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Houthis strike Saudi targets, Israel marks Oct. 7 anniversary and other Mideast developments
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim they have attacked military facilities and airports in Saudi Arabia.
Nepal ends search for thousands of flood victims as family reactions range from anger to relief
The Nepalese government has announced an end to search and rescue operations for thousands of people still missing after a massive flood in August.
Kosovo lawmakers elect a new president in a late-night vote to avert snap election
Kosovo's lawmakers have elected economist Justina Shiroka Pula as the new president, narrowly avoiding a snap election.
Nobel Prize in chemistry set to be awarded in Stockholm
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences will award the Nobel Prize in chemistry.
Rubio, in Greece, set to call for the West to restore founding democratic principles and values
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to call on the nations of the West to return to their civilizational roots and restore the values that drove the rise of Europe and North America to global dominance for centuries.
Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities kill at least 15 in a major attack that Kyiv saw coming
Russian missiles and drones have pounded Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions, killing at least 12 civilians and wounding over 40.
IMF chief urges countries to do more to curb debt and regulate AI
The head of the International Monetary Fund says countries both rich and poor must take faster action to cut debt and counter growing inequality as their economies weather a triple whammy from the AI boom and shocks from wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.
Israelis are split over Netanyahu in their first elections since Oct. 7
As Israel gears up for national elections this month, the country remains focused on Oct. 7.
Skydance mashes proven properties of Paramount and Warner Bros. into an uncertain Hollywood hybrid
Continuity will be the immediate emphasis for Skydance, the new entertainment giant created by Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros.
In Virginia, Democrat hoping to oust Republican tests anti-corruption message echoing around country
Longtime Virginia Republican Rep. Rob Wittman is emphasizing his humble roots rather than his deep experience as he campaigns this year in what's seen as the toughest race of his career.
Christa Pike is awake after failed execution as her attorneys seek more information
Christa Pike, a death row inmate in Tennessee, is awake and speaking after surviving a failed execution attempt.
World stocks fall back despite latest earnings-driven rally on Wall Street
World shares have retreated after U.S. stocks hit all-time highs, lifted by expectations of fat corporate earnings.
Israelis mourn on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack as Palestinians live in devastated Gaza
Israelis have gathered at intersections, bomb shelters and the site of a music festival that Hamas-led militants overran on Oct. 7, 2023.
Can $1 billion buy victory in the midterm elections? Some Republicans fear the answer is no
Republicans are facing anxiety as they enter the final month of the midterm campaign.
JEA customer says security guard frisked him during service visit; the utility company responds
A Jacksonville man says a JEA security guard patted him down when he went to the utility’s Pearl Street office to change the billing address on his account.
Jacksonville councilwoman suspended from teaching position at DCPS middle school amid HR investigation
Councilwoman Tyrona Clark-Murray has been suspended from her teaching duties at Alfred Dupont Middle School amid a Duval County Public Schools human resources investigation into alleged inappropriate physical contact.
‘Always floods out here’: Rain leaves part of Atlantic Blvd. underwater in Atlantic Beach
Atlantic Boulevard is currently closed from East Coast Drive to the oceanfront due to heavy rainfall and standing water, the Atlantic Beach Police Department said.
In first Maine Senate debate, Collins seeks to distance herself from Trump
Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins has distanced herself from President Donald Trump during her first Maine Senate debate with Democratic opponent Troy Jackson.
Firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan scheduled for December
The acting secretary of the U.S. Army says the man convicted of killing 13 people in the 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas, will be executed by firing squad on Dec. 3.
DCPS board unanimously approves $15M sale of Southbank headquarters
Duval County Public Schools is moving forward with the sale of its Southbank headquarters after the School Board voted Tuesday night unanimously to approve a $15 million agreement with Ashco Inc.
City council approves $30M gas tax to rescue JTA from financial crisis
A Jacksonville city council committee has approved the release of $30 million in local gas tax funds to rescue the Jacksonville Transportation Authority from a deepening financial crisis.
Baker, Columbia among 25 Florida counties under state of emergency as Tropical Depression Nine forms
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency for 25 Florida counties, including Baker and Columbia counties in Northeast Florida, in preparation for Tropical Depression Nine. The storm is expected to strengthen in the coming days.
Dolly Parton's multifaceted legacy showcased at Nashville museum and hotel
A new Dolly Parton hotel and museum offers fans a look at the multifaceted singer, actor, entertainer and philanthropist, right in the heart of Nashville.
Personal information for over 1 million people stolen in a cyberattack on Arizona's court system
A cyberattack on Arizona’s court system has compromised personal information for more than a million people.
Tropical Storm Isaias has formed, strengthening expected
Storm expected to pass north of Yucatan and approach U.S. northern Gulf Coast by Friday
Students turn on Cornell's president over the school's handling of gang rape allegations
Some of the students furious over the handling of an alleged fraternity house gang rape at Cornell University are directing their ire at the school’s president.
Eva Marie Saint, star of 'North by Northwest' and 'On the Waterfront,' dies at 102
Oscar winner Eva Marie Saint has died at the age of 102.
Trump says he has call scheduled with Putin to discuss possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia
President Donald Trump says he has a call scheduled with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a possible case of plague at a Siberian research institute.
What Paramount’s Warner Bros. takeover means for streaming, movies and news
Bugs Bunny, meet SpongeBob Squarepants, and so much more.
Florida AG subpoenas Mayor Deegan over meeting with former JTA board member who warned of financial crisis
Florida’s Office of Statewide Prosecution has subpoenaed Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan, demanding records from a 2025 meeting with a former Jacksonville Transportation Authority board member who says she raised alarms about the agency’s finances long before its collapse.
The enduring popularity of Elvis Presley's Graceland is a monument to his legacy
Graceland, Elvis Presley's iconic home, continues to captivate fans decades after his death.
Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after Tennessee failed execution, her attorneys say
Attorneys for Christa Pike, who survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her last week, say she is awake and speaking as she receives treatment at a hospital.
Missing Putnam County man with autism returns home safely
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office says a missing man with autism who left his home in Crescent City returned home safely Tuesday evening.
McDonald's sued over AI tool that recommends prices to US franchisees
McDonald’s is facing a federal lawsuit that alleges its AI-enhanced pricing tool violates antitrust laws because it shares nonpublic data with competing franchisees.
In ‘Tenzing,’ the Everest-scaling Sherpa Tenzing Norgay finally gets the spotlight
The first image ever taken of a human being standing atop Mount Everest was of Tenzing Norgay.
Republicans to spend $5 million in South Carolina Senate race as Trump plans trip there
The primary Senate Republican super PAC is sending reinforcements to South Carolina as President Donald Trump prepares to visit and boost Sen. Darline Graham.
Former CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars pleads guilty
A former senior CIA official has pleaded guilty to abusing his position and government funds for personal gain.
Trump doesn't commit to repaying federal funds already spent on controversial ads
President Donald Trump has pledged to use money from his MAGA Inc. super PAC for a controversial taxpayer-funded ad campaign.
CNN now has a new owner. What will the future of the network be under Skydance?
CNN has a new owner: Skydance.
Trump highlights a big new defense project in Maryland, a blue state whose governor didn't attend
President Donald Trump traveled to the Baltimore area to highlight a $3.7 billion investment by Anduril to build components for nuclear-powered submarines at a shipyard.
3 of Nolan Wells' friends sue NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation
Three friends of Nolan Wells, a Black college student who went missing from a Mississippi island and was later found dead, are suing NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation.
Washington resident conspired with Canadian school shooter before attack, officials say
Federal authorities say a 30-year-old from Washington state conspired with an 18-year-old to commit a February mass shooting at a school in Canada.
Families of some US troops killed in the Iran war's deadliest strike absent from White House event
Relatives of some soldiers killed in the Iran war joined dozens of Gold Star families Tuesday at the White House.
Colombia's president offers support to veterans extradited to US over Haitian leader's killing
Colombian president Abelardo de la Espriella has offered legal assistance to a group of Colombian military veterans who were arrested over the 2021 killing of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse.
Trump administration to assign government lawyers to migrant kids’ cases, worrying advocates
The Trump administration is creating a team of attorneys to represent children who traveled alone to the United States in immigration proceedings, which critics say would deprive them of having lawyers who aren’t employed by the government and could put them at greater risk of deportation.
ABC and Trump's FCC battle in federal court over issues of free speech and jurisdiction
A lawyer for ABC has asked a federal judge to prevent the Trump administration from conducting an unusual, early review of its broadcast licenses, likening it to a looming execution by guillotine.
Atlantic Blvd closed from East Coast Drive to oceanfront due to standing water
Atlantic Boulevard is currently closed from East Coast Drive to the oceanfront due to heavy rainfall and standing water, the Atlantic Beach Police Department said.
US military restricts troops from leaving the base in Okinawa after Marine is arrested in a killing
The U.S. military in Okinawa, Japan, is pausing all operations for two days after a Marine was arrested on suspicion of killing a local woman.
California couple arrested on child abuse charges in horrifying surrogacy probe
A California couple have been arrested on child abuse charges following an investigation into a surrogacy scheme involving at least 21 children ranging in age from a few months to 13 years.
Cornell brings in ex-Justice official Sally Yates to review school’s handling of sex assault claims
Cornell University trustees have announced that former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates will review how the university handles sexual misconduct complaints.
All lanes reopen after crash on I-95 North between JTB and Bowden Road
Emergency crews were on the scene of a crash on I-95 North between J. Turner Butler Blvd. and Bowden Road on Tuesday afternoon.
Lawyers for ex-Olympian cleared in Reflecting Pool case call for government watchdog investigations
Lawyers for a former Olympian whom the Justice Department charged with intentionally damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, only to abruptly drop the case after determining that he was not responsible, are urging two different government watchdogs to examine what they say was a flawed investigation and…
What to know about data centers in Florida: Power, water, local control and the new law
Data centers are the unseen infrastructure behind much of daily digital life. They are facilities filled with computer servers and related equipment that process, store and transmit information for websites, cloud storage, banking, health records, streaming and artificial intelligence.
RFK Jr.'s embrace of AI confounds some MAHA allies and medical experts
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s unexpected embrace of artificial intelligence has rankled some of his allies in the “Make America Healthy Again” movement.
‘Claims do not submit themselves’: Florida cracks down on Medicaid fraud, projects $1B in savings
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced sweeping results on Tuesday from the state’s ongoing Medicaid fraud crackdown, citing more than 220 provider terminations, over $230 million in suspicious billing identified, and nearly $1 billion in projected savings tied to applied behavioral analysis services alone.
Veterinarian with ties to Jacksonville detained by ICE, community rallies support
A northeast Florida veterinarian is in federal immigration custody after being arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Arizona last month.
LaSalle Street drainage project completed in San Marco, city says
A long-awaited drainage project in San Marco is complete and operating as intended, city officials said, bringing a new pump station and larger stormwater pipes to a neighborhood that has repeatedly flooded during heavy rain.
DeSantis signs record 20th death warrant this year for man convicted of killing woman in 2004
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his second death warrant within a week, putting the state in position to exceed its modern-era record for executions in a single year set in 2025, according to our partners at the News Service of Florida.
LIVE RADAR: Flood Watch issued for coastal counties through 12 p.m. Wednesday; Alert Day extended
Bands of rain could drop 1-2 inches near I-95 with pockets of 3-4 inches in training storms
Actor, 'restaurant kid' Ming-Na Wen reflects on the Asian American experience in 70 recipes
Ming-Na Wen's acting breakthrough was in the 1993 film adaptation of Amy Tan’s novel “The Joy Luck Club.”.
Politics & Power: From cyberattacks to job losses, what AI means for security & livelihoods worldwide
Nick Allard, dean of the Jacksonville University College of Law, joins News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on this week’s episode of “Politics & Power” to discuss the double-edged sword of AI as both threat and solution and what world leaders must do now.
Emmy Awards to move to Prime Video in 2027 in 6-year deal between Amazon and the Television Academy
The Emmy Awards are moving to Prime Video starting in 2027.
The Latest: Trump heads to Maryland in effort to tout factory investments amid economic fears
President Donald Trump headed to Maryland to tout a $3.7 billion investment by Anduril in nuclear-powered submarines.
Paramount completes its takeover of Warner Bros to become one Hollywood giant known as Skydance
Skydance-owned Paramount has closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros.
Car flips in crash on South Roscoe Boulevard in Ponte Vedra Beach, deputies say
A crash Tuesday morning that blocked all lanes of South Roscoe Boulevard in Ponte Vedra Beach left at least one person injured.
UK police arrest a 7th man in connection with a security incident at a US-run air base
British police have arrested a 22-year-old man in London on suspicion of a terror offense linked to Iran.
Jacksonville leaders debate redirecting $30M in gas tax funds to rescue JTA
Jacksonville city leaders are weighing a $30 million proposal to help the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) out of a financial crisis — without raising taxes
How Russia and the world are responding to a possible case of pneumonic plague after lab worker dies
The World Health Organization says that a possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia poses a "very low" risk outside the country.
A hearing on Kilmar Ábrego Garcia’s deportation case is abruptly canceled
Kilmar Ábrego Garcia's deportation saga continues as a federal court hearing in Maryland has been abruptly canceled.
Alito says Supreme Court can’t stem emergency appeals and voices concern over Trump’s rhetoric
Some of President Donald Trump's rhetoric about members of the Supreme Court isn't sitting well with one of his favorite justices.
Ukraine fires nearly 900 drones at Russia as Kyiv braces for expected huge aerial attack
Russia's Defense Ministry says air defenses intercepted nearly 900 Ukrainian drones over multiple regions overnight.
Zambia will sign $3.6 billion health plan with US that won't require sharing of patient data
Zambia plans to sign a revised health agreement with the United States that excludes controversial clauses about sharing patient data and specimens.
Deep tropical moisture means rainy, breezy week ahead
Deep tropical moisture is moving in, bringing widespread showers and storms Tuesday with locally heavy rainfall possible. Rain chances stay elevated through the week, with several rounds of rain likely.
Vietnamese police arrest 12 suspected of prowling city streets at night, snatching cats for meat
Police in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City have arrested 12 men suspected of running a ring that stole and resold about 2,700 cats for meat.
Saudi Arabia says 2 airports were hit in renewed fighting with Houthis and other Mideast news
Saudi Arabia says three people were injured in the latest attacks on its airports since fighting with Yemen’s Houthi rebels reignited.
Nicole Kidman, Zendaya and hovering cars see Paris Fashion Week go out on a high
Matthieu Blazy has introduced a new twist to Chanel's iconic suit by using “smocked tweed” that stretches like sportswear.
Kenya confirms its first Ebola case and death in a man who traveled from Congo
A Kenyan citizen who had been living in Congo before returning to Nairobi over the weekend has become Kenya’s first confirmed case of Ebola and the country’s first death from the disease in the fast-moving outbreak.
French riot police fire tear gas as more than 250,000 rally nationwide for school funding
More than a quarter of a million people have marched in cities across France in support of school pupils demanding more education funding, increasing pressure on the government of outgoing President Emmanuel Macron.
Scientist who hunts mysterious ghost particles in the Antarctic ice wins Nobel Prize for physics
A Belgian-born scientist has won the Nobel Prize in physics for his efforts to demystify a rare group of neutrinos, tiny cosmic particles that researchers believe offer clues to how the universe evolved.
US stocks rise to a record on expectations companies will make even fatter profits
The U.S. stock market hit an all-time high as expectations rise for companies to keep making more money.
Kenyan prisoners play chess for fun behind bars and to help with rehabilitation
Kenya’s Department for Correctional Services has introduced chess across the country’s prisons since 2024, in one of the most prominent institutional carceral chess programs in Africa.
Jim Bakker, who lost his ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire in sex and money scandals, dies at 86
Jim Bakker, who along with his first wife, Tammy Faye, built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful “The PTL Club” TV show, only to lose it all in a sex scandal and financial crimes, has died.
Arkansas campaign ad sparks conservative backlash for portraying lazy welfare recipient as white
A new video from Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders was standard issue Republican messaging for promoting her state’s stricter rules for people on Medicaid.
Republicans return to tough-on-crime message before difficult midterm elections
Republicans are focusing on crime and public disorder in midterm election campaigns, as voters grow frustrated with their handling of the cost of living and the war with Iran.
Israeli documentary ‘NAZA’ opens in the US, reigniting debate over the war in Gaza
The Israeli documentary "NAZA" is opening in U.S. theaters, reigniting debate over America's military support for Israel.
Cold War memories stir Rubio in Iceland as he champions diplomacy and downplays differences
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has sought to reassure NATO ally Iceland that President Donald Trump's administration has no designs on the island but shares its concerns about Arctic security as tensions between the U.S. and Russia rise in the High North and elsewhere.
Jolly vs. Donalds: Where Florida’s governor candidates stand on AI, data centers and Amendment 3
The race for Florida governor is drawing sharp contrasts on some of the state’s most pressing issues.
Sisterly love: Jacksonville nurse saves her sister’s life by donating a kidney
A Jacksonville nurse made a life-saving decision long before her sister ever asked. Moneeco “Nicole” Collins donated one of her kidneys to her sister at Mayo Clinic in Florida — and says she had already made up her mind years earlier.
Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan
President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of Army Maj. Nidal Hasan for the 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas.
Macclenny community shocked after deputies say 77-year-old woman fatally shot attacker outside veterinary office
The Macclenny community is reacting to a 77-year-old woman who acted in self-defense when she shot and killed a man who attacked her early Monday in a veterinary hospital parking lot, according to the Baker County Sheriff's Office.
Trump criticizes election officials in Arizona’s Maricopa County over error affecting 3,000 ballots
President Donald Trump is criticizing election officials in Arizona’s Maricopa County after about 3,000 ballots were mistakenly mailed early to voters.
Nicaragua torture victim imprisoned for second time after being deported by US
A Nicaraguan exile who was imprisoned and tortured after protesting against that country's government was deported by the U.S. back to his country, where he was immediately imprisoned once again by authorities.
Trump says his super PAC will pay for taxpayer-funded ads that sparked backlash for glorifying him
President Donald Trump says he will stop using taxpayer funds for ads promoting himself.
US citizen who was shot by immigration agent in Chicago files lawsuit alleging he fired from behind
An American citizen shot by a federal agent one year ago during an immigration crackdown in Chicago has filed suit against the federal government, alleging the agent lied about the shooting and had fired into her vehicle from behind.
DCPS tries again to sell Southbank Headquarters. Here’s what could replace it
Duval County Public Schools is moving closer to shedding its longtime central administration building, with the school board set to vote on a $15.1 million sale of the property at its upcoming meeting.
Tennessee Republicans consider more execution options after Christa Pike lethal injection fails
Tennessee's top Republicans are exploring alternative execution methods after the failed execution of Christa Pike.
Camden County EMA urges drivers to avoid flooded roads during nor’easter
With a moderate nor’easter affecting the area, the Camden County Emergency Management Agency is urging residents to prepare for additional flooding and use extra caution on the roads.
A lawsuit accuses Starbucks of mislabeling 8 'sugar-free' protein drinks
Starbucks is facing a consumer lawsuit over claims that the protein drinks labeled as “sugar-free” on its cafe menus may actually contain more sugar than a Reese’s peanut butter cup.
Trough Over Gulf Could Form Tropical Depression Midweek
System forecast to drift east then turn north with potential Gulf coast impacts