What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?
Here are 10 of the biggest stories as of today, Monday, October 12, 2026 (U.S. time):
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- Judge orders the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads
Backs: “A federal judge directed the administration to cancel remaining government-paid promotional spots; the White House says the campaign was ending anyway.”
- Justice Department probes White House press pool's Trump coverage halt | AP News
Backs: “The Justice Department is investigating whether the pool’s temporary halt in covering President Trump violated antitrust law after several outlets were barred.”
- Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to an 'energy ceasefire' but Kyiv says attacks continue
Backs: “Ukraine welcomed the idea but said Russian attacks on energy sites persisted.”
- North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles, adding to streak of weapons tests
Backs: “South Korea reported the launches toward the North’s eastern waters, extending a recent testing streak.”
- Saudi airport passenger terminal is struck again, a day after 12 were killed
Backs: “Saudi authorities reported new damage at King Khalid International a day after an attack that killed at least 12 and injured hundreds; Houthis claimed responsibility for the earlier strike.”
- Isaias moves north into Appalachians and mid-Atlantic, Rachel hits California | AP News
Backs: “Hurricane Simon pounds Mexico’s Pacific coast as a major hurricane.”
- Pope Leo XIV will have surgery in the coming days to remove a nodule on his lung
Backs: “The pontiff said doctors found a small nodule and he will have it removed “in the coming days.””
- 139 migrants, including children, die after boat capsizes off Djibouti | AP News
Backs: “A boat carrying more than 300 migrants capsized off the East African nation, the IOM said; dozens remain missing.”
- Shooting leaves 9 dead including suspect in Erie, Pennsylvania, police say
Backs: “Authorities say nine people, including the suspect, died in a residential shooting that shocked the city.”
- AP source: Trump, Rubio weigh firing US envoy to Greece | AP News
Backs: “Trump and Secretary of State Rubio are weighing firing Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle after reports alleging improper conduct; an IG review is being considered.”