Record-breaking Storm Ciarán kills 5 in Italy: "A wave of water bombs"
Storm Ciarán pushed into the country overnight, trapping residents in their homes, inundating hospitals and pushing cars down flooded roads.
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Israel tightens encirclement of Gaza as Blinken urges more civilian protection
Secretary of State Antony Blinken also reiterated Washington's long-standing support for the eventual recognition of a Palestinian state.
Family with ties to Chicago flees Gaza, arriving safe in Egypt
"It's a very big mix of emotions, and really everything seems surreal at the moment," Emilee Rauschenberger said.
Palestinian-American mother and her 3 kids make it out of Gaza
Palestinian-American mother Laila Bseisso was on the list of Americans approved to leave the Gaza Strip — but then she and her young children were stuck in limbo at the border.
Archaeologists find wealthy family's treasures in 2,600-year-old tomb
Excavators discovered a trove of artifacts, including traditionally ancient Greek and Roman vases and a bronze cauldron, in the Etruscan tomb discovered at the Osteria Necropolis in Vulci.
Putin revokes Russia's ratification of nuclear test ban treaty
There is widespread concern that Moscow may resume nuclear tests to try to discourage the West from continuing to offer military support to Ukraine.
Israeli forces advance on Gaza as more Americans leave war-torn territory
Israel says its forces faced fierce resistance from Hamas militants at Gaza City as hundreds of Americans looked set to depart Gaza and cross the border into Egypt.
Woman arrested after hosting lunch that left 3 guests dead
Police arrested the woman at the center of a mushroom meal mystery that left three people dead and a local preacher fighting for his life.
Hamas alleges second Israeli strike hit refugee camp, hostages among dead
Hamas has claimed that seven hostages taken from its Oct. 7 attacks inside Israel, including three foreign passport holders, were killed in Israel's first bombing of Gaza's largest refugee camp on Tuesday.
France probes possible foreign link to Star of David graffiti in Paris
A detained Moldovan couple's Russian phone conversation is being probed for a possible motive behind blue Star of David symbols that were spray-painted on buildings in Paris.
Hundreds of Americans appear set to leave Gaza
Foreign nationals continued to cross over the Rafah border crossing into Egypt for the first time since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
Surfer's body missing after reported attack by large shark off Australia
One man said it was a great white shark. Another said he "saw him in the wave and the shark had his body in his mouth -- it was pretty gruesome."
Blinken, Austin urge Congress to pass funding to support both Israel and Ukraine
Austin and Blinken told lawmakers supporting both Israel and Ukraine is part of a single fight against increasingly connected adversaries.
Israeli airstrikes target Hamas in refugee camp in Gaza
Israel carried out airstrikes and ground operations in the camp, targeting what it called a Hamas "terrorist stronghold" and, it said, killing a Hamas leader. Palestinian officials said civilians were killed.
Biden and Xi to meet in San Francisco in November, White House says
President Biden and President Xi Jinping are expected to have their first in-person meeting in a year.
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Trump touts imminent decision on potential new attack on Iran
Thomas Markle Sr., Meghan's father, arrested in Florida
Top lawyer in DOJ's National Security Division abruptly resigns
DOJ official resigns amid questions about "grand conspiracy" probe
Mississippi Senate race still a toss-up, with razor-thin margin
3-year-old soccer star's mom speaks out about viral 911 call
Newly empowered Democrats could revive plans for court reforms
Employers added 165,000 jobs in October, soaring past expectations
