Man with fake gun shot after using abused partner as shield

California court revives $1M lawsuit over 3-year delay in approving a homeowner’s second dwelling

In a legal battle, California resident Wei Shi has taken the City of Palos Verdes Estates to court, claiming excessive delays in the approval of his accessory dwelling unit application. Shi asserts that the city violated state law’s requirements for prompt reviews. Thanks to a favorable ruling from an appeals court, his lawsuit is back on track, seeking over $1 million in damages for these holdups.

Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time show

Jay-Z has been involved with the show for years but has never before performed at the NFL championship game.

Afghan returnees face police raids, arbitrary detention in Pakistan's KP after emergency: Report

Afghan nationals deported from Pakistan have alleged arbitrary arrests, midnight raids and extortion in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following the imposition of governor’s rule and a state of emergency by the Shehbaz Sharif government. Returnees said police were demanding bribes for release. Nearly 27,000 Afghan refugees have returned through Torkham in three months, amid resettlement efforts.

Jordan carries out deadly strike in Syria in retaliation for church attack

The attack on a village in Syria killed five people, including women and children, Syrian health officials said.

Ex-FBI chief James Comey faces federal charges for third time

Comey's lawyers say the case stems from alleged disclosure of classified information to the New York Times in 2016.

Trump’s approval ratings slightly recover after record low last week: Report

US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has increased to 32 percent, showing a small recovery. In contrast, a recent poll indicates that registered voters prefer Democrats over Republicans by 47 percent to 36 percent. As the midterm elections approach, voter enthusiasm appears to be higher among Democrats compared to Republicans. Additionally, voters’ views on economic management have shifted, favoring Democrats slightly over Republicans.

Can Netanyahu survive another storm? Israel votes after Oct 7, Gaza and Iran wars

Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California

The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the show himself

7 civilians killed in Jordan strike on Syrian militants in retaliation to church attack

Netanyahu's political survival on the line as Israel votes

Bibi denies reports about escalation with Iran in last day before polls

China begins key meet, setting stage for Xi’s fourth term