Marjane Satrapi, French-Iranian author of ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56
Marjane Satrapi, the French-Iranian author and illustrator behind the popular graphic novel series and film “Persopolis,” has died, the French presidency said Thursday.
House rebukes Iran war and Trump names attorney general nomination: Morning Rundown
The House passes a war powers resolution in a symbolic disapproval of the Iran war.
Armed clashes erupt in Somalia’s capital ahead of a planned anti-government demonstration
Supporters of opposition political figures and state security forces continued to clash in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu on Thursday after fighting broke out Wednesday evening ahead of a planned anti-government demonstration
Sherpa missing for a week on Mount Everest with no food, oxygen is rescued while crawling to base camp
A Sherpa guide was found crawling to base camp on Mount Everest a week after he went missing, and was reunited with his family who had given up hope he would return
Graham Platner’s account on a notorious chat app highlights Kik’s dark reputation
The platform’s ability to anonymize users makes it a favorite for those seeking to conduct nefarious activities.
DHS watchdog finds use-of-force issues and safety and sanitation concerns at Louisiana ICE center
A DHS watchdog report revealed that staff members at Winn Correctional Center used a prohibited chokehold to “gain control” of a person being held there and stabbed another in the hand with a pen when an officer could not close the door to a housing unit.
North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons
North Korea on Thursday unveiled a new facility to produce nuclear bomb fuels, with leader Kim Jong Un announcing plans to bolster the country’s nuclear forces “at an exponential rate.”
Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire
The ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of fire from the Iran-aligned Hezbollah militia and the evacuation of all its operatives from the South Litani Sector.
New intel chief is a partisan warrior who has the president’s ear, sources say
Former officers worry Bill Pulte could use intelligence to target political opponents or justify federal oversight of elections.
Trump says he’s not sure if ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is really dead: ‘I’d have to ask the lawyers’
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Tuesday the Justice Department was “not moving forward” with the $1.8 billion fund.