CO House passes semiautomatic firearm ban, sending it to State Senate

Colorado's Democratic-controlled House has passed a bill to ban the sale and transfer of semiautomatic firearms. The bill passed with a 35-27 vote and is now heading to the Democratic-led state Senate. The legislation faces challenges in the Senate, where Democrats have a slimmer majority. Colorado's Democratic-controlled House on Sunday …...Read More

Suspect in deadly Texas DPS office crash now charged, facing $2M bail

The man authorities say crashed a stolen 18-wheeler into a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) office, killing one and injuring 13 others is facing multiple charges. Clenard Parker, 42, has been charged with evading arrest, unauthorized use of a vehicle and multiple aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charges, …...Read More

Former Syrian general faces trial in Stockholm over alleged role in war crimes

The trial of former Syrian army general Mohammed Hamo is underway in a Stockholm court. Hamo is charged with aiding and abetting war crimes allegedly committed during the Syrian civil war in 2012. He is accused of participating in attacks violating international law, including indiscriminate attacks, during his time in …...Read More

Lawsuit against Libyan commander accused of war crimes thrown out

A U.S. judge has tossed out a series of civil lawsuits against a Libyan military commander who used to live in Virginia and was accused of killing innocent civilians in that country's civil war. At a court hearing Friday, U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema said she had no jurisdiction to …...Read More

Testimony begins in Japan civil lawsuit alleging racial profiling by police

A civil lawsuit alleging racial profiling by Japanese police began with testimony from plaintiffs on Monday. The lawsuit, filed by three residents of Japan, alleges that they were frequently stopped and questioned without valid reasons. The lawsuit targets the government and police, as well as the police of Tokyo and …...Read More

No evidence Abbey Gate suicide bomber was seen by Marine snipers: CENTCOM review

Following a new supplemental review of the Abbey Gate suicide bombing that left 13 American service members dead during the chaotic Afghan withdrawal in 2021, U.S. Central Command found the Marine sniper team at Abbey Gate did not have the suicide bomber in its sights prior to the attack. The …...Read More

Less than half of Americans say they get enough sleep, new poll shows

If you're feeling — YAWN — sleepy or tired while you read this and wish you could get some more shut-eye, you're not alone. A majority of Americans say they would feel better if they could have more sleep, according to a new poll. But in the U.S., the ethos …...Read More

18 dead after landslides hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island

A search and rescue team discovered 18 people killed by landslides on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, with two still missing. Rescuers recovered approximately 14 bodies in Makale village and four in South Makale on Sunday, according to the chief of Makassar Search and Rescue. Two people are still missing, with fog …...Read More

Singapore PM to step down after 2 decades, handing power to his deputy

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has announced his resignation, which will take place on May 15, after leading for two decades. Lee will be passing power to Deputy Lawrence Wong. He voiced the significance of this leadership transition, urging Singaporeans to support Wong and his team. Singapore Prime Minister …...Read More

Caitlin Clark reveals why she takes time to interact with young fans: 'Super important'

Caitlin Clark is one of the most popular athletes alive and is only going to get bigger as she begins her professional basketball career in the WNBA on Monday, starting with the draft. Clark set records across NCAA Division 1 basketball during the 2023-24 season, her last with Iowa. Her …...Read More