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Teen Handcuffed After AI Mistakes Chip Bag for Gun
Police handcuffed and searched a student at a Baltimore County, Maryland, high school this week after an artificial intelligence-driven security system mistook an empty bag of Doritos for a possible gun, prompting community outrage.
Sat, 25 Oct 2025 14:54:53 EDTIsraeli Military: Conducted 'Targeted Strike' in Gaza
Israeli forces carried out a "targeted strike" on an individual in central Gaza who was planning to attack Israeli troops, Israel's military said on Saturday.
Sat, 25 Oct 2025 14:48:01 EDTRubio to Discuss Multinational Gaza Force During Qatar Visit
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said U.S. officials are getting input on a possible UN resolution or international agreement to authorize a multinational force in Gaza and will discuss the issue in Qatar on Sunday.
Sat, 25 Oct 2025 14:04:10 EDTTrump Says WH Ballroom Won't Carry His Name
President Donald Trump said he has no intention of naming the new $300 million White House ballroom after himself.
Sat, 25 Oct 2025 13:15:35 EDTHarris, Calling Trump a 'Tyrant,' Hints at 2028 Race
Former Vice President Kamala Harris, accusing President Donald Trump of acting like a "tyrant," suggested in a new interview that she may launch another run for the White House in 2028 and said she is "not done" with public service.
Sat, 25 Oct 2025 12:57:08 EDTSen. Cruz: Right's Silence on Antisemitism a Moral Risk
The American right is at risk of repeating the left's mistake of staying silent while antisemitism spreads, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said on his "Verdict With Ted Cruz" podcast Friday.
Sat, 25 Oct 2025 12:10:57 EDTNew Report Challenges Political Claims on Soaring Power Prices
Politicians on both sides of the aisle are wrong about what's causing rising electricity prices, according to a study published online earlier this month by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Brattle Group.
Sat, 25 Oct 2025 12:10:48 EDTReclusive Billionaire Mellon Gave $130M to Pay Troops
Reclusive billionaire Timothy Mellon, a frequent donor to President Donald Trump, anonymously gave $130 million to the U.S. government to help pay troops during the ongoing shutdown, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
Sat, 25 Oct 2025 11:06:48 EDTChina's Wang: Peaceful 'Reunification' With Taiwan Best Path
China's fourth-highest-ranked leader said on Saturday that China and Taiwan should work to achieve "peaceful reunification," Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported.
Sat, 25 Oct 2025 10:42:02 EDTFar-Left Lawmaker Connolly Poised to Win Irish Presidency
Catherine Connolly, a veteran lawmaker on the far-left of the Irish political spectrum, was set to be elected president by a landslide margin Saturday as members of the governing parties conceded they were in for a heavy defeat.
Sat, 25 Oct 2025 10:39:27 EDTJeep Gladiator, Wrangler Under Federal Probe for Display Issues
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Saturday said it has opened a probe into about 232,209 Chrysler 2020 model year Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler vehicles sold in the U.S. over concerns that a malfunction of the instrument panel cluster.
Sat, 25 Oct 2025 10:22:49 EDTGeorgia Arrests Three Chinese Nationals in Illegal Uranium Plot
Georgia's internal security service said on Saturday that it had arrested three Chinese citizens in the capital Tbilisi, for attempting to illegally purchase two kilograms of "nuclear material" uranium.
Sat, 25 Oct 2025 10:27:29 EDTTrump Begins 3-Nation Asia Tour, Meets With Xi Amid Shutdown
President Donald Trump headed for Asia Friday night for the first time this term, a trip during which he's expected to work on investment deals and peace efforts before meeting face-to-face with Chinese President Xi Jinping to try to de-escalate a trade war.
Sat, 25 Oct 2025 09:59:52 EDTAnti-Abortion Pregnancy Centers Expand as Planned Parenthood Shrinks
Pregnancy centers in the U.S. that discourage women from getting abortions have been adding more medical services - and could be poised to expand further.
Sat, 25 Oct 2025 09:59:27 EDTEarly In-Person Voting Begins in NYC Mayor, N.J. Governor Races
Polling places open Saturday for the start of in-person voting for two of the year's most closely watched elections: the New York City mayor's race and the contest to pick New Jersey's next governor.
Sat, 25 Oct 2025 09:16:54 EDTTrump: Will Discuss Taiwan With Xi
President Donald Trump said on Friday that the issue of Taiwan will be among the topics discussed when he sits down with Chinese President Xi Jinping as part of his Asian trip.
Sat, 25 Oct 2025 09:14:34 EDTTrump Open to Meeting North Korea's Kim
President Donald Trump is open to meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his upcoming visit to East Asia, he told reporters aboard Air Force One."I'd be open 100%, I get along very well with Kim Jong Un," he said....
Sat, 25 Oct 2025 09:20:02 EDTD.C. Golf Course Trump Aims to Rebrand Gets East Wing Dirt
With demolition of the White House's East Wing now complete, some of the debris has been transported to a Washington, D.C., golf course that President Donald Trump has reportedly expressed an interest in refurbishing.
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 22:06:46 EDTNor'easter Threatens to Soak Halloween Festivities
A potential nor'easter forming off the East Coast next week could bring rain, wind, and travel disruptions at the height of Halloween festivities, raising concerns across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic at a time when millions of families plan outdoor events.
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 22:20:00 EDTFormer Biden Aide: Demolition of East Wing 'Probably Needed'
Michael LaRosa, who served as former First Lady Jill Biden's press secretary said Friday the demolition of the White House's East Wing was "probably needed."
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:47:03 EDT