The Pentagon has announced that President Trump has approved the use of a firing squad for the execution of Nidal Hasan, the Fort Hood killer. Hasan, a former Army major, was responsible for the deaths of 13 people at Fort Hood.

In other news, the FBI has arrested a California woman accused of spying on the family of Taiwan's leader on behalf of China.

Jim Bakker, the televangelist who co-founded "The PTL Club" and served time for defrauding followers, has died at the age of 86.

The World Bank has raised its growth outlook for East Asia and the Pacific to 4.5%, while also warning about risks related to the concentration of artificial intelligence.

The Supreme Court is hearing a case concerning whether energy companies can be held liable for climate change.

Cornell University students have protested the handling of an alleged rape case on campus.

Arizona has opened a new Taiwan representative office, despite warnings from China.

Dennis Hastert, the former House speaker who was disgraced, has died at 84.

A US citizen who was shot by an immigration agent has filed a lawsuit.

Reports about a plague lab death in Russia have been downplayed by Russian officials, who have urged trust in their statements.