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FDA's top drug regulator resigns after officials probe 'serious concerns'

Dr George Tidmarsh, who was named to the FDA post in July, was placed on leave Friday after officials in the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of General Counsel were notified of issues

Judge blocks Trump admin from deploying troops in Portland until Nov 7

In a 16-page filing late Sunday, Immergut said she would issue a final order on Friday due to the voluminous evidence presented at trial, including more than 750 exhibits

Trump admin faces deadline to decide on use of contingency funds for SNAP

The programme serves about 1 in 8 Americans and is a major piece of the nation's social safety net and it costs about $8 billion per month nationally

Abu Dhabi hosts oil summit as Opec+ halts production hikes planned for 2026

The Opec+ decision comes as both the United States and the United Kingdom implemented new oil sanctions targeting Russia over its war on Ukraine

Trump's nuclear tests will not involve explosions, says US energy secretary

The confusion over Trump's intention started minutes before he held a critical meeting in South Korea with Chinese President Xi Jinping

US govt shutdown enters sixth week as Trump urges end to Senate filibuster

Democrats have blocked 13 attempts to reopen the government, withholding votes in the 53-47 Senate as they push for negotiations to continue federal health care subsidies set to expire at year-end

UK train stabbings: Police release one suspect, praise 'heroic' rail worker

Police said they are not treating the stabbings as an act of terror and are confident they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the attack

Red Cross to hand over received remains of 3 hostages to Israel military

Since the ceasefire in Gaza took effect on October 10, Palestinian militants had released the remains of 17 hostages, with 11 remaining in Gaza

Explosion at Harvard Medical School intentional, no injuries reported

The Boston Fire Department determined that the explosion was intentional and officers did not find additional devices in a sweep of the building, police said

Trump to host Syrian President Al-Sharaa in historic White House visit

The official, who was not authorised to comment publicly about the yet to be formally announced engagement, said that the meeting is expected to take place Nov 10

Zico Kolter leads OpenAI safety panel with power to block unsafe AI

Zico Kolter leads a 4-person panel at OpenAI that has the authority to halt the ChatGPT maker's release of new AI systems if it finds them unsafe

Canada, Philippines to sign pact to boost drills, deter China's aggression

Canada and other Western nations have been bolstering their military presence in the Indo-Pacific to help promote the rule of law

23 dead, dozen injured in fire, explosion at northwestern Mexico store

The fire occurred in downtown Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora state, Sonora Gov. Alfonso Durazo said in a video posted on social media

Food aid uncertainty deepens as US govt shutdown fight hits crisis point

The impacts on basic needs food and medical care underscored how the impasse is hitting homes across the United States

Two more suspects charged in Paris Louvre crown jewels heist case

Laure Beccuau, the prosecutor, said in a statement that a 37-year-old suspect was charged with theft by an organised gang and criminal conspiracy

US urges ASEAN to be firm in countering China in South China Sea

China rejects US criticism of its maritime conduct, accusing Washington of interfering in regional affairs and provoking tensions through its military presence

South Korea seeks greater Chinese efforts to bring N Korea back to talks

The two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation in the city of Gyeongju took place a day after Xi and US President Donald Trump agreed to dial back earlier steps and de-escalate their trade war

Obama to lead key rallies as Virginia, New Jersey gear up for polls

Obama's campaign swing affirms how popular the 64-year-old remains among his party's base more than eight years removed from the White House

Trump back on '60 Minutes' for 1st time after settling lawsuit with CBS

CBS News offered few details Friday on how the interview came together, or whether there were any ground rules put in place

Air traffic controller shortage widens US flight delays amid govt shutdown

The Federal Aviation Administration reported staffing-related delays Friday at a number of airports, including in Boston, New York City, Nashville, Houston, Dallas and Newark, New Jersey