Notre Dame cathedral to reopen in 1 year after devastating fire in 2019

Notre Dame's rebirth from the devastating fire will hit a major milestone. It will begin the last year of repair work before the cathedral reopens its doors to the public on Dec. 8, 2024.

Vladimir Putin moves closer to fifth term as president after Russia sets 2024 election date

Under constitutional reforms Vladimir Putin arranged, he is eligible to seek two more six-year terms after his current one expires next year, potentially allowing him to remain in power until 2036.

US military grounds entire fleet of Osprey aircraft following deadly crash

The U.S. military has announced it is grounding all of its Osprey V-22 helicopters, one week after eight Air Force Special Operations Command service members died in a crash off the coast of Japan.

4 Russians accused of war crimes in Ukraine War
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The Department of Justice outline details involving 4 Russians accused of war crimes against Americans committed during the Ukraine war.

4 more BTS members to begin mandatory South Korean military service

In South Korea, all able-bodied men are required to serve about 18-21 months in the military under a conscription system established to maintain readiness against potential aggressions from rival North Korea.

2 civilian deaths for every Hamas fighter killed
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Approximately two civilians have been killed for every dead Hamas fighter in the Gaza Strip, Israel military officials said. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about that and other storyline from the Israel-Hamas war with Dr. Alon Burstein from UCI.

Intense fighting in southern Gaza
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The Israeli military continues to ramp up its offensive in the south, as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about the war with Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Major Doron Spielman.

Air Force identifies 8 US crew members lost in Osprey crash in Japan

The service members ranged in ages from 24 to 36 years old and came from eight states, including California, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio and Utah.

Daddy Yankee retires from reggaeton to devote his life to Christianity

The Puerto Rican superstar with massive hits like “Gasolina” and “Despacito” made the announcement on stage in San Juan.

Former U.S. diplomat charged with spying for Cuba
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Manuel Rocha, a former American diplomat who served as a U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, has been arrested and accused of secretly serving as an agent of Cuba?s government.

U.S. warship shoots down drones in Red Sea
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Three commercial vessels were attacked in the Red Sea, prompting a U.S. warship to shoot down multiple drones headed toward them. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about the situation with former Marine Corps intelligence officer Hal Kempfer.

Calls to minimize casualties in Israel-Hamas war
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As the Israel-Hamas war nears 2 months of fighting, there are calls to minimize casualties now that the temporary truce is over. LiveNOW's Carel Lajara spoke about the war with Brent Sadler from the Heritage Foundation.

Spotify to cut 17% of workforce in third round of layoffs this year

“We now find ourselves in a very different environment," Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said. "And despite our efforts to reduce costs this past year, our cost structure for where we need to be is still too big."

Israel expands ground offensive in Gaza
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KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) ? The Israeli military said Sunday its ground offensive had expanded to every part of Gaza, and it ordered more evacuations in the crowded south while vowing that operations there against Hamas would be ?no less strength? than its shattering ones in the north.

Paris police apprehend man accused of targeting pedestrians, killing 1

French police arrested a man who targeted passersby in Paris on Saturday night, killing a German tourist with a knife and injuring two others, France's interior minister said.