North Korea conducts a fourth presumed missile test in a month
The Japanese Prime Minister’s office said in a tweet that North Korea launched a “possible ballistic missile.” Monday’s presumed test follows two last week and one a week earlier as…
‘Significant icing’ and treacherous travel conditions slam the Southeast as thousands lose power in the bitter cold
Winter weather alerts Sunday stretch over 1,400 miles from Mississippi to Maine, covering as many as 80 million people, CNN meteorologists said. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued an ice…
New York State announces $2 million fund for victims of Bronx fire as mass funeral held
Benjamin made the announcement at a mass public funeral for the victims at the Islamic Cultural Center in the Bronx on Sunday morning. “As the Lieutenant Governor of New York…
Live updates: Winter storm track and severe weather news
Snow plows remove snow and ice from an interstate in Hillsborough, North Carolina, on Sunday, January 16. (Gerry Broome/AP) At least 25 North Carolina counties have declared a state of…
Hostages safely rescued after nearly 11-hour ordeal at a Texas synagogue, officials say. The suspect is dead
“Prayers answered. All hostages are out alive and safe,” Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted about 20 minutes after a large bang and gunfire were heard in the direction of the synagogue,…
Djokovic loses Australian visa appeal: Live updates
Here’s where things stand on Novak Djokovic’s visa saga. What is happening right now? A hastily convened Federal Court hearing adjourned after lunch. Three judges are now considering submissions made…
Opinion: How Aafia Siddiqui became an icon for terrorists
Siddiqui’s attorney, Marwa Elbially, released a statement Saturday condemning the hostage-taking at Congregation Beth Israel and urging the person responsible to release the hostages and turn himself in to law…
Live updates: Hostage situation at synagogue in Colleyville, Texas
The attorney representing Aafia Siddiqui, the woman whose case investigators believe could be a motivating factor for the hostage taker, urged the suspect to release the hostages in a statement…
Supreme Court decision on vaccine, testing requirements leaves next steps ‘in businesses’ hands’
Now, many companies, businesses and employers are left to decide on their own whether to issue any Covid-19 vaccine or testing requirements for their workers. The Supreme Court blocked only…
Tsunami advisory in effect for US as waves hit Tonga following volcanic eruption
Meanwhile, Tonga’s King Tupou VI was then evacuated from the Royal Palace, RNZ said, citing local media reports of a convoy of police and troops rushing the monarch to a…
