New York City hunkers down under blizzard warnings and a travel ban as winter storm hits Northeast
NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of residents in parts of the northeastern U.S. are stuck at home under road travel bans and blizzard warnings as a fierce winter storm threatens the densely populated region overnight. The National Weather Service says snow of up to 2 feet is possible in many areas into Monday, along with heavy winds and sharply reduced visibility. New York City and Rhode Island have banned nonessential road travel into Monday, with New Jersey implementing similar restrictions. Schools are set to be closed Monday in cities including New York and Boston. Emergency declarations have been issued in several states and cities.
EU diplomats to meet Board of Peace director over Gaza's future
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top diplomats are meeting with the director of the Board of Peace in Brussels. The meeting Monday follows a shaky and controversial embrace of U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure and rebuild the war-ravaged Gaza Strip. Former Bulgarian politician and U.N. diplomat Nikolay Mladenov has been chosen by Trump to manage the Board of Peace. Mladenov will meet with the EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and foreign ministers from across the 27-nation bloc. The question of whether to work with the Trump-led board has split European capitals, with roughly half of EU nations attending the meeting as observers or formal members.
ICC to hold hearing on charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court will begin presenting evidence to support their charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. The evidence will detail his alleged involvement in dozens of killings as part of his so-called war on drugs. The ex-leader is facing three counts of crimes against humanity for deadly crackdowns he oversaw first while he served as mayor of the southern Philippine city of Davao and later as president. Rights groups and families of victims hailed Duterte’s arrest in March. The hearing is not a trial, but allows prosecutors to outline their case in court.
Mexican army kills leader of powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel during operation to capture him
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican army says it has killed the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in a military operation. On Sunday, troops targeted Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” in the western state of Jalisco. The operation set off hours of roadblocks and burning vehicles in Jalisco and other states. Officials say cartels often use these tactics to slow down or block military moves. The U.S. State Department has offered a reward of up to $15 million for information leading to El Mencho's arrest. The Trump administration designated the cartel as a foreign terrorist organization last year.
Armed man shot and killed after entering secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service says
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Secret Service says an armed man was shot and killed after entering the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump’s resort in Palm Beach, Florida. Although Trump often spends weekends at his resort, he was at the White House when the breach occurred early Monday morning. Authorities say the man had a gas can and a shotgun. The FBI says investigators have identified him as 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin of North Carolina. Investigators have not identified a motive. However, Trump has faced threats to his life before, including two assassination attempts during the 2024 campaign.
A packed bus plunges off a Nepal highway, killing 19 and injuring 25
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A crowded bus in Nepal has crashed off a mountain highway, killing 19 people including a British national. Police say the bus drove off the Prithvi highway after midnight on Monday. It rolled down a slope and landed on the bank of the Trishuli river. Rescuers were able to reach the site soon after the crash. They pulled injured passengers from the wreckage and sent them to hospitals. About 25 people were hurt and police were investigating the cause. Nepal sees frequent deadly bus crashes, in large part because of poor roads and poorly maintained vehicles.
Department of Homeland Security suspends Global Entry as the partial government shutdown drags on
DALLAS (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security says the Global Entry program shuts down for as long as the partial government shutdown continues. On Sunday, the agency says staffing limits are forcing case-by-case changes at airports. The shutdown starts after a funding fight over the Department of Homeland Security. Democrats also push for changes to immigration operations tied to President Trump’s deportation campaign. Travel gets squeezed as a winter storm hits the East Coast from Sunday into Monday. Many Monday flights out of big Northeast airports get canceled. Global Entry speeds customs for approved travelers and also includes TSA PreCheck, which DHS now keeps running.
Hughes scores in overtime as US beats Canada for first men's hockey gold at the Olympics since 1980
MILAN (AP) — No miracle needed. The United States is atop the hockey world for the first time in nearly a half-century. Jack Hughes scored the winning goal in overtime, and the U.S. defeated Canada 2-1 in the gold medal final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday, flipping the script on the international stage and claiming the country’s third men’s title at the Games and the first since the “Miracle on Ice” on 1980.
Next US-Iran nuclear talks are Thursday in Geneva as Washington awaits proposed deal from Tehran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Oman says the next round of talks between the United States and Iran will be Thursday in Geneva. Oman previously hosted the indirect talks on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program and facilitated the latest round in Geneva last week. There was no immediate White House comment. Confirmation of the talks came shortly after Iran’s top diplomat told CBS that he expected to meet U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff on Thursday. The Trump administration has been pushing for concessions from its longtime adversary and has built up the largest U.S. military presence in the Middle East in decades. Meanwhile, there are new protests in Iran.
Never Trump Republicans are still issuing dire warnings. Is anyone listening?
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AP) — The Republicans and former Republicans who gathered in suburban Washington this weekend are warning that President Donald Trump and his allies in Congress are tearing at the very fabric of U.S. democracy. It’s unclear how many people are listening. The main convention hall at the sixth annual Principles First summit was half empty. Not a single sitting Republican elected official participated in the two-day speaking program. This is what remains of the Grand Old Party’s Never Trump movement. Despite the weak attendance, there was a slight sense of optimism that Trump and his party will be defeated in this fall's midterm elections.
