Month: January 2025

Lawmakers elected Joseph Aoun, the commander of the Lebanese military, the first step in forming a government to lead a country recovering from economic crisis and a devastating war.

Washington National Cathedral, Marantha Baptist Church are the sites for the 39th president’s final tributes.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced a new $500 million security assistance package for Ukraine in the waning days of the Biden administration.

Today is the national day of mourning for former President Carter.

California couple Walter and Yalda Seace had lived in Altadena for most of their lives before the deadly Los Angeles wildfires caused their home to completely burn down.

Officials say the raging fires mean it’s still not possible to reach the locations of reported deaths.

The decision comes after Attorney General Merrick Garland vowed to release the report to high-level lawmakers only.

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood performed John Lennon’s peace anthem “Imagine” for their longtime friend, former President Jimmy Carter, at his funeral on Jan. 9, 2025. The 39th president died on Dec. 29, 2024 at age 100.

Everything you need to know about the blazes that have forced thousands to leave their homes.