Rain-soaked California still at risk of floods and high surf
WRIGHTWOOD, Calif. — A strong storm system that brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California this week…
Cambodia reports Thai air strikes as the 2 nations hold peace talks
BANGKOK (AP) — Cambodia reported that Thailand hit a site in the country’s northwest with an airstrike on…
South Korea plans to end adoptions by foreigners
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s government said it plans to end its waning foreign adoptions of…
California drops lawsuit seeking to reinstate federal funding for the state’s bullet train
OAKLAND, Calif. — California this week dismissed a lawsuit officials filed against the Trump administration over the federal…
South Korea vows to end foreign adoptions as UN presses Seoul to address past abuses
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s government said it plans to end its waning foreign adoptions of Korean…
Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled performance after Trump name added to building
WASHINGTON (AP) — The president of the Kennedy Center on Friday fiercely criticized a musician’s sudden decision to…
2 killed, 2 injured in northern Israel attack by Palestinian man
JERUSALEM (AP) — A Palestinian attacker rammed his car into a man and then stabbed a young woman…
Virginia offshore wind developer sues over Trump administration order halting projects
The developers of a Virginia offshore wind project are asking a federal judge to block a Trump administration…
Harvey Weinstein accuser Kaja Sokola is being sued for defamation. The plaintiff: Her sister
NEW YORK — Two sisters testified at Harvey Weinstein’s most recent criminal trial. Kaja Sokola accused the disgraced…
Times Square to feature patriotic ball drop for New Year’s Eve
When the ball drops on New Year’s Eve in New York City, it will sparkle in red, white…
Japan’s Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China
TOKYO — Japan’s Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58 billion)…
Yemen separatists accuse Saudi Arabia of launching airstrikes
ADEN, Yemen (AP) — Separatists in southern Yemen accused Saudi Arabia on Friday of targeting their forces with…