Protesters’ homemade bomb targeted officers, say Hong Kong police

The “loud thud” Sunday night close to riot officers who had been clearing away a protester-built road block marked the first known use of an explosive device during protests that started in June.

Pope’s bodyguard resigns over new financial leaks scandal

The Vatican’s latest leaks scandal claimed its first victim Monday, as Pope Francis’ chief bodyguard resigned over the leak of a Vatican police flyer identifying five employees who were suspended as part of a financial investigation.

Census Bureau asking states for data, including citizenship info

The U.S. Census Bureau is asking states for drivers’ license records that typically include citizenship data and has made a new request for information on recipients of government assistance, alarming some civil rights advocates.

Ex-National Security Council expert on Russia testifying to Congress

Fiona Hill, a former top National Security Council expert on Russia, was testifying to Congress behind closed doors Monday, the latest former Trump administration official to be subpoenaed as part of the House impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.

US pulls troops in north Syria, Trump threatens Turkey sanctions

The United States appears to be heading toward a full military withdrawal from Syria amid growing chaos, cries of betrayal and signs that Turkey’s invasion could fuel a broader war.

Search on for a missing worker at collapsed New Orleans hotel

Rescue crews are searching for a worker missing in the partial collapse of a New Orleans hotel that was under construction, their work proceeding cautiously amid fears about the stability of the structure, authorities said.

Hard to know if California power shutoffs work, experts say

Experts say it’s hard to know what might have happened had the power stayed on, or if Pacific Gas & Electric’s proactive shutoffs are to thank for California’s mild fire season this year.

Fort Worth cop resigns after fatally shooting black woman inside her home

The family of a 28-year-old black woman who was shot and killed by a white police officer in her Fort Worth home as she played video games with her 8-year-old nephew expressed outrage Monday that the officer has not been arrested or fired.

Japan seeks missing as typhoon kills 48, perhaps more

Rescue crews in Japan dug through mudslides and searched near swollen rivers Monday as they looked for those missing from a typhoon that left as many as 48 people dead and caused serious damage in central and northern Japan.

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