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Powerful tornado in Brazil kills 6 people and injures hundreds more

10:37 AM on Saturday, November 8

A powerful tornado in Brazil's southern state of Parana has killed six people and injured hundreds of others

Washington's struggling economy takes another hit from the government shutdown

9:16 AM on Saturday, November 8

Washington's local economy has taken blows from a series of actions by the Trump administration, from the layoffs of federal workers to the ongoing law enforcement intervention with the National Guard

From Bollywood to bodegas, Mamdani’s mayoral campaign found visual inspiration in unlikely corners

6:05 AM on Saturday, November 8

Zohran Mamdani’s winning run for New York City mayor featured a memorable campaign design that drew its inspiration from a wide range of influences, helping the democratic socialist appeal to young and diverse voters

George Washington Revolutionaries face the South Florida Bulls

4:42 AM on Saturday, November 8

The George Washington Revolutionaries face the South Florida Bulls at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut

Newhof leads James Madison against Coppin State after 20-point outing

4:42 AM on Saturday, November 8

James Madison faces the Coppin State Eagles after Gabe Newhof scored 20 points in James Madison's 70-56 win against the Washington & Lee Generals

Hundreds charged with treason in Tanzania as authorities hunt key opposition figures after election

3:40 AM on Saturday, November 8

Tanzanian authorities have charged hundreds of people with treason over demonstrations around disputed polls last month

In Israel, Mamdani’s win in New York stirs alarm over shifting US attitudes

12:23 AM on Saturday, November 8

The election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s next mayor has sent a chill across Israel

Voters’ anger at high electricity bills and data centers looms over 2026 midterms

12:05 AM on Saturday, November 8

Voter anger over rising electricity costs is shaping next year's midterm elections

Justice Department issues flurry of subpoenas in fresh inquiry into Trump-Russia probe: AP sources

9:40 PM on Friday, November 7

The Justice Department has embarked on a fresh investigation into one of President Donald Trump’s chief grievances, issuing a flurry of subpoenas related to the U.S. government’s inquiry into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election

Judge rules Trump administration failed to meet legal requirements for deploying troops to Portland

8:45 PM on Friday, November 7

A federal judge in Oregon has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration failed to meet the legal requirements for deploying the National Guard to Portland

Letitia James calls mortgage fraud case against her vindictive and asks judge to dismiss it

5:30 PM on Friday, November 7

New York Attorney General Letitia James is asking a federal judge to dismiss a mortgage fraud case against her, calling it a vindictive and politically motivated prosecution brought at the behest of a president who regards her as an enemy

Trump accuses foreign-owned meat packers of inflating US beef prices and calls for investigation

4:03 PM on Friday, November 7

President Donald Trump is accusing foreign-owned meat packers of driving up the price of beef in the U.S. and is asking the Department of Justice to open an investigation

Taiwan's vice president calls for closer EU ties in rare address to international lawmakers

12:17 PM on Friday, November 7

Taiwan's deputy leader has urged the European Union to strengthen security and trade ties with Taiwan and support its democracy amid growing threats from China

Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments

10:29 AM on Friday, November 7

The Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments amid the government shutdown

The Latest: Hundreds of flights canceled nationwide due to government shutdown

8:26 AM on Friday, November 7

The Federal Aviation Administration’s unprecedented order to scale back flights nationwide because of the record-long government shutdown has taken effect, with some passengers trying to figure out backup travel plans

Pakistan says peace talks with Afghanistan are deadlocked despite mediation

7:10 AM on Friday, November 7

Pakistan’s Information Minister says ongoing talks with Afghanistan in Istanbul have hit a deadlock despite the mediation of Turkey and Qatari officials

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