What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?
Here are 10 major stories as of Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (US), based on reporting in the last 24 hours:
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Citations (10)
- The Latest: Trump campaigns in North Carolina as part of final GOP push before midterms
Backs: “Trump intensifies his final midterm push with a rally in North Carolina, as early voting tops 13 million; his promised $5,000 checks draw skepticism even among supporters.”
- How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 10/20/2026
Backs: “Wall Street edges higher: the S&P 500 gains 0.3%, the Dow 1.0%, while oil eases below $109 after flirting with recent highs.”
- Rubio and India's foreign minister hold talks in Mumbai as both sides aim to finalize a trade deal
Backs: “Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets India’s foreign minister in Mumbai, saying a US–India trade deal is “very, very close.””
- Zelenskyy says early warning system for Russian missile attacks resumes following call with Rubio
Backs: “Zelenskyy says Ukraine’s early-warning intel for incoming Russian missiles has resumed after talks with Rubio, following deadly strikes around Kyiv.”
- Florida puts 77-year-old man to death for a deputy's killing in its 18th execution this year
Backs: “Florida executes a 77-year-old convicted of killing a sheriff’s deputy, marking the state’s 18th execution of 2026.”
- UK to send jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks, and other Mideast news
Backs: “UK to deploy RAF Typhoon fighters to help defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks as regional tensions tied to the Iran war persist.”
- Houthis attack besieged city in Yemen that UN says is at 'grave risk'
Backs: “In Yemen, Houthi strikes kill two teenage girls in Taiz, underscoring UN warnings the besieged city is at “grave risk.””
- 2 men rearrested in UK on suspicion of assisting Iran over suspected plot at a US-run air base
Backs: “Two men are rearrested in the UK over a suspected plot at the US-run RAF Fairford base, which has supported strikes on Iran this year.”
- Senate Democrats launch first ad in Mississippi as their midterm optimism spreads in the South
Backs: “Senate Democrats place their first ad buy in Mississippi, signaling growing optimism about competing in historically tough Southern terrain.”
- JD Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu for reelection, says he's focusing on midterms
Backs: “Vice President JD Vance declines to echo Trump’s endorsement of Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s Oct. 27 elections, keeping his focus on US midterms.”