Trump touts his power at Kentucky rally to energize voters ahead of midterm elections
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (AP) — President Donald Trump is emphasizing his influence during his second term at a rally in Kentucky. He claimed on Saturday that he could achieve "unbelievable" things, citing his decision to change how the U.S. government refers to the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. Trump was in Highland Heights to support Republican candidates, including Ed Gallrein for the U.S. House. As midterm elections approach, Republicans face challenges, with high living costs and frustration over Trump's administration affecting voter sentiment. Trump warned that a Democratic win could reverse his policies.
Vance faces tough questions on Iran war, immigration and more in CBS town hall
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Vice President JD Vance faced tough questions from voters about the Trump administration’s policies on data centers, high costs, immigration and his own rhetoric in a town hall on CBS News that aired Saturday night. The string of sharp queries, some from voters who said they had supported him and President Donald Trump, previewed the rocky path he may face trying to answer for the administration’s record if he runs for president himself.
Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at military base
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Canada’s defense minister says that people have been killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major fire, while reports said that large numbers of injured people were being transported to hospitals. Fire crews scrambled late into the night Saturday as fierce winds whipped flames beyond Canadian Forces Base Wainwright and into the surrounding rural area. It was not immediately clear how many people were killed or injured, but a doctor at a hospital in the city of Edmonton, 120 miles northwest, told Canada’s national broadcaster that patients were being brought to hospitals across the city as health-care facilities around the base became “completely overwhelmed” by the number of people needing care.
Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia put on hold by Trump
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged support for U.S. sanctions against Russia after President Donald Trump paused them. The White House decision raises fears of Ukraine's vulnerability to Russian attacks as winter approaches. Overnight, Russian strikes killed at least four people in Ukraine, while Ukrainian drones killed a woman in a Russian border region. Zelenskyy called Trump's move unfortunate but hoped sanctions can still be revived. Critics argue Trump's decision aids Russia. Meanwhile, Russia targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, while Ukrainian drones disrupted flights at Moscow airports.
Pope returns to Vatican days after surgery; surgeon says he should be fit for Latin America tour
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The surgeon who removed Pope Leo XIV's cancerous tumor says there are “no clinical reasons” to prevent the pontiff from traveling to Latin America next month. Vatican media reported this after the pope returned to the Vatican from the hospital. Dr. Stefano Margaritora told Vatican News that the pope is expected to recover fully from surgery in about 10 days. Leo had the lower lobe of his right lung removed on Tuesday. The surgery confirmed he had adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer. He left the hospital on Saturday, well ahead of the week-long hospital stay the Vatican had initially anticipated.
Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia is drawing outrage and concern from members of Congress. Trump's move came late Friday, two days before the penalties were scheduled to take effect. Republican Sen. Thom Tillis says Trump's move is “beyond irresponsible.” Lawmakers had overwhelmingly passed the legislation in a bipartisan display of U.S. support for Ukraine. Trump signed it into law last month. The waiver is the latest instance of Trump drawing the U.S. closer to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump recently announced a diesel deal with Putin to import Russian energy in hopes of curbing high gas prices in the U.S. that are roiling the midterm elections.
Masked settlers attack European diplomats in the occupied West Bank
JERUSALEM (AP) — Masked settlers attacked a group of European diplomats in the occupied West Bank, a French mayor who was struck and others say. The attackers targeted Belgium’s consul general and French and Polish diplomats on Saturday, Belgium's foreign minister said. The French mayor described the attack by men with metal bars. Israel’s military condemned the attack as a “severe act of violence,” and police said they had opened an investigation. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned against “premature conclusions.” At least four people have been killed since the olive harvest began in the Palestinian territory earlier this month, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.
Oregon father is the latest armed civilian to confront a gunman in a US mass shooting
Few mass shootings in the U.S. end with an armed civilian confronting the gunman, as happened during the deadly attack on an Oregon elementary school. Kenda Freeman said her son, Kaylub Giamanco, intervened by firing his own weapon after the shooting began at his daughters’ school in the town of Bend. President Donald Trump and others praised Giamanco, but such interventions remain rare. Gun rights advocates argue the “good guy with a gun” is needed for public safety. Gun control advocates have argued that a civilian with a gun could confuse responding police or cause more harm in a chaotic situation.
Search continues after boat capsizes off Baja California coast. Survivors attacked by sharks
The U.S. Coast Guard reports that multiple survivors have been treated for suspected shark bites after a boat capsized off Baja California. The boat, which departed from Mexico, was carrying 27 people. Sixteen Mexican nationals were rescued on Friday, but authorities continue searching for 11 missing individuals. The Coast Guard and Navy are using aircraft and boats, with help from the Mexican Navy. The boat capsized in waters frequented by smugglers. The Mexican consulate in San Diego confirmed all rescued were Mexican nationals. Customs and Border Protection is investigating, and efforts to locate the missing continue.
Hurricane Trudy strengthens to Category 2 as it approaches Mexico coast
MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Trudy has strengthened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moves toward Mexico’s southwestern and west-central Pacific coast. A hurricane warning was in effect Saturday from Manzanillo in Colima state to Cabo Corrientes in Jalisco. The latest NHC data showed the Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (155 kph) and was about 175 miles (280 kilometers) south of Cabo Corrientes in Jalisco state and 100 miles (160 kilometers) south-southwest of Manzanillo, moving northwest at 10 mph (17 kph). Meanwhile, Typhoon Champi strengthened into a Category 4 Super Typhoon as it moved toward Guam.
