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USS Abraham Lincoln Returns to San Diego After Record-Breaking Deployment

The USS Abraham Lincoln returned home on October 8 after a 321-day deployment that included a record 265 consecutive days at sea.

Oct 8, 2026

Maine Senate Race Heats Up as Collins Faces Troy Jackson in Tight Contest

Republican Senator Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson clashed over abortion rights and President Trump’s policies during their first debate ahead of the November 3 election.

Oct 7, 2026

U.S. Troops in Okinawa Face Alcohol Ban and Curfew After Murder Allegation

U.S. military personnel on Okinawa face a 48-hour alcohol ban and a monthlong curfew after a Marine was arrested on suspicion of robbing and killing a local woman.

Oct 7, 2026

Spain Approves Emergency Housing Measures as Snap Election Looms

Spain is facing a growing political crisis driven by soaring housing costs and nationwide protests. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called an early election for November 29 as his government pushes a new package of housing measures.

Oct 6, 2026

Jim Bakker Dies at 86 After Scandal and Prison Time

Television evangelist Jim Bakker has died at age 86 after a career marked by fame, scandal and prison time.

Oct 6, 2026

Trump Approves Firing Squad Execution for Nidal Hasan

The former Army major was sentenced to death for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting that killed 13 people and wounded more than 30.

Oct 5, 2026

British Airways Flight Returns to Heathrow After 27,000-Foot Emergency Descent

Flight BA295 was heading from London to Chicago when a technical issue prompted a rapid descent over Ireland and a return to Heathrow.

Oct 5, 2026

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.

Oct 5, 2026

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.

Oct 5, 2026

Brazil Presidential Election Heads to Oct. 25 Runoff Between Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula

Flávio Bolsonaro led the first round with about 47% of the vote while President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva received about 45%. Neither won a majority and the two will meet again on October 25.

Oct 5, 2026

Spanish Prime Minister Calls Early Election for November 29 Amid Housing Crisis

Pedro Sánchez has called a snap general election after Parliament rejected emergency housing measures and nationwide protests increased pressure on his minority government.

Oct 5, 2026

U.S. Withdraws Bombers From RAF Fairford After Suspected Terror Plot

Pentagon sends B-1 bombers back to the United States as British counterterrorism police investigate a suspected plot near the Gloucestershire air base.

Oct 4, 2026