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A magnitude 4.1 earthquake shakes a wide area of Southern California, no injuries reported

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake shakes a wide area of Southern California, no injuries reported

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A light but widely felt earthquake shook Southern California on Friday. There were no immediate reports of damage to buildings, other infrastructure or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 4.
Strays land in doghouse after causing an estimated $350K in damage to cars at Houston dealership

Strays land in doghouse after causing an estimated $350K in damage to cars at Houston dealership

HOUSTON (AP) — A pair of strays have landed in the doghouse after being caught on video causing more than a quarter-million dollars' worth of damage at a Houston car dealership.
Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius freed on parole after serving nearly 9 years for girlfriend's murder

Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius freed on parole after serving nearly 9 years for girlfriend's murder

PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius was released from prison on parole early Friday morning and was believed to be at his uncle’s mansion after authorities secretly moved the world-famous double-amputee athlete who killed his
North Korea conducts artillery drills along disputed sea border, South Korea to stage similar drills

North Korea conducts artillery drills along disputed sea border, South Korea to stage similar drills

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired artillery rounds near its disputed sea boundary with South Korea on Friday in violation of a fragile 2018 military agreement, officials said, prompting the South to plan similar drills.
Trains collide on Indonesia's main island of Java, killing at least 3 people

Trains collide on Indonesia's main island of Java, killing at least 3 people

BANDUNG, Indonesia (AP) — Two trains collided on Indonesia’s main island of Java on Friday, causing several carriages to buckle and overturn and killing at least three people, officials said.
New York City subway train derails in collision with another train, injuring more than 20 people

New York City subway train derails in collision with another train, injuring more than 20 people

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City subway train derailed Thursday after colliding with another train at low speed, leaving more than 20 people with minor injuries and causing major service disruptions across Manhattan during the afternoon rush hour, aut
Police say 17-year-old killed a sixth grader and wounded five in Iowa school shooting

Police say 17-year-old killed a sixth grader and wounded five in Iowa school shooting

PERRY, Iowa (AP) — A 17-year-old opened fire at a small-town Iowa high school on the first day of school after the winter break, killing a sixth-grader and wounding five others Thursday as students barricaded in offices, ducked into classrooms and fl
US says Russia has used North Korean ballistic missiles in Ukraine and is seeking Iranian missiles

US says Russia has used North Korean ballistic missiles in Ukraine and is seeking Iranian missiles

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.
Islamic State group claims responsibility for Iran suicide bombings killing at least 84 people

Islamic State group claims responsibility for Iran suicide bombings killing at least 84 people

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Thursday for two suicide bombings targeting a commemoration for an Iranian general slain in a 2020 U.S.
Iran says at least 84 were killed in blasts at a ceremony honoring slain general

Iran says at least 84 were killed in blasts at a ceremony honoring slain general

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two bombs exploded and killed at least 84 people at a commemoration for a prominent Iranian general slain by the U.S.
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