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The US president also praises the security advantages of last month's deal with Denmark and Greenland.

In a Truth Social post, U.S. President Donald Trump said experts believe Greenland could hold some of the world’s largest easily accessible oil reserves.

Previously, no efforts have ever progressed beyond the exploratory stage.

Last month Trump signed an agreement with the leaders of Denmark and Greenland to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic.

Despite Trump’s optimism, resource exploration and extraction in Greenland has stymied companies for decades thanks to the island’s harsh climate, lack of key infrastructure and difficult geology.

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that oil, gas and mineral exploration was preparing to begin in Greenland, and hailed the Arctic island's position for US and European security."Massive Oil, G...

The Pentagon's announcement of plans to livestream the execution of Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Hasan​ is sparking debate.

More than 60 soldiers have stated they don't want to be involved in the livestreamed firing squad execution of Nidal Malik Hasan.

Americans blast Pete Hegseth's plan to livestream convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan's firing squad execution as "absolutely absurd" and dangerous.

President Donald Trump and his advisers are mulling whether to no longer livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. 

The Defense Department wants to make a public example of a soldier-turned-terrorist

The president has reportedly expressed concerns about the optics of publicly executing a man paralyzed from the waist down.

Saudi Arabia claims it downed a ballistic missile fired at Riyadh, as the Houthis say they targeted King Khalid airport.

Saudi Arabia faces mounting pressure to respond to Houthi attacks, as analysts urge Riyadh to work with Israel, the UAE, and the US to counter the threat.

Civilians warned to leave target area near Sana’a before attacks following deadly strike on Riyadh airport

The Saudi energy ministry says the Houthi attack caused a "limited fire" at Aramco's headquarters complex in Dhahran.

An administrative building in the province of Dhahran was hit, authorities said.

Iran's Houthi allies launch a new attack on Saudi Arabia and promise more to come as Trump considers U.S. action on the new front line in the wider Mideast war.

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's Aramco reportedly came under fresh attack overnight.

President Donald Trump is holding off on Iran strikes in the Strait of Hormuz comes, but Houthi terrorists and Saudi Arabia are in a live war over terrorizing the key oil shipping lanes near Yemen. Get the latest Iran war news live today.

Ex-Obama energy official David Goldwyn warns oil prices could rise and tensions may escalate after Houthi attack on Saudi oil giant.

William Chapman was described by family as a "bright, warm and engaging young man" after he was fatally attacked by a Siberian tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

Six Flags Over Georgia ‘deeply saddened’ by tragedy, reportedly occurring on Goliath coaster with 175ft drop

A Six Flags spokesperson said "we are cooperating fully with local authorities as they complete their investigation."

Officials confirmed a death at the park in Austell, just outside Atlanta.

Aerial footage at the park after the incident shows a stuck rollercoaster with riders being helped off.

Six Flags shares plunged more than 10% in after-hours trading Monday following reports of a deadly roller coaster incident at its Georgia amusement park.

Six Flags temporarily closes nine similar rollercoasters after a fatal accident at its Georgia amusement park.

Six Flags has temporarily shut down major roller coasters in California, New Jersey, Illinois and other locations following a fatal incident at its Georgia amusement park.

The company's stock is taking a hit after officials confirmed a person died at one of the theme park's locations, extending a slide that started in September.

A visitor at Six Flags Over Georgia has died following an accident on the Goliath ride, according to witnesses who spoke with the NBC station in Atlanta.

More coasters are temporarily shut down in "abundance of caution" following a rider reportedly falling from Goliath in Georgia.

Witnesses recount seeing a 42-year-old man ejected from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia. Police are investigating the fatal accident, which also injured other riders.

A man's death on a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia has raised questions about ride safety and regulation.

A man's death on a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia has raised questions about ride safety and regulation.

SeaWorld Orlando temporarily closed its Mako coaster, while La Ronde shut its Goliath for a safety review.

Pope Leo said on Sunday he would undergo surgery for a nodule on his lung, and arrived at the hospital on Tuesday.

Pope Leo XIV was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Tuesday ahead of surgery later in the day to remove a lung nodule, an operation that experts say will determine whether the lesion is malignant ...

Pope Leo XIV has arrived at Rome’s Agostino Gemelli University Hospital, where he is scheduled to undergo surgery on Tuesday afternoon to remove a ...

Vatican says surgery that will determine whether the nodule is malignant will take place on Tuesday afternoon

Tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung cancer for Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican said in a medical update after he underwent surgery.

Pope Leo was diagnosed with lung cancer after a lower lobe of the Pope's right lung was removed in a curative surgery, the Vatican said.

The surgery typically requires a weeklong hospital stay; the Vatican on Monday canceled all of Leo’s audiences through Oct. 20.

The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.

Pope Leo XIV had surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerous growth in his lung, the Vatican announced.

Chicago-area Catholics spent the day in prayer and reflection after learning of Pope Leo's lung cancer diagnosis.

The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has celebrated Mass in a special room set up for him at the hospital after cancer surgery. The Vatican says Leo celebrated along with his secretaries on Wednesday afternoon.

Woody Marks takes on a bigger role with David Montgomery injured, making him a top Week 6 Fantasy waiver wire target

The singer has been going back and forth with the store owners for days.

Kelly Clarkson started an online feud with a small business, Art of Play, after she felt mistreated by staff. A PR pro explains why it's a bad look.

Kelly Clarkson is feuding with a magic and games store in Brooklyn, New York, according to social media posts shared over the weekend.

Art of Play on Monday wrote a post aimed at clarifying "some additional details" about the incident.

The comments come after the “Since U Been Gone” singer slammed Brooklyn store Art of Play on Saturday, claiming an employee treated her as though she couldn’t afford an expensive item she wanted to…

Kelly Clarkson has declared war on a Brooklyn magic store over a $15,000 bird

‘So you’re not only rude, you’re also a liar,’ the singer said

After having a Pretty Woman moment in a Brooklyn store, the singer-songwriter let rip on X

Talking with the beleaguered owner of Art of Play, a tiny toy shop in Brooklyn Heights that had a truly horrible weekend.

"Kelly Clarkson has put us in danger," says the co-owner of Art of Play.

Kelly Clarkson’s rant at a Brooklyn toy shop over a $15,000 mechanical bird has sparked thousands of threats, the co-owner told The Post — as he said the Grammy winner was mad she got “treate…

The Kelly Clarkson vs. Art of Play saga has reinserted pure low-stakes fun and wackiness into the discourse du jour. 

Shop co-owner Adam Rubin says Art of Play has received thousands of threats.

Adam Rubin claims Kelly Clarkson's viral dispute over a mechanical singing bird has led to threats and doxxing against his Brooklyn curiosity shop.

Footage of Kelly Clarkson’s visit to Brooklyn novelty shop Art of Play, which she accused of giving her the “Pretty Woman” treatment, has surfaced online.

Art of Play co-owner Adam Rubin spoke with reporters outside his Atlantic Avenue shop Tuesday, saying he’d be willing to part with the automaton bird for millions.

From Newport Beach to Malibu, residents are surveying damage to their homes after high tides and waves inundated coastal communities.

Boardwalk destroyed in Long Beach and homes damaged, while Baja California in Mexico and Las Vegas also affected

Long Beach homeowners along the peninsula are continuing to assess damage and reinforce their properties as strong surf continues threatening homes.

The shutoffs — potentially affecting more than two dozen counties, mostly in northern and central California — could continue through Saturday.

Customers in Alameda, Contra Costa, Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties could be impacted.

PG&E is warning that more than 11,000 customers in the North and East Bay may see power shutoffs between Wednesday evening and Saturday because of a forecast of dry and windy weather that poses a high wildfire risk.

PG&E sent alerts to 70,000 customers statewide that they may lose power later this week as a precaution against dry offshore winds.

Starting Thursday, October 15, high winds and dry conditions are set to leave some San Luis Obispo County residents without power.

Tens of thousands of California residents could lose power for days.

Thousands of PG&E customers in Alameda County, mostly in the Berkeley and Oakland hills, as well as 1,600 in Contra Costa County could be impacted by planned outages this week.

Thousands of PG&E customers in Alameda County, mostly in the Berkeley and Oakland hills, as well as 1,600 in Contra Costa County could be impacted by planned outages this week.

Katie Zacharia makes her White House press briefing room debut Tuesday, ending a weekslong stretch without a permanent press secretary at the podium.

Newly-minted press secretary lasts less than 15 minutes in awkward debut before the White House press corps

Zacharia, a conservative commentator, stuck close to prepared remarks in her first outing at the podium. She called on three reporters, all from conservative outlets.

Katie Zacharia’s maiden briefing was excruciating – at least her predecessor had delivered her propaganda hot

Katie Zacharia, Trump’s new White House press secretary, pulled the plug on the briefing after 14 minutes

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is facing scrutiny about her legal qualifications after she was pressed to explain them.

Jimmy Kimmel critiqued the first day of work for Donald Trump's new press secretary Katie Zacharia on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live.'

David Litt: Trump’s new press secretary showed how MAGA die-hards get promoted — despite being unqualified for their jobs.

As Trump fumes over his inability to control events, a sharp observer of White House follies explains how his disastrous new press secretary epitomizes something unexpectedly dark and dangerous.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are searching for answers after falling behind 2-0 to the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series, and that could result in the benching of arguably the best player in baseball.

The Dodgers are considering the unthinkable down 0-2 to the Brewers.

After a second half gutted by injuries, Ohtani has proven to be a drain on the disappointing Dodgers so far in the NLCS

Dave Roberts is keeping Shohei Ohtani in the Dodgers' NLCS Game 3 lineup despite a .150 postseason average and zero extra-base hits against the Brewers.

With Shohei Ohtani struggling and clearly well below 100% physically, the Dodgers are weighing whether to take him out of the lineup for Game 3.

Apple’s ‘Welcome home’ event is October 13. Here’s what to expect, including the HomeView smart hub, a new Apple TV 4K, and HomePod mini 2.

Apple plans to unveil the HomeView, a HomePod mini 2, and an updated Apple TV 4K as part of its "Welcome home" launch today. The devices will likely be unveiled in press releases shared on the Apple Newsroom website at around 9 a.m. Eastern Time today, as that is when Apple's private "Welcome home" experience in New York begins. At the experience, invited reporters and content creators will likely receive hands-on time with the devices.

Apple debuted its HomeView smart home device.

Apple today introduced Apple HomeView, designed to be central to the home and personal to everyone in it.

Apple is taking a big swing at the smart home market with its latest product that competes with Amazon Echo Show and Google Nest Hub.

New products from Apple include the HomeView, an iPad-like device that acts as a hub for other smart home gadgets

None of them need a separate app or account. Apple had a busy day today. The company introduced its HomeView smart display, the next-generation Apple TV...

With customizable “faces,” this 7-inch smart display is a unique hybrid between an iPhone and an Apple Watch.

Starting this December, Apple’s unleashing its own version of the smart home. We saw what’s in store with our own eyes.

Outage of terminals managed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX comes as Russia launches ballistic missiles at Ukraine without any advance warning from US

Elon Musk's system allows Kyiv to protect Ukrainian skies and effectively guide drones to Russian targets.

Ukrainian officials and military units Wednesday accused Elon Musk’s SpaceX of throttling a technology at the heart of their battlefield communications and drone operations.

Elon Musk's SpaceX imposed a new speed limit on Starshield satellite service that Ukraine says is disrupting drone intercepts and military operations.

A Piper PA-46 crashed in a wooded area in Sauk County, Wisconsin Tuesday night, killing all six people aboard including a child. The FAA is investigating.

SAUK COUNTY, Wis. (WKOW) — Five adults and one child are dead after a plane crashed in the Town of Dellona in Sauk County Tuesday night.

ANALYSIS — With President Donald Trump’s national job approval rating hovering near 37 percent, it’s no surprise that dozens of Republican incumbents are sweating their reelection bids. But the GOP’s struggle to hold open seats might tell the story of the midterm elections.  While Republican incumbents such as Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania’s 1st District and […]

Total fealty to Donald Trump is hurting GOP candidates as they face a potential loss of the House and Senate.

Republican strategists are cycling through the stages of grief as the party contends with Donald Trump's unpopularity ahead of the midterm elections.

Nwodim joined a chorus of others calling out the sexist remarks Gillis made during his appearance on “Saturday Night Live.”

Just another “whore reporting for duty.”

Women are pushing back against Shane Gillis's jokes about women's gym clothes on SNL, using humor, workout videos and pointed criticism to call out misogyny, victim-blaming and double standards.

During his opening monologue Saturday, Gillis took aim at female gymgoers’ shorts — specifically “those neon … artificial-bait color” shorts with “wrinkles [that] go around the cheeks and all combi…

The FBI mocked MS NOW after the network reported Kash Patel had landed in Russia, revealing he was actually at Liberty University in Virginia.

The Justice Department on Tuesday gave California officials 48 hours to review a list of alleged noncitizen voters or face legal action

By Jacob Bogage and Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON, Oct 13 (Reuters) - The US Justice Department on Tuesday gave California officials 48 hours to review a list of alleged noncitizen voters or face legal ...

A DOJ spokesperson confirmed to Democracy Docket that the department “has sent letters to California election officials demanding immediate action to ensure that noncitizens do not vote in the upcoming federal election.”

The Justice Department has ordered California to review a list of people who the federal government believes may have received mail-in ballots for the upcoming election despite not being U.S. citizens.

WASHINGTON >> The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday gave California officials 48 hours to review a list of alleged noncitizen voters or face legal action, according to two letters reviewed by Reuters, part of an unprecedented effort to find evidence of voter fraud ahead of next month’s elections.

‘Failure analysis’ finds the president’s ‘American flag blue’ sealant was compromised by poor construction and a rushed job

Police say the five victims, all men, were homeless and possibly sleeping outside.

Bass and Raman meet those at public safety forum

Political strategist Matt Klink recaps the mayoral debate between Karen Bass and Nithya Raman.

Final inflation report before voters go to polls comes amid widespread anger over cost of living under Trump

The Labor Department released the latest consumer price index data for September which showed CPI inflation rose further from the Fed's target for the month.

Friday’s number is the final inflation report before November’s pivotal midterm elections, in which business owners and consumers have said they will be voting with their bottom line in mind.

Annual inflation jumped to 3.7%, accelerating from 3.4% in August and outpacing economists' expected 3.6% jump.

Consumer prices in September jumped 3.7% from a year ago. The Social Security Administration said benefits will increase next year to help keep pace with the rising cost of living.

US inflation continues to rise, and this month the jump was above forecasts. Here's how some are surviving.

Inflation was up big in September, showing just how badly Donald Trump has tanked the economy through his war against Iran.

JD Vance’s rally joke about James Talarico just backfired spectacularly. Critics from across the political spectrum slammed the Vice President’s remarks as homophobic and desperate. Critics object to ...

"Morning Joe" host Joe Scarborough torched Vice President JD Vance's suggestive joke about James Talarico's search history.

U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly said the White House's revocation of hard passes for CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists likely violated their First and Fifth Amendment rights.

District court judge Timothy Kelly was ruling after the Trump administration blocked access to the three outlets in September

U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly issued an injunction preventing CNN, Politico and MS NOW from being booted from the White House complex until the case is decided.

A federal judge ruled late Tuesday that President Trump cannot ban news organizations from covering him at the White House because he does not like the nature of their coverage - at least, not until the matter goes to a formal trial.

A federal judge on Tuesday extended an order blocking President Donald Trump's administration from banning reporters for three news outlets from the White House, a pivotal operational development for ...

U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly sided with MS NOW, CNN and Politico in their bid for access to the White House under the Trump administration.

Candidates running for the US Senate in Georgia clashed over alleged neo-Nazi activity and ties to Jeffrey Epstein during their last debate before the election.

A trio of debates in key Senate races on Thursday night underscored how fraught the midterms have become, as candidates in Maine, Michigan, and Georgia traded personal and heated attacks.

The order blocks the department from moving about 2,600 employees or closing affected offices while a legal challenge to its reorganization proceeds.

A judge has issued a sweeping ruling, blocking the U.S. Department of Agriculture's massive reorganization, including a planned relocation of the U.S. Forest Service headquarters to Salt Lake City.

A slide in chip stocks and mixed bank results on Tuesday weighed on the major averages.

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index slipped Wednesday on a surprise CPI inflation report. Bank of America sinks on earnings.

'I practiced international transaction law, with all the appropriate credentials,' Zacharia said in a statement.

US authorities searched the Democratic congresswoman’s home as part of a criminal investigation.

In a statement on X on Monday, Omar called the search an “attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement.”

The Justice Department says the search is part of an "ongoing federal investigation", while Omar calls it "an attempt to target political enemies"

Omar, an outspoken Trump critic, said the search was "an attempt to target political enemies" and she "will not be silenced".

U.S. immigration agents searched the Washington, D.C., home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn. The DOJ said a search warrant was executed as part of a criminal probe.

Vance said he wasn't warned about the search of her home.

If she lied about her birthdate on any official form — a passport renewal or bank loan application, for example — Omar could be prosecuted.

President Donald Trump plans a rally in Alaska for GOP Senator Dan Sullivan, who trails Democrat Nancy Peltola in polling.

President Donald Trump is seeking to bolster the state’s GOP candidates as part of his midterm election tour.