An Australian television reporter became an unlikely hero Thursday when he abandoned his flood coverage and plunged into dangerous waters to help rescue a terrified driver trapped inside a sinking SUV.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation reporter Will Murray and bystander Daniel Hainey sprang into action after watching a vehicle become submerged in rapidly rising floodwaters near Brisbane.
The dramatic rescue unfolded on Buchanan Road in Morayfield, Queensland, where torrential rainfall had transformed a roadway into a dangerous stretch of deep water.
According to ABC News, the driver attempted to cross the flooded road at speed before his vehicle stalled and began sinking.
Murray, who was covering the severe weather alongside camera operator Liz Pickering, witnessed the frightening incident unfold.
Within seconds, the situation turned desperate.
"Initially I could see him, but he disappeared from my sight within seconds, so I made the call to jump in," Murray told ABC.
The reporter handed his phone to Pickering after contacting emergency services
Veteran Hollywood actor Tom Skerritt, whose unforgettable performances in "Top Gun," "Alien" and the hit television drama "Picket Fences" made him one of the most recognizable faces in American entertainment, has died at the age of 93.
Skerritt passed away Wednesday, October 21, from natural causes, his family confirmed Thursday. The Emmy Award-winning actor leaves behind a remarkable career spanning more than six decades, with appearances in some of Hollywood's most celebrated films.
His family announced the news in an emotional statement, remembering a man whose contributions extended well beyond the screen.
"We are heartbroken by his loss," the family said. "While the world knew Tom through his remarkable acting career, we knew him for his humor, curiosity, wisdom, generosity and the love he brought into our lives," the statement continued.
"He cared deeply about imagination, creativity, storytelling, service, veterans, the natural world and helping others find and share their own voices."
Skerritt became a household name
Calley Means, a senior adviser to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and a prominent figure in the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, resigned from his position in the Trump administration on Thursday. The departure was first reported by the Wall Street Journal and later confirmed in a social media post from Means.
"I am resigning from the White House with tremendous respect for President Trump and Bobby Kennedy. They laid out a vision of combatting the entrenched, dark forces in DC that profit from Americans getting sick. More policy and cultural change has happened around these goals in the past 2 years than any time in history – and I know this movement is just getting started," Means posted on X.
"It was an honor to advocate for MAHA moms in the administration and steer policies like Dietary Guidelines reform, psychedelic reform, removing soda from SNAP, removing food dyes,
A battle over sealed search warrant records has thrust Rep. Ilhan Omar's name into the spotlight, with a federal filing identifying the Minnesota Democrat as Ilhan Nur Said Elmi and Fox News Digital reporting that two sources said it was her birth name.
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro filed the motion Wednesday to oppose requests by several media outlets to unseal records connected to the search of Omar's Washington home. Prosecutors said investigators had not finished executing the warrant.
"Before the Court are three Applications to unseal ex parte materials and proceedings related to a federal search warrant for the personal residence in the District of Columbia of Congresswoman Ilhan Nur Said Elmi, a/k/a Ilhan Abdullahi Omar…" the motion begins.
Omar has not been charged with a crime. The use of another name in the filing does not establish fraud, and the allegations have not been proven in court.
Two people familiar
President Donald Trump delivered a stern warning to members of his own administration Thursday, declaring that anyone caught engaging in dishonest conduct should face prosecution, regardless of their political connections or relationship with the White House.
The president made the remarks while responding to questions about a reported Justice Department investigation involving Corey Lewandowski, his longtime political ally and former campaign manager who previously served as a senior adviser at the Department of Homeland Security.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump acknowledged hearing about the allegations but insisted he was unfamiliar with the specifics. Nevertheless, he made clear that loyalty to his administration would not protect anyone found guilty of wrongdoing.
"I heard something about it, but I don't know exactly what it is. All I know is I want my people to be honest, and if they're not going to be honest, they have to be prosecuted," Trump said.
"I view it
A new Fox News poll of Texas likely voters finds Democratic Party nominee James Talarico and Republican nominee Ken Paxton tied at 49 percent each in the state's closely-watched U.S. Senate race. This represents a change from the network's September survey, in which Talarico held a 51 percent to 49 percent advantage among likely voters.
The October poll was conducted from October 15-19 among a sample of 2,011 registered voters, of whom 1,398 were identified as likely voters. The margin of sampling error is plus or minus 2.5 percentage points for the likely-voter subsample.
The movement from a two-point Talarico lead to a tie is associated with gains by Paxton among conservatives, rural voters, suburban women, and Republicans who supported Cornyn in the primary. Compared with the September Fox News poll, Paxton's support rose by one point among both men and women, while Talarico's support fell by one point among men
A newly highlighted British marriage certificate is fueling fresh questions surrounding Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar's complicated marital history as federal investigators reportedly examine longstanding allegations involving her former husband.
The Minnesota congresswoman, who has repeatedly denied accusations that she married her brother to facilitate immigration benefits, is facing renewed scrutiny over family records, overlapping relationships and previously reported discrepancies in official paperwork.
At the center of the controversy is Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, a British citizen whom Omar legally married in 2009 before divorcing in 2017.
According to the New York Post, a 1997 British marriage certificate belonging to Leila Nur Said, believed to be Omar's sister, identifies her father as Nur Said Elmi.
Omar's late father, Nur Omar Mohamed, reportedly used that same name.
Multiple sources told the outlet they believe the man identified on the British document was Omar's father, raising questions about the family's relationships.
However, the certificate does not establish Elmi's parentage or prove
President Donald Trump is demanding that Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar resign from Congress after a bombshell federal court filing identified the Minnesota lawmaker under a different name, reigniting a controversy surrounding her identity and past marriage.
Trump delivered the blistering remarks Thursday during a rally in Iowa, seizing on newly reported court documents connected to a federal investigation involving the outspoken Democratic congresswoman.
"It was just revealed just a little while ago that … her name is not Ilhan Omar, the one that she used to get elected and sworn into Congress," Trump told supporters. "She used a fake name to be sworn in. I assume she must immediately have to resign from Congress."
The president went even further, suggesting Omar's departure from Congress was practically inevitable.
"The Republicans have just picked up a seat in the House."
At the center of the controversy is a court filing submitted Wednesday by the office of U.S. Attorney Jeanine
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
