An explosion leveled a home and damaged several others in a suburban Chicago neighborhood with debris found as far as half a mile away. Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion.

 

South Korean authorities detained another 4 crew members from the ferry that sank and left more than 300 people dead or missing. All 15 of those involved in navigating the vessel are now in custody.

 

President Barack Obama began the first visit to Malaysia by a U.S. President in nearly half a century. The President attended a 600-person state dinner at the Malaysian King's National Palace. Malaysia is the 3rd leg of President Obama's Asia trip which is focused on rebalancing Asia policy.

 

Matthew Burgoyne, The Associated Press with AP News Minute.