Bay Area WWII vet's remains recovered, returned to family after 80 years

He was only 20 years old when he went missing in action at the tail end of World War II in Germany. After being identified in June 2024, Yuen Hop's remains have finally been returned to his family in San Francisco after nearly 80 years.

Tariffs could cause 'some pain' for Americans, Trump says

President Donald Trump insists tariffs on our closest neighbors are needed to “protect Americans," but he conceded Sunday that they might also cause “some pain."

Trump tariffs latest: China to file lawsuit for 'wrongful practices of US'

Trump argues the tariffs are necessary to “protect Americans” and to curb the export of fentanyl. But for our North American neighbors, the move sparked an undeniable sense of betrayal.

Ex-Fed adviser charged with helping China manipulate US markets

A former senior adviser to the Federal Reserve has been indicted for allegedly conspiring to pass confidential U.S. economic data to China, raising national security concerns over financial market manipulation.

‘Doomsday Clock’ closer than ever to midnight

Earth is moving closer to destruction, a science-oriented advocacy group said Tuesday as it advanced its famous "Doomsday Clock" to 89 seconds till midnight, the closest it has ever been.

‘Mona Lisa’ will get its own room following renovation

The renovation announcement comes after concerns over water leaks and other damages were expressed by the museum’s director earlier this month.

Holocaust Remembrance Day: Survivors spotlighted on 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation

The 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz was widely acknowledged Monday as the last major observance that any notable number of survivors will be able to attend.

Trump latest: Colombia retaliation; Palestinian refugee comments

President Trump has ordered tariffs and visa restrictions be imposed on Colombia in retaliation for not accepting two deportation flights.

CIA says lab leak favored as likely COVID origin

The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab. Here’s what to know about the declassified document released Saturday

Where migrant ICE raids, arrests are already happening: List

The crackdown targeted undocumented immigrants with criminal records, with arrests occurring in multiple states.

Turkish ski resort hotel fire kills at least 76, injures 51 during school holiday

A devastating fire at the Grand Kartal hotel in Turkey's Kartalkaya ski resort killed at least 76 people and injured 51 others during a busy school holiday period.

Gaza ceasefire begins: Israel frees 90 prisoners after Hamas returns 3 hostages

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was underway in the Gaza Strip Sunday, beginning an initial six-week period of calm and raising hopes for an end to the 15-month war.

Saint Mary's College Australian pipeline continues to expand

Saint Mary's men's basketball head coach Randy Bennett has had an Australian on his roster every season since 2001.

Ski lift accident in Spain leaves at least 30 injured

At least 30 people were injured, including two seriously, in a ski lift accident at the Astún resort in Spain's Pyrenees.

Saratoga man accused of assaulting college student extradited from France

An American accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 and later sending her a Facebook message that said “So I raped you” was extradited Thursday from France to the United States.

Donald Trump wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America': How can that be done?

President-elect Donald Trump has said he will rename the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America," during a news conference on Jan. 7. Here are the details on the gulf, as well as ways to change the name of a geographical feature in the U.S.

What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal

Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”