In another challenge to the U.S., North Korea’s leader is promising to reveal a “new strategic weapon.” Kim Jong Un’s vow was announced after North Korea’s capital celebrated the new year. According to the state-run media, Kim threatened shocking action and said North Korea could end a moratorium on testing nuclear weapons and missiles, but he also left the door open to dialogue with the U.S. Source

Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf has asked components of the department to study the effects of new state laws that allow immigrants to get driver’s licenses without proof they’re in the U.S. legally. Source

Joseph Henry Loveless killed his wife with an ax and was last seen after escaping from jail from than a century ago Source

One of the suspects is believed to be a local police chief on the job for 13 years, who was apparently working for a cartel. Source

German news agency says the numerous animals killed include chimpanzees, orangutans and two gorillas, as well as bats and birds. Source

The camped-out protesters lit a fire on the roof of the reception area and firebombed a second gate of the embassy compound in another day of unrest. Source

“Things like this don’t happen to people like me,” said grateful single mom Danielle Franzoni. Source

At least 7 people have been killed by the apocalyptic blazes this week, and about 4,000 more are trapped in coastal communities. Source

Mob of protesters storm U.S. Embassy in Baghdad; Female Thunderbird pilot inspiring others to “chase a dream” Source

An estimated 6,000 protesters stormed the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday morning, smashing a door and setting fire to a reception area. Source