Just the Facts
Each top story, read across outlets on the left, center and right, and rewritten with the spin taken out. Every fact links to the reports that state it.
Saturday, October 24
Trump says he ordered DOJ suit that could block Alaska Senate certification
The Justice Department sued to delay certification of Alaska's Senate race if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses, arguing that a second candidate with a similar name could confuse voters.
Written from 8 reports by outlets across the spectrumFrance to deploy 70,000 police for weekend protests after week of riots
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said police will be deployed nationwide as the government restricts some protests and officials blame far-left groups for the violence.
Written from 5 reports by outlets across the spectrum
Friday, October 23
Macron calls deadly shooting near Paris a racist terrorist attack
A gunman firing from his car killed one person and wounded others, including a 12-year-old girl, in towns southwest of Paris, and prosecutors are investigating whether the attack was racially motivated.
Written from 8 reports by outlets across the spectrumGunmen open fire during funeral at Greek Orthodox church in Jordan
At least seven people were killed and 34 wounded when gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church in Jordan's Karak governorate, officials said, and no group has claimed the attack.
Written from 5 reports by outlets across the spectrumRomania blames Russia for drone strike that sank cargo ship in Black Sea
One sailor is dead and three are missing after a drone sank the Comoros-flagged ship Khoryv off Romania's coast, and Romania's president has blamed Russia.
Written from 5 reports by outlets across the spectrumIsrael orders West Bank lockdown after attack kills two soldiers near Hebron
Israel's prime minister ordered a cordon around Hebron and prepared a full West Bank closure after two Palestinian gunmen killed two Israeli soldiers in an attack days before the national election.
Written from 8 reports by outlets across the spectrumMelania Trump secures localized ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky, White House says
The White House says a ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky, arranged with the first lady's help, is due to begin Thursday to allow aid in and civilians out.
Written from 8 reports by outlets across the spectrumRomania blames Russia for drone strike that sank cargo ship in Black Sea
One crew member was killed and three are missing after a drone struck the Comoros-flagged cargo ship Khoryv, which Romanian officials blamed on Russia.
Written from 6 reports by outlets across the spectrumSeven killed as gunmen attack funeral at Greek Orthodox church in Jordan
Gunmen opened fire at a funeral in a church in Jordan's Karak governorate on Friday, killing seven people and wounding dozens, officials said, and no one has admitted carrying out the attack.
Written from 4 reports by outlets across the spectrumNetanyahu orders major West Bank operation after attack kills two Israeli soldiers
Israel's prime minister ordered a cordon of Hebron and a broader operation after two Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers, days before a national election.
Written from 8 reports by outlets across the spectrumKenya and Nigeria probe whether first Ebola patients crossed paths in Uganda
Health officials say the first Kenyan and Nigerian patients may both have passed through Entebbe airport on October 3, while Switzerland disputes Uganda's account of the Nigerian woman's travel.
Written from 6 reports by outlets across the spectrumIsrael orders West Bank closure after soldiers kill two men in Hebron shooting
Netanyahu's office ordered a cordon around Hebron and preparations for a full closure of the West Bank, days before Israel's election, after soldiers killed two men the military said had launched an attack.
Written from 7 reports by outlets across the spectrumOne killed, four injured in Trappes shooting under terrorism investigation in France
A man fired from his car on Friday in the town of Trappes, west of Paris, and was arrested in a neighbouring town as French prosecutors opened a terrorism investigation.
Written from 4 reports by outlets across the spectrumMagnitude 7.0 earthquake in Tibet kills at least 16 and collapses hundreds of homes
A strong earthquake struck Tibet on Thursday night, killing at least 16 people and collapsing hundreds of homes, while rescue work continued and reported injury counts varied.
Written from 4 reports by outlets across the spectrumTrump Weighs Renewed Iran Strikes After Midterms as Iran Claims Attacks on Seven Vessels
The Atlantic reported that Trump is considering another round of strikes on Iran, likely after the midterms, as Iran said it hit seven vessels and warned of wider attacks on U.S. bases.
Written from 8 reports by outlets across the spectrumMagnitude 7.0 earthquake in Tibet kills at least 16 and collapses hundreds of homes
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck China's remote Tibet region on Thursday night, killing at least 16 people and collapsing hundreds of homes, according to state media and local officials.
Written from 4 reports by outlets across the spectrumTrump invokes Defense Production Act to expand domestic gas and diesel output
Trump said he will use the Defense Production Act and spend $150 million to boost domestic fuel production as voters weigh high gas prices before the midterm elections.
Written from 5 reports by outlets across the spectrumModerna and Merck say mRNA cancer vaccine cut melanoma recurrence risk in trial
Early phase 3 results, released after trial data leaked on social media, indicated, according to the companies, that a personalized mRNA vaccine combined with Keytruda lowered the risk of high-risk melanoma returning or spreading, though overall survival data are not yet available.
Written from 3 reports by outlets across the spectrumTrump says Musk restored Ukraine's Starlink access; Zelensky says speeds not fully restored
Trump said Musk had restored Ukraine's access to Starlink while Zelensky said speeds had not yet recovered, and a Wall Street Journal report said Trump had asked Musk to lift the limits.
Written from 7 reports by outlets across the spectrumDOJ investigating Corey Lewandowski over role at DHS, sources say
The Justice Department is examining allegations that Trump ally Corey Lewandowski profited from his role as a top adviser at the Department of Homeland Security, according to people familiar with the matter.
Written from 8 reports by outlets across the spectrumIran says seven oil tankers were damaged in Strait of Hormuz; US disputes mine claims
Iran's Revolutionary Guard said it struck or disabled seven tankers in the strait overnight, and US officials disputed the claims, which could not be independently verified.
Written from 4 reports by outlets across the spectrum
Thursday, October 22
AIPAC ends candidate endorsements and direct contributions, keeps its super PAC
The pro-Israel group said it will stop endorsing candidates and giving directly to campaigns while its affiliated super PAC continues operating.
Written from 4 reports by outlets across the spectrumEarly voting rises in many states that will decide Senate control, AP analysis shows
An Associated Press analysis shows early voting up in many states deciding control of the Senate. Georgia has passed 1 million early votes, and Florida's partisan split has narrowed.
Written from 3 reports by outlets across the spectrumCornell accuser says president doubted her; university disputes account
Jane Doe's letter to faculty says Michael Kotlikoff asked why she waited to report an alleged 2024 gang rape, while Cornell says he was asking about bystanders.
Written from 6 reports by outlets across the spectrumItaly approves troops and tougher penalties as youth protests spread across Europe
Milan deployment and new penalties follow weekend unrest in France, while Germany plans demonstrations and accounts differ on what drove the French violence.
Written from 6 reports by outlets across the spectrumEl Salvador launches military operation to rescue four men held by gangs in Haiti
President Nayib Bukele said the operation aims to bring four Salvadoran aviation technicians home alive and warned gangs that a larger response would follow if they are not freed.
Written from 4 reports by outlets across the spectrumNorth Korea says it will resume border loudspeaker propaganda broadcasts into South Korea
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said the North will restart anti-Seoul broadcasts along the border as tensions rise after land mine blasts.
Written from 3 reports by outlets across the spectrumEl-Sayed and Rogers clash over Trump, Iran and security claims in final Michigan Senate debate
The Democratic and Republican candidates for Michigan's open Senate seat met Wednesday in their second and final debate, trading attacks over Donald Trump, the Iran war and claims tied to the Muslim Brotherhood.
Written from 7 reports by outlets across the spectrumUS orders non-essential diplomats and families to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
The State Department ordered non-emergency government employees and their families out of Saudi Arabia as Houthi strikes on the kingdom intensify, while CNBC reported that the U.S. is reportedly readying strikes on Iran after the midterms.
Written from 4 reports by outlets across the spectrumRussia Signals Readiness to Resume Trilateral Peace Talks as Missiles Strike Kyiv
Moscow said it is willing in principle to restart talks with Ukraine and the United States after an envoy's meeting with Putin, even as missile strikes wounded six people in Kyiv.
Written from 5 reports by outlets across the spectrum
