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Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia days before they were to take effect drew outrage Saturday from members of Congress, which had overwhelmingly passed the legislation in a bipartisan display of American support for Ukraine in the war with Russia.

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Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged supporters Saturday to speak out in defense of new U.S. sanctions against Russia, hours after President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing a sweeping package of restrictions targeting the Russian economy.

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Hurricane Trudy makes its way toward Mexico as Typhoon Champi threatens Guam

MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Trudy moved toward southwestern and west-central areas of Mexico's Pacific coast and could keep growing through Saturday, forecasters said.

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Vatican says Pope Leo to be released from the hospital Saturday, 4 days after lung cancer surgery

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV is being released from the hospital on Saturday, four days after lung cancer surgery, and will deliver the traditional noon blessing Sunday from a window overlooking St. Peter's Square, the Vatican announced.

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Protesters across France rally over rising living costs, joining students' grievances

PARIS (AP) — Protesters across France called for street demonstrations Saturday against rising living costs, joining high school students' grievances over education conditions after more than three weeks of school blockades.

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Trump puts new Russia sanctions that he recently signed into law on hold, citing national interest

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest.

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White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving the job after a rocky start

WASHINGTON (AP) — Katie Zacharia is departing as White House press secretary, a person familiar with the matter said Friday, after a short and rocky tenure that was defined by questions about her professional background and lack of polish in fielding questions from journalists.

October 16, 2026 4:15 pm EST EST

Vatican considers Sunday prayer appearance as Pope Leo recovers from lung surgery

Pope Leo XIV’s recovery from lung surgery has progressed so normally that the Vatican on Friday stopped providing morning updates confirming he had woken up and had breakfast, even as questions swirled...

October 16, 2026 7:23 am EST EST

Brewers sweep the Dodgers in the NLCS to reach the World Series for the first time since 1982

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After 44 years, the Milwaukee Brewers are finally going back to the World Series.

October 16, 2026 5:29 am EST EST

Police say at least 2 were hospitalized after shooting at elementary school, and the shooter is dead

BEND, Ore. (AP) — Two people were hospitalized Thursday following a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, and the shooter is dead, authorities say.

October 15, 2026 5:51 pm EST EST