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• Ex-South Korean Leader Gets Prison Term in First Ruling Over Martial Law - A court handed down five years in prison to former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is facing multiple trials stemming from his short-lived imposition of martial law.
• Suspect found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in 2021 SF 'Grandpa Vicha' murder case - Antoine Watson who was 19 years old at the time, is guilty of involuntary manslaughter and guilty of force likely to produce great bodily harm, but not guilty of murder in the first or second degree.
• Latin Kings gang member accused of vandalizing FBI vehicle, stealing government property in Minneapolis - Latin Kings gang member allegedly stole FBI body armor and weapons from a federal vehicle during unrest in Minneapolis following shootings involving ICE agents.
• Nigeria's Solar Boom Lights Up Economy - Nigeria has become a major market for solar, second only to South Africa for imports on the continent. Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja spoke to Horizons Middle East and Africa anchor Joumanna Bercetche.
• Top Iranian general threatens to 'cut off' Trump's hand over potential military strikes - Senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei warns American military bases in the region would not be safe from retaliation as U.S. aircraft carrier reportedly moves toward Middle East.
• State Department lists major sporting events in addition to World Cup, Olympics exempt from Trump's visa ban - The Trump administration listed major sporting events that will be exempt from a visa ban affecting 39 countries, allowing athletes to travel to the U.S. to compete.
• ‘You’ll burn’: Man goes on rant inside New Birth megachurch - According to the video timestamp, nearly five minutes go by before security appears and escorts the man off the property.
• U.S. Says It Erred in Deporting Student Traveling for Thanksgiving - The Trump administration acknowledged it mistakenly deported a college student to Honduras despite a court order barring the removal. But the government has not moved to drop the case.
• MARTIN GURRI: Let's look at all the global benefits Trump reaped by grabbing Maduro - Trump's Venezuela raid removing Nicolás Maduro creates global domino effects, weakening China's influence and reshaping geopolitical dynamics.
• Mitsubishi to acquire shale gas assets in Texas and Louisiana in a $7.5 billion deal - The company will spend $5.2 billion in an equity purchases, as well as $2.33 billion on Aethon's interest bearing debt.
• Magnitude 6.0 earthquake recorded off Oregon - The earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.2 miles and had an estimated intensity of VI on the modified Mercalli intensity scale.
• Video Analysis of ICE Shooting Sheds Light on Contested Moments - Newly available videos and existing footage synchronized and assessed by The Times provides a millisecond by millisecond look at how an ICE officer ended up shooting and killing a motorist in Minneapolis.
• Explosion damages homes and injures at least 4 in the Netherlands - An explosion on a residential street in the center of the Dutch city of Utrecht injured at least four people Thursday, an emergency services official said. Firefighters tried to douse the flames but were not immediately able to enter damag
• How much income is needed to afford a $500,000 mortgage? - Your income impacts how much house you can afford and how much a lender will let you borrow. Here’s the income needed to qualify for a $500,000 mortgage loan.
• Nancy Pelosi bets big on 2 Dividend Stocks in 2026 - When Nancy Pelosi makes a move in the stock market, people notice. The former House Speaker has built a reputation for remarkably well-timed stock trades. Her portfolio decisions often spark intense scrutiny from retail investors trying to
• Dodgers sign star outfielder Kyle Tucker to $240M contract: reports - MLB star Kyle Tucker reportedly signs massive $240 million contract with Dodgers, making him second-highest paid player behind teammate Shohei Ohtani.
• 4 semiconductor stocks giving the AI boom 'more legs' - Crossmark Global Investments chief market strategist Victoria Fernandez explains why a new wave of earnings from the semiconductor sector signals the AI race is just warming up.
• India’s exports to China surge in December while shipments to U.S. decline as Trump tariffs bite - Exports to China surged 67% in December to $2 billion, in contrast to goods shipped to the U.S. — New Delhi's biggest export market — that dropped 1.8% to $6.8 billion.
• Suspect accused of killing sleeping passenger on Chicago train filmed himself carrying out attack: prosecutors - Chicago man accused of stabbing sleeping passenger on a train allegedly recorded the deadly attack, prosecutors say. Victim had no interaction.
• TSMC is set to expand its $165 billion U.S. investment — here’s what we know - TSMC is set to accelerate its multibillion-dollar expansion in Arizona, coming off the back of a U.S.-Taiwan trade agreement and strong earnings.
• US citizen sues after federal agents in Minnesota threw him in unmarked car and refused to let him go despite seeing passport - Lawsuit accuses federal officials of using ‘police-state tactics’ and carrying out mass racial profiling of Somalis and Latinos
• Passenger’s Wi-Fi name triggers bomb scare, forces Turkish Airlines emergency landing - Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Barcelona after passenger creates hoax bomb threat using Wi-Fi hotspot name. No explosives found.
• Many Fiery Remarks, Little Clarity on What’s Next at Security Council Meeting on Iran - Iran’s representative denied the country had killed protesters, as the U.S. ambassador said President Trump had made clear “all options are on the table” to stop the killing.
• Trump flashes championship ring as Panthers celebrate Stanley Cup repeat at White House - President Trump welcomed the Florida Panthers to the White House, praising the team’s performance and celebrating its back-to-back Stanley Cup titles.
• Taiwan seeks arrest of Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus CEO over illegal hires - Taiwan prosecutors ​have issued an arrest warrant for the chief executive officer ‌of Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus, alleging he was involved in illegal business and recruitment activities ‌in Taiwan. Taiwan’s Shilin District Prosecutor
• Noem names Charles Wall ICE deputy director following Sheahan resignation - ICE veteran Charles Wall takes deputy director role under Trump administration, replacing Madison Sheahan who stepped down Thursday to pursue a run for Congress.
• When Will PYC Therapeutics Limited (ASX:PYC) Become Profitable? - We feel now is a pretty good time to analyse PYC Therapeutics Limited's ( ASX:PYC ) business as it appears the company...
• Venezuela oil fetching 30% higher price, U.S. energy chief says, after first sale worth $500 million - America is securing prices about 30% higher for Venezuelan crude than those obtained before President Nicolas Maduro's capture, said U.S. Energy Secretary.
• Conservative influencer calls out Trump's credit card cap as proposal that 'socialists' support - Wharton graduate Arynne Wexler warned President Donald Trump's proposed 10% credit card interest cap could backfire, making credit harder to get and pushing borrowers to payday lenders.
• Trans athlete scandal spotlight back on Minnesota as softball lawsuit returns to court - Alliance Defending Freedom appealed to the 8th Circuit Court after its lawsuit filed by three Minnesota softball players over alleged Title IX violations was dropped in September.
• Live Updates: Venezuelan Opposition Leader Gives Trump Her Peace Prize - Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker
• WATCH: ICE takes down illegal alien who rammed law enforcement vehicles, nearly running over officer - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested an illegal immigrant who the agency said “weaponized" his vehicle by ramming two ICE vehicles, nearly running over an agent.
• Piers Morgan panel erupts in fiery clash with guest being accused of spreading ‘Jihadi Islamist propaganda’ - Iran debate turned heated as Goldie Ghamari accused "Young Turks" host Cenk Uygur of spreading "jihadi Islamist propaganda" during tense "Piers Morgan Uncensored" discussion.
• Asia markets trade mixed after Wall Street rallies; chip shares in focus after U.S-Taiwan deal - Australian markets climbed marginally to start the day, while Hong Kong is set for a stronger open.
• China revs up fiscal support to boost births - HONG KONG, Jan 16 () - China's population policy is emerging as a key part of its economic strategy as Beijing rolls out its most wide-ranging push to boost a flagging birth rate, with official population data due on January 19 set to show
• Kenny Chesney says he does 'a lot of witchcraft' to his body for health benefits - Kenny Chesney reveals he "does a lot of witchcraft stuff" to his body, including plasma exchange, cold plunges, and IV treatments in his wellness routine.
• Trump's tariffs could be undone by one conservative doctrine: 'Life or death' - The Supreme Court is poised to rule soon on President Donald Trump’s use of a 1977 emergency wartime law to impose sweeping tariffs on most U.S. countries.
• Coinbase CEO says key crypto vote can be rescheduled after 11th hour cancellation - Major crypto bill flounders as crypto, banks remain at odds over who can offer consumers rewards.
• What Americans think about Trump's first year back in office, according to AP-NORC polling - President Donald Trump’s second term has been eventful. An AP-NORC poll from January found that about 4 in 10 U.S. adults approve of Trump’s performance as president. Trump hasn’t convinced Americans that the economy is in good shape, and
• Democrats worry 'Abolish ICE' slogan will backfire politically like 'defund the police' did - Some Democrats like Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona are warning against pushing the "abolish ICE" slogan, wondering if it could backfire like "defund the police" did.
• Homeowner shocked after returning home to find neighbor's costly mistake: 'That is awful' - "You should be talking to your neighbors about them covering the cost."
• Florida teens buried alive in deadly sand tunnel collapse - Two 14-year-old best friends tragically died when a sandpit collapsed on them at a Florida beach near Tampa. The boys were reportedly digging for fun.
• CEO and Heiress of Popular Chicken Chain Dies at 55, Family Says - “The family extends their sincere gratitude for the outpouring of prayers and condolences," read the statement issued by Harold’s Chicken Corporate
• RFK Jr Startled by Trump’s Ability to Remain Alive Despite Dumpster-Tier Diet - "I don't know how he's alive, but he is."
• Women’s sports on the line as Supreme Court wrestles with defining ‘sex’ - Supreme Court hears landmark cases on transgender athletes in women's sports as justices question Idaho and West Virginia laws restricting participation.
• Massachusetts town faces lawsuit for allowing criminal immigrant, sex offender to renew business license - Teen worker allegedly assaulted at Hillers Pizza sues town officials, claiming they ignored offender's criminal history when renewing business license.
• Alexander brothers accused of cruise ship sex abuse ahead of real estate moguls' trafficking trial - Federal prosecutors expand charges against Alexander brothers weeks before trial, adding cruise ship assault allegations to sex-trafficking case.
• Was Renee Good Obligated to Comply With an ICE Agent’s Orders? - The agent told Ms. Good to get out of her car before fatally shooting her. Legal experts said immigration agents may sometimes, but not always, have the authority to make such commands.
• EXCLUSIVE: HUD launches civil rights probe into Minneapolis over race-based housing priorities - The Department of Housing and Urban Development opened an investigation into Minneapolis housing policies for allegedly prioritizing racial preferences.
• Carville warns Democrats to avoid talking about trans athletes in women's sports, defunding the police - James Carville criticized Democratic messaging on transgender athletes as ineffective, claiming poor communication has harmed trans people more than helped during recent elections.