Trump, on Columbus Day, says ‘days of looting are over’
Updated October 12, 2026, 10:54 a.m. ET President Donald Trump has declared an end to the “looting” of statues of explorer Christopher Columbus in new comments opposing criticism of the historical figure. In an Oct. 11 Truth Social article…
Deadly tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park – what we know so far – BBC News Africa
Deadly tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park – what we know so far BBC Wildlife park confirms tiger will not be euthanized after man mauled to death | Yorkshire The guardian Man dies after entering tiger habitat at UK zoo The United States today Woman…
First briefing: Ukraine; Antitrust case; Isaiah; Saudi airports: NPR
Good morning. You are reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to receive it in your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s best stories President Trump urges Ukrainians to hold wartime…
Mamdani says ICE agents who shot man in New York looked like ‘mass shooters’ | American immigration
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Sunday likened Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) recent shooting of a man in Manhattan’s Marble Hill enclave to the scene of a mass shooting — and called for an end to the agency’s…
Erie, Pennsylvania, gunman kills 8 loved ones before dying from self-inflicted wounds
Erie Police SWAT officers enter residence where nine people died in tragedy Investigators reveal nine people died in tragedy inside residence breached by Erie Police SWAT officers. Before officers entered, one suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot…
Man hit by ICE vehicle near Houston broke both legs – here’s what we know
At one point, a man is seen running in a parking lot near Houston as an unmarked black SUV appears to pursue him from behind. A few seconds later, the man was seen lying on the ground. What exactly happened in the meantime remains a mystery as…
Russell Brand appears in court for rape trial to begin – BBC
Russell Brand appears in court for rape trial to begin BBC Russell Brand rape and sexual assault trial: what you need to know The New York Times Jury selected for UK trial of actor Russell Brand over sex crime allegations Reuters Russell Brand’s…
Federal judge orders temporary halt to taxpayer-funded pro-Trump TV ads | Trump administration
A federal judge has ordered Donald Trump’s administration to temporarily halt the airing of taxpayer-funded television ads promoting the president in the run-up to the Nov. 3 midterm elections. On Sunday at 6:45 p.m. ET, U.S. District Judge…
Coast-to-coast cleanup after three storms hit North America
Hurricane Simon hits Mexico without making landfall – yet Hurricane Simon, a Category 3 storm, hit Mexico’s Pacific coast on Sunday, but its eye remained offshore, allowing it to remain strong. The heaviest rains and winds hit the Puerto Vallarta…
Hurricane Isaias leaves trail of destruction in Southeast: ‘I didn’t expect to be 77 and experience this’
Hurricane Isaiah left behind a trail of destruction from the Florida Gulf Coast to the Carolinas over the weekend after hitting shore near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 storm. The storm hit the ground Friday night and roared across the Southeast. At…