Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport Closed Indefinitely After Houthi Strikes

Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport has been closed indefinitely following a series of Houthi strikes that left at least 13 people dead and hundreds injured over the weekend.

Security footage captured the devastating moment when missiles and drones hit the airport, causing widespread destruction and chaos among passengers and staff. The Iran-backed Houthi rebels have repeatedly targeted the facility in recent days, sparking concerns about the effectiveness of Saudi Arabia's defense systems.

Investigations are underway to determine how Saudi defenses failed to intercept the incoming strikes, with officials scrambling to understand the circumstances surrounding this latest incident. Meanwhile, tensions remain high in Yemen as Saudi-backed forces clashed with Houthi troops near the capital city of Sanaa.

In other news from around the world, Hurricane Isaias continues to wreak havoc across parts of the United States, leaving over 100,000 people without power in Florida as the region struggles to recover from its Category 2 landfall on Friday. Residents describe the storm's sheer force, with roofs ripped off buildings and homes left exposed to the elements.

The storm's powerful gusts have left a trail of destruction in their wake, causing four fatalities according to local officials. The sheer force of the winds has been described as almost indescribable by residents who experienced the tempest firsthand.

As the storm moved northward, it weakened slightly but still brought heavy rains to the Central Appalachians and mid-Atlantic regions. Meanwhile, on the opposite side of the country, Tropical Storm was causing chaos along the Southern California coast, with powerful waves crashing into homes along boardwalks this weekend.

The storm has since been downgraded, but officials are warning that possible flooding and heavy rains remain a threat to communities in its path. In other news, a federal judge expressed her outrage at Justice Department lawyers for removing hundreds of trees from a local golf course without prior approval.

At a hearing today, the DOJ lawyer claimed that they had done their best to gather information on the removal, but the judge was unconvinced, saying "You did not do your best." The controversy centers around President Trump's plan to transform the century-old East Potomac Golf Links into a championship-caliber facility, which local preservationists are fighting to block.

The community in Erie, Pennsylvania is reeling after a devastating shooting that left eight people dead and one suspect deceased. Authorities have released the names of the victims, including Matthew Stone Sr.'s wife and children, as well as his young grandchildren.

Matthew Stone Sr., 45, is believed to be the perpetrator who carried out the attack before taking his own life. The police chief described the scene as the worst he has ever experienced. Community members held a memorial outside the home where the tragedy occurred, paying their respects to those who lost their lives.

Julius Windham's partner and young daughter were among the victims of the shooting. Windham expressed shock at the suspect's calm demeanor before the attack, saying The guy never seemed distressed. He emphasized his need to be strong for his community in the face of this tragedy.

In a separate incident, a fire broke out early this morning at Paris' historic Marche des Enfants Rouges food market. The site has been in operation since the early 1600s and is known for its traditional French cuisine alongside international fare.

Two American economists have been awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics for their groundbreaking research on economic crises.

Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford of Columbia University were recognized for their work that has significantly improved governments' ability to respond effectively to major economic downturns.

Their research focuses on how businesses and households make decisions that impact the broader economy, as well as how policymakers can intervene when crisis strikes.

Woodford, 70 years old, described the award as a tremendous honor and unexpected surprise.

The Nobel Economics Prize is the final of this year's Nobel awards to be announced.

Despite being Columbus Day, also known as Indigenous People's Day, Wall Street remained open for trading.

Stock market results were mixed, with the Dow Jones industrial average rising by nearly 200 points.

However, the Nasdaq and S&P 500 indices experienced losses, with the former giving back almost half a percent.