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Biden reaches deal with Japan and South Korea to strengthen military coordination

By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn

President Biden met with the leaders of Japan and South Korea at Camp David on Friday. The two nations have long had antagonistic relations, but the meeting is a new starting point as they committed to improving military coordination. Geoff…

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Impeachment case alleges Texas AG Paxton used multiple cellphones and an alias to conceal an affair

By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

New documents released in the impeachment case against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton allege that he used multiple cellphones and an alias on a ride-sharing app to help conceal an affair.

Gun control will be an unlikely topic in GOP-led special session following Tennessee school shooting

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press

Tennessee lawmakers have a long list of proposals on mental health, school resources, tougher penalties for violent criminals and more. Notably absent will be any serious consideration of tightening the state's relaxed gun laws.

Justice Department seeks 33 years in prison for ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio in Jan. 6 case

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

The sentence, if imposed, would be by far the longest punishment that has been handed down in the massive prosecution of the riot on Jan. 6, 2021.

LIVE MAP: Track the path of Hurricane Hilary

Tropical Storm Hilary swirled northward Sunday just off the coast of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, no longer a hurricane but still carrying so much rain that forecasters said “catastrophic and life-threatening” flooding is likely. Follow for updates here.

Proud Boy in Jan. 6 case disappears ahead of sentencing

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

Christopher Worrell of Naples, Florida, was supposed to be sentenced Friday after being found guilty of spraying pepper spray gel on police officers, part of the mob storming the Capitol as Congress was certifying Joe Biden's presidential victory.

Concerns over ‘climate gentrification’ rise after devastating fire in Maui

By Isabella O'Malley, Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press

“Climate gentrification” — the concept that changes in housing markets occur after extreme weather events — can result in new, expensive developments that make the area more tourist-friendly and can exclude local people.

3 former Memphis police officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death request separate trials

By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press

The three officers, plus former colleagues Demetrius Haley and Emmitt Martin, have pleaded not guilty to charges connected with Nichols' beating, which was captured on police video and intensified discussions of police brutality in Memphis and around the country.

Picking up strength, Hurricane Hilary could reach California as a very rare tropical storm

By Associated Press

No tropical storm has made landfall in Southern California since Sept. 25, 1939, according to the National Weather Service.

Maui emergency services head, who met criticism for not using sirens during wildfire, resigns

By Bobby Caina Calvan, Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Christopher Weber, Associated Press

The County of Maui announced Thursday on Facebook that Mayor Richard Bissen accepted the resignation of Herman Andaya, who cited unspecified health reasons for leaving his post. Bissen said a replacement will be named as soon as possible.