Today's Headlines: At Least 12 Killed and 300 Injured in Houthi Attack on Saudi Airport
Rebuking Ukraine Over Oil Strikes, Trump Says It Should ‘Get a New President’
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October 11, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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At Least 12 Killed and 300 Injured in Houthi Attack on Saudi Airport

The strike on Saturday was the deadliest attack in a Gulf Arab country since the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began in February, and forced the airport to temporarily suspend operations.

Rebuking Ukraine Over Oil Strikes, Trump Says It Should ‘Get a New President’

Hours after President Trump said the United States would buy Russian diesel, the Kremlin said there would be no immediate resumption of discussions to end the war.

‘What’s the Plan?’ Inside the Crisis Response at the Chi Phi House at Cornell

Records reveal how fraternity members responded when a fellow student accused them of sexual assault.

World

India’s ‘Cockroach’ Leaders Released as New Delhi Braces for More Protests

The leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party, an Indian youth movement, were detained by the police on Saturday before they could lead protests over voting rights.

An International Career Forged by the Struggles of Apartheid

Navi Pillay, who won this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, fought racism in South Africa, shaping her international career as a judge and advocate for justice and human rights.

A Week Later, Russia Hasn’t Said What Pathogen Killed Plague Researcher

Experts said they believed that with modern testing technology, the Russian authorities should know the answer by now.

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U.S.

4 Killed as a Weakened Isaias Pushes Through the Southeast

Hundreds of thousands of people lost power, but towns near the landfall site in Florida were relieved that the hurricane damage was not worse.

‘It Was Horrific’: 8 Killed in Shooting in Erie, Pa.

The dead included a pregnant woman, a 5 year old and a toddler. The shooter was also dead, city officials said.

Christa Pike Discharged From Hospital After Surviving Execution Attempt

Ms. Pike, 50 and convicted of the 1995 murder of a classmate, survived two doses of the drug pentobarbital late last month.

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Politics

Economic Pain and an Unpopular Trump Put G.O.P. on its Heels With Three Weeks to Go

Inflation has hurt Americans at many levels: Farmers, truckers, consumers. It has also expanded the electoral map into what was safely Republican country just a few months ago.

‘Not Pleasant’ but ‘Necessary’: Support at Trump Rally for Public Execution

A sample of people at the president’s midterm stump speech in Tennessee defended the Pentagon’s announcement that it would livestream the execution of a mass shooter.

Pentagon Again Increases Number of U.S. Casualties in Iran War

In an unannounced change, the Defense Department is now acknowledging troops who died or were wounded in support roles.

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Business

Justice Dept. Is Investigating TV Networks Over Trump Pool Coverage

Major TV networks were notified on Friday that the department was examining whether they violated antitrust laws when they suspended pool coverage of President Trump.

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New York

At Cornell, a Sorority Finds Itself Sued by One of Its Own

Some Delta Delta Delta members are asking if the sorority shares blame in the bombshell case — or if the group is a scapegoat.

A New Tower Will Have Lots of Public Space but No Public Bathrooms

Amid a bathroom shortage in New York City, community leaders and advocates are calling on city officials to require bathroom access in privately owned public spaces.

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Arts

Jailed for a Joke, a Turkish Comic Delivers a Passionate Defense in Court

Facing 19 months in prison, Deniz Goktas says in an interview that he made his bold statement as a way to show what an artist could endure.

Stephen King and His ‘King Whisperer’ Resurrect ‘Carrie’

Mike Flanagan has become the most trusted steward of the author’s work. Now they revisit the story that first made King a star.

Elon Musk’s Words Set to Music and 9 More Songs We’re Talking About

David Byrne and Daniel Pemberton bring nervous energy, Victoria Monét and SZA conjure dreams, and Jess Williamson touts second chances.

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Books

What Happened When the Volk Turned Against the Woke

In “Weimar Germany,” Victor Sebestyen focuses on the populist culture wars that brought an end to popular rule in the fledgling republic.

Should You Put Your Books in the Freezer?

Silverfish, book lice and mold are a thing, especially in secondhand books. Here’s how to deal with them.

She Was No Diva: The Effortless Majesty of Marian Anderson

As Anthony Tommasini demonstrates in his new biography, the inspiring singer preferred to incite change through excellence, not banner-waving.

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Science

Why Ketamine Immobilizes Some Users

Potent powders can produce a nearly catatonic state, particularly in those who have not tried the drug before.

Will We Ever Understand Dementia?

Since the days of Dr. Alzheimer himself, there has been a dream that severe senility might have an explanation — and a cure. The search for both has never been more urgent.

How