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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Fully Prepared to Be Replaced by AI
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman says he's ready to hand his job over to artificial intelligence - and would actually feel embarrassed if his company isn't the first to do it.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:44:36 EDTTrump Teased as Possible First FIFA Peace Prize Winner
President Donald Trump might become the first recipient of a new FIFA Peace Prize to be presented at the World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 5, according to FIFA President Gianni Infantino. FIFA announced the award Wednesday, saying it will honor "exceptional actions...
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:31:36 EDTSen. Cornyn Signals Openness to Filibuster Changes
Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn, who's being challenged for reelection within the GOP, on Wednesday said he's open to filibuster "changes" that would allow spending bills to pass the chamber without hitting the 60-vote threshold.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:05:48 EDTMexican Leader Calls for Tougher Sexual Harassment Laws After Attack
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called Wednesday for sexual harassment to be made a crime nationwide after being groped on the street in an attack that underscored the dangers women in the Latin American country face.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:29:15 EDTUS Arrests 5 at Germany's Request for Online Payment Fraud
The United States has arrested five individuals at Germany's request in a German-led internationally coordinated investigation of online fraud and money laundering networks that used payment service providers, according to the Department of Justice.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 07:43:03 EDTLouvre Faces Years of Security Upgrades After Heist
France's Louvre Museum began a security audit a decade ago but the recommended upgrades will not be completed until 2032, the state auditor said in a report on Thursday compiled before a spectacular heist there last month. The daylight robbery, in which four robbers made off...
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 07:37:14 EDTIsrael IDs 1 More Dead Hostage Returned, 6 Bodies Remain
Israeli authorities confirmed Thursday the remains of a hostage returned the previous day from Gaza are of a Tanzanian agricultural student in Israel who was killed Oct. 7, 2023 in the Hamas-led attack that started the war.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:00:39 EDTCrews Scour Kentucky UPS Plane Crash Site for Victims
The grim task of finding victims from the firestorm that followed the crash of a UPS cargo plane in Louisville, Kentucky, entered a third day Thursday as investigators gather information to determine why the aircraft caught fire and lost an engine on takeoff. The inferno...
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 07:14:37 EDTUkraine Says It Hit Major Russian Oil Refinery With Long-Range Drones
Ukrainian drones struck a major oil refinery in Russia's Volgograd region for the second time in almost three months, Ukraine's general staff said Thursday. Russian officials did not confirm the attack, although the local governor said drones started a fire at an...
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:00:04 EDTDC National Guard Presence Extended to Feb. 28
The Washington, D.C., National Guard will be deployed to the nation's capital through the end of February, according to formal orders reviewed by The Associated Press.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 07:09:03 EDTDems' Election Wins Complicate Shutdown Talks
Elections this week that energized Democrats and drew a reaction from President Donald Trump have added uncertainty to efforts to end the record-breaking government shutdown, raising fresh doubts about the possibility of a breakthrough despite the ongoing toll of federal...
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:57:00 EDTMusk's $1 Trillion Pay Package to Face Tesla Shareholder Vote
Tesla shareholders will determine the fate of a massive pay package meant to retain Elon Musk long enough to achieve technological breakthroughs he vows will change the world.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:49:16 EDTCalifornia Vote Escalates Partisan Redistricting Fight
In the redistricting war being waged across the U.S., voters in California delivered a much-needed win for Democrats by approving a ballot measure that could gain the party five more seats in the U.S. House of Representatives...
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:59:29 EDTFAA to List Airports Where Mass Flight Shutdowns Come
Travelers through some of the busiest U.S. airports can expect to learn Thursday whether they will see fewer flights as the government shutdown drags into a second month.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:38:52 EDTHeritage Staff Revolts, Demands Roberts Resign at Forum
Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts came under scathing attack from his own staff and fellows who were convened for a special internal meeting Wednesday - with several castigating his leadership and calling for his resignation. In a videotape of the private...
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:19:28 EDTChallenger: October Layoffs Surge to Two-Decade High
U.S.-based employers cut more than 150,000 jobs in October, marking the biggest reduction for the month in more than 20 years, a report by Challenger, Gray & Christmas said Thursday as industries adopt AI-driven changes and intensify cost cuts.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:10:17 EDTSchumer Talks to Mamdani After NYC Mayoral Win
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he spoke to New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani after the democratic socialist's victory Tuesday night.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:29:54 EDTRep. Torres Faces Primary Challenge Over Pro-Israel Stance
The unapologetic support for Israel shown by Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., has led to a primary challenge. Michael Blake, who unsuccessfully ran for New York City mayor last year, is launching a bid to unseat Torres.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:41:11 EDTGallup Poll: Americans More Positive About Drug War
More Americans believe the federal government is making progress in the war on illegal drugs than at any time in 25 years, and the number who think the nation has lost ground has dropped to a record low, according to Gallup's annual crime poll released Wednesday.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:58:46 EDTLouvre's Surveillance System Password? Just 'Louvre'
The password for the Louvre Museum’s surveillance system was simply “Louvre” at the time of the $102 million jewel heist last month, ABC News reported Wednesday. The news outlet cited an employee with knowledge of the system.
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