Harris County’s district attorney says video may support an aggravated assault charge against an ICE officer whose vehicle struck Miguel Parra-Hernandez. ICE denies the collision was intentional.
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Social Security benefits will rise 3.6% in 2027, adding about $75 to the average monthly payment. Advocates say the increase may still leave many older Americans struggling with higher costs.
US inflation accelerated to 3.7% in September as gasoline prices surged, adding to cost-of-living pressures before the midterm elections. The higher-than-expected reading also raised the prospect of another Federal Reserve interest rate increase.
Saudi-led forces say they intercepted a Houthi missile aimed at Riyadh as the group pledged further attacks on airports and oil infrastructure. Iran separately reported an unverified cargo ship sinking in the Strait of Hormuz.
Pope Leo XIV is recovering after surgery confirmed lung cancer. Separately, a judge ordered continued White House access for journalists challenging their exclusion, while Kimberly Guilfoyle left her ambassadorial post amid allegations she denies.
Police in Cologne are investigating whether two people deliberately controlled a robot that allegedly touched a 16-year-old girl. Officers seized the machine and two phones, and no charges have been filed.
Trump says major oil, gas and mineral exploration is preparing to begin in Greenland, without providing details. His statement follows a security agreement expanding the U.S. military role on the island.
Russian strikes killed at least six people in Ukraine and left at least 600,000 without power, Ukrainian officials said. The attacks hit energy infrastructure days after President Donald Trump announced an “energy ceasefire.”