Read President Yoon’s Speech Apologizing for Declaring Martial Law in South Korea
President Yoon Suk Yeol said his declaration of martial law was born out of “desperation,” and apologized for causing “anxiety.”
The Silicon Valley Billionaires Steering Trump’s Transition
The involvement of wealthy investors has made this presidential transition one of the most potentially conflict-ridden in modern history.
Man Who Kidnapped Woman From Bloomberg’s Colorado Ranch Gets 22 Years in Prison
Joseph Beecher was intent on killing the media mogul and inquired about his family before taking a housekeeper hostage, officials said.
As Syrian Rebel Advance Accelerates, Nervous Neighbors Close Their Borders
The rebels’ gains prompted Lebanon and Jordan to close border crossings and Israel to reinforce its forces in the Golan Heights.
The Cryptocurrency You May Not Even Know You Own
Many funds hold stakes in MicroStrategy, which behaves like Bitcoin’s wilder cousin. This may not be what you want in your retirement portfolio, our columnist says.
Daniel Penny Trial: Jury Struggles to Agree on Manslaughter Charge in Chokehold Case
It was unclear whether the jurors’ failure would result in a mistrial or if jurors would be able to consider the second charge against Daniel Penny in the killing of…
Agriculture Department to Require Testing of U.S. Milk Supply for Bird Flu Virus
New federal rules call for testing unpasteurized milk from dairy processors and for farm owners to provide details that would help officials identify and track cases more easily.
Federal Judge Upholds Racial Preferences in Naval Academy Admissions
A group that won a Supreme Court case challenging affirmative action at Harvard and the University of North Carolina had also sued the military academies.
Could Facial Recognition Help Find Man Sought in United Healthcare CEO’s Killing?
Experts disagreed on whether running surveillance camera images released by the police through a facial recognition system would produce a reliable lead.
Canada Moves to Protect Arctic From Threats by Russia and China
Ottawa says its focus on the Arctic comes after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “has shaken the foundations” of international cooperation in the northern region.