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South Korean president faces second martial law impeachment vote

South Korean president faces second martial law impeachment vote

South Korean lawmakers vote Saturday on whether to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law bid, a second parliamentary showdown that appeared on a knife edge.
Ex-US speaker Pelosi injured on Luxembourg trip

Ex-US speaker Pelosi injured on Luxembourg trip

South Korea opposition leader Lee says impeaching Yoon best way to restore order

South Korea opposition leader Lee says impeaching Yoon best way to restore order

Nearly half of US teens are online 'constantly,' Pew report finds

Nearly half of US teens are online 'constantly,' Pew report finds

Nearly half of American teenagers say they are online “constantly” despite concerns about the effects of social media and smartphones on their mental health, according to a new report published Thursday by the Pew Research Center.
December 12, 2024 | 07:18 pm PT
FBI chief Christopher Wray to resign before Trump takes office

FBI chief Christopher Wray to resign before Trump takes office

FBI Director Christopher Wray announced on Wednesday that he will resign in January before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
December 11, 2024 | 07:39 pm PT
US brothers charged in luxury real estate sex-trafficking scheme

US brothers charged in luxury real estate sex-trafficking scheme

Three brothers were charged by U.S. authorities with sex trafficking on Wednesday, in a lurid case that alleges they used their high-profile connections in the luxury real estate world to assault women for years.
December 11, 2024 | 07:39 pm PT
Suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggles, shouts while entering courthouse

Suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggles, shouts while entering courthouse

The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggled with deputies and shouted while being led into court Tuesday as new details emerged about his possible motivation behind the ambush.
December 10, 2024 | 09:07 pm PT
South Korea's ex-defense minister is formally arrested over brief imposition of martial law

South Korea's ex-defense minister is formally arrested over brief imposition of martial law

South Korea's previous defense minister was formally arrested Wednesday over his alleged collusion with President Yoon Suk Yeol and others in imposing martial law last week, as authorities investigate whether their acts amount to rebellion.
December 10, 2024 | 07:34 pm PT
Man jailed over diabetic woman’s death in UK after ‘slapping therapy’

Man jailed over diabetic woman’s death in UK after ‘slapping therapy’

An alternative healer was sentenced to 10 years in jail after his “slapping therapy” was found responsible for the death of a diabetic woman in the U.K.
December 10, 2024 | 04:24 am PT
Notre Dame holds first mass after five-year restoration

Notre Dame holds first mass after five-year restoration

Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral held its first mass on Sunday, with Christians celebrating the return of the French capital’s most famous place of worship after a historic re-opening ceremony.
December 9, 2024 | 07:00 pm PT
Suspect in killing of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson in custody

Suspect in killing of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson in custody

The man suspected of killing UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson in a brazen shooting outside a Manhattan hotel was arrested and arraigned on gun and forgery charges on Monday, ending a massive five-day manhunt.
December 9, 2024 | 06:43 pm PT
South Korea President Yoon banned from foreign travel as leadership crisis deepens

South Korea President Yoon banned from foreign travel as leadership crisis deepens

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been banned from leaving the country over a failed attempt at imposing martial law, a justice ministry official said on Monday, amid growing calls for him to step down and a deepening leadership crisis.
December 9, 2024 | 01:37 am PT
Trump calls for immediate Ukraine ceasefire

Trump calls for immediate Ukraine ceasefire

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump called on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire and negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end "the madness", prompting Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskiy and the Kremlin to list their conditions.
December 9, 2024 | 01:36 am PT
Police closing in on suspect in UnitedHealth executive's murder

Police closing in on suspect in UnitedHealth executive's murder

Authorities are closing in on the man suspected of killing UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson, New York City Mayor Eric Adams was quoted as saying on Saturday by the New York Post.
December 8, 2024 | 09:07 pm PT
Syrian rebels topple President Assad, prime minister calls for free elections

Syrian rebels topple President Assad, prime minister calls for free elections

Syrian rebels declared President Bashar al-Assad's ouster after seizing control of Damascus on Sunday, ending his family's rule after more than 13 years of civil war in a seismic moment for the Middle East.
December 8, 2024 | 01:12 am PT
Fire at Chinese construction site kills 9: emergency bureau

Fire at Chinese construction site kills 9: emergency bureau

A fire has killed nine people at a construction site in eastern China, the local emergency management bureau said Sunday.
December 7, 2024 | 07:37 pm PT
South Korea ex-defense chief reportedly arrested as president hangs on

South Korea ex-defense chief reportedly arrested as president hangs on

South Korea's former defense minister was arrested Sunday, local media reported, a day after President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an impeachment vote over his calamitous attempt to impose martial law.
December 7, 2024 | 07:33 pm PT
South Korea president stops short of resigning after martial law fiasco

South Korea president stops short of resigning after martial law fiasco

South Korea's embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol stopped short of resigning Saturday over his declaration of martial law, with a vote to impeach him hours away and mass street protests planned in Seoul.
December 6, 2024 | 07:36 pm PT
TikTok closer to US ban after losing court appeal

TikTok closer to US ban after losing court appeal

TikTok edged closer to being banned in the United States after it lost an appeal on Friday against a law requiring the video-sharing app to divest from its Chinese parent company by Jan. 19.
December 6, 2024 | 03:56 pm PT
South Korean ruling party says 'dangerous' president must go

South Korean ruling party says 'dangerous' president must go

South Korea's ruling party chief demanded Friday that President Yoon Suk Yeol be removed from office after his abortive attempt to impose martial law, warning there was a "significant risk" he could try to subvert civilian rule again.
December 5, 2024 | 07:30 pm PT
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