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PARIS (AP) — Prosecutors in Paris say the editor and a cartoonist for the satirical French newspaper targeted by gunmen are among the 12 people killed in today's attack. According to police, two police officers are also among the dead -- including one who'd been assigned as the bodyguard for the cartoonist after prior death threats against him. The three gunmen are still at large. France has now ratcheted up security to the highest levels in the capital.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is offering help to French officials to pursue terrorists responsible for what he is calling a "horrific shooting" at a satirical weekly newspaper. In a statement, Obama offered thoughts and prayers for the people of France, which he called "America's oldest ally." He says France and Paris, where the attack occurred, will endure beyond -- in his words -- "the hateful vision of these killers."
PARIS (AP) — Even though the French newspaper that was the target of today's attack had prompted threats from radical Muslims in the past, it hadn't stopped poking fun at the extremists. Just minutes before the attack, the newspaper had tweeted a cartoon in which the leader of the Islamic State group is seen giving New Year's wishes. Another cartoon, which appeared in this week's issue, was entitled, "Still No Attacks in France." It had a caricature of an extremist fighter saying, "Just wait -- we have until the end of January to present our New Year's wishes."
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are rebounding in early trading, after two days of losses. The Dow was up by more than 100 points in the opening minutes. Earlier, European stocks led global markets higher, after weak inflation numbers suggested that the currency bloc can expect more stimulus. Meanwhile, oil prices have stabilized, after nearing six-year lows.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The former Korean Air Lines executive whose actions triggered what's now become known as "nut rage" is facing formal charges. South Korean prosecutors charged Cho Hyun-ah with violating aviation security law and hindering a government investigation. The daughter of the airline's chairman forced a plane to return to the gate at John F. Kennedy airport to eject a crewmember after being offered nuts in a bag, instead of on a dish.
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