Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79, reports say
Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star known for films like “Annie Hall” and “The Godfather,” has died at 79. People Magazine reported her death on Saturday in California, citing a family spokesperson. No further details were immediately available. The news has shocked fans worldwide. Her unique style and depth made her a standout actor of her generation. She became iconic with roles like Annie Hall and Kay Adams. Her career spanned decades, charming audiences in films like “Baby Boom,” “Father of the Bride,” and “First Wives Club.” Keaton's legacy in film remains timeless.
Court: National Guard troops sent to Illinois by Trump can stay but can’t be deployed for now
CHICAGO (AP) — National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Donald Trump can stay in the state and under federal control, but can’t be deployed to protect federal property or go on patrol for now, an appeals court ruled Saturday. The decision comes after federal Judge April Perry on Thursday ruled to temporarily block the National Guard deployment for at least two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois during Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Trump directs the Pentagon to use 'all available funds' to ensure troops are paid despite shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he's directed the Defense Department to use “all available funds” to ensure that U.S. troops are paid on Wednesday despite the government shutdown. Trump said in a social media post Saturday that he was acting because “our Brave Troops will miss the paychecks they are rightfully due on October 15th.” He said he was using his authority as commander in chief to direct Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth “to use all available funds" to pay the troops. They were in danger of not receiving their next paycheck on Wednesday after the government shut down on Oct. 1.
Palestinians return to ruins and US expects hostages freed on Monday as Gaza ceasefire holds
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians are returning to neighborhoods in Gaza as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is in its second day. Israelis cheered U.S. envoys and President Donald Trump on Saturday at a weekly rally they hope will be the last. Israel’s military has said the 48 hostages still in Gaza will be freed Monday. About 200 U.S. troops have arrived in Israel to monitor the ceasefire. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner visited Gaza on Saturday. And Egypt says Trump will co-chair a “peace summit” there on Monday on Gaza and the Middle East.
Steve Martin, Bette Midler and Goldie Hawn are among stars paying tribute to Diane Keaton
Fans and fellow actors are paying tribute to Diane Keaton after news of her death at age 79. The Oscar-winner's performances and style shaped iconic films like “The Godfather” and “Annie Hall.” Co-stars such as Bette Midler, Steve Martin and Mandy Moore shared heartfelt messages. Midler praised Keaton's originality and humor. Martin recalled their delightful relationship. Cynthia Nixon called Keaton her idol. Mandy Moore cherished working with her. Octavia Spencer thanked Keaton for her authenticity. And Ben Stiller hailed her as one of the greatest film actors ever.
Many unresolved questions remain as a ceasefire holds in Gaza
CAIRO (AP) — A ceasefire is holding in Gaza between Israel and Hamas after two years of war. The deal’s first phase is meant to free remaining hostages from Gaza within days in exchange for the release of hundreds of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. Hamas is to begin releasing the remaining 48 hostages by Monday. Around 20 of them are believed to be alive. Many questions remain over what happens next. Israeli troop withdrawal and Hamas disarmament are among them, along with the future governance of Gaza. Here is what we know about the U.S.-proposed ceasefire deal.
A Myanmar town lies in shambles as both sides in civil war vie for control
KYAUKME, Myanmar (AP) — Kyaukme, a once-thriving town in Myanmar’s Shan State, is in shambles, targeted by both sides in the Southeast Asian country’s bitter civil war because of its strategic location at a key junction on the trading route to China. An Associated Press journalist has confirmed the damage in a rare visit to the war-torn area allowed by the country’s military government. The town has changed hands twice since the army seized power in 2021. An ethnic minority guerrilla group captured the town in August last year, but it fell back into the hands of the military government on Oct. 1. The recapture of the town is a major victory for the government, coming after the resistance was widely believed to have won control of most of the country.
What to know about National Guard deployments in Memphis, Tennessee, and other cities
National Guard troops have started patrolling in Memphis, Tennessee. At least nine National Guard troops began their patrol Friday at a store and tourist center in Memphis. Protests have been ongoing at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center near Chicago, and two U.S. senators say they were denied entry to the facility on Friday. A federal judge has blocked the deployment of Guard members to Chicago for at least two weeks, citing no significant evidence of a “danger of rebellion” to justify the deployment. Trump insists that crime is rampant in Democrat-led cities including Chicago and Portland, Oregon, where a separate court battle is keeping troops from being deployed.
Power restored to 800,000 in Kyiv after major Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy grid
Power has been restored to over 800,000 residents in Kyiv, a day after Russia launched major attacks on Ukraine's power grid, causing widespread blackouts. Russian drone and missile strikes wounded at least 20 people and damaged residential buildings. Ukraine’s largest private energy company, DTEK, said Saturday the main work to restore power is complete, though some outages remain. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for stronger air defenses and tighter sanctions on Russia. Meanwhile, leaders of Britain, France, and Germany have agreed to proceed towards using hundreds of billions of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine’s war effort.
16 people died in a blast at a Tennessee explosives factory early Friday, the sheriff says
McEWEN, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say a blast in rural Tennessee that leveled an explosives plant and was felt for miles around killed 16 people and left no survivors. The explosion left a smoldering wreck of twisted metal and burned-out vehicles at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant, which supplies and researches explosives for the military. The cause of the blast is not known. Investigators are combing the charred property foot-by-foot searching for possible evidence.
