Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said.
Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conduct
President Donald Trump says he didn't like what he was reading about Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle before asking for and getting her resignation as she faces allegations she engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct.
Security incident at US-run air base almost certainly directed by Iran, UK prime minister says
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England was “almost certainly” directed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.
'Other Mommy' tops the box office with $27.5M; 'The Social Reckoning' opens to $5.5M
The Jessica Chastain horror film “Other Mommy” tops the North American box office in its first weekend in theaters. Released by Universal Pictures, it has earned an estimated $27.5 million across 3,365 locations.
Lightsaber Darth Vader used in 'I am your father' duel in 'Empire Strikes Back' goes up for auction
A lightsaber used by Darth Vader in “The Empire Strikes Back” is set to be auctioned on Nov. 12. Heritage Auctions will host the event, featuring this iconic prop from the famous duel where Vader reveals he is Luke Skywalker's father.
2 Renoir paintings stolen from a French museum have been found, 6 arrested
Two Renoir paintings stolen from a museum in southern France have been found. Local authorities say six people have been arrested. The mayor of the town housing the Renoir Museum praised investigators for tracking down the paintings and suspects.
Axe from 'The Shining' and other props from Stanley Kubrick's archive up for auction
Stanley Kubrick's personal archive is up for auction. The collection features iconic items from his films. Highlights include the axe wielded by Jack Nicholson in “The Shining” and the prop infant from “2001: A Space Odyssey.”
Most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast, a new AP-NORC poll finds
A new AP-NORC poll finds that most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast. And the vast majority of U.S. adults say it's highly important for the government to ensure that AI stays under human control and that U.S. workers are protected.
Lack of transparency in what space weapons nations are pursuing and even on what's already in orbit
The United States military recently confirmed that the U.S. has deployed weapons in space. It didn't specify the types or targets of these weapons. Such resources as the 2026 Global Counterspace Capabilities Report, published by the nonprofit Secure World Foundation, help to provide an overview of potential space weapons.
Skydance mashes proven properties of Paramount and Warner Bros. into an uncertain Hollywood hybrid
Continuity will be the immediate emphasis for Skydance, the new entertainment giant created by Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The focus is on continuity, showcasing a vast array of intellectual properties like “Top Gun” and “Harry Potter.”
Two powerful earthquakes and multiple aftershocks rock Panama, prompting evacuations
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake has struck Panama, collapsing buildings and prompting evacuations. The quake occurred Friday morning near Pitaloza Arriba in the Herrera province. Residents in Panama City felt the tremors, and aftershocks have continued, including a 6.6 magnitude quake Friday afternoon.
Trump strikes deal with Putin to get diesel in sharp reversal of US policy weeks before midterms
Trump says the U.S. will obtain diesel from Russia, relaxing years of US pressure on Moscow to combat prices ahead of midterms. Trump said on social media on Friday that he struck the deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call.
The long-deployed USS Lincoln returns home to San Diego Bay
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has returned home to San Diego Bay after a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea supporting the Iran war.
Trump says US will not resume military strikes on Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections
President Donald Trump says the U.S. will not resume military strikes on Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Trump has hinted that was confident that an end game to the war cold come in the days before or after the election, while also suggesting he remained open to resuming full-scale military operations.
Four astronauts return to Earth after eight months in space
Four astronauts are back on Earth after an eight-month stay at the International Space Station. Their SpaceX capsule splashed into the Pacific on Thursday.
New US indictment charges former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with torture
U.S. authorities charged former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with conspiring to torture his fellow citizens in order to maintain his hold on power.
Messi caps Argentina farewell with a penalty and 2 assists in a 3-0 win over Benin
Lionel Messi turns his official farewell to Argentina into a gala performance, scoring a penalty and providing two assists in a 3-0 win over Benin in an international friendly. The match at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires marks the end of his 21-year international career.
Argentina bids Messi farewell in final national team match, ending an era
Argentina is preparing an emotional goodbye to Lionel Messi. The soccer great is set to play his final game for the national team on Tuesday. The 39-year-old helped Argentina win a World Cup and two South American championships during his 21-year international career.
Paramount completes its takeover of Warner Bros to become one Hollywood giant known as Skydance
Skydance-owned Paramount has closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The new Hollywood giant will be known as Skydance. The merger that closed Tuesday brings two of America’s oldest moviemaking studios together.
How Russia and the world are responding to a possible case of pneumonic plague after lab worker dies
The World Health Organization says a possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia presents a “very low” risk outside the country as investigators look into what caused the death of a lab employee there last week.
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