‘Dixie’ map that divided US into North and South could fetch up to $1.2M at auction
It’s perhaps the most consequential map in American history.
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Goodbye to Wawrinka - an everyman who gatecrashed the greats
Stan Wawrinka's glorious career - which brought him three Grand Slam titles in a golden era - ends after an honourable defeat on an emotional night in Basel.
What to expect of this year's Budget
The BBC's political correspondent Harry Farley explains what to expect ahead of John Healey's first Budget.
US cruise ship ends global voyage due to fuel costs; 200 passengers lose their homes
A U.S. cruise ship on a residential world voyage has suspended its operations in Cambodia due to fuel costs, forcing hundreds of passengers to abandon their homes
Trump's cure for Republicans' midterm woes is more Trump. Will it work?
President Donald Trump wants midterm voters to imagine he's on the ballot and has seized the political spotlight in a way that makes such make-believe seem a bit more real
Federal officials identify 400 noncitizens registered to vote in Washington state: ‘Tip of the iceberg’
Many on the list are green card holders with legal immigration status and permanent residency, according to US attorney’s offices.
Republicans emphasize transgender ads, putting cultural issues over economy
Republicans have spent an estimated $183 million on television ads focused on transgender-related attacks against Democrats in the final phase of this year’s midterm elections
Arab parties could hold key as Netanyahu and Eisenkot set to fall short of victory
The two main blocs appear to have too few seats to form the next government without reliance on Arab parties.
UN holds annual vote on condemning US embargo on Cuba as tensions spill into public
The United Nations is set to vote on a resolution condemning the decades-long U.S. economic embargo on Cuba as the Trump administration intensifies its campaign to undermine Cuba’s socialist government
Why Hurts played with blood clot and what it means for NFL
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is recovering from a life-threatening condition which developed after he was cleared to play with a blood clot and board a long-haul flight.
Federal judge rules top US prosecutor in Los Angeles isn't legally serving
A federal judge has ruled that Republican Bill Essayli is not legally serving as the top U.S. prosecutor in Los Angeles
Great white shark thrashes, lunges at woman after she reaches out to pet the marine apex predator
A woman had a close call with a great white shark when she reached off a fishing boat to pet the marine apex, leading the shark to thrash around and lunge.
Son read dad last rites before knifing him in the heart, burying him in shallow grave behind home
A Missouri man allegedly read his father his last rites before plunging a kitchen cleaver into his heart and burying him in a shallow grave behind his house.
Jimmy Kimmel Turns Trump Heckler’s Taunt Into a T-Shirt
Kimmel was inspired after the president’s “‘Tone-Deaf Comedy Jam’ got tripped up by a heckler.”
Cundy 'no spring chicken' but nears 20-year unbeaten run
Jody Cundy says he is "no spring chicken", yet at the age of 48 he could make it 20 years unbeaten in the kilo at the Para-cycling Track World Championships.
Cops raid West Virginia University frat houses in hazing probe, hauling out bags as hundreds of students look on
Police raided two West Virginia University fraternity houses and seized evidence as part of an ongoing hazing investigation.
Israel’s President, Isaac Herzog, Faces a Difficult Choice
The president has a largely ceremonial role, except after elections when it is his responsibility to pick a candidate for prime minister.
Drone footage captures wild moment escaped prison inmate is caught by police: ‘We got him’
“He’s ran on us several times and his M.O. is to hunker down, whether it be in the water, under a dock or on a stream on the edge and just wait ‘till night,” an officer says.
Bolsonaro lands in US days after election defeat: Sources
The State Department will allow Flávio Bolsonaro and his family to enter the U.S. and issue them visas, a senior department official told ABC News Tuesday.
India news: Cyclone Arnab brings heavy rain, disruption
Cyclone Arnab is making a slow-motion landfall at India's east coast with states evacuating thousands of residents. Also, a new report says India is among nations with highest heatwave exposure for infants. Follow live
UK set for calmer weather - but 'dense' fog may cause disruption
The UK is set for a period of calmer weather after three people died during storms over the weekend - but "dense" fog could cause further disruption.
Southwest flight attendant who gets ‘violently ill’ from pets sues airline for being forced to work on flights with cats and dogs
The flight attendant of over 25 years, said her hypersensitivity to pet dander became an issue after Southwest began allowing small domesticated cats and dogs aboard flights in 2018.
Judge to appoint special master in California voting case in setback to Trump admin
The judge appeared skeptical of the DOJ's request for a restraining order.
US embassy worker flown out of UK before police questioning
A senior US Air Force officer was flown out of the UK before he could be questioned over allegations that he possessed child sexual abuse images, it has emerged.
US military kills five in eastern Pacific strike on suspected drug-trafficking vessel
Video shows a go-fast vessel erupt into a massive fireball as SOUTHCOM confirms five narco-terrorists were killed in the eastern Pacific strike.
It can be lonely at the top. And that’s just how China’s leader likes it
A Chinese Port Could Be a Lifeline for Spain, but Also a Threat
Residents say a proposed Chinese car plant in northern Spain will create new jobs. Others say it’s a long-term risk, distilling a debate about the costs and perks of ties to China.
Florida girlfriend allegedly tracks cheating boyfriend, shoots woman in his car: reports
Katherine Dale Kelly allegedly used an Uber to track her boyfriend to a late-night meeting before opening fire on the woman inside the vehicle.
Ex-Hunter Biden pal who testified against him engaged to pregnant reality star Savannah Chrisley
Jason Galanis, 56, was a business partner of Hunter Biden’s from 2012 to 2015.
Texas Senate Rivals Converge on Lubbock, With Trump in the Mix
It was a showdown of sorts in western Texas as James Talarico and Ken Paxton appeared at dueling rallies on either side of a prairie-dog-filled city park.
James Talarico faces off against Trump in dueling Texas rallies in election’s final days
Voter enthusiasm in Lubbock, a Texas city of fewer than 300,000, underscored the stakes of a close Senate race in what Democrats call their best chance in a generation.
Iran war has cost $47 billion, U.S. military says
The war with Iran has cost the U.S. military at least $47.1 billion as of mid-October, according to a new estimate from U.S. Central Command obtained by CBS News.
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski endorses Democratic candidate in Alaska governor’s race
The Republican senator endorsed Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins over Trump-backed Bernadette Wilson a week before Election Day.
Israel just voted in a critical election. But the ultimate outcome will take time to become clear
Halima Salman convicted of receiving ISIS military training in Syria, faces 10 years in prison
Halima Salman, a former Brooklyn resident and U.S. citizen, was convicted in federal court of receiving ISIS military-style training in Syria.
Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs
The Villa Vie Odyssey suspends its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements".
Neil Young again sues Trump campaign for playing Rockin' in the Free World at rally
The Canadian-American musician sued Trump in 2020 over unauthorised use of song at a political event.
8-month Iran war looms large over Israeli election
Israelis voted in a national election set to shape the country's next government, with the Iran war looming large over their decisions.
Israeli exit polls suggest no clear winner in pivotal general election
Two polls project that veteran PM Benjamin Netanyahu and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot are tied, with neither winning a majority.
Trump says he’ll roll back Biden-era methane rules for oil and gas companies
The EPA plans to ease regulations aimed at curbing methane leaks, Trump said. The potent greenhouse gas is a major contributor to climate change.
Iran War Cost Rises to $47.1 Billion, Pentagon Told Lawmakers
The estimate through Oct. 16 shows that bombs, missiles and other munitions accounted for more than 60 percent of expenses.
Alex Pretti's parents seek answers from DOJ months after son's killing
It's been nine months since Veterans Affairs nurse Alex Pretti was shot by federal agents in Minnesota, and his parents are calling on the government for answers.
Arab Parties’ Strong Showing May Bring Role in Formation of Israel’s Next Government
Voters supporting two leading Arab parties turned out in record numbers to voice their opposition to the Netanyahu government.
Judge Questions Trump Administration’s Need to Target Noncitizen Voters
In the legal tangle between the Justice Department and California, a federal judge on Tuesday deferred a ruling but said the government already had a remedy it could use after the election.
Man accused of threatening to hijack United flight says it was a drunken joke
Cockpit audio captured a pilot explaining the diverted United Airlines flight while Dante Milne allegedly slept, unaware he caused the emergency.
Flames shoot from roof of George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston
A fire broke out at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on Tuesday, with smoke rising from Terminal C. Kris Van Cleave reports.
U.S. granting visas to Brazil's Bolsonaro and his family after election loss, official says
A senior State Department official tells CBS News the U.S. will issue visas to Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro and his family as he faces corruption charges at home. Reuters correspondent Gram Slattery joins CBS News to share more.
Tennessee Race Is Rattled by a Republican’s Acknowledgment of a ‘Past Indiscretion’
State Senator Brent Taylor, the Republican nominee for a U.S. House seat, responded to a Nashville outlet’s report that he had sent “an unsolicited nude picture.”
Group of "mombies" host "Thriller" flash mob with a purpose: to raise money for breast cancer
A group of moms, called "mombies" get zombified and host a Halloween flash mob to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" each year. Since 2016, the group has almost doubled in size, with weeks of rehearsals, two different shows and a purpose: to raise money for breast cancer. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Alleged victim quietly asks stranger for help at a gas station, prompting kidnapping arrest
When a pickup truck pulled in to get gas in Round Rock, Texas, a woman inside quietly caught a stranger's attention and asked for their help. Her partner is now in police custody. Jason Allen reports.
Netanyahu fighting for his political life in Israeli election
Israelis voted in one of the most important elections on Tuesday, with the potential to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and help shape the future of the war with Iran, the Gaza Strip and America's relationship with the Middle East. Matt Gutman reports from Tel Aviv.
Florida mom arrested for allegedly leaving children home alone while on Vegas trip, police say
A mother in Florida is under arrest, accused of leaving her four children home alone while she flew to Las Vegas for work. Tom Hanson reports.
Experts urge 'global health emergency' as climate harms accelerate
Heat, drought and storms linked to climate change are already killing millions worldwide. Researchers want global warming to be declared a global health emergency as the health harms from it escalate faster than ever.
Judge berates DOJ attorney in court over new charge filed against former FBI officials
The judge tossed a new obstruction charge against Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides and told the Justice Department attorney that “everything is a sideshow on top of a sideshow” in this case.
They bought cabins to live on a luxury cruise ship. High fuel costs got them kicked off in Cambodia.
Florida-based Villa Vie Residences said it was working to identify “temporary living arrangements” for people aboard The Odyssey, a 642-foot cruise ship.
Egypt orders closure of independent news site Mada Masr
Editor-in-chief Lina Attalah was briefly detained and fined over licensing violations. Rights groups condemned the ruling as a major blow to press freedom in Egypt, where independent media face growing pressure.
Road rage victim’s utility worker ‘brothers’ face off with hedge fund driver indicted in murder case
Dozens of Con Edison workers showed up to the courthouse before Victor Romero, a former NYPD detective, was indicted on a murder charge in the bridge shooting.
Trump holds two rallies in critical Texas battleground
President Trump is holding two rallies in Texas where Republican Ken Paxton is locked in a tight race with Democrat James Talarico. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.
Unclear outcome from high stakes Israeli election
The opposition to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu showed strength in today’s election, but not enough to win power outright. Now comes likely weeks of negotiations to see who can form a coalition government. NBC News’ Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports from Tel Aviv.
Grand jury declines to indict former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson, star witness of Jan. 6 committee
The failed indictment is one of many for federal prosecutors during the second Trump administration.
Suspected shark knocks fisherman off kayak a mile off California coast, forcing swim to shore
A fisherman swam to shore after a suspected shark struck his kayak near Leffingwell Landing in Cambria, puncturing the hull and capsizing it.
Escaped Tennessee killer's abandoned truck offers clues to what he may do next: retired FBI agent
A retired FBI agent told Fox News Digital Jacob Allen Morley's abandoned truck in Marion, Illinois, may reveal the escaped killer's next move.
Venezuelan illegal immigrant killed by FBI agent in Chicago was caught and released under Biden: sources
Federal law enforcement sources told Fox News the man killed by an off-duty FBI agent at a Chicago homeless encampment was a Biden-era border release.
Bolsonaro has fled to Miami after losing Brazilian election - report
Flavio Bolsonaro has fled to Florida after losing Brazil's presidential election, according to local media.
Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for sex trafficking
Netanyahu gains overnight as Israel election heads toward political deadlock
Israel election exit polls show Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud and Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar locked in a fight with neither bloc reaching 61 Knesset seats.
Sen Flávio Bolsonaro flees Brazil for US after election loss, will be issued visas: State Department
The Brazilian far-right senator has reportedly headed to Florida two days after losing the presidential runoff to leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Serial killer Ted Bundy is linked to another Utah teenager’s 1974 murder through DNA testing
Serbia’s student movement topples Vucic’s party after 14 years, but political agenda remains unclear
Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat to the Student List after a landslide victory ended his 14-year rule over Serbia in a historic election day.
Flavio Bolsonaro flees Brazil for US amid investigation — reports
Flavio Bolsonaro is on the way to the US, according to reports citing people close to the senator. The US State Department said it will issue visas to the senator and his family.
EU proposes giving Frontex border agency new major powers
The European Commission has unveiled a new plan to give Frontex more resources to ensure the return of irregular migrants, including by supporting non-EU countries. The move comes after the tragedy in Ceuta.
Trump approved allowing Flávio Bolsonaro to enter US after Brazil election loss, source says
RAF Fairford plot co-ordinated by handler known as 'Ali', court hears
Two men have appeared in court charged with national security offences over the incident at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.
Mbappe apologizes as Chinese sponsors drop him and TV broadcasts are halted over Mao dictator remark
French soccer star Kylian Mbappe has apologized after apparently referring to Mao Zedong as a dictator. Chinese sponsors have dropped him, while state television has suspended Spanish league broadcasts.
UK's nuclear submarines in 'unusual' deployment
Three of the UK's four nuclear deterrent submarines are out at sea, it is understood.
Texas nonprofit says it was impersonated in LGBTQ+ mailers. A judge cleared the way to find the sender
King Charles heads to Caribbean as calls grow for slavery apology
UK charges 2 men in suspected Iran-linked incident at RAF Fairford after US bombers pulled
Two men face charges under the U.K.'s National Security Act after a September incident at RAF Fairford, a key base for U.S. military bombers.
Myanmar: Is the US undermining the EU's diplomatic blockade?
With the US reopening talks with Myanmar's military-backed government, and several Southeast Asian countries restarting diplomatic contacts, the EU is facing uncomfortable questions about its own boycott of the junta.