Israel’s top court strikes down key part of judicial overhaul, reigniting divisions as war rages
By Rob Picheta, Amir Tal and Lauren Izso, CNN (CNN) — Israel’s Supreme Court on Monday struck down a controversial government plan to…
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2 men arrested in connection with Ugandan Olympic runner’s killing in Kenya, police say
By TOM ODULA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Police say two men have been arrested in connection with the killing of Ugandan Oympic runner…
Continue ReadingMore Americans think foreign policy should be a top US priority for 2024, an AP-NORC poll finds
By WILL WEISSERT and LINLEY SANDERS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In this time of war overseas, more Americans think foreign policy should be…
Continue ReadingThe USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is returning home after extended deployment defending Israel
By TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of extra duty at sea providing protection for Israel, the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft…
Continue ReadingMarsha Warfield, bailiff Roz Russell on ‘Night Court,’ returns to the show that has a ‘big heart’
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Fans of the hit reboot of “Night Court” got a happy surprise when an old face popped up…
Continue ReadingPakistan human rights body says an upcoming election is unlikely to be free and fair
By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s independent human rights commission said Monday there is little chance of free and…
Continue ReadingNJ mayor says buses of migrants bound for NY are being dropped off at NJ train stations
SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey mayor says buses of migrants bound for New York City have been stopping at the train station in his town and…
Continue ReadingA driver fleeing New York City police speeds onto a sidewalk and injures 7 pedestrians
NEW YORK (AP) — A driver fleeing police in Manhattan sped onto a sidewalk and injured seven pedestrians, including a woman who was pinned under a…
Continue ReadingChad appoints a former opposition leader as prime minister of transitional government
BABA AHMED Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Chad’s transitional government has appointed a former opposition leader who recently returned…
Continue ReadingA Colorado mother suspected of killing 2 of her children makes court appearance in London
LONDON (AP) — A Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her young children and injuring a third has made an initial court appearance in London.…
Continue ReadingGerman officials detain a fifth suspect in connection with a threat to attack Cologne Cathedral
BERLIN (AP) — German authorities said Monday they detained another suspect in connection with an alleged threat of an attack on the world-famous…
Continue ReadingThe night sky will have a multitude of delights in store for stargazers in 2024. What to look for
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — The night sky will have a multitude of delights in store for stargazers in 2024. Full moons and meteor showers…
Continue ReadingMegalosaurus, the first ever dinosaur discovery
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Huge fossilized bones that emerged from slate quarries in England’s Oxfordshire beginning in the late 1600s were…
Continue ReadingPolice say Berlin marks New Year’s Eve with less violence than a year ago despite detention of 390
BERLIN (AP) — Authorities in Berlin say that New Year’s Eve celebrations in the German capital were more peaceful compared to last year despite…
Continue ReadingKimberly Palmer: Overspent in December? Here’s how to battle the January blues
By KIMBERLY PALMER of NerdWallet January often means facing down any overspending from the previous month, which can be a downer. But financial…
Continue ReadingMassive earthquake hits western Japan, triggering tsunami warnings
CNN By Emiko Jozuka, Hanako Montgomery and Alex Stambaugh CNN Tokyo (CNN) — A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck western Japan on Monday…
Continue ReadingUkraine sees deadly start to 2024 as Putin pledges to ramp up attacks
By Maria Kostenko and Josh Pennington, CNN (CNN) — The first day of 2024 has officially been declared a day of mourning in Ukraine’s capital…
Continue ReadingA fire at a bar in Austria kills 1 and severely injures 21 New Year’s party revelers
BERLIN (AP) — One person has died and 21 people have been severely injured in a fire that broke out at a bar in the southeastern Austrian city of…
Continue ReadingPakistan arrests 21 members of outlawed Pakistani Taliban militant group linked to deadly attacks
MULTAN, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan’s counterterrorism police say they have arrested 21 members of outlawed militant group the Pakistani Taliban,…
Continue ReadingBangladesh court sentences Nobel laureate Yunus to 6 months in jail. He denies violating labor laws
By JULHAS ALAM Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A labor court in Bangladesh’s capital has sentenced Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad…
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