US officials say pact with strategically key Pacific island nations underscores American commitment
U.S. officials say newly-approved legislation providing billions of dollars in funding for three strategically important Pacific island nations is an important sign of American commitment, which comes amid warnings China is actively trying to pry them away from Washington’s sphere of influence.
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Images taken deep inside melted Fukushima reactor show damage, but leave many questions unanswered
Images taken by miniature drones from deep inside a badly damaged reactor at the Fukushima nuclear plant show displaced control equipment and misshapen materials but leave many questions unanswered, underscoring the daunting task of decommissioning the plant.
Hong Kong lawmakers hold special session, nearing vote on law that could further quash dissent
Hong Kong’s lawmakers met in a special session to resume debate on a proposed national security law Tuesday, paving the way to grant the government more power to quash dissent in the southern Chinese city.
Parents of ‘Frozen’ actor file suit against South Florida cemetery for double-selling grave space
Trial attorney Cristina Pierson of Uustal filed a lawsuit in Palm Beach County Circuit Court this week against Eternal Light Memorial Gardens in Boynton Beach, alleging wrongful double-selling of a grave space.
Police arrest 7 in burglary crew who they say targeted South Florida’s Asian community
The Coral Springs Police Department, Broward Sheriff’s Office, and Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office conducted a joint operation Thursday to arrest several burglars who they say have been targeting the Asian community in South Florida. `
Woman jailed after kids sickened by ‘unicorn milkshakes’ made with THC gummies, cops say
Deputies arrested a South Florida woman after they say she left THC gummies within reach of three children, who then used them as an ingredient in homemade “unicorn milkshakes” and ended up in the hospital.
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Tuesday's primaries include a key Senate race in Ohio and clues for the Biden-Trump rematch
Five states will hold presidential primaries as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump continue to lock up support around the country after becoming their parties’ presumptive nominees.
'Access Hollywood' tape won't be played at Donald Trump's hush-money criminal trial, judge rules
The infamous “Access Hollywood” video in which Donald Trump bragged about grabbing women sexually without asking permission will not be shown to jurors at the former president’s hush-money criminal trial.
Donald Trump endorses Ohio congressional candidate Derek Merrin just hours before polls open
Former President Donald Trump has issued a last-minute endorsement in a highly sought northwest Ohio congressional district, backing state Rep. Derek Merrin as the best choice to face incumbent Democrat Marcy Kaptur this fall.
‘Dismantle the dictatorship:’ Local activists demand change amid economic crisis in Cuba
In a news conference hosted by U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, local leaders and activists voiced their concerns Monday amid ongoing street protests sparked by power outages and food shortages in Cuba.
Man seeks clemency to avoid what could be Georgia's first execution in more than 4 years
Lawyers for a Georgia man who's set to be executed this week say he should not be put to death because he is is intellectually disabled and feels remorse for killing his former girlfriend three decades ago.
Supreme Court extends block on Texas law that would allow police to arrest migrants
The Supreme Court has extended its block, for now, on a Texas law that would give police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S. while the legal battle it sparked over immigration authority plays out.
Trump seeks to appeal decision not to disqualify district attorney from Georgia election case
Former President Donald Trump and other defendants in Georgia’s election interference case are seeking to appeal a judge’s ruling not to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from their prosecution.
Singer R. Kelly seeks appeals court relief from 30-year prison term
R. Kelly's lawyer says all kinds of legitimate organizations — even college fraternities — could be deemed racketeering organizations under a law used to convict the R&B superstar at his trial of using his fame to sexually abuse young fans.
Ohio mom who left toddler alone 10 days when she went on vacation pleads guilty to aggravated murder
An Ohio mother whose 16-month-old daughter died after being left home alone in a playpen for 10 days last summer while she went on vacation has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole.