Televangelist Jim Bakker Dies at 86

Russian Lab Worker Death Raises Fears of Possible Pneumonic Plague

Russian authorities say Darya Shipilova died from pneumonia of unknown origin and have not confirmed plague as the cause while U.S. and international health officials seek more information.

Yemeni Government Forces Retake Key Areas Around Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Saudi-backed forces push Houthis from strategic coastal positions as a larger campaign to reclaim Houthi-held territory begins.

Kieron Bowie Seizes Scotland Chance After World Cup Snub

Kieron Bowie scored his first Scotland goal against North Macedonia as the striker looks to establish himself under new head coach Sébastien Pocognoli.

FIFA Accuses UEFA of Harassment and Misinformation Campaign

FIFA says UEFA’s legal effort over the abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise plan is politically motivated as Gianni Infantino prepares to seek re-election in 2027.

FIFA President Infantino Proposes Independent Review of Governance

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has proposed an independent external review of the organization's governance framework following criticism over a failed commercial rights sale plan.

Ethiopian Forces Retake Tigray Airport and Re-enter Mekelle

Federal and allied forces regained Alula Aba Nega Airport before moving into Mekelle after TPLF fighters withdrew from the Tigray regional capital.

AI Leaders Warn of Risks as Companies Respond to Government Advice

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized AI executives who call for regulation as OpenAI faces new internal criticism over safety and the industry turns to religious leaders for ethical guidance.

Trump Rejects Iran Proposal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Tehran offered to reopen the key oil shipping route within seven days and resume nuclear talks if Washington eased its blockade and economic restrictions

Trump Defends Iran War at U.N. and Warns Tehran of Further Military Action

President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to defend the U.S. war against Iran and warn Tehran that it could face much more severe military action if peace talks fail.

Braves Edge Dodgers in NLDS Game 2 Behind Kerr and Harris

Ray Kerr gave Atlanta 2 2/3 scoreless innings while Michael Harris II delivered two key extra-base hits as the Braves tied the NLDS at 1-1.

Nikola Bartunkova Stuns Aryna Sabalenka at China Open

World No. 34 Nikola Bartunkova defeated second-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 6-3 in the third round in Beijing for the biggest win of her career.

Massive Immune Cell Atlas Shows How Genetic Variants May Lead to Disease

Researchers analyzed more than 10 million immune-cell nuclei to connect inherited DNA differences with changes in gene activity and disease risk.

Measles Outbreak Spreads Across Pennsylvania Amid Travel Concerns

Pennsylvania has recorded more than 900 measles cases and five associated deaths as health officials urge travelers and residents to check their vaccination status.

Scientists Discover First Possible Second-Generation Planet Around Dead Star

Astronomers say the candidate planet around white dwarf HS 0209+0832 may have formed from material expelled as its star died.

Ancient Egyptian Skull Fractures Add Evidence of Royal Retainer Sacrifice

Modern forensic analysis of 5,000-year-old remains from Abydos found potentially lethal cranial injuries in 18 of 46 skulls linked to First Dynasty royal burials.

Dakota Johnson Hosts SNL as Taylor Swift Makes Surprise Cameo

Taylor Swift surprised Dakota Johnson during her Saturday Night Live monologue as the episode mixed celebrity humor with political satire ahead of the midterms.

Mike Flanagan's Connection to DC's New R-Rated Clayface Movie

Mike Flanagan wrote the story for DC Studios’ R-rated Clayface movie. Matt Reeves is a producer, while James Watkins directs the Batman villain’s horror film.