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The UAE reveals more details on the Israel-bound FlyDubai flight: among them, the weapon used by the co-pilot in the attempted terrorist act.The Tennessee prison chief resigns after the failed execution of convicted murderer Christa Pike.President Trump says he's issuing one-time 90-dollar payments to more than 20 million seniors. More on who's getting them and when.A Hollywood giant is getting a major makeover, but its latest release is raising eyebrows. More on the movie’s rough start and what’s next for the studio.

Smit Machchhar, the flight captain during the Flydubai plane attack, recalls the moments he fought for his life after allegedly being attacked by his co-pilot. Machchhar tells Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi from his hospital bed that he could not let others die.President Donald Trump is touting a win on fuel prices as the G7 nations agree to release up to 100 million barrels of oil and diesel from strategic reserves.A California man was arrested on federal charges for allegedly helping smuggle to China over $300 million in American computer servers that contain technology used for AI.

A Tennessee execution was stopped Wednesday night after Christa Pike, a convicted murderer, remained alive after being injected with two doses of a drug meant to end her life. Pike was taken to a medical facility as the state now investigates what went wrong.President Donald Trump kicks off a 32-day campaign blitz across the country, traveling to Texas and Oklahoma Thursday as he seeks to rally supporters to vote in the November midterm election. The president also made a stop at Peterbilt Motors Factory in Denton, Texas, highlighting his administration’s efforts to increase domestic manufacturing.The State Department revoked more than 250,000 visas under Trump’s second term in office as the administration aims to crack down on foreign nationals who have violated their visa terms and strengthen the vetting process to identify criminals who attempt to enter the United States.

President Donald Trump unveiled Wednesday that South Korea will invest around $200 billion in energy projects in the United States, including the multi-billion-dollar Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas Project. The president also hailed the final departure of the U.S. military as it officially withdraws its last troops from Iraq.A FlyDubai flight carrying Israeli passengers from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after the copilot stabbed the pilot and allegedly attempted to crash the aircraft, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. A passenger also broke into the cockpit to help subdue the attacker.In the annual State of the Force address, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth confirmed a 20 percent reduction of military officers and generals. Hegseth says the military is cutting bureaucracy and focusing on merit.More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

President Donald Trump met with top U.S. technology executives at the White House on Tuesday, again saying the U.S. is leading China in the artificial intelligence race. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters that during the meeting, AI leaders had signed a voluntary “accord” for reviews on AI standards.With the midterm elections coming up in five weeks, the Pentagon will lead an effort to protect election infrastructure from foreign threats, with the main focus on cybersecurity.The Senate passed the “Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act” by unanimous consent. Lead sponsor of the bill Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), describes the abuse as “an assault on religious liberty and fundamental human rights.” The bill must pass the House before arriving at the president’s desk.More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

President Donald Trump announced on Monday the largest ever United States steel plant in history. Leaders from Mesabi Metallics joined the president at the White House to highlight the $15 billion investment in Iowa. The White House and industry leaders say tariffs made it happen.British police announced that the five male British nationals, who were arrested on Sunday on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act near an air force base used by the United States, will be released on bail. British Police say they are looking into whether the suspects were acting for a foreign state.It’s a major milestone for SpaceX as the company’s next-generation Starship—the most powerful ever built—successfully launched from Texas. The ship reached orbit for the first time, despite one of its engines shutting down early.

Police in the UK arrested five men near a military base used by the U.S. air force. A local official said a suspected explosive device was found in a nearby village.President Donald Trump said he has rejected Iran’s latest offer, yet he expects more talks this week as Washington and Tehran try to bridge major differences.Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Trump gave her a detailed briefing on his latest talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, highlighting close coordination between the two allies over China and regional security.

President trump cancels nearly one-billion dollars of funding approved by Congress. We unpack the move with an expert…The latest on a proposed peace deal with Iran. President Trump weighing in on what he says makes this deal unacceptable.A rare storm is kicking off the fall season as the Nor’easter brings strong winds and heavy to the Northeast.And one of the most important Giotto Frescoes is restored to life in Italy, featuring St. Francis and a Chapel.

President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met again for the final day of their summit in Washington. Officials say a limited trade deal could come Monday.The Supreme Court lifts restrictions on a controversial federal voter database before November’s midterm elections. The decision grants the president a temporary win in his campaign targeting noncitizen voting.Ukraine says the United States is working on the next trilateral meeting with Russia, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he met with Trump while in New York.