Margaret Hamilton, who led MIT’s Apollo software division and helped guide Apollo 11, has died at 90. Her team’s priority software managed an overload alert shortly before the 1969 Moon landing.
The Supreme Court is considering a dispute involving an Air Force munitions-disposal site on Guam. The case matters because it concerns responsibility for the site.
Canada will advance legislation indefinitely excluding people whose sole condition is mental illness from medical assistance in dying. The government cites no consensus, while experts say the move could affect an ongoing court challenge.
Houthis launched ballistic missiles and explosive drones at Aden International Airport, disrupting flights and prompting landing diversions and runway clearance. The attack coincided with intensified fighting near Bab el-Mandeb as government forces pushed to recapture Mocha and nearby coastal highlands.
Global protests called for a Gaza ceasefire following the October 7 attacks. The demonstrations reflect international public pressure to halt the conflict.
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was detained during a protest against the election chief. The detention involves a prominent opposition figure in a dispute over election administration.
Neighbors told NPR that ICE used a warehouse as a detention facility throughout the summer. The report concerns where and how ICE holds detainees.
Explosions in the DMZ highlight North Korea's efforts to deter defections, according to The Wall Street Journal. The activity reflects Pyongyang's focus on preventing people from crossing the heavily fortified border.
Justice Democrats appointed Rev. Hodari Williams as executive director, succeeding Alexandra Rojas, who will become board president. The PAC aims to sharpen its civil rights message after seven candidates won primaries, raising its profile ahead of the 2028 elections.
Ukrainian bombardment of Russian e-commerce warehouses is causing nightly evacuations and fears of deaths. The attacks threaten worker safety and disrupt warehouse operations inside Russia.