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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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