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Oscar Pistorius, a South African Olympian who was convicted of killing his girlfriend in 2013, has been released from prison.

Oscar Pistorius, Olympian convicted of killing girlfriend, released from prison

The U.S. Secretary of State is set for another trip to the Middle East as recent developments prompt fears of the war spreading.

Blinken visits Middle East amid fears of war spreading: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 5, 2024

Houthi rebels launch another attack in Red Sea after the U.S. and allies issue a stark and "final warning" to the Iranian-backed group.

Escalating tensions: Is the US prepared to go to war with Iran-backed Houthis?

The House Homeland Security Committee will begin impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Wednesday.

House seeks Mayorkas’ impeachment. Does US have control of border?

Israeli Defense Forces released photos appearing to show children with Hamas posing next to rocket launchers and military weapons.

IDF says Hamas use children in war with Israel; tensions rise on Lebanese border

Republican lawmakers are calling for stricter border policies, with some willing to shut down the government if immediate action isn't taken.

House Republicans may tie immigration reform to gov’t funding as shutdown looms

The Panama Canal Authority imposed unprecedented transit restrictions amid rising Red Sea attacks impacting global shipping operations.

Panama Canal water shortages lead to historic shipping restrictions

An Ecuadorian man, wanted on a child rape charge in Ecuador, was arrested by U.S. ICE officers in Massachusetts.

African asylum-seekers sue DHS, allege abuse while in ICE detention

An injured man is tended to after bombings in Iran

Bombings kill more than 100 in Iran as polarizing military figure honored

A top Hamas leader is killed in Lebanon, sparking concerns the war in the Middle East could expand outside of Gaza and Israel.

Senior Hamas leader killed in blast in Lebanon: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 3, 2024

One of Iran's most powerful warships is now in the Red Sea following U.S. attacks on Houthi terrorist boats.

Iran moves warship into Red Sea after US weekend attacks on Houthi boats

A recent illegal crossing on the northern border is a reminder of an alarming trend of migrants with terrorism ties crossing into the U.S.

Iranian national with terror ties caught at US northern border, part of record surge

Russia launched its largest missile and continuous drone strike on Ukraine, claiming civilian lives and prompting calls for Western aid.

Massive Russian missile attack raises urgency for Western aid to Ukraine

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) body cam footage displays soldiers and K-9 officers in action as the dogs detect explosives and other weaponry.

Israel’s K-9 unit sniffs out weapons, explosives inside Gaza civilian homes

No passengers were killed after a commercial plane in Japan with nearly 400 people aboard caught fire as it skidded down the runway.

Japan Airlines flight catches fire after crash with Coast Guard plane at airport

The leader of South Korea's opposition Democratic party continues to recover this morning after being wounded in a stabbing on a livestream.

South Korean opposition leader stabbed, attacker arrested as cameras record: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 2, 2024

Support for Hamas is on the rise in Gaza, and some civilians are starting to help militants and shield Hamas.

Hostage says captors were Gaza family, warns of civilian involvement with Hamas

ANKA III, celebrated for its successful maiden flight by Turkish President Erdogan, distinguishes itself with advanced stealth and high payload capabilities. Developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), this jet-powered drone features a tailless design for reduced radar visibility.

Turkey unveils advanced unmanned stealth drone in maiden flight

At least a dozen people are dead after Russia launched one of its largest missile attacks on Ukraine.

Massive Russian missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 12: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 29, 2023

Israeli Defense Forces continue their offensive on Hamas' network of tunnels beneath Rantisi Hospital in northern Gaza. The tunnels, discovered in mid-November, were said by the IDF to be used to hold Israeli hostages after the October 7th attack.

Video: IDF destroys Hamas tunnels under Rantisi Hospital in Gaza City

Secretary of State Blinken and Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas met with Mexican President López Obrador in Mexico to discuss the border.

US officials press Mexican president to help stem tide of migrants at border

One out of five younger Americans, or 20%, have a positive view of Osama bin Laden according to a recent poll.

20% of Gen Z view bin Laden positively; 31% say views were ‘force for good’

The U.S. Air Force is rebuilding the airfield used to launch the nuclear attacks on Japan during World War II.

US rebuilding airfields used to launch nuclear attacks on Japan

A U.S. military ship is recovering wreckage believed to be from a crashed U.S. Air Force V-22 Osprey off the southwestern coast of Japan. The Osprey, based at Yokota Air Base and carrying eight passengers, crashed on November 29 during routine training in Kagoshima Prefecture.

US military retrieves wreckage from latest deadly Osprey crash