News for October 9, 2026
Trump says US to get diesel from Russia, relaxing pressure on Moscow to ease prices
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump says the U.S. will obtain diesel from Russia, relaxing years of US pressure on Moscow to combat prices. Trump said on social media on Friday that he struck the deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call. Trump announced that Russia will immediately supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel, followed by 500,000 tons more in November and 1 million tons “immediately thereafter.” Russia will deliver another 3 million tons “within a short period of time” after that, he wrote. The announcement comes after Trump signed a sweeping sanctions law against Russia last month to clamp down on Russia’s energy economy.
Hurricane Isaias lashes the US Gulf Coast with wind and rain hours before it comes ashore
GULF BREEZE, Fla. (AP) — Isaias is surging toward the U.S. Gulf Coast as a powerful Category 3 hurricane. The first hurricane of the Atlantic season is expected to make landfall Friday night near the Alabama-Florida state line. The National Hurricane Center says Isaias’ maximum sustained winds have increased to 120 mph, and parts of the coast are already being lashed by tropical storm-force winds. Many coastal residents have opted to ride out the storm at home, and they’ve been preparing for strong winds, heavy rain and potentially life-threatening storm surges in the Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama and southern Mississippi. Heavy rain and flooding are possible into the weekend as far north as Tennessee and North Carolina.
Hurricane Simon strengthens to a Category 2 storm, the National Hurricane Center says
MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Simon has strengthened to a Category 2 storm, approaching Mexico’s coast as a major hurricane this weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center. On Friday, maximum sustained winds increased to nearly 100 mph, with Simon expected to strengthen rapidly. A hurricane warning was issued for parts of the central and southwest coast, with hurricane-force winds expected within 36 hours. Heavy rainfall could lead to life-threatening flooding and mudslides in southwestern Mexico. The state of Jalisco suspended classes and began evacuations in at-risk areas. Governor Pablo Lemus urged the public to stay informed due to the hurricane’s erratic behavior.
Vance expresses doubts about Pentagon plan to livestream Fort Hood shooter’s execution
HEBRON, Ky. (AP) — Vice President JD Vance has expressed doubts about the Pentagon’s plan to livestream the Fort Hood shooter’s execution. The Republican vice president on Friday said, “I don’t know that that’s actually going to happen,” when asked about the plans that the Pentagon confirmed Thursday. If it happens, Vance says he will not watch. But Vance then tried to set aside the controversy over the plans for a public execution and said Nidal Malik Hasan’s crimes should not be forgotten.
Trump establishes committee to investigate Federal Reserve’s Lisa Cook in latest effort to fire her
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump opened another chapter in his effort to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Friday by establishing a “committee of inquiry” to investigate allegations that she made false statements in mortgage applications. The extraordinary move follows a Supreme Court ruling in June that Cook could keep her job after Trump sought to fire her last year. That ruling found that Cook should have had notice and an opportunity to respond to the charges.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake shakes Panama, prompting evacuations
PANAMA CITY (AP) — A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Panama, shaking buildings as far as the capital and prompting evacuations. The U.S. Geological Survey reports the quake hit Friday morning near Pitaloza Arriba, at a depth of 10 kilometers. Tremors were felt in Panama City, where buildings shook and people evacuated into the streets. Aftershocks continued shortly after the quake. The National Weather Service issued a tsunami warning for the coasts of Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. Omar Smith of the National Civil Protection Service urged calm, noting damage was concentrated in the central provinces.
FlyDubai co-pilot intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport, UAE prosecutor says
JERUSALEM (AP) — Authorities in the United Arab Emirates say a FlyDubai co-pilot attacked the captain of a flight to Tel Aviv last month intending to crash the plane into Israel’s main airport terminal. The Omani national aimed to cause maximum casualties, drawing inspiration from the September 11 attacks. The UAE’s top prosecutor stated Friday that the co-pilot had familiarized himself with the route on previous flights. FlyDubai’s checks did not indicate extremist views. The co-pilot confessed to acting alone. The crisis unfolded above Jordan and Saudi Arabia, with passengers detaining him and reserve pilots landing the plane safely.
South African-born jurist Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize for her work in international justice
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Navi Pillay, a South African-born jurist and former U.N. human rights chief, has won the Nobel Peace Prize. Her career has spanned from defending the rights of an imprisoned Nelson Mandela to leading a panel that found that Israel committed genocide in Gaza. She was honored for efforts that the award committee said promoted international law as it comes under attack. Her win is sure to be seen as a high-profile rebuke to U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They have both rejected the findings of the U.N. commission she led on Gaza.
Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86
CHICAGO (AP) — Mike Ditka, who personified the toughness and grit of Chicago in a Hall of Fame career as a player and coach of the Bears and the leader of arguably the most dominant team in NFL history, has died. He was 86. Nicknamed “Iron Mike” as a player, Ditka helped revolutionize the tight end position. He was the first tight end inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He moved to the sidelines and took over as Chicago’s coach. His 1985 team featured one of the game’s most dominant defenses ever. After retiring as a coach, Ditka became a restaurateur and TV personality.
ICE officers shot a man in New York because they believed they were in danger, official says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior Immigration and Customs Enforcement official says federal officers shot and wounded a Dominican man in New York because they believed their lives were in danger. Marcos Charles spoke Friday during a news conference in Washington alongside U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. ICE officers shot the 28-year-old man in the neck on Thursday. The man, whom New York City police identified as Oscar Belgal, was driving at the time and he had his 5-year-old son with him. Mullin says ICE officers didn’t know the child was in the car.
