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Middle East latest: Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon begins

Middle East latest: Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon begins

A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militants began early Wednesday morning, after Beirut residents endured the most intense day of Israeli strikes since the war began. Many wondered if the agreement to stop fighting would hold.
Philippine investigators summon VP Duterte over her public threats against President Marcos

Philippine investigators summon VP Duterte over her public threats against President Marcos

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine authorities handed a subpoena to Vice President Sara Duterte’s office Tuesday, inviting her to answer investigators' questions after she publicly threatened to have the president, his wife and the House of Repres
Brazil’s Bolsonaro planned and participated in a 2022 coup plot, an unsealed police report alleges

Brazil’s Bolsonaro planned and participated in a 2022 coup plot, an unsealed police report alleges

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro was fully aware of and actively participated in a coup plot to remain in office after his defeat in the 2022 election , according to a Federal Police report unsealed Tuesday.
Nebraska judge's ruling moves the state closer to legalizing medical marijuana

Nebraska judge's ruling moves the state closer to legalizing medical marijuana

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Three weeks after Nebraska voters overwhelmingly approved medical marijuana the state moved a step closer to allowing it Tuesday when a judge ruled that the petitions that put the question on the ballot were valid.
A fugitive wanted in the US for a pair of bombings is arrested in the UK after 20 years on the run

A fugitive wanted in the US for a pair of bombings is arrested in the UK after 20 years on the run

LONDON (AP) — A suspected animal rights extremist wanted in the U.S. for bombings in the San Francisco area was arrested in Britain after more than 20 years on the run from the law, officials said Tuesday.
Nebraska judge's ruling edges the state closer to legalizing medical marijuana

Nebraska judge's ruling edges the state closer to legalizing medical marijuana

A judge’s ruling Monday moved Nebraska one step closer to legalizing medical marijuana. At issue was whether proponents followed the law in gathering signatures to put legalization on the Nov. 5 ballot.
After delay, Trump signs agreement with Biden White House to begin formal transition handoff

After delay, Trump signs agreement with Biden White House to begin formal transition handoff

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday reached a required agreement with President Joe Biden’s White House to allow his transition staff to coordinate with the existing federal workforce before taking office on Jan. 20.
Court rejects request to sideline San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she’s transgender

Court rejects request to sideline San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she’s transgender

A federal appeals court upheld a ruling Tuesday that allows a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member to play in this week’s Mountain West Conference tournament after a legal complaint said she should be ineligible on grounds that she is transg
After delay, Trump signs agreement with Biden White House to begin formal transition handoff

After delay, Trump signs agreement with Biden White House to begin formal transition handoff

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday reached a required agreement with President Joe Biden’s White House to allow his transition staff to coordinate with the existing federal workforce before taking office on Jan. 20.
Traffic citations against Dolphins' Tyreek Hill dismissed after officers no-show at hearing

Traffic citations against Dolphins' Tyreek Hill dismissed after officers no-show at hearing

MIAMI (AP) — Traffic citations issued to Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill after a September altercation with police have been dismissed after the charging officers didn't attend a court hearing.