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Military court rules defense secretary couldn't rescind 9/11 plea deals

A military appeals court ruled Monday that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin could not withdraw plea agreements for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other defendants.

Display collapses on kids, families after balloon drop mishap in Peabody

Several children were hurt when a display collapsed during a New Year's Eve event for kids in Massachusetts.

FBI says it seized largest cache of homemade explosives in its history

A Virginia man was arrested on a gun charge, and investigators say they found a stockpile of pipe bombs at his home.

Former President Jimmy Carter to be honored over 6-day funeral schedule

Preparations have started for the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at age 100. Events are set in Carter's hometown of Plains, Georgia, and in Washington, D.C. Mark Strassman has more.

The 40-plus year mission to keep President Carter safe

As a former president, Jimmy Carter had Secret Service protection for the rest of his life. Nicole Sganga has the story of the agents who guarded him around the clock for nearly half a century.

FBI seizes most homemade explosives in agency history

Federal prosecutors say FBI agents recovered a stash of more than 150 homemade explosives at a home in Virginia.

Chinese hackers breach U.S. Treasury Dept., obtain unclassified documents

The Treasury Department says Chinese hackers accessed several department workstations and unclassified documents. China denies any involvement.

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt agree on divorce settlement after 8 year battle

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, apparently ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history.

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South Korean court issues warrants to detain impeached president

A South Korean court issued warrants Tuesday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol and search his office and residence over his short-lived declaration of martial law.