Three Iran-backed suspects charged over plots, including attack on RAF Fairford base
U.S. prosecutors say the three men were involved in nearly 20 attacks and attempted attacks across Europe and the United States.
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Three Iran-backed suspects have been charged over plots, including an attack on the RAF Fairford base, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has moved to a military base amid Iranian threats. Russia and Ukraine also agreed to a large prisoner exchange following talks in Abu Dhabi.
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Three Iran-backed suspects charged over plots, including attack on RAF Fairford base
U.S. prosecutors say the three men were involved in nearly 20 attacks and attempted attacks across Europe and the United States.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moves to a military base over Iranian threats
A senior administration official said threats against Bessent had reached an advanced stage, and several other officials also live on military bases.
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Russia and Ukraine agree to large prisoner exchange after Abu Dhabi talks
The two sides held their first meeting in nine months, but they did not reach a breakthrough on ending the war.
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See allThree Iran-backed suspects charged over plots, including attack on RAF Fairford base
U.S. prosecutors say the three men were involved in nearly 20 attacks and attempted attacks across Europe and the United States.
World
Russia and Ukraine agree to large prisoner exchange after Abu Dhabi talks
The two sides held their first meeting in nine months, but they did not reach a breakthrough on ending the war.
World
Spain sees first general strike in 14 years over housing costs
Protests are also expected in the biggest cities, less than three weeks before Spaniards vote in parliamentary elections.
World
U.S. News
See allTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent moves to a military base over Iranian threats
A senior administration official said threats against Bessent had reached an advanced stage, and several other officials also live on military bases.
U.S. News
House effectively ends impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Republicans blocked the impeachment, and a Trump ally was picked to lead the House GOP minority.
U.S. News
Biden says he would not have sought a second term had he known about cancer
The former president, who turns 84 on Nov. 20, made the remarks in an interview with People magazine before his memoir's release.
U.S. News
Mississippi Senate race remains too close to call as ballots are still counted
Democrat Scott Colom led Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith by about 3,000 votes with 98% of ballots counted, and counties must certify by Friday.
U.S. News
Senate Republicans plan a 54-day push to confirm Trump nominees and pass priorities
Republicans aim to pass a reconciliation bill before Jan. 3, and Majority Leader John Thune says the path will be narrow.
U.S. News
Rex Ryan arrested in Nashville after allegedly hitting pedestrians with his truck
Police say he turned himself in on six misdemeanor warrants and his bond was set at $6,000.
U.S. News
Science & Health
See allEbola cases in Congo top 11,000 in deadliest outbreak of the disease there
Nearly half of those infected, 5,387 people, have died, and the Bundibugyo strain has no known vaccine or treatment.
Science & Health
Energy drinks linked to far more reports of cardiac arrest, preliminary study finds
Researchers presented the early findings at the American Heart Association's 2026 Scientific Sessions, and younger adults made up a large share of cases.
Science & Health
NASA says Antarctic ozone hole grew to its largest size in a decade
At its peak on Sept. 18, the hole covered 10.5 million square miles, about 90% of the record set in 2000.
Science & Health
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See allFed's Goolsbee calls October inflation report 'borderline disturbing'
Consumer prices rose 0.4% in October, more than economists expected, and Fed officials are weighing whether to raise rates again.
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PepsiCo to cut about 1,000 jobs in North America to improve performance
The reductions are expected over the next week, according to an internal letter from the North America CEO.
Finance