F-35s as crown prince set to visit White House

FEMA chief steps down as Trump administration prepared to oust him

David Richardson, acting chief of FEMA, announced he will resign after hurricane season amid public criticism and internal frustration over his leadership. Richardson, a loyalist to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem with no disaster-management experience, faced scrutiny for incidents like being unaware of the U.S. hurricane season and being largely absent during catastrophic Texas floods in July. He will be replaced by Karen Evans, a Trump … Continue reading FEMA chief steps down as Trump administration prepared to oust him