Spanish Civil Guard police have arrested a dozen people in both Spain and Costa Rica in connection with the kidnapping of American businessman William Kopko, who is still missing. At least five people are dead after a winter storm hit the US Midwest and Northeast this weekend, hundreds of flights were canceled and dozens stranded on roadways. Neighboring countries of the Democratic Republic of Congo are demanding a recount in last month's elections after disputed results of Felix Tshisekedi's apparent win. A federal judge has blocked a Trump regime rule to allow companies to opt out of offering contraception health care in employer insurance policies for 13 states including California. Internet security experts have identified a new suite of ransomware attack programs that can lie in wait for more than a year before knocking out key systems for hefty ransom payments.