Justice Department tells judges it can’t comply with court-ordered deadline to release frozen aid funding

Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering University of Idaho students, is argued by his defense lawyer to have autism, which impacts his behavior and communication skills, potentially affecting his trial. The defense seeks to remove the death penalty as an option, citing Kohberger's autism as a mitigating factor, but legal experts believe it is unlikely to succeed due to precedent and Idaho law regarding mental conditions in criminal cases. Prosecutors aim to block expert testimony on...

A South Korean village near the North Korean border was mistakenly shelled by two fighter jets from the South’s own air force during a joint exercise with the United States military, injuring 15 people and damaging homes and a church. The jets dropped four bombs each, with inaccurate coordinates causing one of the pilots to hit the village instead of the intended range. The South Korean military suspended live-fire drills, with four seriously injured individuals...

ICE Miami deported a Dominican man, Batista Matos, wanted in his home country for human smuggling resulting in the deaths of three minors. He was removed for the fifth time and taken into custody upon arriving in Santo Domingo. Matos had been deported in 2010, 2011, 2019, and 2023, and was arrested in Puerto Rico in 2024 for the alleged crimes, collaborating with ICE and Dominican authorities for his return and prosecution. Full Article

Democratic U.S. Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania criticized his House colleagues for their reaction to President Trump's speech, calling it "unhinged petulance" and potentially counterproductive. The House plans to censure U.S. Representative Al Green of Texas for disrupting the speech, while other Democrats either boycotted or walked out. Green defended his actions, stating he stood up for his constituents. Despite criticism, ongoing protests and disruptions are expected from Democrats throughout Trump's final term. Full Article

LaVar Ball recently had his foot amputated, as he shared a video on Instagram dancing and singing with a self-deprecating spin on the lyrics. Despite the procedure, LaVar appeared to be in good spirits and even joked about it in a TikTok video. His son, LaMelo Ball, showed support for his father before a game on Instagram. Full Article

In a recent game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Boston Celtics player Jaylen Brown made a bold fashion statement by stepping out in an all-white outfit, showcasing a clean and confident look. The New York Times sparked a debate about whether men should wear white jeans, with Brown's stylish appearance serving as a definitive answer. As spring approaches, it will be interesting to see if more men embrace this high-risk, high-reward fashion choice of white...