What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?
Here are 10 of the biggest stories as of today (Tuesday, October 13, 2026), based on major outlets in the last 24 hours:
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- Saudi Arabia investigates air defense failure in Riyadh attack | AP News
Backs: “Saudi Arabia probes why air defenses failed during deadly Houthi strike on Riyadh’s main airport (at least 13 killed, 300+ injured); more attempted attacks reported.”
- Russia strikes Ukraine energy sites despite Trump claim of ceasefire | AP News
Backs: “Kyiv says it has paused strikes on Russian energy but sees no reciprocity.”
- Suspected plot at US-run air base almost certainly directed by Iran, UK prime minister says
Backs: “UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham tells Parliament an attempted plot targeting the US‑used RAF Fairford base was “almost certainly” directed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.”
- Agents search Rep. Omar's Washington home in criminal probe as she vows she won't 'be silenced'
Backs: “Omar calls it political intimidation and vows she “won’t be silenced.””
- Judge blocks Trump administration from airing taxpayer-funded campaign-style ads - The Washington Post
Backs: “A federal judge orders the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer‑funded, campaign‑style TV ads; a separate judge pauses tree‑cutting for a day at D.C.’s historic East Potomac golf course amid a dispute over renovations.”
- India's opposition protests voter list purges at top court | AP News
Backs: “India’s opposition parties march to the Supreme Court over alleged voter‑list purges they say favor the ruling BJP; police detain thousands over the weekend.”
- 2 American economists win Nobel for work on managing economic shocks
Backs: “Hall and Michael Woodford for work underpinning how policymakers manage economic shocks.”
- Hurricane Simon causes widespread damage and 2 deaths in Mexico | AP News
Backs: “Hurricane Simon batters Mexico’s Pacific coast (2 dead), while remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel bring flash‑flood risk across the US Southwest; Las Vegas ties an October daily rainfall record.”
- How major US stock indexes fared Monday 10/12/2026
Backs: “US stocks hover near records to start the week (Dow up, Nasdaq down), while the “AI trade” faces pressure; oil swings on Middle East risk.”
- Kroger to cut 3K corporate jobs over the next 3 years | Grocery Dive
Backs: “Kroger plans to cut about 3,000 corporate jobs over three years (roughly a third of corporate headcount), aiming to streamline operations under its new CEO.”