U.S. Army names troops killed in Syria attack

The U.S. Army has named the two Iowa National Guard members killed in a weekend attack in Syria. Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, 25, of Des Moines, and Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, 29, of Marshalltown were identified as the victims. Officials said a U.S. civilian working as an interpreter was also killed. Three other Guard members were wounded in the attack.

Australia shooting: 16 killed in attack on Bondi Beach

We are now learning that at least 16 people were shot and killed during a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. According to police, there were two shooters in the attack, later revealed to be a father and son. One gunman was fatally shot by police and the second was arrested. Officials, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, spoke to the media in the early morning hours following the attack.

Tanker used to transport sanctioned oil, FBI says

The tanker seized by the U.S. off the coast of Venezuela was used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran, according to FBI Director Kash Patel. National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss.

US seizes oil tanker: Impact on oil prices

Oil prices rose after the United States seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall spoke with Reuters' energy reporter Shariq Khan about the price increase and concerns about supply.

How to watch the 2026 World Cup Draw live

The 2026 World Cup Draw on Dec. 5 will finalize the 48-team field and group placements ahead of next summer’s tournament, with 42 teams already qualified and six more to be decided in March.

Netanyahu asks Trump for more help in pardon push

We are learning more after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked President Isaac Herzog for a pardon as he stands trial on corruption and fraud charges. This comes weeks after President Donald Trump sent his own letter urging clemency. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall is speaking to retired Marine Intelligence Officer Hal Kempfer regarding the many lingering questions centered around Israel's pursuit of peace.

Hegseth cites 'fog of war' after follow-up boat strike

We are learning more after an apparent second strike on an alleged drug-carrying boat in the Caribbean Sea from early September. At the White House today, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he did not see any survivors in the water, saying the vessel “exploded in fire, smoke, you can’t see anything. ... This is called the fog of war.” LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking to retired Marine Intelligence Officer, Hal Kempfer, who helps to describe the 'fog of war' phenomenon.