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South Korean anti-corruption agency receives new court warrant to detain impeached President Yoon

South Korean anti-corruption agency receives new court warrant to detain impeached President Yoon

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s anti-corruption agency says it has received a new court warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after its previous attempt was blocked by the presidential security service last week.
Strong earthquake kills at least 95 people in western China near Mount Everest

Strong earthquake kills at least 95 people in western China near Mount Everest

BEIJING (AP) — A strong earthquake shook a high-altitude region of western China and areas of Nepal on Tuesday, damaging hundreds of houses, littering streets with rubble and killing at least 95 people in Tibet.
South Korean anti-corruption agency receives new court warrant to detain impeached President Yoon

South Korean anti-corruption agency receives new court warrant to detain impeached President Yoon

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s anti-corruption agency says it has received a new court warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after its previous attempt was blocked by the presidential security service last week .
Minneapolis agrees to overhaul police training and force policies after George Floyd's murder

Minneapolis agrees to overhaul police training and force policies after George Floyd's murder

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis City Council on Monday approved an agreement with the federal government to overhaul the city's police training and use-of-force policies in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.
Rudy Giuliani is in contempt of court in $148 million defamation case

Rudy Giuliani is in contempt of court in $148 million defamation case

NEW YORK (AP) — Rudy Giuliani was found in contempt of court Monday for failing to properly respond to requests for information as he turned over assets to satisfy a $148 million defamation judgment granted to two Georgia election workers.
A 3-year-old boy's death in Honolulu fireworks explosion raises toll to 4

A 3-year-old boy's death in Honolulu fireworks explosion raises toll to 4

HONOLULU (AP) — A three-year-old boy died on Monday, the fourth person to succumb to injuries from a massive explosion of fireworks at a home in Honolulu on New Year’s Eve, police said.
Indonesia is admitted to the BRICS bloc of developing nations, Brazil announces

Indonesia is admitted to the BRICS bloc of developing nations, Brazil announces

SAO PAULO (AP) — Indonesia has been admitted as a full member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, the group's presiding country Brazil announced Monday.
California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit

California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit

TURLOCK, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit, a welcome change after two years of significant budget shortfalls in the nation's most populous state.
A 3-year-old boy's death in Honolulu fireworks explosion raises toll to 4

A 3-year-old boy's death in Honolulu fireworks explosion raises toll to 4

HONOLULU (AP) — A three-year-old boy on Monday became the fourth person to die of injuries stemming from a massive explosion of fireworks a Honolulu home on New Year’s Eve, police said.
California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit

California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit

TURLOCK, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit, a welcome change after two years of significant budget shortfalls in the nation's most populous state.