Today: November 04, 2026
Today: November 04, 2026

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Trump honors 9/11 victims at the Ellipse, pledging to 'never forget'

President Donald Trump has honored the victims of the Sept_ 11, 2001, attacks by vowing to “never forget.”

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

UK government bans goods from Israeli settlements and accuses settlers of 'ethnic cleansing'

The United Kingdom has banned trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, where it says “settler terrorists” are carrying out “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians

Europe|Political|World

Russia pounds Kyiv one day after visit by Witkoff and Kushner

Russia pounds Kyiv one day after visit by Witkoff and Kushner

Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

GOP turns to Trump as Democrats expand their target map in midterm sprint

GOP turns to Trump as Democrats expand their target map in midterm sprint

Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump threatens Canadian jetmaker Bombardier, which has an extensive US footprint

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to ban the sale of aircraft from Canada’s Bombardier unless it manufactures planes in the United States

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Putin assures Trump that Moscow doesn’t have aggressive plans toward Europe, Kremlin says

A Kremlin official says Russian President Vladimir Putin told U.S. President Donald Trump by phone that Moscow doesn’t harbor aggressive intentions toward Europe

Economy|Political|Sports

Taxpayers don’t want to pay for new NFL stadiums – so why did politicians approve billions in subsidies to fund six new ones?

Research has repeatedly found that stadiums generate little economic benefit, while subsidy referendums often fail when put before voters. Yet team owners continue to receive billions in tax dollars.

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Stars and Stripes shows how government-funded journalism can work – if it’s free to report the truth

The military newspaper earned credibility by informing troops about the good, the bad and everything in between. But the Pentagon’s recent crackdown on the paper is putting that trust to the test.

Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates hit Labor Day events

Candidates in several states with competitive House and Senate races are beginning the stretch run of election season with Labor Day events at festivals, union halls and parades

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran says improved ballistic missile shows it will take preemptive action against threats

Iran state media says a ballistic missile with improved capabilities demonstrates Tehran's shifting stance toward taking preemptive action against threats

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Germany's Merz shocked by far-right state election triumph but doubles down on unpopular reforms

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has doubled down on pushing through unpopular reforms to Europe’s largest economy after a far-right party surged to a landslide victory in a regional election, with a very good chance of forming the first far-right state government since the Nazi era

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Opinion|Political|Science

Just as the world appears to be losing its appetite for books, William T. Vollmann pens a 3,000-page novel

His latest – and possibly last – book tackles America’s foreign policy before and after 9/11. Could it also serve as an antidote to the fragmented attention and political duplicity of our current moment?

Arts|Entertainment|Political|World

Kennedy Center renews call for Trump-backed shutdown after part of a ceiling collapses

A spokesperson for the Kennedy Center is blaming “decades of neglect” for causing part of the ceiling to collapse in the performing arts venue's grand foyer

Economy|Political|US|World

Military and intelligence officials discuss smaller presence in the Middle East as US looks for another post-9/11 strategy

Military and intelligence officials discuss smaller presence in the Middle East as US looks for another post-9/11 strategy

Crime|Education|Health|Political|World

Parents of San Diego mosque gunman say a mental health facility failed to heed FBI warning

Federal law enforcement warned the parents of Caleb Vazquez, one of two teenagers involved in a San Diego mosque shooting, about his concerning online comments days before the attack

Arts|Political

Trump’s slapdash Reflecting Pool renovations stand in stark contrast to years of deliberation and engineering ingenuity that went into its creation

The construction of the pool reflected a national ambition to build something unifying and enduring. The rushed renovation and political fallout of 2026 reveal how much that civic vision has changed.

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Suburban teen's family self-deports to Colombia nearly year after father's detention during Midway Blitz

Suburban teen's family self-deports to Colombia nearly year after father's detention during Midway Blitz

Business|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Charismatic candidate propels German far-right party to victory after giving it a friendly face

Ulrich Siegmund, a charismatic 35-year-old, has led the far-right Alternative for Germany to its strongest showing yet

Americas|Crime|Political|World

US sinks an Ecuadorian boat in the Pacific it alleges is tied to drug trafficking

The U.S. Southern Command has sunk another Ecuadorian vessel that the U.S. alleged was linked to the criminal group Los Choneros

Americas|Arts|Europe|Political|World

Jamaica takes its case for reparations for Britain's role in slavery to King Charles III

Jamaica is pushing for Britain to pay reparations for the trans-Atlantic slave trade

Arts|Political|US

White House ballroom cleared for now, but question remains: Can president legally use donations to build it?

Uncle Sam may receive charitable gifts, but that doesn’t give presidents free rein on how to spend those funds.

Celebrity|Political|World

Harry and Meghan ‘surprised’ by King’s letter reiterating they’re not working royals

Harry and Meghan ‘surprised’ by King’s letter reiterating they’re not working royals

Europe|Political|World

Witkoff confident of ‘good resolution’ after Kyiv meeting, as US pushes for trilateral talks with Russia

Witkoff confident of ‘good resolution’ after Kyiv meeting, as US pushes for trilateral talks with Russia

Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

A whiplash election year enters its final stretch as Trump holds wild cards

The political landscape in the U.S. is volatile as the final midterm of President Donald Trump's presidency approaches

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Why are far-right masked men protesting at British ports?

Why are far-right masked men protesting at British ports?

Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|US|World

US envoys Witkoff and Kushner hold talks in Ukraine after meeting with Putin

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner say they have held encouraging talks in Kyiv

Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US

Trump’s first major midterm money move: A $10M Texas Senate ad blitz

President Donald Trump's political group is spending $10 million on ads in the Texas Senate race

Election|Finance|Political|World

NC State Board of Elections approves changes to how counties should handle absentee ballots

NC State Board of Elections approves changes to how counties should handle absentee ballots

Arts|Entertainment|Opinion|Political|World

Gloria Steinem on the importance of reproductive freedom

Journalist and political activist Gloria Steinem told CNN in 2024 that the ability to make decisions over one's physical self is fundamental to democracy

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Opinion|Political|World

The United States’ human rights practices are taking a nosedive

New data from a global rights-tracking project shows the country had large declines in 2025 on 8 of the 9 civil and political rights it measures.

Opinion|Political|World

USS Abraham Lincoln’s record deployment highlights shortfalls of US military readiness

Navy readiness is a finite reserve that has been overstretched by a US military appetite for interventions in the past 50 years that has not tracked with a rise in danger.

Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump administration defends controversial Venezuela oil deal

Let's take a closer look at this new controversial deal.

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Sources: Army Secretary resigns amid tensions with Hegseth

Senator Elissa Slotkin slams Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for what she calls a "never-ending purge" of independent military officials following the sudden resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll. Speaking with CNN’s Erin Burnett, Slotkin—an Armed Services Committee member and former CIA analyst—warned that the growing number of internal vacancies at the Pentagon threatens institutional stability.

Europe|Political|World

Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats as it shifts away from previous pro-Moscow stance

Hungary has ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave the country over activities deemed unacceptable, marking a shift from the previous administration's warm ties with Moscow

Business|Election|Political|US

CNN to host California gubernatorial debate ahead of November election

CNN to host California gubernatorial debate ahead of November election

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

Justice Department sues Kansas school system over policies on transgender students

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the school system in Kansas City, Kansas, over its policies on transgender students

Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

Data center projects in Pennsylvania face stronger local scrutiny after Shapiro’s executive order

The Environmental Rights Amendment of the PA Constitution guarantees the right to clean air, pure water and to the preservation of the aesthetic values of the environment.

Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia detains a Moldovan citizen suspected of shooting a military officer on orders from Ukraine

Russian authorities say they have detained a suspect in last week’s shooting that wounded a senior military officer, the latest in a series of attacks on personnel and figures linked to the war in Ukraine

Crime|Europe|Political|World

EU leaders condemn Serbia's funeral honors for Ratko Mladic, raising doubts over membership bid

Top European Union officials say they are shocked by hero’s funeral Serbia gave to Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb general who died while serving a life sentence for war crimes

Celebrity|Political|World

Harry and Meghan surprised by the way Buckingham Palace released letter on non-working royal status

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, were surprised by the way Buckingham Palace released a letter that made clear they remain non-working members of the royal family

Crime|Education|Election|Lifestyle|Political

What to do if your vote is challenged: Practical advice for midterm elections

On Election Day, you go to vote – and you’re told you’re not registered or you’re not eligible to vote. A civil rights lawyer provides a guide so voters can know their rights to cast a ballot.

Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|World

Indictments against a top extremism researcher and the SPLC force a reckoning on research ethics – an extremism scholar reflects on the field’s challenges

Indictments of a longtime extremism researcher and her former organization raise a crucial question for researchers in the field: What are the ethical limits on research about often-dangerous groups?

Business|Political|Technology|US

Musk touts DOGE transparency but downplays his own potential conflicts of interest

Musk touts DOGE transparency but downplays his own potential conflicts of interest

Business|Economy|Political|US

Which US companies are pulling back on diversity initiatives?

A growing number of prominent companies have scaled back or set aside the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that much of corporate America endorsed following the protests that accompanied the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd, a Black man, in 2020

Health|Political|Science|US

What is fluoride and why is it added to the US water supply?

Utah is poised to become the first state to prohibit fluoride in its water systems, just weeks after fluoride-critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed to lead the U.S.

Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine says Russia drone attack hits Chernobyl

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian drone struck the destroyed nuclear power plant at Chernobyl near Ukraine’s border with Belarus. Russia has denied the allegation. Zelensky also said radiation levels appear normal and will continue to be monitored. Video released by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service shows the alleged moment of attack.

Asia|Political|US|World

What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?

The U.S. State Department's Taiwan page last week removed a previous reference to not supporting Taiwan's independence.

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

How investors buy gold and what drives the market

Gold surged above $4,000 an ounce to hit a record on Wednesday, driven by investors seeking safety from mounting economic and geopolitical uncertainty, alongside expectations of further

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Thousands rally in Slovakia to mark the 2018 slayings of an investigative journalist and his fiancee

Thousands have rallied all across Slovakia to mark the seventh anniversary of the slayings of an investigative journalist and his fiancee

Business|Political|US

Which US companies are pulling back on diversity initiatives?

A growing number of prominent companies have scaled back or set aside the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that much of corporate America endorsed following the protests that accompanied the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd, a Black man, in 2020

Americas|Political|US

Venezuelan family in US under curtailed humanitarian protections clings to faith amid uncertainty

Each Sunday, Johann Teran goes to worship at a bilingual Lutheran service in suburban Minneapolis

MidEast|Political|World

Tens of thousands join mass funeral for slain Hezbollah leader Nasrallah

Tens of thousands join mass funeral for slain Hezbollah leader Nasrallah

Africa|Health|Political|World

Mpox still a health emergency, says WHO

The mpox outbreak is still a public health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Thursday.

Africa|Arts|Entertainment|Political|World

Military overtones vibrate through renowned Mali arts festival

Listeners swayed as the celebrated Malian duo Amadou and Mariam sang from a stage on the banks of the Niger River at an annual festival coloured this year by

Health|Political|Science|US

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health — and how to prepare

Losing an hour of sleep as daylight saving time kicks in can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day — it also could harm your health

Europe|Political|US|World

CIA director says US has paused intelligence support to Ukraine

CIA director John Ratcliffe said the US paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine after a contentious White House meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and President Trump. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh analyzes the impact cutting off intelligence sharing could have on Ukraine's fight against Russia.

Economy|Europe|Political

Czech Republic to lift defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030, PM says

The Czech government has decided to gradually raise its defence spending to 3% of gross domestic product by 2030, from around 2% now, Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on Wednesday.

Education|Political|US

Trump to order US Education Department abolished, WSJ reports

President Donald Trump is expected to issue an executive order aimed at his long-held goal of abolishing the U.S.

Business|Economy|Political|US

Senate Republicans push to codify DOGE cuts after Musk meeting

U.S. Senate Republicans pushed for the U.S.

Business|Finance|Political|Technology|US

Trump signs order to establish strategic bitcoin reserve

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Business|Political|US

Which US companies are pulling back on diversity initiatives?

A growing number of prominent companies have scaled back or set aside the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that much of corporate America endorsed following the protests that accompanied the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd, a Black man, in 2020

Americas|Political|World

Panama to allow 112 migrants deported from the US to move about freely in the country

Panama’s Security Minister Frank Ábrego says Panama will begin the process of issuing humanitarian passes to 112 migrants deported from the United States who have been held in a remote camp in the Darien region since last month

Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Berlin on measures against U.S. tech giants: 'Nothing is off the table'

A German government spokesperson said on Friday that "nothing is off the table" with regards to punitive measures in response to the threat of U.S. tariffs.

Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

Who are the Americans still in Russian custody?

Russia has released a Russian American imprisoned on treason charges that Washington has dismissed as ludicrous

Europe|Political

Bulgarian government survives no confidence vote

The Bulgarian government, led by Rosen Zhelyazkov, survived a vote of no confidence on Thursday, launched over what the opposition says was its failure to fight against widespread

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Putin says he hopes there will be no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin says there has been no need to use nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine and expressed hope that such a scenario will not arise

Business|Economy|Political|World

Britain and India clinch landmark trade deal

Britain and India clinched a free trade agreement on Tuesday, in a landmark deal that represents London's most significant post-Brexit pact, and was finalised in the shadow of U.S.

Europe|Political|World

Russia and Ukraine exchange 205 prisoners of war each

Russia and Ukraine swapped 205 prisoners of war each in an exchange mediated by the United Arab Emirates, both sides said on Tuesday.

Business|Europe|Finance|Political|US|World

Israel intercepts two missiles launched from Yemen, military says

Israel's military said it intercepted two missiles launched from Yemen and that sirens had sounded twice across the country including in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank on Thursday, as

Africa|Political|World

UN rights chief urges warring sides in South Sudan to 'pull back from the brink'

The United Nations rights chief urged on Friday for warring sides in South Sudan to pull back from the brink, warning that the human rights situation risks

Arts|Health|Political|Travel|World

WorldPride gathers in Washington as Trump rolls back LGBTQ+ rights

LGBTQ+ people from around the world gather in Washington this week for a parade, a political rally and cultural performances marking WorldPride to channel joy in

Health|Political|World

The legal status of assisted dying in different countries

British lawmakers voted on Friday to proceed with legislation to legalise assisted dying for the terminally ill, in what would be the country's biggest social change in a generation.

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Details emerge of secret diplomatic efforts to restart Iran talks

CNN's Kylie Atwood reports on The Trump administration discussing possibly helping Iran access as much as $30 billion to build a civilian-energy-producing nuclear program, easing sanctions, and freeing up billions of dollars in restricted Iranian funds.

Business|Celebrity|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|Travel|World

Venice protests target Bezos over mounting grievances

Mass tourism, impossibly high rents, worker exploitation, inequality and elitism: Venice, Italy's protests in recent days against Jeff Bezos and Lauren