Laura Wagner

Prompted by a letter signed by more than 20 academy members of Asian descent, the academy apologized Tuesday for offensive jokes about Asians during the awards ceremony, but for some it came up short.

Otto Warmbier, a 21-year-old University of Virginia student, had attempted to steal a propaganda sign from his Pyongyang hotel. He was convicted of subversion. The White House called for his release.

The National Transportation Safety Board says an agricultural feed truck hit the track, causing it to shift and an Amtrak train to derail late Monday night. More than 30 people were injured.

Three retired leaders of the Franciscan religious order have been charged with conspiracy and child endangerment for allegedly allowing a friar who was a known sexual predator to work in schools.

Starting at midnight Tuesday, the D.C. Metro rail system will shut down for 29 hours while authorities investigate potential dangers related to a cable fire on Monday.

Both Belgian and French police were involved in the operation, which apparently began with a visit to an apartment that the authorities thought to be vacant. Four officers were wounded.

Todd Palin suffered eight fractured ribs and other injuries in an accident in Alaska on Sunday night, his father said.

The American Gaming Association estimates Americans will complete upwards of 70 million NCAA tournament brackets this year — potentially more than votes cast for any 2016 presidential candidate.

Ahead of more peace talks, President Vladimir Putin said the objective of the military intervention had "been fulfilled." President Obama spoke with Putin and said he welcomed the move.

Obama addressed the role of technology in civic life, defended the merits of government, talked about the digital divide, and of course, weighed in on the ongoing debate about digital privacy.

Both son and daughter recalled the unbreakable love between their mother and father, former President Ronald Reagan. "They were co-equals; they completed each other," said Ronald Prescott Reagan.

If Gov. Jerry Brown signs the bill, California will become the second state, after Hawaii, to raise the age limit for buying tobacco products from 18 to 21.