PoliticsAttorney General Todd Blanche and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin are holding a press conference at the Department of Justice.
PoliticsAttorney General Todd Blanche and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin are holding a press conference at the Department of Justice.
CultureElias Weiss Friedman, known on social media as the Dogist, announced the top three finalists for People’s “World’s Cutest Rescue Dog” contest. The winners will be revealed on Oct. 19.
PoliticsPresident Trump spoke with reporters outside the West Wing on September 29, 2026.
WorldA Flydubai flight bound for Israel was diverted to Saudi Arabia after one pilot stabbed the other and appeared to try to crash the plane, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. Passengers and crew subdued the assailant, who was arrested, he added. CNN analysts discuss the incident and aviation vulnerabilities.
WorldThe Pentagon says the last U.S. troops are expected to leave Iraq after the fight against ISIS. Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the milestone reflects the success of a 12-year campaign that defeated ISIS as an organized military threat in Iraq and across the region.
EconomySingapore’s competition watchdog is taking action against 45 businesses and a fake-review provider for fabricating online reviews. The businesses must stop the unfair practices, remove the fake reviews and publish public apologies both online and offline for six months. NUS Business School’s Dr Samer El-hajjar says generative AI has made fake reviews harder to identify.
Society1:51Caleb Flynn, a former pastor and former “American Idol” contestant, was convicted in the death of his wife, Ashley Flynn, of aggravated murder, multiple counts of murder and felonious assault, and tampering with evidence.
PoliticsUS Ambassador Andrew Puzder warns that favouring European-made arms could disrupt the transatlantic defence industrial base and benefit Europe’s “enemies”.
Politics21:09House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is holding a press conference in a live event.
WorldPassengers on a flight bound for Israel helped restrain a pilot who appeared to be attacking another pilot. The confrontation sent the aircraft down thousands of feet and close to the speed of sound before it made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. An investigation is underway.
WorldAs Russia deploys growing numbers of jet-powered Shahed drones against Ukraine, European defense firms are racing to build systems capable of intercepting them at scale. Kyiv Independent interviewer Jimmy Rushton speaks with former German army officer and Quantum Systems CEO Sven Kruk about Ukraine’s changing air-defense needs and what Europe is learning from the war.
HealthDr. Tania Elliott, a dual board-certified internist and immunologist, shares advice on managing fall allergies on “CBS Mornings.”
SocietyA New York prosecutor has reopened an investigation into allegations that seven Cornell University fraternity members sexually assaulted a woman in 2024 after giving her alcohol and drugs. Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said prosecutors will present evidence to a grand jury, amid public questions over why the case produced no criminal charges.
EconomyThe Singapore Exchange has unveiled its 2026 NextGen Tech 30, featuring a group of little-known Asian companies and startups seeking to become future standouts. They hope the support and networks provided will help them scale and reach international markets.
PoliticsNATO chief Mark Rutte says the United States will remain involved in Europe, while arguing that the alliance’s problem was that it had not been sustainable.
Economy4:26Amy Gower said gold is under significant near-term pressure from higher long-dated bond yields and a stronger dollar. Because the metal pays no yield, it becomes less appealing when other investments offer better returns. Still, gold remains well supported above $4,000 an ounce, with strong physical demand, including central-bank buying, helping offset those headwinds.
EconomyCoinDesk is in Seoul for KBW 2026, where policymakers, financial institutions and technology companies are gathering to discuss the future of digital finance. Coverage focuses on how blockchain, stablecoins, tokenization and AI are converging to reshape modern capital markets.
OtherThe program features Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer seeking to have the case dismissed as prosecutors consider a retrial, a swift jury verdict in the Caleb Flynn murder trial, ABC News’ Will Reeve disclosing a testicular cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy treatment, and a rare glimpse of Bruce Willis.
WorldCondor arrives in Ukraine knowing nobody and unable to speak or read the language. Though he has never handled a rifle, he joins the Ukrainian army, signs a contract, completes his first training and heads to “line zero,” the frontline in eastern Ukraine. There he meets Panama, another Latin American soldier, and together they narrowly escape death while experiencing the war firsthand.
WorldA flydubai flight bound for Israel was diverted and forced to land in Saudi Arabia after a stabbing in the cockpit. Israel’s defense chief said the incident was likely a “terror attack.”
EconomyInvestors are coming under growing pressure from concerns over AI valuations, a tightening Federal Reserve, the approaching US midterm elections and the war in the Middle East. Harry Eastwood of Artemis Investment Management says the earnings-growth outlook could be a bright spot.
TechChicago’s first AI-driven school, called Alpha, opened this month. The report offers an inside look at the school.
WorldIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a pilot on a flight bound for Israel stabbed another pilot and apparently tried to crash the aircraft. The Dubai-to-Tel Aviv plane plunged 17,000ft in under two minutes before diverting to Saudi Arabia. A passenger described screams in the cabin before three to five men entered the cockpit and subdued the attacker.
SocietyA four-year report found that abuse and harassment cases reported by public healthcare workers nearly doubled from 2,200 in 2023 to 4,200 in 2025. Police reports also increased by about 57% over the same period. K Thanaletchimi discusses the findings and how abuses against healthcare workers are addressed.