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US, Russia and Ukraine Open Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi — First Since Trump's Iran War Froze Diplomacy

Senior envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff sat down with Russian and Ukrainian delegations Tuesday for a two-day push to end the war, the first trilateral session since the conflict over Iran derailed talks in February.

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WASHINGTON · CONGRESS

Senate GOP's Shrinking Window: Republicans Race to Confirm Nominees Before Democrats Take Over

11:04 ET

WORLD · NATIONAL SECURITY

Treasury Secretary Moved to Military Base, Jets Relocated, as Iran Threat Wave Hits US and UK Targets

06:48 ET

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US · COLUMBUS

Ohio State Suspends Fraternity After Video Allegedly Shows Members Engulfed in Flames

11:32 ET

US · WASHINGTON, D.C.

Kennedy Family Joins Lawsuit to Stop Trump's Massive Triumphal Arch Near Arlington National Cemetery

07:06 ET

US · DALLAS

Dallas County's Top Murder Investigator Charged With Stabbing Wife to Death Days After Filing for Divorce

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HUNGARY · POLITICAL INTRIGUE11:25 ET

Viktor Orbán's Brother Reportedly Detained in Hungary Smuggling Probe, Ex-PM Cries Foul

Hungarian outlets say Áron Orbán was swept up in a multi-agency operation tied to an alleged human-smuggling case, though police have not formally confirmed the detention. Viktor Orbán says he's the real target.

RUSSIA · PRESS FREEDOM

Russia's Last Major Independent Newspaper Shuts Down Under Kremlin Pressure

11:18 ET

WORLD · UNITED KINGDOM

US Army Officer Stationed at NATO's UK Headquarters Arrested on Suspicion of Spying for Russia

07:00 ET

WORLD · ARGENTINA

Pope Leo XIV Draws Record Crowd of Millions in Buenos Aires, Meets Abuse Survivors on Historic Argentina Visit

06:54 ET

The WeeklyObserver

US, Russia and Ukraine Open Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi — First Since Trump's Iran War Froze Diplomacy

Senate GOP's Shrinking Window: Republicans Race to Confirm Nominees Before Democrats Take Over

Treasury Secretary Moved to Military Base, Jets Relocated, as Iran Threat Wave Hits US and UK Targets

US News

Ohio State Suspends Fraternity After Video Allegedly Shows Members Engulfed in Flames

Kennedy Family Joins Lawsuit to Stop Trump's Massive Triumphal Arch Near Arlington National Cemetery

Dallas County's Top Murder Investigator Charged With Stabbing Wife to Death Days After Filing for Divorce

World

Viktor Orbán's Brother Reportedly Detained in Hungary Smuggling Probe, Ex-PM Cries Foul

Russia's Last Major Independent Newspaper Shuts Down Under Kremlin Pressure

US Army Officer Stationed at NATO's UK Headquarters Arrested on Suspicion of Spying for Russia

Pope Leo XIV Draws Record Crowd of Millions in Buenos Aires, Meets Abuse Survivors on Historic Argentina Visit

Celebrity & Entertainment

Stacy Keach, TV's Iconic 'Mike Hammer,' Dies at 85

Harry and Meghan Unveil Child Online Safety Memorial at EU Parliament Amid Family Scandal

Guest Stabbed in the Neck at Jamie Foxx's Halloween Mansion Party, Suspect Arrested

Gypsy Rose Blanchard Given Part of Ex Ken Urker's Ashes After His Cremation

Washington's Power Players Get Reshuffled: Thune Holds On, Jordan Topples Scalise, Sanders Breaks With Schumer

House GOP Buries Hegseth Impeachment Bid, 211-204, With Massie the Lone Republican Holdout

Billionaires Spent $378 Million to Kill California's Wealth Tax — And It Worked

The Children's Place Files for Chapter 11, Races Toward a December Sale

Boeing to Slash 5% of Commercial Airplane Workforce as Production Slowdown Bites

Relief at the Pump: Gas Prices Drop Below $4 a Gallon for First Time Since July

Exxon Signs Preliminary Deal to Return to Venezuela After 20 Years Away

Sports

Defending Champs Stunned: Thunder Blown Out by Blazers as NBA Tuesday Delivers a Full Night of Upsets

Kirk Cousins Heads Back to Minnesota as Raiders Hand the Keys to Rookie QB Fernando Mendoza

Ciryl Gane Defends Heavyweight Throne Against Underdog Josh Hokit as UFC Returns to the Garden