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Polish opposition leader Tusk declares win as ruling conservatives lose majority
Sunday, October 15, 2023
At stake are Poland's legal stance on LGBTQ+ rights and abortion, and the foreign alliances of a country that has been a crucial ally to Ukraine after Russia launched its full-scale invasion.
Powerful earthquake hits west Afghanistan, a week after strong quakes in same region
Sunday, October 15, 2023
A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck western Afghanistan on Sunday, just over a week after strong quakes killed thousands of people and flattened entire villages in the same region.
Republican Jeff Landry wins the Louisiana governor's race, reclaims office for GOP
Sunday, October 15, 2023
Attorney General Jeff Landry, a Republican backed by former President Donald Trump, has won the Louisiana governor's race, holding off a crowded field of candidates.
Actor Piper Laurie, known for roles in 'Carrie' and 'The Hustler,' dies at 91
Saturday, October 14, 2023
She received Academy Award nominations for the 1961 poolroom drama The Hustler, the horror classic Carrie in 1976, and the romantic drama Children of a Lesser God in 1986.
Conservative former businessman wins New Zealand election, set to be prime minister
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Christopher Luxon will be the nation's prime minister after a decisive election victory. People voted for change after six years of a liberal government led for most of that time by Jacinda Ardern.
Australia votes against creating an Indigenous panel to advise Parliament
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Advocates for constitutional change in Australia said they were devastated by the defeat of a referendum that would have created a committee to offer advice on policies that affect Indigenous people.
U.S. and Qatar agree to prevent disbursal of recently unfrozen Iranian funds
Friday, October 13, 2023
The move follows the deadly attacks by Hamas on Israel and Republican criticism of the White House deal with Iran, where $6 billion was unfrozen in exchange for the release of 5 detained Americans.
Gap between U.S. income taxes owed and paid is set to keep growing, the IRS says
Friday, October 13, 2023
For tax years 2021 and 2020, the latest to receive such IRS estimates, the projected gross "tax gap" soared to $688 billion and $601 billion, respectively. That is a significant jump from the past.
Rudolph Isley, a founding member of the Isley Brothers, has died at 84
Thursday, October 12, 2023
He was among the Isleys inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.
ACT test scores for U.S. students drop to a 30-year low
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Scores have fallen for six consecutive years, and the trend accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. The average scores in reading, science and math showed test-takers weren't ready for college.
$1.73 billion Powerball jackpot goes to lucky lottery player in California
Thursday, October 12, 2023
The jackpot is the world's second-largest lottery prize after rolling over for 36 consecutive drawings, since the last time someone won the top prize on July 19.
Autoworkers escalate strike as 8,700 workers walk out at a Ford Kentucky plant
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The surprise move took down the largest and most profitable Ford plant in the world. The sprawling factory makes pricey heavy-duty F-Series pickup trucks and large Ford and Lincoln SUVs.
Carlee Russell, accused of kidnapping hoax, will appeal after guilty verdict
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
A municipal judge on Wednesday found Russell guilty of two misdemeanor charges. The ruling came after Russell's attorneys agreed to "stipulate and appeal" the case, moving the case to circuit court.
Texas executes man who questioned evidence in deadly carjacking of elderly woman
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
A Texas man who unsuccessfully challenged the safety of the state's lethal injection drugs and raised questions about evidence used to persuade a jury to sentence him to death was executed Tuesday.
Canadian autoworkers and General Motors reach a tentative contract agreement
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The deal recognizes employee contributions with significant pay and benefit increases and additional job security, the automaker said.
Hurricane Lidia makes landfall as a Category 4 near Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Lidia was expected to rapidly weaken over the mountains and dissipate, but was still capable of soaking the region with heavy rain.
North Carolina Republicans enact election changes over Democratic governor's vetoes
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
One law approved by North Carolina Republicans eliminates the governor's power to appoint the State Board of Elections; the other ends a three-day grace period to receive and count absentee ballots.
What is Hamas? Here's what to know
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
The group, founded in 1987, has vowed to annihilate Israel. Before this past weekend's attack, it was responsible for many suicide bombings and other deadly attacks on civilians and Israeli soldiers.
Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd suspends GOP 2024 presidential bid, endorses Nikki Haley
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Hurd was the last major candidate to join the already crowded Republican primary field when he announced his run in late June. He leaves the race after failing to gain traction as pragmatic moderate.
Wednesday's Powerball jackpot up to $1.73 billion as lottery losing streak continues
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
There has been no winner for 35 consecutive drawings, since the last time someone won the top prize on July 19. That streak trails the record of 41 draws set in 2021 and 2022.