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Iran Claims Strikes on a U.S. Radar and a Tanker; U.S. Says It Downed Two Drones

Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed it destroyed a U.S. early-warning radar in Bahrain and said a gas tanker struck a mine in the Strait of Hormuz. The

Nov 14
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American Envoys Meet Putin in Moscow, Then Brief Ukraine's President in Dublin

Two American envoys met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday, then flew to Dublin the same day to brief Ukraine's president. Bo

Nov 13
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Congo Ebola Count Passes 11,000 Confirmed Cases in the ECDC's Latest Tally

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control put confirmed Ebola cases in Congo at 11,042 and deaths at 5,387 as of November 10, from data t

Nov 12
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Climate Talks Open in Turkey as Nearly 200 Nations Gather

Nearly 200 countries opened this year's United Nations climate conference, called COP31, on November 9 in Antalya, Turkey. The talks focus on climate

Nov 11
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Israel's President Picks Eisenkot Over Netanyahu to Try to Form a Government

On Sunday, November 8, 2026, Israel's president formally gave opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government, passing ov

Nov 10
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United States to Host Russia and Ukraine Talks in Abu Dhabi, With Europe Set to Join

The United States plans to host talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on November 10 and 11 to work toward ending the war. France says Europea

Nov 9
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Gunman Kills Six in Attack on Krakow's Main Square

A gunman drove into the main market square in Krakow, Poland, on Saturday and opened fire, killing six people, authorities said. Police shot and detai

Nov 8
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World Health Organization Backs Adding Two New Vaccines to an Ongoing Ebola Trial

On November 4 the World Health Organization recommended adding two new vaccine candidates to an existing Ebola trial in the Democratic Republic of Con

Nov 6
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Russian Strike on Ukrainian Aid Center Kills at Least 40 Ahead of Peace Talks

Ukrainian officials say a Russian strike on a humanitarian aid site in the Zaporizhzhia region killed at least 40 people, with dozens still missing. T

Nov 5
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Flight from Dubai to Israel Makes Emergency Landing in Saudi Arabia

A flight from Dubai to Israel was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a fight broke out between two pilots. The plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Ar

Sep 30
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Trump and Tech Firms Sign AI Development Accord

President Trump announced that he and leaders of top tech firms have signed a voluntary accord on AI development. The accord includes internal and ext

Sep 30
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Lindsay Clancy's Lawyer Questions Evidence in Children's Deaths

Lindsay Clancy's lawyer is arguing that there is not enough evidence to prove she killed her three children. This development comes after a lengthy tr

Sep 29
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Hurricane Polo Makes Landfall in Baja California

Hurricane Polo made landfall in Baja California on Tuesday, bringing strong winds and flooding to coastal communities. The storm is expected to bring

Sep 29
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Couple Tests Dementia Technology in Their Home

Jyoti and Bharat Patel are trying out new technology to help with dementia care. The technology includes sensors in their bed, socks, and around the h

Sep 21