US Marine remains held in Okinawa over woman's killing, denies charges

Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, remains under arrest in Okinawa on suspicion of robbing and killing Anna Yagi, 39. He has denied the allegations, police said. Japan's government has lodged a "strong protest" with the United States. The case has prompted growing anger in Japan and renewed attention to the American military presence on Okinawa.