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Nvidia board opens independent probe into CEO Jensen Huang
Nvidia's board has launched an independent investigation into CEO Jensen Huang after reports that he was the target of a foreign intelligence effort. The board said it has no reason to believe the company's secrets or national security were compromised. Huang admitted in a message to employees to being unfaithful to his wife and apologized, without naming the woman involved. China's foreign ministry called the spy claims baseless and a smear.
The man who shot and killed six people in Krakow's main square has died in hospital, police said. Authorities are investigating whether anyone inspired or helped him, and have secured his electronic devices. Poland's interior minister had said the gunman held far-right views, but declined on Monday to give a motive until the matter is fully clarified.
Rubio says Iran's demands are unacceptable, no breakthrough near
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran's demands are unacceptable and that the U.S. and Iran are not on the verge of a breakthrough. Iran's foreign ministry said its proposal to shorten the period for a possible peace deal to two days was a sign of goodwill. Brent crude fell 2 percent to $96.38 a barrel early Monday.
Congress returns Monday for a five-week lame-duck session with a long list of items to finish before the end of the year. Republican Representative Thomas Massie is expected to reintroduce a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. House Democrats have set leadership elections for November 18.
Seven dead and over 100 hurt in Egypt train collision
Two trains collided near Giza, Egypt, killing at least seven people and injuring more than 100. Several carriages derailed and fell down an embankment. The driver of one train was among the dead. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ordered an investigation and said anyone found negligent would be held accountable.
Jeffries says he backs impeaching Defense Secretary Hegseth
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he supports impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, saying Hegseth has abused his power and undermined national security. Jeffries, expected to become House speaker in January, said his caucus would discuss the issue on Tuesday. Thomas Massie plans to reintroduce a privileged impeachment resolution as early as Monday. President Trump has said he intends to keep Hegseth in his job.
Houthi forces targeted Riyadh's business district, and the Saudi energy ministry said the Aramco Tower suffered minor damage with no one killed or injured. Saudi Arabia said its air defenses intercepted and destroyed several missiles. The Houthis said they also targeted Riyadh's airport and Aramco oil storage facilities.
World leaders gather in Turkey for UN climate summit
Countries are gathering in Antalya, Turkey, for the annual U.N. climate conference, COP31. Many countries are frustrated by the lack of focus on fossil fuels, the main driver of climate change.
Trump says he was kidding about UFC's Dana White as press secretary
President Trump said he was kidding when he offered the White House press secretary job to UFC CEO Dana White. Trump had posted on Truth Social that White had been offered the job. White said he was flying to Washington to meet Trump on Monday. The press secretary role has been vacant since October 16.
Recent storms across the U.S. Southwest have sent floodwaters into reservoirs that had fallen to record lows during a yearslong megadrought. Lake Powell rose more than 20 feet from its mid-September low, according to climate scientist Martin Hoerling. The lake remained just over a quarter full. Hundreds of people were told to evacuate, and some areas were cut off by the flooding.
At least 34 dead after migrant boat sinks off Senegal
The interior ministry said one person had been rescued and the number still missing had not been established. The boat was heading toward Spain's Canary Islands when it capsized between Dakar and Saint-Louis. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye urged Senegalese not to risk their lives on the crossings.
Six killed in Krakow shooting; gunman had far-right views
A gunman killed six people and wounded others in Krakow's Main Square on Saturday, authorities said. Police said the 25-year-old attacker drove to several spots in the square and fired an automatic weapon at each one, and police shot and wounded him. Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński said the man held "very radical" views, and he said, "Everything indicates that he was fascinated by far-right ideologies." Poland began two days of national mourning.
Democrats win both houses of Congress in midterm elections
Democrats won majorities in both houses of Congress in last Tuesday's midterm elections. Incoming House Democrats, led by Hakeem Jeffries, are preparing to ramp up investigations of President Trump, and Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin says they will hold him accountable through the rule of law.
Israeli president gives Eisenkot first chance to form government
Israeli President Isaac Herzog gave opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition after the October 27 election. Neither Eisenkot nor Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won a clear majority, and most main parties recommended Eisenkot.
U.S. Central Command said it disabled a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman on November 7 after the ship's civilian crew ignored repeated warnings. The ship was flagged in St. Kitts and had visited an Iranian port, and it attempted to leave the region. The move comes amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Trump says he offered press secretary job to Dana White
President Trump said on social media that he has offered the White House press secretary job to UFC chief Dana White. The White House did not confirm the offer on Saturday. White, who was in London for a boxing event, is set to meet Trump on Monday. The post has been vacant since Karoline Leavitt left at the end of August.
Paraguay's former president Peña charged over bank collapse
Prosecutors in Paraguay have charged former president Santiago Peña over his alleged role in a banking scandal that led to his impeachment, and they accuse him of breach of trust and administration for personal gain. Peña denies any wrongdoing. Lawmakers voted to remove him after the collapse of Ueno Bank, which left about three million depositors unable to access their savings. Deputy Pedro Alliana has been sworn in as interim president.
Houthi authorities said Saudi airstrikes killed 33 people, including women and children, in al-Shariyah, a town east of Sanaa. Saudi Arabia and the Saudi-led coalition have not commented on the strikes. The United Nations says more than 1,600 people have been killed since fighting resumed in Yemen.
No. 4 Notre Dame beat No. 1 Miami 31-24 in South Bend. Quarterback CJ Carr completed 29 of 40 passes for 319 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions. The win came after Miami's two late rallies were held off, and it moved Carr to the top of the Heisman Trophy odds.
Georgia routs Mississippi; Oregon beats Ohio State
No. 2 Georgia beat No. 12 Mississippi 42-7, with quarterback Gunner Stockton leading the win. Oregon came back from a two-touchdown deficit to beat No. 11 Ohio State 41-28.
Iran lifts its self-imposed limit on missile ranges
Iran said it has lifted its self-imposed limit on missile ranges. Israel's defense minister Israel Katz said the "mission is still not complete" regarding Iran. Saudi Arabia said its air defenses intercepted missiles it said the Houthis fired at Riyadh, and an Aramco building suffered minor damage with no casualties.
Berkshire Hathaway buys back $9.6 billion of its stock
Berkshire Hathaway bought back $9.6 billion of its own stock in the third quarter, more than double the $4.5 billion from the second quarter. Its operating profit fell 5.8 percent to $12.705 billion, as insurance underwriting dropped 43 percent.
Over 600,000 lose power in Dnipropetrovsk after Russian strikes
Russian strikes left more than 600,000 people in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region without power, according to the regional power company DTEK. Ukrainian authorities said another strike left about 250,000 customers in the Kharkiv region without power. In Komyshuvakha, a Russian strike on an aid distribution center has a death toll of 55, according to President Zelenskyy.
Melania Trump and LSU announce $7.2 million scholarship fund
Melania Trump and Louisiana State University announced a partnership to provide scholarships for LSU students who were in foster care. The White House said more than $7 million in private donations will fund an endowment, with MMR Group Inc. committing $5 million. The program has 14 scholars at LSU and nine at Alabama.
Pope Leo urges Uruguayans to build bridges of faith
Pope Leo XIV urged Uruguayans on Saturday to build bridges of fraternity and faith during his first Mass in South America. The Vatican said 40,000 people attended the Mass in Paysandú, despite morning rain. The pope began his three-nation South American tour after undergoing lung cancer surgery on October 13.
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