Jan 04 Strike kills 12 people, mostly children, in Gaza area declared safe by Israel By Najib Jobain, Jack Jeffery, Associated Press The strike came as Israeli troops pressed their assault in the nearby city of Khan Younis, where the military says it has been uncovering tunnels of Hamas and battled fighters from the militant group. Continue reading
Jan 04 Putin speeds up citizenship path for migrants who enlist in the Russian military By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press The move comes as Moscow is trying to replenish its troops in Ukraine by various methods, including the recruitment of migrants. Continue reading
Jan 04 Houthis launch sea drone to attack ships hours after U.S., allies issue 'final warning' By Tara Copp, Associated Press Thursday's attack took place just hours after the White House and a host of partner nations issued a 'final warning' to the Iran-backed militia group to cease the attacks or face potential military action. Continue reading
Jan 04 Trump's lawyers want special counsel Jack Smith held in contempt in 2020 election interference case By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Prosecutors have acknowledged the deadlines in the case are on hold pending an appeal. But prosecutors say they'd continue meeting the deadlines to ensure the prompt resumption of the case once it's returned to the court. Continue reading
Jan 04 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing after Houthis launch sea drone to attack ships By News Desk and Associated Press Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder would not say whether any military action would follow Thursday's launch of the sea drone. Continue reading
Jan 04 Biden administration announces $162 million to expand computer chip factories By Josh Boak, Associated Press Thursday's funding announcement is the second tied to a 2022 law designed to revive U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. Continue reading
Jan 04 WATCH: White House says Russia has used North Korean ballistic missiles in Ukraine By Colleen Long, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Kirby said a Russia-Iran deal had not been completed. But, he said, the U.S. “is concerned that Russia negotiations to acquire close range ballistic missiles from Iran are actively advancing.”… Continue reading
Jan 04 What we know so far about the Jeffrey Epstein documents By David B. Caruso, Associated Press They're likely to disappoint sleuths online, where the plan to release documents prompted rumors of a list of "clients" or "co-conspirators."… Continue reading
Jan 03 Imam killed in shooting outside Newark mosque, shooter at large, authorities say By Associated Press Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said the cleric was shot after 6 a.m. outside the Masjid Muhammad-Newark Mosque. There have been no arrests. Continue reading
Jan 03 What to know about Minnesota's new state flag and seal By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Love it, hate it or yawn at it, Minnesota is set to get a new state flag this spring that echoes its motto of being the North Star State, replacing an old flag that brought up painful memories of conquest… Continue reading