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- Luke 2:14
Treasury fines Bank of America $1.2 billion for alleged money laundering, sanction law violations
The department accused the bank of failing to report and mitigate notable national security risks, including Chinese Money Laundering Networks and suspected "illicit finance along the southwest border."
FBI arrests OpenAI employee for placing an audio recording device inside company conference room
OpenAI said they immediately contacted the FBI after they discovered the device and Alfozan was allegedly caught on the company's CCTV cameras.
Former gang leader sentenced to 40 years in prison for 1996 murder of iconic rapper Tupac Shakur
Former Los Angeles gang leader Duane "Keffe D" Davis was convicted of orchestrating the murder in August, but was not accused of pulling the trigger on the gun that killed Shakur in Las Vegas.
Vatican says Pope Leo has been diagnosed with lung cancer
The tests confirmed the diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. It said the diagnosis had been suspected by preoperative tests but was confirmed during the procedure, which removed a nodule from his lung.
Trump to campaign in Kansas for Roger Marshall
While Kansas has typically been viewed as a reliably Republican state, polling has shown an unexpectedly close race between Marshall and Democratic nominee Adam Hamilton.
Hillary Clinton announces new podcast that will run through the midterms
Clinton will co-host “High Stakes” with former CNN host Kara Swisher and it will be produced by Vox Media. The podcast will be distributed through the same feed as Swisher’s “On” podcast.
Former gang leader sentenced to 40 years in prison for 1996 murder of iconic rapper Tupac Shakur
Former Los Angeles gang leader Duane "Keffe D" Davis was convicted of orchestrating the murder in August, but was not accused of pulling the trigger on the gun that killed Shakur in Las Vegas.
Trump admin invokes Defense Production Act to expand Texas refinery, Vance says
The administration previously invoked the Defense Production Act this year hoping to bolster the production of munitions amid concerns of a shortage due to fighting in the Middle East.
US military archbishop urges Catholic soldiers to recuse themselves from firing squad
Timothy Broglio, archbishop for military services, said it was his "duty to express" his disapproval of the plan, and he offered his "heartfelt sympathy" to the victims' family and friends who died in the attack.
Zelensky confirms Ukraine received no warning on Russian strikes amid row with Trump
The president has also called for Ukraine to select a new leader. Zelensky's term expired in 2024, though the war has prompted a suspension of elections.
CVS to pay $315 million to settle DOJ lawsuit over opioid prescriptions
The lawsuit was brought in 2024 and accused the pharmacy giant of profiting by providing large amounts of opioids and other controlled substances "at the expense of public health and safety." The company said it strongly disagrees with the allegations.
Vatican says procedure to remove nodule from Pope Leo XIV's lung was 'successful'
The 71-year-old Pope returned to his room at Rome’s Gemelli hospital after the surgery
Cornell suspends frat parties, at Ivy League campus roiled by resurfaced, 2024 sexual assault case
The matter resurfaced last month when the woman, who is no longer a Cornell student, filed a Jane Doe civil suit against the plaintiffs.
Trump says Ukraine, Russia 'a little off' as energy strikes continue
Trump previously announced that Moscow and Kyiv had agreed to an energy ceasefire, though both nations continued to target one another's energy production facilities after Trump declared a cessation of such strikes.
Federal judge extends pause on work at historic DC golf course until Oct. 26
The one-day pause was intended to give the government time to find a key Trump administration official to discuss why a massive tree-cutting at the park needed to occur over the holiday weekend.
US military archbishop urges Catholic soldiers to recuse themselves from firing squad
Timothy Broglio, archbishop for military services, said it was his "duty to express" his disapproval of the plan, and he offered his "heartfelt sympathy" to the victims' family and friends who died in the attack.
Florida to execute man who said he killed his cellmate so he'd be given the death penalty
Roberts was incarcerated at Charlotte Correctional Institution, and according to court documents, he tied several socks together and strangled his cellmate while the man slept.
Trump warns Houthis as group gains ground in Yemen
The Houthis are closely aligned with Iran and previously imposed a blockade of the Red Sea that forced commercial vessels to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope.
Florida to execute man who said he killed his cellmate so he'd be given the death penalty
Roberts was incarcerated at Charlotte Correctional Institution, and according to court documents, he tied several socks together and strangled his cellmate while the man slept.
Greta Thunberg throws support behind French high school student protests
Thunberg said at the rally outside a Paris high school that the students are "fighting back" against run-down schools, chronic teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms, and an unpopular university admissions system.