American gets 15 years of hard labor in North Korea for 'hostile acts' An American tour operator has been sentenced to 15 years of hard labor in North Korea for alleged “hostile acts” against the repressive regime, according to its official state news agency. Kenneth Bae, who is in his mid-40s and lives in Washington state, has been described by friends as a devout Christian who took tourists on trips to North Korea, The Associated Press reported. More
US tourists swim for 14 hours after ship sinks The fishing trip off the rugged north coast of St. Lucia was supposed to last all day, but about four hours into the journey, the boat's electric system crackled and popped. More
South Africa: Elephant overturns vehicle South African officials say an elephant has overturned a vehicle carrying two tourists, injuring one of them. A statement from Kruger National Park says the tourists are of "Chinese origin." The statement says an elephant in the park attacked the vehicle on a road at 6:30 a.m. More
Comedian Anderson still hurting from diving mishap Comedian Louie Anderson says he's been in pain all week from a recent diving mishap during a taping of the ABC celebrity diving show "Splash." Anderson, who weighs more than 400 pounds, was trying to do a flip from the 5-meter board when he slammed into the water, landing on his face and chest. More
Xavier's Freemantle out indefinitely with lower body injury suffered in Crosstown Shootout Freemantle, who leads the team in scoring at 16.9 ppg., is the only XU player that has scored in double figures in all 11 games. 12/16/2024 - 12:59 am | View Link
Man hurt in West Side shootout involving off-duty officer: CPD COPA is investigating after a man was seriously injured in a shootout near a car with off-duty Chicago police officers inside. At least one off-duty officer fired their weapon, officials said. 12/14/2024 - 10:40 am | View Link
IMPD: 1 dead, 1 critical after shooting on west side of Indianapolis One man was killed and another was critically injured in a shooting on the west side of Indianapolis on Friday night. Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were dispatched ... 12/13/2024 - 1:18 pm | View Link
By LOLITA C. BALDOR, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — China is expanding its nuclear force, has increased military pressure against Taiwan and has strengthened its ties with Russia over the past year, according to a Pentagon report Wednesday that details actions accelerating key areas of conflict with the United States.
The report, however, also notes that the recent rash of corruption allegations within China’s powerful Central Military Commission, which oversees the People’s Liberation Army, is hurting Beijing’s military growth and could slow its campaign to modernize.
The impact, said a senior defense official, is a bit of a mixed bag because while there has been progress in some programs, China has slid back in others.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe the U.
Wednesday will see the likelihood of heavy rain across South Florida, particularly in Broward and Pam Beach counties.
The city of Fort Lauderdale had already received 3 inches of rain as of Wednesday morning at 10 a.m., according to city officials, and was experiencing flooding. The high tide happened at 10:20 a.m., exacerbating the flooding.
By STEPHEN GROVES, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is voting Wednesday on final passage of a sweeping defense bill that will authorize significant pay raises for junior enlisted service members and boost overall military spending to $895 billion while also stripping coverage of transgender medical treatments for children of military members.
The annual defense authorization bill usually gains strong bipartisan support and has not failed to pass Congress in nearly six decades, but Pentagon policy in recent years has become a battleground for cultural issues.
The Hurricanes sured up their 2025 wide-receiver room with a solid portal addition on Wednesday.
Former LSU wide receiver C. J. Daniels committed to Miami, his representative told On3.
Daniels, who 247Sports rates as a four-star transfer, is the second portal addition for Miami this offseason, joining safety Zechariah Poyser after the defensive back committed Tuesday.
Daniels, who is listed at 6-2 and 205 pounds, was not a highly recruited prospect.
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Madeline Brimley had a decent but not brilliant career as an actress, briefly in New York, then for about 20 years in Atlanta. Acting was all she ever wanted to do since majoring in theater at Florida State University.
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