Researchers create molecule that kills hard-to-treat cancers
DALLAS — Researchers from two North Texas universities have created a molecule that kills a spectrum of hard-to-treat cancers, including an aggressive form of breast cancer. Their work was published in the journal Nature Cancer. The researchers tested the molecule in isolated cells, human cancer tissue and in mice, with...
Treaty against fossil fuels floated at UN climate summit
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt — The world should confront climate change the way it does nuclear weapons, by agreeing to a non-proliferation treaty that stops further production of fossil fuels, a small island nation leader said Tuesday. The proposal by Tuvalu came as vulnerable nations pushed for more action and money...
Fires set near historically Black college; arson suspected
JACKSON, Miss — Authorities in Mississippi’s capital city are on the hunt for a suspected arsonist who set seven fires early Tuesday morning. At least two of the buildings set ablaze in Jackson were churches; one was burnt to the ground. Another one of the fires broke out on fences...
Explainer: What’s behind Italy’s migrant sea rescue standoff
MILAN — Italy’s new far-right-led government has blocked humanitarian rescue ships from accessing its ports, resulting in a standoff with charities that patrol the deadly central Mediterranean, rescuing people in trouble at sea. Nongovernmental organizations, as well as human rights and international law experts, say vessels are legally required to...
French cardinal to be investigated over abuse confessions
PARIS — The prosecutor’s office in Marseille has opened a preliminary investigation for “aggravated sexual assault” against Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard, one of France’s highest-ranking prelates of the Catholic Church. Ricard said Monday during a conference of French bishops that he had abused a 14-year-old girl 35 years ago and is...
Zelenskyy open to talks with Russia — on Ukraine’s terms
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s president has suggested he’s open to peace talks with Russia, softening his earlier refusal to negotiate with Moscow while President Vladimir Putin is in power — while sticking to Kyiv’s demands. Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s appeal to the international community late Monday to “force Russia into real peace...
Norway: Princess gives up royal duties amid fiancé questions
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Princess Märtha Louise, the daughter of Norway’s King Harald, said Tuesday she no longer will officially represent the Norwegian royal house following “many questions relating to me and my fiancé’s role.” The 50-year-old princess, who is fourth in line to the Norwegian throne, got engaged in June...
Powerball ticket sold in California snags record $2.04B win
DES MOINES, Iowa — Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in California has won a record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot after more than three months without anyone hitting the top prize. The winning numbers drawn Tuesday morning at the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee were: white balls 10, 33,...
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz warns of Pennsylvania election fraud before vote counting starts
WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Cruz is warning about the potential for election fraud in Pennsylvania before officials have even started counting ballots. “The way they do elections in Pennsylvania unfortunately is deeply messed up,” the Texas Republican said during the latest edition of his podcast. As Cruz talked about his...
John Fetterman’s Senate campaign is suing to have undated and misdated ballots counted
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman’s campaign for U.S. Senate has joined the legal fight over whether mail ballots with no date or the incorrect date should be counted in Tuesday’s election. The Democratic campaign sued state elections officials Monday asking a federal judge to order that all mail ballots be...
Crossover voters help sway Pennsylvania’s pivotal U.S. Senate race
With Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race between Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz remaining razor close heading into Election Day, the campaigns are looking for votes wherever they can find them. And that includes ones from voters in opposing political parties. Voters who are registered with one political party...
Can the Powerball winner stay anonymous? Here’s what happens if you win in Pa.
Some people might not want everyone to know they’ve just won the lottery — especially not if they win a jackpot of nearly two billion dollars. But that may be the case for anyone who wins the Pennsylvania Lottery. And yes, that includes the Powerball, a multi-state lottery game. The...
Gov. DeSantis issues state of emergency for 34 counties across Florida ahead of potential Hurricane NicoleVideo
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a state of emergency in 34 Florida counties — including Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach — on Monday because of the potential of an approaching Hurricane Nicole. Nicole, a subtropical storm as of Monday, is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane by...
Nancy Pelosi opens up about attack on husband: ‘I was very scared’Video
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi held back tears speaking Monday for the first time about being awakened by pounding on the door as Capitol Police rushed to tell her about the assault on her husband at the family’s home in San Francisco. “I was very scared,” Pelosi told CNN....
Former Pa. governors ask candidates Mastriano, Shapiro to accept election results
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s four living former governors on Monday sent a letter to the main party candidates vying for the position...
U.S. voters fret about democracy, polarization before election
American voters are fractured politically and culturally ahead of Election Day, and they are anxious about where their country is heading — on inflation, abortion, immigration, crime, and much more. They also sense something more fundamental at stake at a time of rising mistrust of institutions and each other: the...
What to watch in the high-stakes 2022 midterm elections
WASHINGTON — After months of primaries, campaign events and fundraising pleas, the midterm elections that will determine the balance of power in Washington and state capitals are finally here. Republicans are predicting a massive red wave as anxious Democrats defend their narrow majorities in Congress while struggling to overcome pervasive...
Elon Musk walks back on Twitter job cuts, blue checks in 2nd week
Twitter Inc. is heading into its second full workweek under Elon Musk with half its workforce, mounting losses and a couple of unexpected reversals to its plans. The social-media company laid off close to 3,700 people on Friday, only to reach out soon thereafter to dozens of employees who it...
Q&A: A look at $1.9B Powerball jackpot, how it grew so large
DES MOINES, Iowa — Monday night’s estimated $1.9 billion Powerball jackpot is nearly $400 million larger than the previous record jackpot and will keep growing until someone finally wins the prize. The jackpot started at $20 million back on Aug. 6 and over three winless months has grown to be...
Kyiv region still struggles 6 months after Russian retreat
MOSCHUN, Ukraine — Standing amid the wreckage of his home, Vadym Zherdetsky shows photos on his phone of how it once looked: handsome rooms, a hand-carved wooden bed and a chest of drawers he intended to leave to his grandchildren. When Russia invaded Ukraine in February, two missiles struck the...
UN chief tells climate summit world leaders must ‘cooperate or perish’
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt — With the world on “a highway to climate hell with our foot on the accelerator,” the United Nations chief on Monday told dozens of leaders to “cooperate or perish,” on avoiding further climate catastrophe, singling out the two biggest polluting countries, China and the United States....
North Korea: Missile tests were practice to attack South, U.S.
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea’s military said Monday its recent barrage of missile tests were practices to “mercilessly” strike key South Korean and U.S. targets such as air bases and operation command systems with a variety of missiles that likely included nuclear-capable weapons. The North’s announcement underscored leader Kim...
Subtropical Storm Nicole forms, threatens Bahamas, U.S. coast
MIAMI — Subtropical Storm Nicole has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, bringing threats of a “prolonged period of hazardous weather” to parts of the Bahamas and the southeastern coast of the United States, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said Monday. A tropical storm watch is in effect for the...
Owner of site that Mehmet Oz picked for election night party organized buses to Jan. 6 rally
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz has scheduled his election night party at an upscale Bucks County fitness club whose owner organized three buses to the Jan. 6, 2021, rally through a political action committee. Oz’s party is set for the Newtown Athletic Club, which offers on its website...
Police: Central Pennsylvania man killed wife, sister, man before fatal gun battle
UNITYVILLE — Authorities say a domestic dispute in central Pennsylvania over the weekend led to a triple homicide and a shootout with state police that ended with the death of the suspect. Officials in Lycoming County said troopers responding at about 9:30 a.m. Saturday to a report of a female...
