Report: Xi Jingping May Step Down as Leader of China
BEIJING (77WABC) — There are unconfirmed rumors in China and among overseas Chinese media indicating Chinese president Xi Jinping will step down. The reasoning is reportedly over COVID lockdowns in Shanghai and elsewhere. The rumors also followed
Russia’s Former Prez: Continued Supplies of Arms to Ukraine Would Led to Nuclear Escalation
MOSCOW (77WABC) — Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev Thursday warned that the “pumping of Ukraine by NATO countries with weapons” brings the risk of the conflict “turning into a full-fledged nuclear war.” Medvedev, who now is the
Report: FBI Used Anti-terror Tools to Target Outspoken Parents
WASHINGTON (77WABC) — House Republicans say they have evidence FBI whistleblowers indicate the agency used anti-terrorism tools to investigate parents critical of school boards’ COVID-19 policies. This comes despite assurances from Attorney General Merrick Garland to lawmakers
Ukraine puts Russian Solider Accused of War Crime on Trial
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The first war-crimes trial of a Russian soldier since the start of Ukraine’s war opened Friday in Kyiv. A 21-year-old captured member of a tank unit is accused of shooting to death a
Five House Republicans, including Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, subpoenaed by January 6 committee
The committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the U.S. Capitol issued five subpoenas to House Republicans on Thursday, including one to House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. The panel also subpoenaed representatives Jim Jordan of Ohio,
Hundreds are evacuated after Coastal Fire in Orange County, California destroys more than 20 homes
At least 20 homes were destroyed between Laguna Niguel and Laguna Beach, California due to a brush fire that spread rapidly amid strong winds. Crews continued to fight the flames of the blaze on Thursday, called the
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy arrested for criminal tampering with a domestic violence enhancer
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy was arrested Thursday in Colorado and is currently being held without bond. Jeudy was taken into custody sometime between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m local time. The NFL said in a
Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike will skip Preakness Stakes, ending its Triple Crown bid
Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike will not compete in the Preakness Stakes, colt owner Rick Dawson said Thursday. Opting out of the race means there will be no possible Triple Crown champion this year. Dawson announced the
