NASA spacecraft to converge with Demon of Chaos asteroid as it nears Earth

NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is on a new adventure to intersect the asteroid Apophis, named after the Egyptian spirit of chaos, as it makes a close approach to Earth.

Russian warship destroyed by Ukraine in Crimea
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A large Russian landing warship in Crimea was struck by cruise missiles launched by Ukraine overnight, killing at least one person, Russia?s Defense Ministry. Russia said the warship was damaged, Ukraine said it was destroyed.

Actor Lee Sun-kyun of Oscar-winning film 'Parasite' dies

Actor Lee Sun-kyun of the Oscar-winning movie “Parasite" has died, South Korea’s emergency office said Wednesday.

Israel-Hamas war: 'Fierce' fighting in Gaza
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Fighting in Gaza has intensified as the Israel-Hamas war continues. LiveNOW's Lexie Petrovic spoke about the war, and other international headlines, with former Marine Corps intelligence officer Hal Kempfer.

Japanese Moon lander SLIM successfully reaches lunar orbit on Christmas

Japan's lunar lander began its orbit of the Moon on Monday, setting the nation up for its first Moon landing in the coming weeks.

Serbia unrest: Thousands protest elections
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Police in Belgrade, Serbia fired tear gas at demonstrators protesting recent local elections. Some election observers have claimed widespread voting irregularities.

Report: Putin may be open to pause in Ukraine war
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A new report from The New York Times says Russian President Vladimir Putin could be open to a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war. Alex Gorbechev, a reporter for the Voice of America Russian Service, joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss.

IDF: Have made 'good advances' in northern Gaza
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With the Israel-Hamas war raging on, the IDF says it's made advances in northern Gaza. IDF Spokesperson Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discuss the latest developments.

Human trafficking probe grounds about 300 Indian travelers at French airport

Authorities in France say about 300 Indian citizens heading to Central America are sequestered in a French airport for a third day because of an investigation into suspected human trafficking.

Prague university shooting: Police seek motive after 14 killed, dozens injured

Czech police are investigating why a student went on a dayslong violent rampage culminating in a shooting at the university he attended in Prague that left 14 dead and dozens wounded.

Israel-Hamas war: UN passes resolution on Gaza
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For for the first time since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, the UN Security Council passed resolution calling for more humanitarian aid to Gaza. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about the war with former Marine Corps intelligence officer Hal Kempfer.

Israel-Hamas war: Gaza death toll exceeds 20,000
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More than 20,000 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip during the war between Israel and Hamas, according to the Hama-run Gaza Health Ministry. LiveNOW's Lexie Petrovic spoke about the war with IDF spokesperson Lt. Col. Peter Lerner.

Colombia attempts to lift objects from 1708 shipwreck believed to contain cargo worth billions

The 300-year-old ship is believed to hold 11 million gold and silver coins, emeralds and other precious cargo from Spanish-controlled colonies, which could be worth billions of dollars if recovered.

Spain's Christmas lottery 'El Gordo' rolls out millions in prizes

Spain's popular lottery known as “EL Gordo" (the fat one) often prompts street and bar celebrations , with winners uncorking bottles of sparkling wine and singing and dancing.

How attacks in Red Sea are disrupting global trade
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The U.S. is launching a new multinational coalition called "Operation Prosperity Guardian," to counter attacks by Houthi rebels on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall spoke about the Red Sea attacks with expert Harry Moser.

Israel-Hamas war: Fighting continues in Gaza
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Months into the Israel-Hamas war, fighting continues in Gaza as more than 100 hostages remain in Hamas captivity. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall spoke about the latest in the war with Israel Bachar, General Consul of Israel to the Pacific Southwest.

Red Sea attacks disrupt global shipping
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The U.S. is leading a multinational effort to protect commercial ships from being attacked by the Houthis in the Red Sea. Meanwhile, a Yemeni Houthi leader warns "any American targeting of our country will be targeted by us."