El-Sayed's primary opponent stuns Democrats by endorsing Republican opponent in Michigan Senate race
DETROIT (AP) — Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s former opponent in the U.S. Senate primary, Haley Stevens, has stunned party officials by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers. The development Sunday comes as Democratic tensions have boiled over days before the election that could determine the balance of power. Stevens endorsed Rogers after attending a Detroit church service with him. The remarkable show of support for President Donald Trump’s endorsed candidate comes after she was uninvited to a joint event the same day with El-Sayed. Keeping Michigan in Democratic hands is vital to the party’s effort to win a majority. El-Sayed dismissed the endorsement, saying he’s focused on issues voters care about.
In Alaska fishing community, the Dan Sullivan episode takes an ominous turn as FBI comes knocking
PETERSBURG, Alaska (AP) — In the sleepy Alaskan fishing community of Petersburg, nobody has seen Dan J. Sullivan for weeks. His rustic home stood dark a day after FBI agents paid a visit to friends who donated to his campaign to unseat the Republican senator with the same first and last name — Dan S. Sullivan. There was a sign in Dan J.'s front yard from the League of Women Voters: “Stand Up for Democracy: Vote 2026.” What may have begun as a ploy to boost Democrat Mary Peltola by confusing voters about her opponent has taken a serious turn as the Trump administration weighs criminal charges over a tactic known as “ballot stacking.”
A brief ceasefire opens a perilous escape window from Kherson’s riverside kill zone
KOZATSKE, Ukraine (AP) — Nataliia Diadiuk uses a white towel to signal Russian drones that she is a civilian in Ukraine’s Kherson region. Her town, Kozatske, is in a dangerous area near Russian-controlled territory. She survives on rainwater and firewood, sharing what little she has with stray dogs. The Associated Press gained rare access to a so-called red zone where a recent ceasefire allowed aid and evacuations. Ukrainian officials and volunteers evacuated 180 people, including 23 children. Despite the risks, many residents refuse to leave, fearing they have nowhere else to go. Some, like Yevhen and his mother, agreed to evacuate after being persuaded. The Red Cross used the ceasefire to evacuate more people than usual.
Analysis: Republicans face a midterm reckoning of Trump's making
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is asking voters to pretend he’s on the Election Day ballot again, and that's creating challenges for Republicans. Midterms often serve as a referendum on the president’s party, and Trump’s decisions on tariffs, the Iran war and other matters are complicating things. His actions have given Democrats an opening to blame national problems on him. Trump’s efforts to boost Republicans, including by spending nearly $277 million to back candidates, may not be enough. His tariffs disrupted the agricultural economy, and the Iran war continues with no clear strategy. Republicans are struggling to balance loyalty to Trump with their own independence, while Democrats face their own risks.
Jet nosedives and erupts into fireball near busy roadway in South Florida. All 9 on board died
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says all nine people died aboard a business jet that crashed into a Florida neighborhood. The aircraft departed from Austin, Texas, and was headed to the Bahamas. Duffy said Sunday that the Federal Aviation Administration is sending a team to support the National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation into the crash. The Learjet 60 carrying nine people nose-dived into a South Florida neighborhood Sunday and erupted into a giant fireball that appeared to just miss homes near a busy roadway, creating a giant fiery crater in the pavement.
Civilians in Ukraine's Kherson prepare for the return of war as localized ceasefire ends
KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) — Civilians in Ukraine's Kherson region are preparing for the end of a localized ceasefire. The truce was brokered with help from U.S. first lady Melania Trump and ends Sunday evening. It allowed evacuations in Oleshky. About 2,000 civilians were in Oleshky when the truce began. They could evacuate to Ukrainian or Russian-controlled areas or remain with replenished supplies. Russian and Ukrainian drone attacks continue meanwhile. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia targets Ukraine's energy systems. That has left many without power. The local theater continues performances in Kherson to offer hope and unity.
What to know about the Affordable Care Act's open enrollment period now underway
WASHINGTON (AP) — People signing up for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act for 2027 should expect higher premiums and fewer options. The enrollment period starts Sunday and ends in mid-January. The big changes include expiring financial assistance, rising rates, and stricter enrollment checks. Financial help is now restricted for many groups. Experts predict less coverage and higher prices, with average premiums rising by 13%. Those without subsidies will be affected most. New regulations will limit tax credits for certain immigrants, possibly increasing the uninsured. The Trump administration plans to remove 760,000 enrollees over claims of fraud, and is aiming for $2.2 billion in savings.
French protest violence eases while scattered riots hit Germany ahead of school return
PARIS (AP) — French authorities have expressed relief after recent protests over rising living costs resulted in less violence than previous weekends. High schools at the heart of the movement reopen Monday after their autumn break. Germany faced challenges after nationwide protests Saturday ended with rioters attacking police and looting stores in some cities. Around Europe, hundreds of thousands held marches Saturday inspired by young people. They were overwhelmingly peaceful despite scattered unrest. In Frankfurt, rioters attacked police downtown and looted stores. More than 100 officers were injured and 54 people were detained.
Mass shootings over Halloween weekend leave at least 6 dead and dozens injured across US
Mass shootings over the Halloween weekend across the U.S. in largely nightlife districts left at least six people dead and dozens injured. Police in Dallas, where the worst violence occurred, say four people are dead and 15 were injured following separate shootings in a nightlife district. Separately, police in college towns like Fayetteville, Arkansas; Birmingham, Alabama; Newark, Delaware, and Bloomington, Illinois, also reported shootings in their nightlife districts this weekend.
Iran's top diplomat hopes US shows 'rationality,' and other Mideast news
Iran's top diplomat hopes there is “rationality” on the U.S. side as diplomatic efforts aim to prevent a return to all-out war. Iranian officials have been in Qatar for talks on a proposal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. meets several conditions. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes on Gaza killed eight people, including a young boy. The strikes occurred in Khan Younis and Gaza City. In Yemen, Iran-backed Houthi rebels blamed Saudi Arabia for airstrikes on a medical school. Qatar's national gas company reported one of its vessels was struck in the Persian Gulf.
