Zelenskyy says early warning system for Russian missile attacks resumes following call with Rubio
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv is once again receiving early warnings from its partners following recent Russian attacks that he said occurred without enough notice to Ukraine. The warnings, he said, save lives by allowing the public to be alerted and giving military units time to try to intercept the missiles. Zelenskyy said the change happened after talks Tuesday with his American counterparts, including a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Norway's prime minister said U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff will fly to St. Petersburg on Wednesday to meet with Russian leaders.
FACT FOCUS: Trump and Republicans blame France's immigrants for riots without evidence
PARIS (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump and leading Republicans are trying to leverage widespread riots in France ahead of midterm congressional elections by making unsubstantiated claims that the social unrest in Europe is caused by Muslim migrants. France has been rocked by violence during nationwide demonstrations over the high cost of living and in support of students’ grievances over underfunded schools. Trump says immigrants to France are to blame. French authorities do not make that connection. It is difficult to know the exact sociological makeup of the protesters. But accounts of the protests and images of the unrest seem to show they are representative of France’s diverse society.
FAA clears the way for airlines to put Boeing's long-delayed 737 Max 10 into service
The U.S. government has certified Boeing’s 737 Max 10 airliner for passenger service after years of delays. The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday said production of the largest version of Boeing's bestselling 737 family has been approved after extensive safety reviews and thousands of hours of test flights. The Max 10 was introduced in 2017 but faced technical and safety-related concerns that slowed its certification. The certification marks a milestone in Boeing’s efforts to restore its reputation. The new model is designed to carry more people while using less fuel, appealing to airlines facing high jet fuel costs.
Elon Musk's SpaceX reports a profit and he hints at a possible merger with Tesla
NEW YORK (AP) — SpaceX reported a bigger quarterly profit than expected Tuesday as its satellite communications and artificial intelligence businesses boomed. The company run by Elon Musk posted net income in the three months through September of $4.4 billion, or 35 cents per share. That's more than double what Wall Street had expected. Revenue soared by 161%. The stock rose in after-hours trading. Musk said that for next month’s launch of its Starship rocket, SpaceX will attempt to grab both the booster and ship with mechanical arms upon return to base. On a call with analysts, Musk suggested a merger with his electric car company Tesla might be in the works.
2 men rearrested in UK on suspicion of assisting Iran over suspected plot at a US-run air base
LONDON (AP) — British police have rearrested two men suspected of assisting Iran’s intelligence service in a plot at a U.S.-run air base. Counter Terrorism Policing said Tuesday the men, a 24-year-old British national and a 25-year-old dual U.K.-Iranian national, were arrested under the National Security Act. They were initially arrested and bailed pending further investigation. Police have been investigating a suspected terror plot on September 27 against the U.S.-run base in western England. The base has been used to bomb Iran during this year’s war.
Woman who accused students of rape says Cornell president's response made her feel 'unsupported'
A woman who accused seven Cornell University students of raping her at a fraternity house says the university’s president questioned why she waited to report the alleged assault, leaving her feeling disbelieved and unsupported. In an Oct. 14 letter obtained by The Associated Press, the woman, identified in court documents as Jane Doe, described a secondhand account of President Michael Kotlikoff’s remarks shortly after she reported the alleged assault in November 2024. The letter comes as Cornell faculty prepare to vote on a resolution expressing no confidence in the administration’s ability to address sexual assault on campus following widespread criticism.
Trump and Vance announce $25M whistleblower program to encourage public to report alleged fraud
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have announced a $25 million program to encourage the public to blow the whistle on suspected fraud in the federal government. The Republican president says anyone whose tip leads to a conviction or a significant federal enforcement action will be eligible to receive a 1% commission on amount of fraud the tip helps uncover. Trump has put an aggressive focus on eliminating waste, fraud and abuse. He created a anti-fraud task force earlier this year and put the vice president in charge of it.
Florida puts 77-year-old man to death for a deputy's killing in its 18th execution this year
STARKE, Fla. (AP) — Florida has carried out its 18th execution of the year under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ aggressive use of the death penalty in his final term. Seventy-seven-year-old William Reaves was pronounced dead Tuesday evening after a lethal injection at Florida State Prison near Starke. He was convicted of first-degree murder in the 1986 shooting death of Indian River County Deputy Richard Raczkoski. Reaves was Florida’s eighth prisoner over age 70 to be executed this year in the nation's busiest death chamber. Last year, Florida set a state record with 19 executions for a single year. It's set to tie that mark if another execution is carried out next month as scheduled.
NFL defends Eagles' handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clots while union calls for an investigation
NEW YORK (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles are not being punished for how they handled quarterback Jalen Hurts’ blood clots, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Allen Sills offered a passionate defense of how the Eagles treated Hurts at the NFL owners' meetings on Tuesday. That followed a statement from the league that said officials had been in contact with Philadelphia’s medical personnel and the Cleveland Clinic in London throughout the process. Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season after a blood clot traveled from his left calf to his lungs. The players' union has called for an investigation of the situation.
Christina Applegate says her doctor told her she was misdiagnosed with MS
NEW YORK (AP) — Christina Applegate has revealed her doctor says she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She shared this Monday on her podcast "MeSsy" with co-host Jamie-Lynn Sigler. Applegate first announced her MS diagnosis in 2021. She still experiences symptoms like needing a wheelchair despite the misdiagnosis. She says the news is confusing, especially since she and Sigler have become advocates for MS awareness. Applegate feels she has let people down. Applegate has been open about her health struggles in her memoir.
