Meghan Markle's family has been rocked by explosive allegations after her half-brother accused their father, Thomas Markle Sr., of possessing child sexual abuse material, triggering a police investigation in the Philippines.
The Duchess of Sussex, 45, broke her silence Friday, revealing that she had been warned about troubling allegations involving her father as far back as 2018.
Meghan said the accusations played a role in her decision to keep her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, away from their grandfather.
'I am deeply distressed at the news that has come to light in the last 24 hours, and my thoughts are with any children who may have been harmed.
'In 2018, a letter was sent to the Metropolitan Police and Royalty and Specialist Protection. That letter was subsequently shared with me. It made troubling and disturbing allegations against my father and I was given assurances that these were being investigated.
'I hope it can now be understood
First lady Melania Trump has brokered a temporary halt to fighting in a Russian-occupied Ukrainian city to get aid to stranded civilians and help evacuate residents, her office announced Friday.
The agreement would pause military operations in Oleshky beginning Thursday, Oct. 29, offering relief to a population the first lady described as largely elderly and desperate for basic supplies.
Neither Russia nor Ukraine had commented on the announcement.
Under the arrangement outlined by her office, civilian teams from both countries would assess residents' needs and help those seeking to leave the southern Ukrainian city.
"Non-military, civilian leaders from both countries will work together to visit Oleshky residents in their homes and determine the level of assistance they require," the first lady said. "Residents who wish to evacuate will receive coordinated support and transportation to their preferred destination. I anticipate some will want to go to Russia, and some to Ukraine."
Melania Trump also said an American news
The Supreme Court handed Republicans a significant victory in the battle over voter identification Thursday, allowing New Hampshire to enforce restrictions on student IDs just days before the November midterm elections.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the only justice to publicly dissent as the high court cleared the way for the state to prohibit student identification cards from being used to verify a voter's identity, including under alternative verification procedures.
The decision delivers a timely win for Republican officials defending New Hampshire's election rules as competitive congressional races approach the finish line.
At the center of the dispute is a state law signed in April that took effect in June, removing student identification cards from the list of acceptable documents for obtaining a ballot.
New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan subsequently issued guidance clarifying that student IDs could not be used to establish identity, even as supporting documentation through alternative verification methods.
That interpretation prompted a
Two former senior FBI officials surrendered to federal authorities Friday after the Justice Department accused them of lying to Congress about their involvement in investigations connected to Hunter Biden and his controversial laptop.
Nikki Cole Floris and Bradley Benavides, both former members of the FBI's now-disbanded Foreign Influence Task Force, face criminal charges stemming from testimony they provided to Congress in 2023.
Federal prosecutors allege the pair concealed their knowledge of matters involving former President Joe Biden's son, raising fresh questions about accountability inside the bureau.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro delivered a blistering warning following the arrests.
"Lying to Congress by anyone strikes at the heart of our democratic system, but when senior FBI agents lie to Congress believing they are above the law, it's time to bring the hammer of justice down on them," Pirro said.
"When senior officials entrusted with safeguarding our nation's security choose deception over duty, they undermine the very institutions they swore
Senate Democrats are turning to borrowed money for the midterm homestretch, taking out a $15 million loan as billionaire Elon Musk pours another $76 million into the fight to elect Republicans.
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee disclosed the loan in a Federal Election Commission report filed Thursday. The borrowing comes as the party tries to put more races in play before Election Day, with millions already flowing into contests across 10 states.
Republicans, meanwhile, are getting another massive infusion from their biggest financial backer.
Musk contributed $76 million to his America PAC during the first two weeks of October, pushing his total political giving this cycle past $442 million. The group has spent tens of millions on online ads, mailers and text messages aimed at voters in competitive House and Senate races.
The dueling financial moves underscore the costly battle for control of Congress as both parties race to reach voters in the campaign's final days.
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Wall Street took another hit Friday as surging oil prices sent stocks tumbling, raising fresh concerns about inflation, borrowing costs and the growing financial toll of the U.S. war with Iran.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 541 points, or 1%, by 11:12 a.m. Eastern, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.2%, putting the benchmark index on pace for its second consecutive weekly decline.
The NASDAQ Composite managed a 0.2% gain, thanks largely to technology heavyweights that helped prevent even steeper losses across the market.
But the bigger story was oil.
Brent crude jumped 2.4% to $115.86 per barrel, its highest level since March and a dramatic increase from below $97 at the beginning of October.
The relentless climb is delivering another financial headache for American families already struggling with stubborn inflation and elevated interest rates.
The U.S. conflict with Iran has severely disrupted global oil supplies, pushing energy costs higher and threatening to drive up prices on everything
President Donald Trump's Justice Department has launched a major legal challenge in one of the nation's most closely watched Senate races, seeking to prevent Alaska from certifying election results under certain circumstances that federal prosecutors argue could undermine the integrity of the vote.
The lawsuit, filed Thursday in federal court, centers on Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan's reelection battle against former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola. With control of the Senate at stake in November's midterm elections, the contest has attracted national attention as Republicans fight to maintain their congressional majority.
But the administration's concerns involve another candidate whose name is nearly identical to the incumbent senator's.
Daniel J. Sullivan, a retired teacher from Petersburg, Alaska, is also running for the seat. Justice Department attorneys contend that his presence on the ballot could confuse voters intending to support Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, potentially changing the election's outcome.
The administration is asking a federal judge to prevent Alaska
Rep. Ilhan Omar fired back at President Donald Trump on Friday, unleashing a blistering personal attack after the president demanded her resignation over newly reported federal court documents raising questions about her identity.
The Minnesota Democrat took to X to denounce Trump's accusations, accusing the president of spreading conspiracy theories and using the Justice Department to target political opponents.
Omar, one of Trump's most outspoken critics in Congress, did not hold back.
"The pedophile protection party's president is laundering right-wing conspiracy theories through the most corrupt DOJ in American history."
She then accused Trump of repeatedly targeting her whenever his administration faces negative headlines.
"Whenever the news turns bad, this creep reaches for one name: mine. So let's make it crystal clear. My name has always been Ilhan Omar."
But the Democratic congresswoman wasn't finished.
In a final jab, she turned her attention to Vice President JD Vance.
"Maybe you should focus on what your VP's real name is."
Ric Flair was taken to a hospital by ambulance Friday after a fall outside a Florida restaurant, hours after telling fans a blood clot had forced him to scrap an upcoming appearance, according to TMZ.
The wrestling great, 77, suffered cuts to his head and eye during the incident in Tampa. TMZ reported that Flair had walked outside the restaurant that morning when he "suddenly fell and injured his face."
The hospital trip adds to a string of health setbacks for the WWE Hall of Famer, who survived multiple organ failure in 2017 after being placed in a medically induced coma.
Earlier this year, Flair acknowledged he needed to put his health first. In May, following a rant about an apparent trademark dispute involving his son, he disclosed "health issues" and said he was taking time to "focus on" his health.
Friday began with another unwelcome announcement for fans: Flair would not be attending Washington State
Former U.S. Representative Mary Peltola, the Democratic Party candidate for U.S. Senate in Alaska, has sought to distance her campaign from a recent fundraising email sent by former Vice President Kamala Harris's political organization.
The email, which was sent by Harris' Fight for the People PAC, referenced closely-watched Peltola's Senate bid against incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and solicited joint contributions.
"Alaska is a must-win Senate seat for Democrats to retake control of the Senate," the email read in part. It then urged recipients to "help Mary Peltola get the support she needs" by splitting a donation between Peltola's campaign and the Fight for the People PAC.
"So if there's anyone who can flip Alaska and secure the Senate majority for Democrats – it's Mary. But she cannot do it alone," the email went on. "When we all stand behind Mary, we can give
Tommy John, an electrifying left-handed pitcher who spent parts of 26 seasons in Major League Baseball, passed away on Saturday at his home in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. He was 83-years-old.
"Thomas Edward 'Tommy' John Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Lakewood Ranch last night surrounded by his loving wife, Cheryl, and his sister-in-laws Judith Florentino and Karen Jordan. A private celebration of life will be held in Florida," John's agent, Mike Maguire, announced in a statement.
John had been in hospice care. His wife, Cheryl John, stated that the cause of death was bladder cancer. He had undergone treatment related to a recurrence of the disease in the period leading up to his death.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Tommy John, a veteran of 26 MLB seasons who helped revolutionize recovery from pitching injuries
A 19-year-old suspect was taken into custody on Saturday in connection with a shooting earlier that morning on the campus of Virginia State University that left five people wounded.
The suspect, who has been identified as Camron Harris of Henrico, Virginia, was located hiding in a closet inside Seward Hall, a university dormitory, at approximately 4 p.m. He was taken into custody roughly 14 and a half hours after the incident and is being held without bond at the Chesterfield County Jail.
According to Chesterfield County Police, officers responded at about 1:28 a.m. to a report of a shooting in the 3300 block of Boisseau Street, near the university's Quad Annexes and outside campus residence halls in Ettrick, Virginia. Upon arrival, they found five individuals with gunshot wounds. The victims, who ranged in age from 17 to 23, consisted of four males and
