President Biden ducks questions on his decision to pardon his son Hunter

President Joe Biden is ducking questions on his decision to break his word and pardon his son Hunter, ignoring calls for him to explain his reversal.
US soccer star to take pitch for final time in historic career

U.S. Women’s National Team goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is hanging up her gloves. After a final face-off against the Netherlands today, she will be retiring from the international game.
Army general who oversaw Afghanistan withdrawal promoted to four-star officer after GOP senator drops hold

An Army general who oversaw the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan was promoted to a four-star officer after a Republican senator dropped a hold on his nomination.
China bans exports to US of gallium, germanium, antimony in response to chip sanctions

China has announced a ban on exports to the United States of gallium, germanium and other key high-tech materials with potential military applications.
America’s biggest private company is laying off thousands of workers

Cargill, the megasized Minnesota-based food production giant, is laying off about 5% of its global workforce as food commodity prices drop.
South Carolina Lowcountry Lottery Player Wins $627,000 Palmetto Cash 5 Jackpot

The jackpot winner has 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim their prize.
2 defendants found not guilty of murder in gang trial that led to rapper Young Thug's guilty plea

The long-running gang and racketeering trial in Atlanta that led rapper Young Thug to plead guilty in October ended with a jury finding the last two defendants not guilty of murder.
Good Housekeeping editors found Travel Tuesday deals on hotels, flights, and cruises

American Airlines flights start at $49.
Overnight earthquake reported in the South Carolina Lowcountry

It was reported at 2:12 a.m. Tuesday.
South Korean president declares emergency martial law, accusing opposition of anti-state activities

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has declared an “emergency martial law,” accusing the country’s opposition of controlling the parliament and paralyzing the government with anti-state activities.