↑ RSS North Korea's Kim Yo Jong says South's hopes for better relations are an illusion - By Heejin Kim SEOUL, Jan 13 (Reuters) - North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, the sister of leader Kim Jong Un, said on Tuesday South Korea's hope for an improvement in relations is an illusion that cannot be6 puppies treated for a suspected opioid overdose in Washington will find new homes soon - Six puppies in rural Washington state will soon be up for adoption after being revived after a suspected drug overdose — and some of them might go home with the fire-station staff who saved them. It wasn't long before their tails started wMinneapolis-area leaders condemn ICE, call for removal amid Trump deportation campaign - Minneapolis-area officials moved to condemn federal immigration authorities and seek their removal from the region as the Trump administration ramps up deportations.White House says Trump gave ‘appropriate’ response after heckler confrontation caught on video - The White House called President Trump’s reaction “appropriate" after video showed him responding to a heckler during a visit to a Michigan Ford plant.Suspected Venezuelan gangster in Portland CBP attack tied to shooting at apartment complex: police - Alleged Venezuelan gang member's wife tied to earlier shooting before federal confrontation that left both suspects wounded in Portland traffic stop.Wildlife crews stop actively searching for young wolves after livestock attacks - Wildlife crews are no longer actively searching for two juvenile gray wolves who were part of a pack that killed dozens of cows and calves last summer in Northern California’s Sierra Valley, an official said Tuesday. The two wolves were meTrans athlete's attorney flees questioning on WVa AG's comments on client's sexual harassment allegations - ACLU attorney Joshua Block ignored questioning about harassment allegations against transgender athlete client during Supreme Court case.Mr. Mamdani Goes to Albany, This Time as a Political Celebrity - Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City returned to the State Capitol for the first time since taking office, underscoring the shifting political winds since his victory.Minneapolis duo details their ICE detention, including pressure to rat on protest organizers - Two Minneapolis residents who have been monitoring immigration officers' actions during the Trump administration's latest crackdown say they were detained without charge for several hours in distressing conditions, denied phone calls, and pJapan's Nikkei 225 set to hit another high as Asia markets look past geopolitical worries - This comes as Japan's ruling LDP under new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to call an election likely in February.‘Grand Theft Auto’ blacklists ‘Charlie Kirk’ as players try to recreate his killing in the game - Grand Theft Auto reportedly bans "Charlie Kirk" mentions after users allegedly created assassination missions based on the conservative leader's murder.Iran regime opened fire with live ammunition on protesters, doctor says: ‘Shoot-to-kill’ - Iranian protests that began Dec. 28 saw security forces shift to live ammunition by January 8, with over 3,000 deaths estimated nationwide.Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman avoids criminal charge after incident at wrestling match - Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman will avoid criminal charges after he was accused of battery over an incident at a wrestling match.Grammy-nominated musician John Forté found dead at 50 in Massachusetts home - John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees and the Refugee Camp All-Stars among others, has died at age 50. Chilmark Police Chief Sean Slavin said in a statement that there were no signs of foul play or “r'**** You': Trump Drops F-Bomb Before Flipping Off Autoworker - Looks like the Epstein files are still a sore subject for the president.New York heiress Belle Burden recounts the voicemail that torched her husband’s double life: memoir - Heiress Belle Burden shares her heartbreaking story of divorce after her husband left their family at their Martha's Vineyard home following affair revelation in 2020.Indian rocket launch loses control after liftoff in fresh blow to ISRO - BENGALURU, Jan 12 (Reuters) - An Indian rocket carrying 16 loads of equipment and experiments including an earth surveillance satellite went off track after liftoff on Monday in a fresh setback to theSouth Carolina GOP lawmakers introduce bill to criminalize abortion as murder - South Carolina Republicans introduce bill criminalizing abortion as murder from conception, applying homicide laws with penalties for all involved.Louisiana seeks California doctor’s extradition, testing the limits of shield laws - Louisiana pushed Tuesday to extradite a California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills, setting up a likely test of laws designed to protect telehealth providers who ship abortion pills nationwide. This is the second time Louisiana haJohnson: 'No boots on the ground' for Trump's Greenland acquisition plans amid military speculation - House Speaker Mike Johnson pushes back on military intervention in Greenland, saying no troops will be deployed as Trump pursues the Arctic territory.Burger, wings, and bar empire faces looming Chapter 11 bankruptcy - When companies file for bankruptcy, often it isn't because they're not cash flow positive. Bankruptcies can happen simply because a company can't generate the cash needed to service its debt. In many cases, if you took that debt away, the b11 House Dems buck party to side with Republicans in reversal of Biden-era shower regulation - House passes SHOWER Act to codify Trump executive order reversing shower head regulations. Rep. Russell Fry, R-S.C., says bill defends consumer choice.Senators To CFTC Chair Selig: Explain Response To ‘Suspicious’ Prediction Market Trades - 12 senators signed the letter to Selig, in the wake of trades related to the capture of Nicolas Maduro'Home Alone' star Daniel Stern charged with soliciting prostitution in California motel incident - Daniel Stern, beloved "Home Alone" villain Marv, was charged with prostitution solicitation, Fox News Digital confirmed. The actor will be arraigned Feb. 6.Woman seen on video allegedly blocking Minnesota ICE operation with car as agitators surround agents - Video shows woman allegedly blocking ICE agents as Minnesota protests escalate against immigration enforcement. Federal officials report 60 agitators were charged in five days.Mamdani, President Trump have been texting at least twice a week — as unlikely bromance blossoms: sources - Socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump reportedly text twice weekly in an unlikely political bromance that sources describe as 'friendly.'Photos emerge from Iran’s protests, veiled by government blackout - Iranians across the country have taken to the streets at great risk, facing a violent government crackdown.German Foreign Minister Wadephul says there is more consensus than disagreement with the US - By Alexander Ratz WASHINGTON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Tuesday that there is more consensus than disagreement with the United States. Trump mourns 'Great Influencer' Scott Adams after 'Dilbert' creator's death from cancer - President Donald Trump praised the "Dilbert" creator Scott Adams on Tuesday after learning of the cartoonist's death following a battle with cancer, declaring, "God bless you Scott!"Trump administration files seizure warrants targeting ships tied to Venezuelan oil trade: report - The U.S. has seized five vessels in Venezuela oil crackdown as Trump administration files court warrants targeting sanctioned trade in international waters.Secret Service agent assigned to Vance placed on leave after alleged security leak - A Secret Service agent allegedly leaked Vice President JD Vance's security details in undercover video, prompting federal investigation and agency-wide retraining order.Ex-Eric Adams staffer who celebrated Charlie Kirk assassination pocketed $36K in bribery, fraud cases: feds - Former NYC mayoral staffer accused of pocketing thousands of dollars in alleged bribery schemes while working for Eric Adams administration faces federal charges.Trump hints at Iran decision as advisers meet to prepare strike options - As the White House considers military options in Iran, some political allies are concerned about attempting another high-risk operation or starting a wider war.Supreme Court conservatives signal support for state transgender sports bans during oral arguments - Supreme Court justices debate state bans on transgender female students in women's sports, with both sides invoking contrasting views of 'fairness'.Trump says the U.S. will take 'very strong action' against Iran if the regime starts hanging protesters - In an interview with CBS News' Tony Dokoupil, President Donald Trump vowed he'd take "very strong action" against the Iranian regime if it begins to hang protesters.Walz slammed for flip-flop after praising fraud prosecutor he said should be fired last week: 'Don't pretend' - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz faces backlash after praising departing prosecutor Joe Thompson, despite calling for his firing just one week earlier.Minneapolis Pastor Says He Was Detained by ICE After Joining Protest, Told 'You're White' and 'Wouldn’t Be Any Fun Anyway' on Release - Pastor Kenny Callaghan said he was detained by ICE for under an hour after joining a crowd protesting in MinneapolisBen Affleck and Matt Damon say police are ‘underappreciated’ and ‘underfunded’ - Ben Affleck and Matt Damon spark debate after calling police officers "underappreciated" and "underfunded" during "The Howard Stern Show" appearance.Pirates great Dave Giusti, who starred in team’s 1971 World Series run, dead at 86 - Dave Giusti, a longtime MLB relief pitcher who helped the Pirates win the 1971 World Series, has died at 86, the team said, citing his family.Conservative justice swipes at DOJ in trans sports case: 'I don't think you're a PhD in this stuff' - Justice Neil Gorsuch confronted lawyers over Title IX implications of West Virginia's transgender athlete ban during Supreme Court hearing on sex discrimination in sports.Candace Cameron Bure says ‘men are scared to talk to women’ in today’s modern dating world - Candace Cameron Bure revealed men are increasingly scared to approach women, offering tips for finding meaningful connections beyond dating apps and texting.Family 'quickly believed' surgeon ex was involved in Ohio dentist couple's murder as co-worker details mishaps - Ex-husband of Ohio dentist allegedly kills her and new spouse in Columbus. Michael McKee charged with premeditated murder of Monique and Spencer Tepe.‘Are We Really Gonna Be the Gestapo?’ Joe Rogan Takes a Critical Look at ICE Raids — Says the Shooting Of Renee Good ‘Looked Horrific’ - Joe Rogan, in a blockbuster new podcast interview with Rand Paul, took a hard look at the tactics of ICE and added the shooting of Renee Good "looked horrific."Los Angeles students skipping class due to 'fear' of immigration enforcement - Los Angeles Superintendent Alberto Carvalho addressed student absences caused by fears of immigration enforcement as the district implements protective measures and employee training.Oil prices rise more than 2% after Trump cancels meetings with Iran, tells protesters help is on the way - President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene if the Islamic Republic kills protestors. Trump says USMCA is irrelevant for US - DEARBORN, Michigan/WASHINGTON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement is not relevant for the U. but Canada wants it, as he pushed for companies to bring manufacturing backCollege basketball player gunned down on Nashville freeway, police hunting for suspects - Tennessee basketball player Andre Bell, 20, was fatally shot on Nashville freeway while returning to Fisk University, police said. Suspect vehicle fled.Fast-food restaurants using new technology to reshape how customers place orders - Fast-food giants including McDonald's and Papa Johns race to implement AI-powered ordering systems to reduce errors and speed up customer service.Joy Behar claims Trump seeking to declare martial law to stop midterm elections amid ICE protests - "The View" host Joy Behar claimed that President Donald Trump wanted anti-ICE protests to create chaos so he can declare martial law and cancel the 2026 midterm elections.Trump to cut federal payments to sanctuary cities starting Feb. 1 over immigration policies - President Donald Trump will suspend payments to sanctuary cities starting February 1st. He also criticized Minnesota officials over alleged widespread fraud.