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Today: February 04, 2026
Today: February 04, 2026

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A mother was taken into custody by ICE. Then the public learned of her family tie to the White House

A mother was taken into custody by ICE. Then the public learned of her family tie to the White House

A mother was taken into custody by ICE. Then the public learned of her family tie to the White House
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Bangkok court issues an arrest warrant for Thai co-owner of Miss Universe pageant

A court in Thailand has issued an arrest warrant for Jakkaphong “Anne” Jakrajutatip, a co-owner of the Miss Universe Organization, in connection with a fraud case

Bangkok court issues an arrest warrant for Thai co-owner of Miss Universe pageant
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New Zealand launches major inquiry into case of father who hid his children in a forest for years

The disappearance of a New Zealand father and his children into a forest for years before he was shot dead by police has prompted a major government inquiry

New Zealand launches major inquiry into case of father who hid his children in a forest for years
Crime|World

The Latest: West Virginia National Guard members shot near White House

Two West Virginia National Guard members who deployed to the nation’s capital have been shot just blocks from the White House in a brazen act of violence

The Latest: West Virginia National Guard members shot near White House
Africa|Crime|Political|World

CNN finds evidence Tanzanian police killed protesters

In an exclusive investigation, CNN has found evidence that Tanzanian police used deadly fire on protesters following a disputed election in October. Forensic analysis of graphic videos and imagery reveals how protesters were killed by police and indicates mass graves concealing the scale of the brutal crackdown. CNN’s Larry Madowo reports.

CNN finds evidence Tanzanian police killed protesters
Crime|Election|US

Colorado doesn't plan to transfer imprisoned former county clerk to federal custody

Colorado doesn’t plan to transfer former county clerk Tina Peters to federal custody following a request from the Trump Administration to move her out of a state prison

Colorado doesn't plan to transfer imprisoned former county clerk to federal custody
Asia|Crime|World

Hong Kong police say death toll rises to 40 in residential blaze

Hong Kong police said on Thursday the death toll in a fire that ripped through residential blocks in the city had risen to 40, with 45 people still in a critical condition.

Hong Kong police say death toll rises to 40 in residential blaze
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Technology

Ex-CFO of 'smart window' maker View settles with US SEC

The former chief financial officer of View settled a U.S.

Ex-CFO of 'smart window' maker View settles with US SEC
Crime|Education|World

New Zealand government announces inquiry into Phillips children case

The New Zealand government announced on Thursday an inquiry into the disappearance of the Phillips children, who were hidden by their fugitive father in dense bush without

New Zealand government announces inquiry into Phillips children case
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‘Slender Man’ stabber recaptured. A timeline of the original case, her disappearance and return to custody

‘Slender Man’ stabber recaptured. A timeline of the original case, her disappearance and return to custody

‘Slender Man’ stabber recaptured. A timeline of the original case, her disappearance and return to custody
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US

California labor leader pleads not guilty to misdemeanor over immigration protest

The leader of a major labor union in Southern California who was arrested while protesting an immigration raid earlier this year has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge and will face trial in January

California labor leader pleads not guilty to misdemeanor over immigration protest
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Army officers say they have seized power in Guinea-Bissau

A group of army officers said they had seized power in coup-prone Guinea-Bissau on Wednesday, a day before the planned announcement of results from a hotly contested presidential

Army officers say they have seized power in Guinea-Bissau
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Court transcripts show Border Patrol official Greg Bovino dodging questions about use of force

Newly released transcripts of private interviews with a senior U.S. Border Patrol official and other authorities leading the immigration crackdown in the Chicago area reveal tense exchanges

Court transcripts show Border Patrol official Greg Bovino dodging questions about use of force
Crime

Flights to Washington's Ronald Reagan airport briefly paused following DC shooting, authorities say

The U.S.

Flights to Washington's Ronald Reagan airport briefly paused following DC shooting, authorities say
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

Hong Kong buildings blaze kills 36, nearly 300 missing

At least 36 people were killed and 279 were missing on Wednesday after Hong Kong's deadliest fire in three decades ripped through high-

Hong Kong buildings blaze kills 36, nearly 300 missing
Africa|Crime|Political|World

West Africa bloc, African Union observers voice concern over Guinea-Bissau coup

West Africa's ECOWAS and African Union observers on Wednesday expressed concern over the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau and the arrests of election officials, a joint statement

West Africa bloc, African Union observers voice concern over Guinea-Bissau coup
Americas|Crime|Political|World

US plans further troop deployments to fight drug trafficking, Hegseth says

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday the United States is aiming to allow further deployments of troops and aircraft to tackle drug trafficking.

US plans further troop deployments to fight drug trafficking, Hegseth says
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

US group sues Apple over Congo conflict minerals

A U.S.-based advocacy group has filed a lawsuit in Washington accusing Apple of using minerals linked to conflict and human rights

US group sues Apple over Congo conflict minerals
Crime|Political|World

ICE detains mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew

U.S. immigration authorities are detaining the mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew, officials said on Wednesday, a sign of the wide

ICE detains mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew
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A TikTok influencer’s affair with a married man cost her $1.75 million in court. Other influencers couldn’t stay away

A TikTok influencer’s affair with a married man cost her $1.75 million in court. Other influencers couldn’t stay away

A TikTok influencer’s affair with a married man cost her $1.75 million in court. Other influencers couldn’t stay away
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Georgia case against Trump dropped, ending efforts to punish president over 2020 election aftermath

A judge has dismissed the Georgia election interference case against President Donald Trump and others after the prosecutor who took over the case said he would not pursue the charges

Georgia case against Trump dropped, ending efforts to punish president over 2020 election aftermath
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Immigrant with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is detained by ICE

A Massachusetts woman who was once engaged to the brother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt remains in ICE custody two weeks after her arrest on the way to pick up the son she shares with her ex-fiance

Immigrant with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is detained by ICE
Crime|Political|US

Government push to unseal court records offers clues about what could be in the Epstein files

It's not clear when the Justice Department will release its files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and longtime confidant Ghislaine Maxwell

Government push to unseal court records offers clues about what could be in the Epstein files
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Lawsuit over Burger King's Whopper ads set back by US judge

A federal judge dealt a setback to customers suing Burger King over advertising for its Whopper sandwiches, saying their claims were too disparate to justify certifying

Lawsuit over Burger King's Whopper ads set back by US judge
Crime|Education|World

Nigeria's mass school kidnapping exposes Tinubu's security struggles

The families of Papiri had long called for security forces to protect their children at the school in northern Nigeria where more than 300 pupils were kidnapped

Nigeria's mass school kidnapping exposes Tinubu's security struggles
Africa|Crime|Economy|Education|Political|World

Guinea-Bissau President Embalo's promised stability undermined after army takeover

Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo struck a confident note as he kicked off his re-election bid in early November, claiming that "stability has been

Guinea-Bissau President Embalo's promised stability undermined after army takeover
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian nationals among 4 people arrested in France over espionage investigation

French authorities have arrested members of a pro-Russia group over alleged links to espionage-related activities

Russian nationals among 4 people arrested in France over espionage investigation
Crime|Political|World

Peru sentences ex-President Vizcarra to 14 years in prison for corruption

A Peruvian court on Wednesday sentenced former President Martin Vizcarra to 14 years in prison after finding him guilty of taking bribes years before he took office,

Peru sentences ex-President Vizcarra to 14 years in prison for corruption
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Holiday Meals for Heroes honors legacies of fallen Philly police officers: "We're all connected through pain"

Holiday Meals for Heroes honors legacies of fallen Philly police officers: "We're all connected through pain"

Holiday Meals for Heroes honors legacies of fallen Philly police officers: "We're all connected through pain"
Crime|US|World

Three men indicted in killing of Navajo citizen Zachariah Shorty

Three men indicted in killing of Navajo citizen Zachariah Shorty

Three men indicted in killing of Navajo citizen Zachariah Shorty
Crime|Lifestyle|Technology

Massive marijuana haul found in stolen Tesla after high-speed chase

Massive marijuana haul found in stolen Tesla after high-speed chase

Massive marijuana haul found in stolen Tesla after high-speed chase
Crime|US|World

Justice Department asks judge for permission to release records from Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell investigations

Justice Department asks judge for permission to release records from Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell investigations

Justice Department asks judge for permission to release records from Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell investigations
Crime|Political|US|World

Georgia prosecutor kills the historic election interference case against Trump and allies

Georgia prosecutor kills the historic election interference case against Trump and allies

Georgia prosecutor kills the historic election interference case against Trump and allies
Crime|Political|US

READ: Georgia prosecutor drops racketeering case against Donald Trump

READ: Georgia prosecutor drops racketeering case against Donald Trump

READ: Georgia prosecutor drops racketeering case against Donald Trump
Crime|US

Tennessee death row inmate Harold Wayne Nichols asks governor for life in prison instead

Attorneys for Tennessee death row inmate Harold Wayne Nichols are asking the governor to convert his sentence to life imprisonment with just a month until his scheduled Dec. 11 execution date

Tennessee death row inmate Harold Wayne Nichols asks governor for life in prison instead
Business|Crime|Technology|World

FCC says hackers hijack US radio gear to send fake alerts, obscenities

Hackers are hijacking U.S. radio transmission equipment to broadcast bogus emergency messages and obscene language, the Federal Communications

FCC says hackers hijack US radio gear to send fake alerts, obscenities
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump's case against Senator Mark Kelly faces steep hurdles under military law

Threats by the Trump administration to

Trump's case against Senator Mark Kelly faces steep hurdles under military law
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump wins dismissal of Georgia 2020 election interference case

A prosecutor on Wednesday dropped all criminal charges in Georgia against U.S.

Trump wins dismissal of Georgia 2020 election interference case
Crime|Political|World

Peru sentences former President Vizcarra to 14 years in prison for corruption

A court in Peru has sentenced former President Martín Vizcarra to 14 years in prison for corruption

Peru sentences former President Vizcarra to 14 years in prison for corruption
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's security council chief questioned in corruption probe, media report

Senior Ukrainian security official Rustem Umerov, a key figure in peace negotiations with Moscow and Washington, was questioned as a witness by anti-corruption investigators probing

Ukraine's security council chief questioned in corruption probe, media report
Crime|Political|World

Israel launches new military operation in northern West Bank

Israeli security forces took up positions inside the West Bank city of Tubas on Wednesday and ordered some Palestinian

Israel launches new military operation in northern West Bank
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Italy's Senate delays rape bill, exposing government rifts

Italy's Senate has postponed debate on a landmark bill that would stipulate for the first time that sex without consent constitutes rape, exposing tensions within Prime Minister

Italy's Senate delays rape bill, exposing government rifts
Crime|Election|MidEast|Political|World

Zohran Mamdani’s handling of protest outside synagogue further worries NYC Jewish leaders

Zohran Mamdani’s handling of protest outside synagogue further worries NYC Jewish leaders

Zohran Mamdani’s handling of protest outside synagogue further worries NYC Jewish leaders
Asia|Crime|Political|World

India says examining Bangladesh request for Hasina's extradition

India is examining a request from Bangladesh for the extradition of the country's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the Indian foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday. 

India says examining Bangladesh request for Hasina's extradition
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|Technology|World

EU states back away from forcing Big Tech to detect and remove child pornography

European Union member states have agreed a common position on draft online child protection legislation without forcing global tech companies to identify and remove online child

EU states back away from forcing Big Tech to detect and remove child pornography
Crime|Travel|World

China again cautions citizens against Japan visits

China's embassy in Japan on Wednesday again cautioned Chinese citizens against visiting Japan in the near future, citing what it said were reports from multiple nationals who

China again cautions citizens against Japan visits
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Jailed Georgian opposition politician gets extra sentence for splashing water at judge

A leader of one of Georgia's main opposition groups was sentenced to an additional 1-1/2 years in prison on Wednesday after being found guilty of contempt of court for throwing

Jailed Georgian opposition politician gets extra sentence for splashing water at judge
Crime|Europe|Finance|Political|World

France's highest court upholds Sarkozy conviction in 2012 campaign financing case

France's highest court on Wednesday upheld former President Nicolas Sarkozy's conviction for illegal campaign financing in his failed 2012 re-election bid, his

France's highest court upholds Sarkozy conviction in 2012 campaign financing case
Arts|Business|Crime|Europe|Technology|World

AliExpress bans Chinese sex doll seller after Reuters examination

Alibaba's AliExpress said it has banned a China-based seller of childlike sex dolls from its marketplace after a Reuters examination of

AliExpress bans Chinese sex doll seller after Reuters examination
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Trump administration seeks major Belarus prisoner release, sources say

The Trump administration and Belarus are discussing the possible release of at least 100 political prisoners by Minsk soon, three sources familiar with the

Trump administration seeks major Belarus prisoner release, sources say
Crime

14 arrested in Long Island porch pirate ring that allegedly sold stolen goods worldwide, authorities say

14 arrested in Long Island porch pirate ring that allegedly sold stolen goods worldwide, authorities say

14 arrested in Long Island porch pirate ring that allegedly sold stolen goods worldwide, authorities say
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Man accused of pointing gun at 12-year-old Christmas carolers

Man accused of pointing gun at 12-year-old Christmas carolers

Man accused of pointing gun at 12-year-old Christmas carolers
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Man arrested after allegedly driving SUV at LGBTQIA+ running club members

Man arrested after allegedly driving SUV at LGBTQIA+ running club members

Man arrested after allegedly driving SUV at LGBTQIA+ running club members
Crime|Europe|Sports

Man pleads guilty to ramming crowd at Liverpool soccer parade

A driver accused of injuring over 100 people by ramming his car into a crowd of soccer fans celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League championship has changed his plea to guilty

Man pleads guilty to ramming crowd at Liverpool soccer parade
Crime|Science|Technology

Judge's footnote on immigration agents using AI raises accuracy and privacy concerns

A federal judge has called out an immigration enforcement agent for using artificial intelligence to write the narrative of a use-of-force report as just a small part of a scathing opinion that rebutted federal officials' narratives about appropriate force used against protesters and others during an ongoing immigration crackdown in Chicago

Judge's footnote on immigration agents using AI raises accuracy and privacy concerns
Crime|Europe|World

UK ban on pro-Palestine group branded 'authoritarian' as appeal begins

The British government's ban on pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation amounted to an authoritarian restriction on protest, lawyers

UK ban on pro-Palestine group branded 'authoritarian' as appeal begins
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt arrested by ICE

Woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt arrested by ICE

Woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt arrested by ICE
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Travel

Woman, grandchildren found safe after spending night lost in Caesars Head State Park

Woman, grandchildren found safe after spending night lost in Caesars Head State Park

Woman, grandchildren found safe after spending night lost in Caesars Head State Park
Crime|Political|World

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro begins 27-year prison sentence for coup attempt

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has started his 27-year prison sentence for leading a coup attempt

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro begins 27-year prison sentence for coup attempt
Crime|Political|US|World

Hegseth focuses on potential punishments for Sen. Kelly in confrontation over ‘illegal orders’ video

Hegseth focuses on potential punishments for Sen. Kelly in confrontation over ‘illegal orders’ video

Hegseth focuses on potential punishments for Sen. Kelly in confrontation over ‘illegal orders’ video
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|US

Americans eye Thanksgiving travel weather after Texas tornadoes, snow and rain elsewhere

Some suburban Houston residents are dealing with cleanup following at least two tornadoes as heavy rain falls around the South and snow in parts of the Midwest

Americans eye Thanksgiving travel weather after Texas tornadoes, snow and rain elsewhere
Crime|Health|Travel|US|Videos|World

U.S. Coast Guard finds 4 missing boaters alive after their boat capsized

U.S. Coast Guard finds 4 missing boaters alive after their boat capsized

U.S. Coast Guard finds 4 missing boaters alive after their boat capsized
Crime|Political|US

How a Pentagon investigation may help Sen. Kelly's political future

The Pentagon said Monday that it is investigating Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired US Navy captain, in light of “serious allegations of misconduct” the department has received against him, and could even recall him to active duty to face a court martial or administrative punishment. CNN's Kasie Hunt explains how the investigation could raise Kelly's standing amongst Democrats.

How a Pentagon investigation may help Sen. Kelly's political future
Crime|US|World

Oldest living survivor of Tulsa Race Massacre dies at 111 years old

Oldest living survivor of Tulsa Race Massacre dies at 111 years old

Oldest living survivor of Tulsa Race Massacre dies at 111 years old
Asia|Business|Crime|Environment|World

Fire rages through bamboo scaffolding at Hong Kong high-rise residential complex, killing 4

A fire has spread across multiple high-rise apartment buildings in a Hong Kong housing complex, killing four people and leaving others trapped

Fire rages through bamboo scaffolding at Hong Kong high-rise residential complex, killing 4
Crime|MidEast|World

Israel identifies deceased hostage returned by Hamas as Dror Or. Two more hostage bodies remain in Gaza

Israel identifies deceased hostage returned by Hamas as Dror Or. Two more hostage bodies remain in Gaza

Israel identifies deceased hostage returned by Hamas as Dror Or. Two more hostage bodies remain in Gaza
Crime|World

DOJ acknowledges Kristi Noem made decision to continue deportation flights to El Salvador despite judge’s order

DOJ acknowledges Kristi Noem made decision to continue deportation flights to El Salvador despite judge’s order

DOJ acknowledges Kristi Noem made decision to continue deportation flights to El Salvador despite judge’s order
Crime|Education|Sports

Football coach who went missing before undefeated team's playoff game is wanted on criminal charges

Virginia State Police say a high school football coach who disappeared days ago before his undefeated team’s playoff game is being sought on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material and using a computer to solicit a minor

Football coach who went missing before undefeated team's playoff game is wanted on criminal charges
Crime|Entertainment|US|World

Manhattan DA ready to retry murder suspect in 1979 missing-child case

New York prosecutors said on Tuesday they stood ready to retry a former Manhattan delicatessen worker whose conviction on kidnapping and murder charges in the 1979 slaying

Manhattan DA ready to retry murder suspect in 1979 missing-child case
Crime|Environment|Travel|World

American climber among two dead after fall from New Zealand's highest mountain

The bodies of two climbers, including one from the U.S., have been recovered after the pair fell to their deaths from New Zealand's highest mountain during a summit attempt, police said on

American climber among two dead after fall from New Zealand's highest mountain
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Bangladesh slum fire leaves thousands homeless

A massive fire tore through one of Dhaka’s largest slums on Tuesday evening, leaving thousands of people homeless and turning rows of tin-roofed shanties into charred rubble,

Bangladesh slum fire leaves thousands homeless
Crime|Health|World

Gunman deemed unfit for trial in Colorado abortion clinic shooting dies in prison

Robert Dear, the self-proclaimed "warrior for the babies" who was charged with killing three people and wounding nine others in a 2015 shooting spree at a Colorado

Gunman deemed unfit for trial in Colorado abortion clinic shooting dies in prison
Crime|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Russian drones injure 19, cause extensive damage in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia

Russian forces staged a mass drone attack on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia late on Tuesday, triggering fires, injuring 19 people and badly damaging buildings and vehicles,

Russian drones injure 19, cause extensive damage in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia
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Hegseth wants briefing on review of Senator Kelly's conduct by Dec 10, memo says

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday requested he be briefed by December 10 on the results of a review into "potentially unlawful" comments made by U.S.

Hegseth wants briefing on review of Senator Kelly's conduct by Dec 10, memo says