Southeast Asian defense chiefs discuss regional security with US, China and other partner nations

Texas anesthesiologist Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz Jr. was sentenced to 190 years in prison for intentionally tampering with IV bags, resulting in the death of a physician and cardiac emergencies in 11 patients. Described as a "medical terrorist," Ortiz was found guilty of multiple charges related to poisoning patients with heart-stopping drugs concealed in IV bags. The victims and their families expressed the lasting trauma and distrust towards medical professionals caused by Ortiz's actions during the...

Kelsea Ballerini attended the 2024 CMA Awards with boyfriend Chase Stokes, dressed in a sparkly silver gown, while Stokes wore a black suit. Chris Stapleton was the night's big winner, taking home three awards, including male vocalist of the year and both single and song of the year for "White Horse." Morgan Wallen won entertainer of the year, though he was absent from the ceremony, and Lainey Wilson took home two trophies, including female vocalist...

U.S. regulators are pushing for a breakup of Google to address its abusive monopoly over the past decade, with proposed penalties including selling the Chrome web browser and imposing restrictions on Android favoring its search engine. The Justice Department aims to ban multibillion-dollar deals locking in Google's search engine as the default option on devices, share query data with rivals, and deprive Google of its advantages to restore competition. The outcome of the case, scheduled...

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy acknowledged that Crimea, seized by Russia in 2014, must be restored to Ukrainian sovereignty through diplomacy, as the country cannot afford the lives that would be lost in a military retaking. Zelenskiy rejected ceding any territory already occupied by Moscow's forces and emphasized the need for a diplomatic solution, proposing a peace formula and a "victory plan" centered on the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine. Despite recent calls for security...

In a divided school community at William Howard Taft High School in Chicago, freshman Alexandria Sanchez is concerned about her undocumented father facing deportation under President-elect Donald J. Trump's administration. Sanchez is engaging in political debates in her AP Government class, while the school's 41st Ward's support for Trump adds tension. Meanwhile, the Chicago Teachers Union faces challenges negotiating a new contract amid uncertainty about the new Education Department head's plans to prioritize school choice...

California Governor Gavin Newsom's decision to raise the minimum wage to $20 per hour for certain businesses has faced opposition, with critics arguing that it will lead to higher inflation. Proposition 32, which aimed to increase the minimum wage to $18 per hour, was narrowly defeated by voters. Business groups and politicians, including Republican State Sen. Brian Jones, expressed concerns about the potential negative impact on businesses and the economy, highlighting the importance of financial...