November 8, 2026 6:18 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge says she intends to appoint an ex-top federal prosecutor in the nation’s capital during President Donald Trump’s first term to investigate whether she was purposefully misled by lawyers and administration officials in a lawsuit challenging the renovation of a historic public golf course along the Potomac River. Former U.S. Attorney Jessie Liu would examine whether officials with the Interior Department and the National Park Service and attorneys with the Department of Justice violated ethics or misled U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes during the course of the case that was initiated in February by the DC Preservation League and two golfers.
November 8, 2026 6:10 am
JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Central Command says it has disabled a St. Kitts-flagged ship after it ignored warnings and tried to leave the region following a visit to an Iranian port. U.S. forces have been enforcing a naval blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route. The last confirmed U.S. strike on a cargo vessel was nearly a month ago. Iran state media reported explosions on Qeshm Island and in the port of Jask. The cause is unclear, and the U.S. military hasn’t commented. President Trump confirmed limited strikes against Iran, describing them as “minor.”
November 8, 2026 6:04 am
KRAKOW, Poland (AP) — Poland is in mourning after a 24-year-old man with far-right views drove into a busy square in Krakow and opened fire, killing six people and wounding 15. The attack happened Saturday in Main Square, a major tourist hub. Police shot and wounded the attacker, who is also linked to three other deaths at his family home. Authorities describe the incident as an “act of terror.” The square remained partially closed Sunday as investigations continued. Two police officers who stopped the attacker are hospitalized, with one in critical condition.
November 8, 2026 6:08 am
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian drone has struck emergency workers on rescue missions in southern Ukraine. Authorities say the attack on Sunday hit a former school and nearby shelter in the village of Komyshuvakha, previously targeted by Russian bombs. Ukraine said that Monday’s attack killed at least 55 people. No injuries were reported in Sunday’s strike but rescue equipment was damaged. Around 50 people remain missing and DNA analysis is ongoing. On Saturday, a farewell ceremony was held for six officers killed in the strikes. Community members mourned the loss of loved ones and urged international action.
November 8, 2026 5:58 am
(WPXI)-Pittsburgh Steelers legend Jack Ham experienced a medical emergency Saturday. Ham, a Penn State Sports Network analyst, was in Seattle for the Nittany Lions’ game against the Washington Huskies, scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. In a statement, Penn State Athletics said Ham was taken to the University of Washington Medical Center, where he’s being treated. During a post-game press conference, Penn State head coach Matt Campbell said Ham is stable. Campbell credited play-by-play announcer Steve Jones for providing aid to Ham. “I think we should all know that Steve Jones and the heroic effort that he did for one of his — man, someone that he loves dearly, and if it’s not for Steve, you know, and what he did, I don’t know if we’d have as good of news as we do right now,” Campbell said. Ham was All-American at Penn State and drafted 34th overall in the 1971 NFL Draft. A linebacker, Ham played his entire career with the Steelers, who won four Super Bowls (IX, X, XIII and XIV) during his 12 seasons. Ham was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 1990. Washington Athletics issued a statement, saying, “The Washington community sends its thoughts and prayers to Jack Ham, his family and the Penn State community.”
November 8, 2026 3:22 am
U.S. Senator John Fetterman was in Washington on Friday, to discuss potential funding opportunities and assistance for critical flood mitigation projects throughout the community. City of Washington officials, along with borough officials from East Washington, participated in a meeting with Senator Fetterman, followed by a tour of several areas impacted by recurring flooding. Washington Mayor JoJo Burgess say the tour provided an opportunity to highlight ongoing concerns, discuss the challenges facing our communities, and emphasize the importance of securing funding for necessary flood mitigation improvements.
November 8, 2026 3:47 am
The Pennsylvania Department of Health released their latest update on the measles outbreak in Pennsylvania. Since November 4, there have been 20 newly confirmed cases of measles. That brings the total number of cases to 1487 across 45 counties. There have been 287 total hospitalizations and 6 confirmed measles associated deaths. The Department of Health says that the best protection against the measles is being fully vaccinated. The MMR vaccine administered over two doses provides 97% lifetime protection.
November 7, 2026 1:58 am
WASHINGTON (AP) —WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s White House chief of staff, Susie Wiles, is stepping down and will be replaced by Stephen Miller, a key member of Trump’s inner circle. Wiles’ departure comes after midterm elections that saw major Republican losses. She is Trump’s longest-serving chief of staff and the first woman ever to hold the position. Miller, long a key member of Trump’s inner circle, is a key architect of the administration’s hard-line immigration policies. He is one of Trump’s closest and longest-serving advisers, jumping on board during his long shot 2016 presidential campaign as a speechwriter. (Photo: AP)
November 7, 2026 4:00 am
LONDON (AP) — The U.S. midterm rout of President Donald Trump’s stewardship doesn’t mean the world trusts America again. Interviews by Associated Press journalists around the world revealed that the Trump administration’s policies, especially his tariffs, have taken a toll on whether or when America might be considered a reliable partner. In the words of one South Korean office worker, one election doesn’t restore anything. Topping the list are worries about tariffs and whether they will continue apace.
November 7, 2026 3:58 am
JERUSALEM (AP) — President Donald Trump has suggested ending military aid to Israel. A staunch critic of Israel won a key Senate race. The vice president has partly blamed U.S.-Israel relations for his own party’s sweeping losses. The election showed U.S. bipartisan support for Israel is in free fall in the wake of its devastating campaign in Gaza and the war with Iran. A cutoff in military aid would mark a major change after the U.S. has given Israel tens of billions of dollars across decades. Israel is likely to face similar pressure even if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s domestic opponents manage to replace him.
