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South Korea’s ruling party chief shows support for suspending presidential powers of Yoon

South Korea’s ruling party chief shows support for suspending presidential powers of Yoon

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s ruling party chief says it’s necessary to suspend the constitutional powers of President Yoon Suk Yeol.
Gunman who wounded 2 kindergartners at California school suffered from mental illness, sheriff says

Gunman who wounded 2 kindergartners at California school suffered from mental illness, sheriff says

OROVILLE, Calif.
House rejects Democratic efforts to force release of Matt Gaetz ethics report

House rejects Democratic efforts to force release of Matt Gaetz ethics report

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House shut down Democrats' efforts Thursday to release the long-awaited ethics report into former Rep.
Amnesty International says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Israel rejects the allegations

Amnesty International says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Israel rejects the allegations

CAIRO (AP) — Amnesty International accused Israel of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip during its war with Hamas, saying it has sought to deliberately destroy Palestinians by mounting deadly attacks, demolishing vital infrastructure, and preventi
7.0 earthquake off Northern California prompts brief tsunami warning

7.0 earthquake off Northern California prompts brief tsunami warning

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook a large area of Northern California on Thursday, knocking items of grocery store shelves, sending children scrambling under desks and prompting a brief tsunami warning for 5.
France's Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he'll name a new prime minister soon

France's Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he'll name a new prime minister soon

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron vowed Thursday to stay in office until the end of his term, due in 2027, and announced that he will name a new prime minister within days in efforts to overcome the political deadlock following the resign
Earthquake strikes off California; tsunami warning issued

Earthquake strikes off California; tsunami warning issued

EUREKA, Calif. (AP) — A strong earthquake was felt widely across Northern California on Thursday and authorities have issued a tsunami warning. The quake struck at 10:44 a.m. in the Pacific Ocean about 5.
Memphis' mayor pushes back against feds' calls for major reforms of city's police force

Memphis' mayor pushes back against feds' calls for major reforms of city's police force

MEMPHIS, Tenn.
NASA's first astronaut flight around the moon in decades faces more delays

NASA's first astronaut flight around the moon in decades faces more delays

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA announced more delays Thursday in sending astronauts back to the moon more than 50 years after Apollo.
Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in severe setback to the Syrian president

Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in severe setback to the Syrian president

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian insurgents swept into the central city of Hama on Thursday and government forces withdrew, dealing another major blow to Syrian President Bashar Assad days after insurgents captured much of Aleppo, the country’s largest city.