September 8, 2026 5:04 am
TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods take effect Tuesday, turning its escalating trade war with President Donald Trump into a test watched far beyond the border: Can a country much smaller than the United States stand up to Trump and succeed? Prime Minister Mark Carney has rejected U.S. demands he says could hollow out key Canadian industries and limit the country’s independence, while Trump’s threats to Canada’s sovereignty have rallied the public behind him. Other governments are watching to see what happens after Canada hits back. The measures hit hundreds of American products at rates of 15%, 25% or 50%, including steel, aluminum, cheese, appliances, clothing, cosmetics and farm equipment.
September 8, 2026 5:04 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — Control of the U.S. Senate is up for grabs with less than two months until Election Day. Republicans appeared to have a firm grip on the majority at the start of the 2026 election cycle. But Democrats are now competing in states that once seemed well beyond their reach. President Donald Trump’s slipping approval ratings and voters’ dissatisfaction with the economy have created a difficult political environment for Republicans. Some races Democrats once counted on winning, such as Michigan and Maine, have grown more complicated. The implications are huge for Trump’s agenda and his ability to fill administration jobs and open court seats, as the Senate is empowered to confirm or block appointments.
September 8, 2026 5:00 am
CAIRO (AP) — Houthi attacks have ignited fires at several oil facilities and utilities in Saudi Arabia’s southern region and wounded more than 70 people. Maj. Gen. Turki al-Malki, a spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen, said the attacks early Tuesday hit “civilian and economic facilities” in the Saudi cities. The wave of Houthi attacks were a major escalation in the renewed conflict between an important U.S. ally and the Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen. The kingdom’s Energy Ministry said operations at the oil facilities and utilities were temporarily suspended.
September 8, 2026 6:09 pm
MIAMI (AP) — Authorities say the five people killed when an Amazon cargo jet ran off the runway at Miami International Airport were all inside a van used to shuttle crews that clean planes. The jet crashed as it tried to land Sunday afternoon, overrunning its runway. It slammed into the van on airport property, through a fence and then on to a local street where it destroyed an SUV. The pilot and co-pilot have been released from the hospital. Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said Tuesday that two people remain in critical condition, and a third is in stable condition. The deceased ranged in age from 47 to 75.
September 8, 2026 6:07 pm
HONOLULU (AP) — Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell pelted Hawaii’s western islands, causing widespread power outages. The storm’s center passed west of the islands early Tuesday and now is moving away from Hawaii. But there’s still the threat of floods and mudslides. The island of Kauai has widespread power outages. Officials there are asking everyone to stay off the roadways so that emergency crews can get out. Damage assessments are just beginning. Road crews were clearing sand and rocks from a major route along Oahu’s western edge after floodwaters topped a coastal highway, north of Honolulu.
September 8, 2026 5:02 am
BRUSSELS (AP) — The victory of a far-right party in a German state election has raised alarm across Europe. Many fear it heralds the demise of an anti-fascist consensus dating back to the defeat of the Nazis. But while anti-immigration and pro-Russian parties have made major inroads in recent years, they have also suffered some notable setbacks, and in some places they have been forced by the reality of coalition politics to soften their views. Voters have also repeatedly cast out incumbents in recent years, regardless of their ideology.
September 7, 2026 4:54 am
PITTSBURGH — A baby is in quarantine after she was exposed to measles during a routine check-in, her parents said. Lauren Shoup tells our news partners at WPXI that she brought her 2-month-old daughter, Kieran, to UPMC Children’s Hospital in late August. A few days later, hospital staff called them to notify them of the direct exposure. While Shoup, her partner and her two sons are vaccinated, Kieran is too young to get the vaccine. The quarantine only applies to her and is intended to keep her away from other unvaccinated people. While Shoup had many good things to say about the care she usually gets at UPMC, she said she was frustrated by the hospital’s response to the exposure. “The most important thing they said is, ‘Get back here ASAP… and Kieran will get an antibody injection. It should help her fight off the virus,’” Shoup said. However, after that follow-up visit, during which the baby spent time with other patients in waiting rooms, elevators and the lobby, staff informed Shoup she should have been quarantining at home. She also said – after directing questions to the state health department — the hospital provided her with a voicemail inbox to call with questions, which she believed was not very responsive to her concerns. Due to the holiday, UPMC staff did not respond to Channel 11’s request for comment. Kieran has about three weeks left of quarantine, which is the amount of time measles symptoms can take to display themselves after an infection occurs.
September 7, 2026 10:47 am
MIAMI (AP) — Experts say federal investigators will likely consider whether an Amazon cargo jet that barreled off a runway and crashed into several vehicles in Miami touched down too late. The fiery crash killed five people and injured five more. The aircraft overran the runway Sunday afternoon after arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico. It plowed across a road used by warehouse workers and other businesses that surround the airport. Experts say the typical landing zone for a plane is within the first 3,000 feet (914 meters) of a runway. The National Transportation Safety Board plans to hold a news conference Monday.
September 7, 2026 4:13 am
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner say they have held encouraging talks in Kyiv. The trip on Sunday was their first official visit to Ukraine with European partners joining a third round of the discussions. The trip follows the American envoys’ meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday that produced no announced breakthroughs. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that talks covered air defense, a “winter package” of support and security guarantees. Kushner said that the envoys hoped to revive trilateral talks with Russia. Russian and Ukrainian forces traded strikes overnight despite a pause on attacks on each other’s capitals.
September 7, 2026 4:07 am
Gas prices in the U.S. have hit a record high for Labor Day weekend, averaging $4.14 per gallon. This is nearly a dollar more than last year and surpasses the previous record of $3.82 from 2012. Prices surged after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in February, affecting crude oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Diesel prices are at their own all-time record of $5.85 per gallon. Experts say geopolitical tensions and refinery issues are driving the increases. Drivers can use apps to find cheaper fuel, but broader economic factors make future prices unpredictable.
