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Alvin K. Hellerstein, federal judge who presided over Trump, Maduro and 9/11 cases, dies of at 92
Alvin K. Hellerstein, a Manhattan federal judge who presided over matters involving President Donald Trump, former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has died.
Christa Pike was ‘ruthless,’ ‘almost giddy’ while being interrogated about twisted murder, police chief recalls
Christa Pike was "ruthless, without any remorse, almost giddy" when describing to cops how she committed the brutal murder which landed her on death row, according to the police chief who handled her case.
Fed holds interest rates steady even as inflation remains high
The U.S. central bank left borrowing costs unchanged this month after hiking rates in September for the first time in three years.
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged despite rising inflation
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged in its final major decision before the midterm elections.
What caused the deadly train crash in Spain? What we know so far
Shocking video shows middle school student, 11, being viciously beaten by classmate
“I was just grateful that she was alive,” the girl’s mom said through sobs. “She was struck over 40 times before anybody intervened.”
LAPD creep snared by online vigilantes trying to meet with minor after making sure ‘mom’s not home’
The man arrested was identified as LAPD cop Leonardo A. Ruiz. The 31-year-old was confronted by multiple men who are a part of social media group that says they defend minors who are being targeted for sexual purposes.
Here's what will (and won't) happen when your debt goes to collections
Knowing what can and can't happen during the debt collection process may help you avoid costly mistakes.
Hasan Piker files $72.5 million defamation suit against Scott Jennings
Hasan Piker has filed a $72.5 million defamation lawsuit against Scott Jennings, claiming Jennings deliberately and falsely said he supported lynching Black people.
2 right-wing provocateurs facing election-related charges in Minnesota
Right-wing provocateurs James O'Keefe and Cam Higby are facing election-related charges after posting videos intended to expose alleged election security deficiencies.
Dharshini David: Healey buys himself some time, but big questions still unanswered
The chancellor talked of charting a new course for Britain, but the impact of Iran war has limited his options.
Healey tells departments to make 1% cuts to fund defence
The reduction in public spending will go towards paying for the Defence Investment Plan.
Michigan's deputy secretary of state talks election security as Senate race heats up
Michigan's deputy secretary of state, Aghogho Edevbie, discusses the state's contentious Senate race.
Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta dies at 96
Dolores Huerta, an American labor rights leader and feminist who co-founded the National Farm Workers Association, died at 96.
Jury selection begins in Meta, Snap social media addiction case
The plaintiffs allege that features on the companies' social media platforms, like endless scrolling, kept them hooked and harmed their mental health.
This Olay retinol cream reduced a sagging jaw and smile lines for a 71-year-old — it’s 39% off
Olay Regenerist Retinol Cream is 39 percent off on Amazon. Shoppers ages 43 to 87 say it softens fine lines and dark spots and is gentle on sensitive skin.
Christina Applegate left with health questions after revealing MS misdiagnosis
Christina Applegate says questions about her mystery chronic illness remain after revealing her MS misdiagnosis. Entertainment Tonight host Nischelle Turner has more.
Burnham insists 'no confusion at all' over his Brexit position
The prime minister said it was his "responsibility" to improve the Brexit deal at a summit in Brussels next month.
Apple Unveils Its First Touch-Screen MacBook Pro
Steve Jobs and Tim Cook both dismissed the idea, but Apple’s new chief executive is reimagining some of the company’s most important products.
Bloodied, dazed and angry - how passengers' rail journey turned to disaster in Spain
Survivors of the train crash in Spain have spoken of their shock, panic and anger at the accident in Toledo province on Wednesday.
Clock ticks down for Canada lotto winner to claim massive prize
It's rare for such a large lottery jackpot to go unclaimed - this one is worth C$40m (£21.4m).
RFK Jr. to Allow Broad Use of Unapproved Peptide Injections
In a unilateral declaration by the health secretary, several injections promoted by online influencers will become widely available. The F.D.A. had advised against the move.
Evacuation from Oleshky: How are preparations going?
A lawyer with the Save Ukraine Foundation, Myroslava Kharchenko, told DW about what has been happening in Russian-occupied Oleshky since a temporary ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump took effect.
Serial killer Ted Bundy linked to 1974 cold case murder of Utah teen
Notorious serial killer Ted Bundy has been linked to the 1974 cold case murder of 17-year-old Melissa Ann Smith after DNA testing, Utah authorities say. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more on the case.
Netanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show
With 85% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are set to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.
Wild moment California chase ends with suspect crawling into storm drain after cops deploy car-catching grappler
Talk about a lousy hiding spot! A California suspect’s freeway getaway ended with a crawl into a storm drain after cops deployed a car-catching Grappler to stop his vehicle — only for the wanted man to find himself in police custody anyway. The bizarre chase went down in Corona in early October, with police dashcam...
Tax thresholds remain unchanged - here's what it means for your pay
The point at which you start to pay tax, and the point where you tip into paying a higher rate of tax have been frozen for three more years.
GOP lawmakers urge Rubio to weigh visa restrictions on corrupt officials as Albania rocked by protests
Two Republican Congressmen urge Marco Rubio to impose visa restrictions on corrupt Albanian officials as violent protests demand Edi Rama's resignation.
Astonishing poll shows California candidate breaking away with just days to go
California likely voters say they would choose Xavier Becerra (D) over Steve Hilton (R) by a 24 point margin.
Chris Mason: Budget felt cautious despite its range of small measures
The chancellor has had to grapple with a mix of public finances and household finances being a mess.
Florida mom who left 4 kids for Vegas trip raged at them for calling 911 over son’s head injury: cops
Irene Miller faces four counts of child endangerment after deputies found her 9-year-old son suffering from a bloody forehead wound inflicted by a dumbbell.
Conservative influencer James O’Keefe charged with unlawful voting and identity theft in Minnesota
A Minnesota district attorney on Wednesday charged conservative influencers James O’Keefe and Cam Higby with felony counts of unlawful voting and identity theft.
TSA finds sharp "mutant blades" in carry-on bag at Seattle airport
TSA officers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport found sharp "mutant blades" in a carry-on bag that resembled something out of a comic book or horror film.
What We Know About the Deadly Train Crash in Spain
A train accident near Toledo, Spain, which killed at least 68 people, was one of the deadliest in the country’s history.
One year on, families seek justice after election violence
One year after Tanzania's deadly post-election violence, families are still seeking answers. A government inquiry recorded 518 deaths. DW research has documented apparent use of excessive force by security forces.
Dolores Huerta, United Farm Workers co-founder who accused César Chavez of sex abuse, dead at 96
The longtime labor organizer and civil rights activist helped build a national movement advocating for agricultural workers after beginning her career as a schoolteacher.
RFK Jr. takes shortcut to make some unapproved peptides available for use
The Department of Health and Human Services is giving compounding pharmacies a temporary green light to make six peptides while the agency continues to work on a formal rule change.
What Does the Cheesecake Factory’s Designer Think of Obama and Trump’s Jabs at His Décor?
Long before its baroque décor and class identity became midterm talking points, this durable restaurant chain survived some withering critiques.
Linda McMahon Spends $43,000 on Furniture as She Looks to Close Education Department
The education secretary says her old furniture “cannot be configurationally or aesthetically integrated” into new office space.
Ex-FBI agents fighting charges accusing them of lying about Hunter Biden probe
Attorneys for two former FBI agents charged with lying to Congress about past probes of Hunter Biden are back in court seeking to have the case dismissed.
What would a new Israeli government mean for Arab neighbors? More of the same is expected, with some small positives predicted.
A new Israeli government is unlikely to bring big changes on controversial topics like Palestinian statehood and Israeli troops in Lebanon and Syria, experts say. Some small positives may be possible though.
Hell will freeze over before Havana gives in to Trump. But regular Cubans don’t have that long
Alvin K. Hellerstein, Federal Judge Who Oversaw Maduro Case, Dies
Judge Hellerstein died on Wednesday morning. He was appointed in 1998 and was overseeing the trial of Nicolás Maduro.
Labor rights leader Dolores Huerta dies at 96
Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers, has died at 96, her family said.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy irked by US-Russia-China summit
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced his concerns about a probable meeting between the leaders of the US, China and Russia next month. Plus, a localized truce appeared to be holding in the town of Oleshky.
Dolores Huerta, farmworker and civil rights activist, dies at 96
Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers with César Chávez, improving the lives of the country's mostly Latino farmworkers and changing the course of the labor movement.
Dolores Huerta, pioneering labor leader and civil rights icon, dies at 96
Brain Disease Is Pervasive in N.F.L., New Estimate Suggests
Using statistical techniques, a new study has arrived at a harrowing estimate: Three of four retired pro football players most likely had C.T.E. at death.
Dolores Huerta, Who Founded United Farm Workers With Cesar Chavez, Dies
She founded the United Farm Workers with Cesar Chavez. In early 2026, she told The Times that she had been raped by him decades earlier. She was 96.
Visits to see Sir Ranulph Fiennes 'selective and tightly controlled', says stepson
Visits by friends and loved ones to see Sir Ranulph Fiennes are still "really selective and quite tightly controlled", according to his stepson.
Flavio Bolsonaro lands in Miami after fleeing Brazil for US
Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro and his family landed in Florida early on Wednesday. Facing money laundering allegations, he fled just days after refusing to concede defeat to incumbent Lula.
Study estimates 75% of NFL players who died over 15-year span had CTE
An estimated 75% of professional football players who died over a 15-year span had signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a study published Wednesday found. It’s the highest estimation to date.
Holocaust educator says Mamdani could learn from UK's targeted approach to antisemitism in schools
Britain accepted all 27 school antisemitism recommendations, drawing a sharp contrast with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's broader plan.
Husband arrested in wife's disappearance after family kept getting mystery texts
Epifanio Gaminde allegedly mailed his missing wife's credit cards to a relative in the Philippines to create the illusion she was alive overseas.
Mystery woman arrested in American's death after manhunt in Costa Rican tourist destination
Security video shows the suspect walking down a street after the alleged killing of a 74-year-old American tourist in Playas del Coco, Costa Rica.
Jennifer Lawrence just launched a hair care line, and you can already save on the staples
Jennifer Lawrence launched Mes° hair care with three products: Multitask Repair Mask, Off-Duty Restyling Serum and Good Roots Volume Mist. If you buy the bundle, you get $10 off.
Tommy Robinson guilty of harassing two journalists
Tommy Robinson has been found guilty of harassing two MailOnline journalists.
Is Iran headed to war or peace after Mecca alliance meeting?
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey have taken their latest peace push directly to Tehran. Officially, it was to avert a new military escalation, but their diplomatic outreach can also be seen as a warning to Iran.
JPMorgan Chase faces £100m-plus tax bill from Healey raid
JPMorgan Chase will pay additional taxes of between £100m and £150m as a result of the corporation tax surcharge hike announced by John Healey in his budget on Wednesday - a bill which could renew doubts about the construction of its new London headquarters.
Nightmare at Halloween attraction sparks hunt for more victims, 1 arrested
Edward Eisenhard allegedly strangled and assaulted a woman at Valley of Fear haunted hayride in Bucks County on the attraction's opening night.
Dutch zookeeper dies after being attacked by leopard
Manhunt for escaped Tennessee murder convict crosses state lines after his stolen truck is found abandoned in Illinois
Gen Z protests in Germany: Is France-style violence looming?
Young people in Germany will take to the streets this weekend to demand education and action on climate change. Politicians warn that the protests could become violent, as in France, but the situations are different.
WATCH: CDC report warns of 'urgent' threat of drug-resistant bacteria
ABC News contributor Dr. Alok Patel explains the report and what people can do for treatment and prevention.
'This is America!' Waltz says as he and Cubans get into shouting match at UN
Tension between the US and Cuba was on display at the UN on Tuesday as US Ambassador Mike Waltz and Cuba's foreign minister got into a shouting match.
Who will be the next CNN Hero of the Year? Get to know the Top 5
Attacker shouting 'Allahu Akbar' killed outside Israeli Embassy in Serbia, police say
An assailant shouting Allahu Akbar attacked a Gendarmerie officer outside the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade before being fatally shot by the officer.
She exchanged 40,000 texts with her alleged killer. At his trial, they’re being used to tell two different stories
WATCH: Where to find the best deals for Thanksgiving
With Halloween this weekend, many families are already planning for Thanksgiving, and Rebecca Jarvis is at a turkey farm in New Jersey with ways to save on your Thanksgiving meal.
WATCH: Tampa Bay Rays keep World Series dreams alive
ABC News’ Will Reeve has the big moments from the extra-inning thriller in Game 4, where the Rays avoided the sweep.
Rays stun Brewers with rally in 12th inning and force World Series Game 5
Jonny DeLuca and pinch-hitter Ben Williamson singled home runs in a stunning 12th-inning rally, and the Tampa Bay Rays staved off World Series elimination with a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers that forced Game 5
Suspects accused of vandalising Trump Turnberry golf resort to stand trial
A group of suspects charged with maliciously damaging a Scottish golf course owned by US President Donald Trump - an alleged offence prosecutors will argue had a "terrorist connection" - will stand trial in 2028.
Former immigration judge breaks down legal risks and what's next for Ilhan Omar and more top headlines
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Ban on Drumcree Orange Order parade was lawful, High Court rules
The Northern Ireland secretary's decision to ban the Drumcree Orange Order parade was lawful, a High Court judge has concluded.
Family of woman murdered by ex-partner demand 'action' amid belief death 'should never have happened'
The family of a mother who was murdered by her abusive ex-partner are demanding "action, answers and accountability" amid their belief her death "should never have happened".
Spain high-speed railway crash kills at least 68 after train stopped on tracks
A high-speed RENFE train slammed into a stopped IRYO train in Toledo province, derailing two cars and killing at least 68 people on Wednesday.
Spain high-speed train crash kills at least 64
A high-speed RENFE train slammed into a stopped IRYO train in Toledo province, derailing two cars and killing at least 64 people on Wednesday.
Two-time ‘Jeopardy!’ champion arrested on child porn charges while on probation: officials
Joey DeSena faces 10 counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor in North Carolina after allegedly possessing child pornography on probation.
Paedophile who sexually abused infant and incited rape of another child jailed
A paedophile who sexually abused an infant and incited the rape of another child has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years.