Ex-South Korean President Yoon, Who Declared Martial Law, Is Sentenced to Life in Prison: Live Updates

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached after he briefly imposed martial law in 2024, had faced a potential death sentence in the country’s ​biggest criminal trial in decades.

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Stephen Colbert Sizes Up R.F.K. Jr.’s Workout With Kid Rock

“The Late Show” host called the 90-second video of the two working up a sweat together “pure cinema.”

Oregon Republicans boycott floor session, delaying action on transportation tax referendum move

The incident marks the first caucus-wide boycott by Oregon Republicans since 2023.

Bernie Sanders rails against billionaire ‘greed’ amid California tax battle

In a fiery speech in Los Angeles, the Vermont senator criticizes ‘grotesque’ levels of economic inequality

Quick hits: No. 8 Illini put on a show in 101-65 laugher over USC

Seven Illini scored in double figures in the Illini's third Big Ten win of 26+ points

Trump heads to Georgia as Republicans look for midterm boost

President Donald Trump is weighing military action against Iran, leading an immigration crackdown, and teasing a federal takeover of state elections.

Bill Gates cancels AI summit keynote address amid scrutiny over Epstein links

Bill Gates has pulled out of delivering his keynote address at an AI summit in India Thursday, his foundation said, as the billionaire faces scrutiny over his ties to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Money Talks as India Searches for Its Place in Global A.I.

Narendra Modi, the prime minister, convened foreign leaders, the richest Silicon Valley companies and thousands of Indian entrepreneurs for a week of deal making.

Trump’s rationale is still opaque as he slides closer to war with Iran

The United States may be on the cusp of launching military action that would mark the most decisive moment in its near half-century showdown with Iran.

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