New Zealand pilot freed after 19 months in captivity in Indonesia’s Papua

Gunmen kill seven with more than a dozen missing after Papua New Guinea bus shooting

Police say it is unclear if 17 missing passengers are still alive or wounded, and may be hiding in bushes or sheltering with neighbouring clans. At least seven people were killed and more than a ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Freed, after 26 years, for a murder they didn't commit

Bestselling novelist John Grisham has co-authored a new work of non-fiction: "Framed," a collection of stories about people wrongfully convicted of crimes and the fight to exonerate them. Grisham ...

Kenyan activist freed after night in police custody

World - Yahoo News - October 28

Jailed teenager freed after appealing riot sentence

Dylan Willis, 18, had his 14 month sentence suspended for two years by Court of Appeal judges.

Iran executes German-Iranian dissident after years in captivity

Berlin warns of ‘serious consequences’ for ‘inhumane regime’ after 69-year-old Jamshid Sharmahd put to death. Iran has executed a 69-year-old German-Iranian political scientist after years in ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

‘A total waste of time’: why Papua New Guinea pulled out of Cop29 and why climate advocates are worried

Country’s foreign minister says UN climate summits have produced ‘no results’ as Pacific nation takes the rare step of withdrawing from upcoming Cop29. Papua New Guinea’s decision to pull out of an ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Vietnam appoints army general as new president after months of turmoil

Vietnam has elected Luong Cuong, a military general, as its new president, the fourth official to fill the role in 18 months

World - ABC News - October 21

New Zealand opens up 3-0 lead over Britain in America’s Cup final after almost crashing

Emirates Team New Zealand has opened up a 3-0 lead over INEOS Britannia in the first-to-seven wins finals of the 37th America’s Cup

Sports - ABC News - October 13

New Zealand into T20 World Cup semis after Pakistan all out for 56

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 54 runs to reach their first Women's T20 World Cup semi-final since 2016.

Ben Ainslie’s Ineos Britannia go 3-0 down to New Zealand after near-crash at America’s Cup

Sir Ben Ainslie’s team suffered another blow in their tilt at sporting history as Ineos Britannia went 3-0 down to Emirates Team New Zealand after the second day of racing at the America’s Cup.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 13

New Zealand needs one more win to retain America's Cup after building 6-2 lead over Britannia

Emirates Team New Zealand has built a 6-2 lead over INEOS Britannia in the America’s Cup finals to move one point away from defending its title

Sports - ABC News - October 18

New Zealand win T20 World Cup after Melie Kerr’s heroics stun South Africa

New Zealand 158-5; South Africa 126-9 – NZ win by 32 runs Kerr scored 43 and took three key wickets in final success New Zealand secured a maiden T20 World Cup title, defeating South Africa by ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

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Surfer dies after 'swordfish impales chest'

Giulia Manfrini, 36, was reportedly struck while surfing off the Mentawai Islands.

At Least 10 Killed in Indonesia After Volcano Erupts

The authorities warned of more volcanic activity at Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, which has erupted dozens of times in the past few weeks.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

At least 10 dead after volcano erupts in Indonesia

Officials say several villages have been evacuated after the eruption on Sunday.

Advisory to pilots says Iran closes the country's airspace after Israeli attack

World - ABC News - October 25

India bowled out for 46 at home by New Zealand

India suffered a humbling, bruising day in Bangalore as New Zealand’s seamers skittled them for their lowest Test total at home before racking up a big lead.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Cox set to cover for Smith on New Zealand tour

Jordan Cox looks set to make his England Test debut on the tour of New Zealand, with Jamie Smith likely to miss part of the series for the birth of his first child.

New Zealand Airport Puts Hugs on a Timer

The new rule at a New Zealand airport limits curbside embraces to three minutes, drawing worldwide commentary, from the indignant to the amused.

World - The New York Times - November 1

Manufacturing activity contracts in New York region in October after surging in prior month

Empire State factory gauge slumps to negative 11.9, weaker than expected

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

New pair of pandas arrives from China to Washington after 11-month hiatus

Bao Li and Qing Bao head to National Zoo quelling fears that diplomatic strains could threaten popular panda program. The US National Zoo’s long dark panda drought seems to be coming to an end.. ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

A month after the trade, Karl-Anthony Towns looks very settled in New York

Someone asked New York coach Tom Thibodeau before Wednesday’s game what else he’s looking to get from Karl-Anthony Towns as this season goes along

Sports - ABC News - October 31

China October exports record highest jump in 19 months, imports decline more than expected

The world's second largest economy has been grappling with weakening domestic consumption and a protracted property crisis, with exports being a rare bright spot.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

The 27 best new products this month

The best new products this October are the Rhode Barrier Balm, Ninja Crispi, New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14 and Shark FlexFusion. Here’s how to shop them.

Who is Prabowo Subianto, the former general who becomes Indonesia’s new president?

A wealthy former general with ties to both Indonesia's popular outgoing president and the country's dictatorial past will be inaugurated Sunday as the nation's new leader

World - ABC News - October 18

New President Subianto swears in Indonesia's largest Cabinet since 1966, with 109 members

Newly inaugurated President Prabowo Subianto has sworn in Indonesia’s largest Cabinet since 1966, with 109 members representing his pledge for a strong government

World - ABC News - October 21

Indonesia’s president seeks closer ties to Xi and China

First foreign trip in office signals Beijing’s importance for investment but will be followed by US visit

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Indonesia's new leader calls for collaboration with China before heading to US

Indonesia's new leader has called for collaboration rather than confrontation with China

World - ABC News - 16 hours ago

Yahya Sinwar’s death raises ceasefire hopes and is a ‘moment of justice’ says Biden – Middle East crisis live

US president tells Netanyahu ‘let’s make this moment an opportunity to seek a path to peace, a better future in Gaza without Hamas’. At least 28 people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Woman freed from car after three days as Spain flood deaths reach 211

World - Yahoo News - November 2

The captivating charm of Kieran Culkin

The former child actor who grew up to play Roman Roy, the filterless, fast-talking middle child in "Succession," is now playing a rudderless man-child in Jesse Eisenberg's poignant comedy, "A Real ...

"CBS Weekend News" headlines for Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" with Jericka Duncan.

Harris leading Trump by 19 points in New York state survey

Vice President Harris has a double-digit edge over former President Trump in the state of New York, according to a new survey. The poll, released Tuesday by Siena College, shows Harris with a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

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