Jim Bakker, the televangelist who built the PTL Club empire and whose ministry ended amid scandal and fraud, has died at the age of 86. Dennis Hastert, the former House speaker who faced disgrace, has also died at 84.

President Trump has allowed the use of cheaper, dyed diesel fuel on highways in an effort to ease a historic spike in fuel costs ahead of the midterm elections. The Pentagon announced that President Trump approved the use of an Army firing squad for the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan.

The Supreme Court is hearing a case about whether energy companies can be held liable for climate change. Meanwhile, the FBI arrested a California woman accused of spying on the family of Taiwan's leader for China.

In other news, there were no arrests following a shooting at a block party in Georgia that left two people dead and dozens injured. Police continue to search for the suspect.

Reports of a death in a Russian plague laboratory have been met with skepticism by Russian officials, who have urged the public to trust their statements. The details surrounding the death remain unclear.

In Yemen, ongoing battles with Iran-backed Houthi forces are affecting news about oil flow in the region. President Trump also made a controversial remark at a rally, suggesting that Iran could "take out