South Korean president says martial law was an act of governance and denies rebellion charges
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s president defended his martial law decree as an act of governance and denied rebellion charges…
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Argentina accuses Venezuela of harassing opposition members sheltering at its embassy in Caracas
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The government of Argentina has accused its Venezuelan counterpart of continually harassing six members of the political…
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South Korea’s ruling party backs impeachment as president refuses to step down over martial law
By Gawon Bae, Jerome Taylor and Helen Regan, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — South Korea’s ruling party has thrown its support behind attempts…
Continue Reading North Carolina announces 5-year deal with Bill Belichick to take over as coach of the Tar Heels
AP Sports Writers Bill Belichick had seemingly been waiting for the right opportunity to return to an NFL sideline. Instead, the six-time Super…
Continue Reading Gunmen kill a judge outside a court building in the violence-torn Mexican resort of Acapulco
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Gunmen have shot to death a state judge outside a court building in the violence-wracked Pacific coast resort of Acapulco in…
Continue Reading 2 men go free after their convictions were overturned in a case involving a discredited detective
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Two men have been freed after their convictions were overturned in a 2009 double homicide whose…
Continue Reading Papua New Guinea is granted a National Rugby League team from 2028
SYDNEY (AP) — A team from rugby league hotspot Papua New Guinea will enter the National Rugby League from 2028 after officially being granted a…
Continue Reading Child killed after shooting attack on Israeli civilian bus in the West Bank
By Lauren Izso, CNN (CNN) — A ten-year-old boy has been killed in a shooting attack in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, according to the…
Continue Reading Jim Leach, former US representative from Iowa, dies at 82
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Jim Leach has died at age 82. He served 30 years as a politician from eastern Iowa. He…
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Ontario premier says US energy exports will be cut off if Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on Canada
Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — The premier of Canada’s most populous says he will cut off energy to the United States if President-elect Donald…
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Brazil’s Lula to undergo additional medical procedure after brain bleed emergency surgery
By Abel Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is expected to undergo an additional medical procedure on Thursday…
Continue Reading Person accused of accosting Rep. Nancy Mace at Capitol pleads not guilty to assault charge
WASHINGTON (AP) — A person accused of accosting U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace in a Capitol Office building pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to a misdemeanor…
Continue Reading Federal court filings allege official committed perjury in lawsuit tied to Louisiana grain terminal
Associated Press/Report for America NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A southeast Louisiana official allegedly committed perjury by failing to disclose…
Continue Reading North Carolina GOP lawmakers enact a law eroding the incoming Democratic governor’s powers
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina House Republicans have enacted legislation that erodes some powers of several statewide…
Continue Reading Juan Soto gets free luxury suite and up to 4 premium tickets for home games in $765M Mets deal
AP Baseball Writer DALLAS (AP) — Juan Soto gets free use of a luxury suite and up to four premium tickets behind home plate for regular-season and…
Continue Reading Propeller plane crashes onto a Texas highway, sending 4 people to hospitals
VICTORIA, Texas (AP) — Authorities say a twin-engine propeller plane has crashed onto a Texas highway and split in two, damaging cars and sending…
Continue Reading Why it’s OK not to give gifts, World Cup controversy, ‘Conan the Bacterium’: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and…
Continue Reading Rapper Quando Rondo sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to a federal drug charge
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Rapper Quando Rondo has been sentenced to two years and nine months in prison after pleading guilty to a federal drug offense…
Continue Reading Ethiopia and Somalia agree to hold ‘technical talks’ over breakaway Somaliland region
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The leaders of Ethiopia and Somalia have agreed to hold “technical talks” to resolve a dispute sparked…
Continue Reading Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. But when exactly?
AP Sports Writer ZURICH (AP) — Saudi Arabia scored a major win in its campaign to attract major sports events to the kingdom when it was formally…
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