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Special topic: First Look
Drone targeted house of Israeli prime minister, as IDF bombards Gaza
Hezbollah didn't claim responsibility for the drone attack, which inflicted no casualties, but said it carried out several rocket attacks on Israel. Israel carried out at least 10 airstrikes on southern Beirut suburbs that are home to Hezbollah’s offices.
A week ago, Tesla showcased futuristic robotaxis. Then a pedestrian got hit.
One week after Tesla unveiled prototype robotaxis and promised fully autonomous vehicles by 2026, the company is once again under investigation. Tesla has twice recalled its “Full Self-Driving” system in the past after cars ignored stop signs and hurt pedestrians.
Last-minute Texas Supreme Court halts execution of man in shaken baby case
The Texas Supreme Court halted the Oct. 17 execution of a man who would have been the first person put to death for a murder charge tied to shaken baby syndrome. Weeks of public pressure and legal challenges led up to the late-night ruling.
South Korea says North Korea is sending troops to Russia. Is that true?
A South Korean spy agency said North Korea has already sent 1,500 special forces to Russia and plans to send a total of 12,000 troops. Citing North Korea’s outdated equipment and lack of battle experience, experts question how useful a deployment might be.
Three weeks from the election, a Georgia judge reverses new voting rules
A Georgia judge deemed seven Republican-backed changes to the election code illegal, unconstitutional, and too last-minute to implement effectively. The State Election Board said the rules were aimed at countering potential voter fraud.
‘This is the worst food crisis in decades’: El Niño brings famine to southern Africa
El Niño brought below-average rainfall to southern Africa, and warming temperatures worsened the situation. The United Nations’ food agency said droughts have caused the region’s worst hunger crisis in decades.
How the pandemic slowed the march toward equal pay
Between 2022 and 2023, the gender wage gap between men and women working full-time widened for the first time in 20 years. For Black women and Asian women, the gap widened, for Hispanic women, it narrowed, and for white women, it stayed the same.
They ride low and slow. How a booming Latino car community celebrates art and heritage.
Lowriding, a cornerstone of Latin identity in the United States, often battles negative stereotypes. A renaissance of the subculture, including car shows like those in El Paso, Texas, showcases how artistic lowriding brings people together.
The hurricanes drained FEMA funds. Now small business grants are running out, too.
A federal agency is running out of money for loans to businesses and homeowners rebuilding after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Congress can approve more funds, but it won’t be back in session until after the November presidential election.
Lilly Ledbetter fought for equal pay at the highest levels and launched a worker movement
Lilly Ledbetter, who passed away Oct. 12, catalyzed key equal pay and wage discrimination legislation. President Barack Obama signed into law the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which gave workers the right to sue for equal pay for equal work.
‘India has made a monumental mistake’: Canada expels India’s diplomats in growing rift
Canada expelled India’s top diplomat and five others over the assassination of a Sikh activist as the latest salvo in an escalating conflict since the 2023 crime. India adamantly denies it was involved, and said it will expel six Canadian diplomats.
Israel steps up attacks in Gaza as UN peacekeepers come under fire in Lebanon
Palestinians in northern Gaza are describing heavy Israeli bombardment in the hours after airstrikes killed at least 22 people. A member of the U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon was in stable condition after being struck by gunfire in Naqoura.
Hurricane Milton was expected to bring storm surge. Where did the tornadoes come from?
Hurricane Milton unleashed destructive and deadly tornadoes that touched down in several Florida counties. There have been 38 eyewitness reports of tornadoes in Florida since the night of Oct. 9, in a state that normally sees 50 tornadoes in one year. 
They survived nuclear weapons. Now they’ve won a Nobel peace Prize for trying to end them.
The Japanese group Nihon Hidankyo won the Nobel Peace Prize on Oct. 11 for pushing for denuclearization. The U.N. Secretary General praised the survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings, saying, “nuclear weapons remain a clear and present danger to humanity.”
‘Your legacy won’t be matched:’ Rafael Nadal, 22-time Grand Slam winner, retires
Rafael Nadal, the Spanish tennis star, announced Oct. 10 he will retire after next month's Davis Cup finals. Known for his unrelenting style of play, he was one of the greats of the game in an era that included rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
‘Even McDonald’s is expensive.’ Will upping Social Security checks be enough?
As U.S. consumers grapple with high costs, the Social Security Administration is increasing its monthly checks by more than $50 on average starting in 2025. At the same time, the social insurance plan faces a severe financial shortfall in the coming years.
Han Kang, author of ‘The Vegetarian,’ is first Asian woman to win Nobel in literature
The Nobel Prize in literature has long faced criticism for its focus on European and North American men. Han Kang, the first Asian woman to win, writes “intense lyrical prose that is both tender and brutal,” said A Nobel literature committee member.
Afghan man arrested by FBI for allegedly planning to attack crowds on Election Day
The FBI has arrested two people who officials say were planning an attack on Election Day. The Justice Department claims that Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi of Oklahoma City, inspired by the Islamic State, had been planning to buy weapons and ammunition. 
Tiktok lawsuit: Endless scrolling, face filters, instant gratification harms kids
The lawsuits, filed Oct. 8, resemble how states previously organized against the tobacco and pharmaceutical industries. “They’ve chosen profit over the health and safety, well-being and future of our children,” said California Attorney General Rob Bonta.
What’s in Bob Woodward’s new book? Private calls, rage, and regrets of Trump and Biden.
In his new book, “War,” journalist Bob Woodward reports Donald Trump privately called Vladimir Putin as many as seven times since leaving office, and that Joe Biden’s anger at Benjamin Netanyahu is boiling in private, among other revelations.
Florida residents brace for massive Hurricane Milton
Tampa Bay hasn’t been in the direct path of a major hurricane in over a century, but Hurricane Milton may change that. Hurricane scientists say Tampa Bay is “the city to worry about most” due to high vulnerability to flooding from climate change.
They won a Nobel prize for their work on AI. Here’s why, and how they see AI’s future.
A Canadian and American researcher jointly won the Nobel Prize for physics by building the foundation of modern AI study. Geoffrey Hinton lauded the potential benefits of AI, predicting another “Industrial Revolution,” but still has worries.
On eve of Oct. 7 anniversary, pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian crowds rally
Memorial events paying tribute to victims of Oct. 7 attacks took place in Paris and London. People took to the streets from Pakistan to Morocco in massive pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
Colorado judge receives threats after sentencing election denier official to prison
A Colorado county courthouse has stepped up security after threats were made against staff and a judge who sentenced former county clerk Tina Peters to prison in a data breach scheme tied to denial of 2020 election results.
Misinformation from Trump, far-right hampers Helene recovery efforts
Donald Trump and others have spread claims suggesting officials are withholding assistance from Republican storm victims. And that's forcing public officials, including members of Mr. Trump's own party, to set the record straight.
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