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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has used his final State of the Union address to counter what he calls election-year "hot air" that he says wrongly downplays the economy and suggests America is weaker than its enemies. In the GOP response, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley said the U.S. is under a great threat of terrorism. But Haley also said Americans should resist the temptation to listen to "the angriest voices" about immigrants.
WASHINGTON (AP) — American officials are expecting Iran to promptly return 10 U.S. sailors and their small boats on Wednesday morning local time. Officials say Tehran has offered those assurances. The boats drifted into Iran's territorial waters after what the Pentagon says was a mechanical problem with one of the vessels. Officials say the crew has indicated it is fine and uninjured.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea's president is calling on China to join an international effort to punish North Korea because of its recent nuclear test. The two countries are currently engaged in a propaganda war at the heavily-armed border they share. The North has released leaflets describing President Park Geun-hye (goon-hay) and her government as "mad dogs."
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Michael Gov. Rick Snyder has activated the Michigan National Guard to help hand out bottled water and filters in the city of Flint. He's also asking the federal government for help dealing with a drinking water crisis caused by lead contamination. Water contamination began after a state-appointed manager switched the source from the Detroit system to the Flint River. Ironically, the goal was to save money.
NIPTON, Calif. (AP) — Vietnam veteran William Burke has spent $20 dollars and most of an hour to drive from his home in Nevada to buy Powerball tickets in Nipton, California. Nevada is among six states where residents can't buy into the dream of winning Wednesday night's massive jackpot of $1.5 billion. Lottery officials say some of the strongest sales are in border cities.
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