U.S. soldier who crossed into North Korea pleads guilty to desertion
Travis King fled to North Korea in July 2023 while taking part in a guided tour of the Korean Demilitarized Zone.
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Travis King fled to North Korea in July 2023 while taking part in a guided tour of the Korean Demilitarized Zone.
Since late May, North Korea has floated numerous balloons carrying waste paper, scraps of cloth, cigarette butts and even manure toward South Korea.
South Korea says it'll take strong retaliatory steps against North Korea over its launch of trash-carrying balloons across the border and other provocations.
South's Korea's military said about 260 North Korean balloons were found dropped in various parts of the country and were being recovered by military rapid response and explosive clearance teams.
South Korean business leaders worried about the country's economic future are offering some remarkable rewards for workers willing to build families.
In videos posted online, users are seen deep-frying toothpicks and adding seasonings to them before eating them.
The charges came more than a year after the incident, when celebrants enjoying Halloween in Seoul were crushed in a narrow alley.
Travis King, who ran across the border from South Korea into North Korea in July, was transferred back to U.S. custody in China, then flown to San Antonio.
U.S. soldier Travis King, who ran across the border from South Korea into North Korea in July, was transferred back to U.S. custody in China.
U.S. and South Korean officials believe Kim will offer Vladimir Putin weapons and ammo for his war in Ukraine in exchange for food, energy and weapons technology.
The U.S. service member crossed the border so quickly that South Korean and American soldiers didn't have time to stop him, according to local media.
The twin female panda babies born at EVERLAND and their mother, "are in good health," the park tells CBS News.
Local police said a man had been arrested. They said he confessed to opening the door, but would not say why he did it.
Among those shaken up by the incident were 48 kids from a regional track and field team heading to a national meet that kicks off Saturday.
South Korean President Suk Yeol surprised everyone at the White House state dinner Wednesday night after President Joe Biden asked him to sing 'American Pie.'
President Biden hosted a State Dinner Wednesday night for honored guest, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, at the White House.
According to DeSantis' office, merchandise trade between Florida and South Korea exceeds $1.3 billion
Gov. Ron DeSantis held trade talks with South Korean officials in Seoul on Wednesday on the second leg of his four-nation trip.
Videos on social media show how to easily hot-wire the vehicles, many of which lack anti-theft engine immobilizers.
His music label, Fantagio, confirmed Moon Bin's death Thursday, and said he has "suddenly left us and became a star in the sky."
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said that the four short-range missiles fired from a western coastal area around noon flew about 130 kilometers (80 miles) toward the country's western sea.
A day after tragedy struck in Seoul’s Itaewon neighborhood, people stopped at a makeshift memorial to pay tribute to the victims of Saturday’s deadly stampede during a Halloween celebration
Emergency workers and pedestrians desperately performed CPR on people lying in the streets after the crush in the capital's leisure district of Itaewon.
The launch came just two days after North Korea fired an intermediate-range missile over Japan for the first time in five years.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had a busy day overseas discussing the North Korea nuclear negotiations.
Miami-Dade Police said the 15-year-old was shot in the shoulder.
Months after her resignation, Alina Hudak is now taking on the sports world in a new role.
Miami-Dade Police say they were trying to take Kevin Paul Prater into custody when he sped off with his father.
Jimmy Butler scored a season-high 33 points, leading the Miami Heat to a 123-118 overtime win over the Dallas Mavericks.
The death of music star Liam Payne has thrust "pink cocaine," sometimes also called Tusi, into the national spotlight. The National Drug Early Warning System predicted its rise back in 2023.
Miami-Dade Police said the 15-year-old was shot in the shoulder.
Months after her resignation, Alina Hudak is now taking on the sports world in a new role.
Miami-Dade Police say they were trying to take Kevin Paul Prater into custody when he sped off with his father.
They say the best journey takes you home. I couldn't agree more.
While I wasn't born or raised in South Florida, the area still holds a special place in my heart.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
Helene ransacked western North Carolina on Sept. 27, leaving a path of devastation, death and an economic calamity from which the state will need years to recover.
Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster said that Russia and Ukraine are both incentivized to make "as many gains on the battlefield as they can before the new Trump administration comes in."
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth said that Pete Hegseth is "flat-out wrong" in his view that women should not serve in the military in combat roles.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Jim devotes the entire half hour to an interview with Miami State Representative Danny Perez who was sworn in this week as the Speaker of the Florida House.
Jim devotes the entire half hour to an interview with Miami State Representative Danny Perez who was sworn in this week as the Speaker of the Florida House.
As the nation prepares for a Trump presidency in which Republicans control both the House and the Senate, Jim interviews leaders on both sides of the political landscape.
Jim interviews Rosanna "Rosie" Cordero-Stutz who was elected this week as the sheriff of Miami-Dade; and Jim talks to the executive director of the Florida Women's Freedom Coalition about what's next for abortion in Florida.
Jim and his guests focus on the early voting numbers we are seeing locally and statewide, specifically the impact the huge Republican turnout thus far might have once all the votes are counted.
Jim sits down with key stakeholders in some of Florida's most contentious ballot initiatives.
His stance conflicts with advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dental Association.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and cognition.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
The Grammy nominee, 26, posted a rainbow flag emoji and short statement, then added in another post that he had been "outted."
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.