The United States believes disarmament by Hamas militants in Gaza comes along with some sort of amnesty for the Palestinian group, a U.S. official said on Monday. The official, speaking to reporters on condition of anonymity, spoke to mark the return of the remains of the last Israeli hostage held...
Valley Crime Stoppers Seeks Help Finding Man Wanted in DUI Manslaughter Case
Valley Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with a DUI manslaughter case. Peter Bandaphone, 42, is wanted for DUI manslaughter stemming from an incident that occurred June 22, 2025, according to Valley Crime Stoppers. An arrest warrant has been issued in...
As US Warships Get Closer, Iran and Allies Ramp Up Retaliation Threats
CAIRO — As U.S. warplanes and aircraft carriers approach the Persian Gulf, Iran and its regional allies are warning they will respond aggressively to a potential strike. The fiery rhetoric has been a standard part of Iran and its allies’ messaging to Washington. The last time those words were tested...
Nike to Cut 775 Jobs in US Distribution Centers, CNBC Reports
Nike is laying off 775 employees in a bid to boost profits and accelerate its use of automation, CNBC reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. The cuts will primarily impact distribution center roles in Tennessee and Mississippi, where the sneaker giant operates large warehouses, the report said....
Top US Border Patrol Official Bovino, Some Agents to Leave Minneapolis, CNN Reports
Top U.S. Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino and some of his agents are expected to leave Minneapolis on Tuesday and return to their respective sectors, CNN reported on Monday, citing sources familiar with the discussions. — (Reporting by Kanishka Singh and Costas Pitas)
Crash Closes Lane on I-5 Near Grapevine
A solo vehicle overturned in the center median of northbound Interstate 5 on Monday near the west escape ramp, south of Grapevine Road, the California Highway Patrol reported. The CHP said the far-left lane remained closed for an unknown duration as officers investigated the crash and worked to recover the...
Dollar Weakens Across the Board as Yen Climbs on Intervention Risk
The U.S. dollar fell across the board and the Japanese yen jumped to a more than two-month high on Monday as speculation mounted about joint U.S.-Japan currency intervention after remarks from Tokyo's prime minister and Japan's leading currency diplomat. Investors also scaled back their dollar positions ahead of a Federal...
US Security Team Flags Drone Threat at Milano Cortina Games
U.S. officials helping to safeguard Americans at next month's Winter Olympics are stepping up planning for potential drone disruptions from illicit filming over venues to worst-case scenarios involving explosive payloads. The threat of drone attacks has drawn growing attention since the war in Ukraine demonstrated their lethal capabilities, and the...
Republican Quits Minnesota Governor Race, Criticizing ICE Surge
Lawyer Chris Madel on Monday dropped out of the Republican race to be Minnesota's governor, denouncing what he said was a campaign of retribution against the state by federal authorities, after officers killed two U.S. citizens during clashes over tougher immigration enforcement. The move was a sign of rising tension...
Mayor Jerry Dyer to Address Policing, ICE Tactics at US Conference of Mayors Meeting
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer will speak Wednesday at the U.S. Conference of Mayors winter meeting in Washington, D.C., delivering remarks focused on policing. Dyer is expected to echo comments he made last week criticizing Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactics used in recent high-profile deaths in Minneapolis, Minnesota. ICE agents shot...