Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s top prosecutor says Trump's claim that Tehran halted execution of 800 protest prisoners ‘is completely false’.
Hanoi, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam's leader To Lam is re-elected as Communist Party general secretary.
Tokyo, Japan (AP) — Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolves lower house of Parliament, paving the way for Feb. 8 snap election.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Activists say death toll from crackdown over Iran’s nationwide protests tops 5,000 people killed with more feared dead.
Los Angeles, United States (AP) — TikTok finalizes deal to form new US unit.
Baltimore, United States (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens are hiring Jesse Minter to be their next head coach.
Washington, United States (AP) — House Republicans barely defeat war powers resolution that would check Trump's ability to deploy troops to Venezuela.
Chicago, United States (AP) — Jury finds Chicago man not guilty in murder-for-hire plot involving top Border Patrol leader.
Washington, United States (AP) — House passes final batch of 2026 spending bills in bid to avoid shutdown as Democrats blast ICE funding.
Des Moines, United States (AP) — Former Iowa superintendent pleads guilty to falsely claiming to be a US citizen and illegally possessing firearms.
New York, United States (AP) — Trump says he is suing JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon for alleged 'political' debanking.
Minneapolis, United States (AP) — Magistrate judge rejects prosecutors' bid to charge journalist Don Lemon after Minnesota church protest, AP source says.
Mclean, United States (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose to 6.09% this week, still close to its lowest level in more than three years.
Karachi, Pakistan (AP) — Death toll from Karachi shopping plaza fire rises to 67 after more bodies are found, police and hospital officials say..
Washington, United States (AP) — Fed's preferred inflation gauge ticked higher in November as spending rose.
Minneapolis, United States (AP) — Woman who led an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted service at a Minnesota church has been arrested.
Paris, France (AP) — French Navy intercepts oil tanker in Mediterranean sailing from Russia on a mission against its so-called shadow fleet.
New York, United States (AP) — Allen, Lawrence, Maye, McCaffrey and Stafford are the AP NFL MVP finalists.
Los Angeles, United States (AP) — Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' leads Oscar nominations with 16, the most of all-time.
Washington, United States (AP) — US applications for jobless benefits inch up last week to a still-low 200,000.
