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North Korea threatens to nuke South Korea if sovereignty challenged
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un threatened to use nuclear weapons if South Korea or its allies attempt to encroach on North Korea’s sovereignty, state media reported Friday, Oct. 4. Kim’s comments followed South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s warning that any nuclear aggression from the North would lead to the collapse of Kim’s regime… -
Trump to return to Butler, PA, less than 3 months after assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump is returning to the same venue where he nearly lost his life, less than three months ago. Trump will be in Butler, Pennsylvania for a rally Saturday, Oct. 5. On July 13, Trump was on stage, in the middle of a speech at one of his signature rallies when a 20-year-old… -
Country star Garth Brooks accused of rape
A former employee has come forward accusing country music superstar Garth Brooks of sexual assault and battery. In the lawsuit, the woman said she worked as his hair and makeup artist. The lawsuit alleges in 2019, Brooks raped the woman during a work trip in Los Angeles. Before this lawsuit was made public, CNN reported… -
Three ex-officers found guilty of witness tampering in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols
A federal jury convicted three former Memphis police officers in the 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols Thursday, but they were acquitted of the most serious charges. The jury found Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith guilty of witness tampering for covering up the attack. Haley was also convicted of violating Nichols’ civil rights. Nichols… -
Dockworkers strike suspended amid tentative pay raise agreement
The strike is over for now, as thousands of dockworkers return to their jobs after a tentative agreement to raise their pay. And why after more than three decades in prison , the Menendez brothers — infamous for killing their parents — might have their case reviewed and the factor it all hinges on. These stories and more… -
Drop box controversy in Pennsylvania expands into lawsuit and court case
A controversy on who has authority over drop boxes, used for mail-in and absentee balloting, is unfolding in northeastern Pennsylvania. It pits the Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo versus the county Board of Elections and Registration, as well as a group of citizens. Crocamo has announced she will prevent all four of the county’s drop… -
Tokyo to expand underground ‘cathedral’ complex to handle more extreme storms
Tokyo is upgrading its flood defense systems to counter the increasing threat of extreme storms fueled by climate change. The city’s Metropolitan Outer Area Underground Discharge Channel, a massive network of tunnels and reservoirs, has played a crucial role in preventing major flooding since it became operational in 2006. In August 2024, Typhoon Shanshan brought… -
Helene may cause thousands of deaths over the decades: Study
As the death toll from Hurricane Helene continues to climb, a new study adds an unsettling perspective about the impacts of the storm, which are likely to last well beyond what some may think. The study, published Wednesday, Oct. 2, said hurricanes and tropical storms are much deadlier than their associated death tolls suggest. That’s… -
Americans needlessly panic-buying toilet paper, but real port strike shortages loom
Ongoing port strikes along the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico are causing widespread consumer panic, resulting in empty shelves at stores across the country. While toilet paper shortages have sparked alarm, experts say consumers may be focusing on the wrong products, with the real threat lying in the disruption of more perishable goods, particularly… -
South Korean police stop defector on stolen bus crossing back to North Korea
South Korean police have detained a North Korean defector who attempted to return to the North by stealing a bus and crashing it into a barricade on the heavily guarded border. The man, in his 30s, had defected to the South more than a decade ago, but South Korean authorities say he was apprehended early… -
Presidential candidates head to Michigan as state remains key battleground
Both presidential candidates planned campaign stops in the battleground state of Michigan just one month before the 2024 election. Former President Donald Trump will be in Saginaw on Thursday, Oct. 4, for a rally. Vice President Kamala Harris is slated to campaign in Detroit and Flint on Friday, Oct. 5. The Real Clear Politics’ average… -
FEMA warns of funding shortages for Hurricane Helene relief efforts
The death toll from Hurricane Helene has risen to at least 191 across six states, making it the second-deadliest U.S. Hurricane in the past 50 years, behind Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The storm hit Florida last week before sweeping through the southeast, causing widespread flooding and devastation, especially in North Carolina, where at least 95… -
Second fan files lawsuit over Ohtani’s historic home run ball
A legal dispute over Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball has escalated, with a second fan filing a lawsuit claiming possession of the valuable item. The baseball, which Ohtani hit during his Sept. 19 game against the Miami Marlins, is currently up for auction through Goldin Auctions, with bids already reaching $1.464 million. The latest…