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PoliticsOct 31Pope Leo becomes first pontiff to vote in US general electionVatican confirms the pope submitted a mail-in ballot in his native Chicago ahead of November 3 midterm electionsAl Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 31Fake polls expose vulnerabilities in US elections ahead of midtermsFabricated surveys are adding to tensions in the country's increasingly polarised political environment.Al Jazeera [en]
WorldOct 31Dog walker threatened with gun during ICE arrest in North HollywoodFootage shows masked ICE agents pointing a handgun at a bystander walking his dogs as they arrest another man in the US.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 31A judge prohibits the Trump Government from threatening to prosecute election officialsA federal judge prevents the US government from threatening election officials with criminal charges over disputes about voting requirements. The decision also prohibits removing voters from registers, rejecting ballots, or separating votes in elections due to eligibility doubts.Clarín
WorldOct 31Family of real estate CEO wounded in Toronto home invasion, officials sayA search is underway for three armed men who broke into a mansion in Toronto belonging to a real estate CEO in the early morning hours Thursday and attacked and injured the family inside, authorities said.CBS News
PoliticsOct 31U.S. set to deport Afghan refugees to Pakistan, despite risk they’ll be returned to TalibanThe Trump administration is preparing to deport dozens of Afghan immigrants and asylum-seekers to Pakistan on the first flight of its kind, a senior administration official told NBC News — a move critics say could put their lives at risk.NBC News
CyberOct 31Seaside warns Halloween crowd could target license plate readers in online 'De-Flock America' pushSeaside police warn an online “De-Flock America” push could target Flock license plate readers this Halloween weekend.ksbw · united states of america
DisasterOct 31'It gives you hope': Federal assistance available for flood victimsWeeks ago, Ken and Sharon Jones were fighting for their lives through floodwaters in their basement. Friday, they applied for a loan to repair the same home they were trapped in.ketv · united states of america
WorldOct 31Bartz Scores Twice as Buckeyes Down Bemidji StateCOLUMBUS, Ohio – The No. 1 Ohio State women's hockey team opened the weekend series against Bemidji State Friday night at the OSU Ice Rink with a 4-1 win.ohiostatebuckeyes · united states of america
MilitaryOct 31Two Chinese Nationals Sentenced for Spying in U.S.Liren Lai and Yuance Chen, two Chinese men who admitted trying to recruit U.S. military members to spy for China, were sentenced to 30 months in priso...chennaionline · india
DisasterOct 31Rain showers force Moapa Valley Corn Maze to shut down earlyNorthshore Road, Lakeshore Road, and the Lake Mead Parkway entrance station remain closed to all traffic in Lake Mead.fox5vegas · united states of america
HealthOct 31Indian national Syed Murtuza Kablazada admits role in $227 million Medicare COVID fraud; medical data bought from PakistanIllinois resident Syed Murtuza Kablazada used stolen Medicare beneficiary data to bill for COVID-19 test kits that were never requested or delivered.hindustantimes · india
PoliticsOct 31Steve Hilton makes his pitch for governor of CaliforniaWith the midterms just days away, Californians will be choosing a new governor. Republican candidate Steve Hilton joins NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz to talk about his priorities for the state.nbcnews · united states of america
PoliticsOct 31Qataris hold marathon talks in Tehran in bid for U.S.-Iran deal before midtermsQatari mediators held talks in Tehran for more than 12 hours on Friday in an effort to reach a deal to restart direct negotiations between the U.S. and Iran and avoid an outbreak of war after the midterms, according to diplomatic sources.The discussions will continue in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday.Why it matters: The U.S. is now just days away from a possible military operation that would inflict enormous damage on Iran and likely lead to retaliatory strikes against Israel and a host of Gulf countries.Driving the news: A diplomatic source said Qatari mediators were in regular contact with the WhiAxios
WorldOct 31Catrinas and Mexican altar to the dead in popular Times Square in New YorkIn Times Square, New York, the Day of the Dead is celebrated with a large offering and Catrinas, honoring Mexican musical icons. The event, which highlights Mexican culture, includes mariachis and dances, and displays works by Posada, extending until Monday.Clarín
PoliticsOct 31"Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" guests for Nov. 1, 2026This week's guests include independent Sen. Bernie Sanders, Republican Rep. Mike Lawler and Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania.CBS News
PoliticsOct 31Judge Blocks Expediting Migrant Children’s Asylum Cases, For NowLawyers for the children praised the pause on fast-tracked interviews of unaccompanied minors, calling it a blow against the Trump administration’s “deportation assembly line.”NYT US
PoliticsOct 31Just four days before Election Day, DOJ probes Arizona voter registrationsThe Justice Department is investigating the Arizona voter registration efforts of three Democratic-aligned groups after an "undercover" video purported to show volunteers willing to register non-citizens.Why it matters: The Friday announcement comes four days before the Nov. 3 election, and nearly a month after Arizona's registration deadline passed, timing one Republican former elections official says could sow unnecessary doubt about the results.Driving the news: In a news release, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona announced it has "opened a case into recent reporting abAxios
PoliticsOct 31El-Sayed campaign wants Stevens to stay away after day of back-and-forth snipingSome Democrats worry that the blowup between the two former primary rivals is imperiling their hold on the seat.Politico
WorldOct 31Marlins exercise Alcántara's option, King leaves Padres and Bichette continues with MetsMiami secures its pitching star for six years, while free agency opens for King and other prominent pitchers. Bichette and Gray choose to maintain contracts, while several teams decline mutual options, releasing key players into the market.Clarín
WorldOct 31A rescued eagle returned to its natural habitat after recovering from health problems: "After 72 days of treatment and rehabilitation, it passed its final evaluations and was cleared for release"A bird of prey returned to nature after receiving veterinary care at a specialized center. It happened in the United States.Clarín
HealthOct 31ACA premiums jump for second straight year as subsidy loss squeezes shoppersMillions of Americans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace are facing another sharp price increase.idahonews · united states of america
HealthOct 31ACA premiums jump for second straight year as subsidy loss squeezes shoppersMillions of Americans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace are facing another sharp price increase.kfoxtv · united states of america
HealthOct 31ACA premiums jump for second straight year as subsidy loss squeezes shoppersMillions of Americans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace are facing another sharp price increase.news4sanantonio · united states of america