A civilian worker for the Air Force has been charged with illegally sending secret information about Russia’s war against Ukraine through a foreign dating website to a woman claiming to be in Ukraine, officials said. David Slater, 63, a former Army lieutenant colonel who was working in a civilian role …
Read More »Kamala Harris’ Gaza speech watered down by administration officials before delivery
WASHINGTON — Before Vice President Kamala Harris delivered pointed remarks on Sunday about the need for an immediate six-week cease-fire between Israel and Hamas as part of a deal to release hostages, officials at the National Security Council toned down parts of her speech, three current U.S. officials and one …
Read More »Almost 10 years later, new effort to find Flight MH370
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. New storm could bring up to two more feet of snow in Sierra mountains 01:54 Firefighters battle another Texas wildfire 01:32 Officials: Scanners go unused in fentanyl smuggling fight 02:35 Fighting rages in Gaza despite …
Read More »Trump compares migrants to Hannibal Lecter in Silence of the Lambs
Former President Donald Trump on Monday compared migrants to the character Hannibal Lecter in the film “The Silence of the Lambs” as he ramped up anti-immigrant rhetoric that has become a mainstay of his campaign remarks. “They’re rough people, in many cases from jails, prisons, from mental institutions, insane asylums,” …
Read More »Some Black and Latino voters to back Democratic candidates who want a permanent cease-fire in Gaza
The momentum for support of a cease-fire reflects a broader anti-war sentiment that has been spreading across the country at a time of deepening political divides. Unlike wars of the past, the conflict in Gaza is livestreamed across social media in real time, creating a sense of urgency not experienced …
Read More »Chinese officials take the stage as the National People’s Congress begins
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. UP NEXT China scraps premier’s annual news conference for first time in 30 years 03:23 Growing security concern over Chinese-made smart cars 01:35 Eyewitness video shows 100-car pile-up on Chinese expressway 00:40 Video shows partial …
Read More »Satellite images show devastation of Texas wildfires
The Smokehouse Creek Fire became the largest in state history Thursday. The largest before had been the East Amarillo Fire of 2006, which was around 907,000 acres, according to statistics from the Texas A&M Forest Service, which is a state agency. Among the other fires currently burning is the Windy …
Read More »Trump wins North Dakota Republican caucus on eve of Super Tuesday
Former President Donald Trump defeated former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley in the North Dakota Republican caucuses Monday, NBC News projects, notching another victory on his path toward the GOP presidential nomination. The contest in North Dakota was the last before Super Tuesday, the day on the 2024 presidential nominating calendar …
Read More »Teen killed, 4 others wounded in shooting at SEPTA bus stop in Philadelphia
A teenager was killed and four other people were wounded in a shooting Monday afternoon at a bus stop in Philadelphia, police said. The shooting occurred about 3:45 p.m. at the SEPTA bus stop near Broad Street and Godfrey Avenue. The 17-year-old male who died was shot multiple times, police …
Read More »Lauren Boebert hearing seeking permanent restraining order for ex-husband delayed
A Colorado judge on Monday delayed a hearing that could have determined whether Rep. Lauren Boebert’s temporary restraining order against her ex-husband, Jayson Boebert, becomes permanent. The delay came after Jayson Boebert did not appear in court. Lauren Boebert was present. The judge will now try to serve an order …
Read More »Grisly details released about pregnant Amish woman found slain in Pennsylvania
An Amish man found his slain, pregnant wife in the middle of a grisly murder scene inside their northwest Pennsylvania home, according to court documents made public on Monday. Andy Byler and 911 caller Julie Warner had just stepped into his Sparta Township home last Monday when they found the …
Read More »National People’s Congress convenes as China reckons with major economic setbacks
A wet winter morning One thing Beijing residents can usually count on during the Two Sessions is clear skies — social media users even have a term for it, “liang hui blue.” It’s often been speculated that Chinese officials go to great lengths to ensure the best possible weather, including …
Read More »Trump co-defendant seeks to add testimony in effort to disqualify Fani Willis
ATLANTA — An attorney for one of former President Donald Trump’s co-defendants in Georgia wants the judge presiding over a misconduct motion against the Fulton County district attorney to hear testimony from a new witness about when DA Fani Willis began her romantic relationship with the special prosecutor in the …
Read More »3 men suspected in disappearance of U.S. sailing couple ordered deported from St. Vincent
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent — Three men from Grenada suspected in the disappearance of a U.S. couple whose catamaran was hijacked were ordered deported from St. Vincent on Monday. The men, Trevon Robertson, a 19-year-old unemployed man; Abita Stanislaus, a 25-year-old farmer; and Ron Mitchell, a 30-year-old sailor, had pleaded guilty …
Read More »Large number of salmon fry die after 830,000 released into California river
A large number of around 830,000 salmon fry released into Northern California’s Klamath River are believed to have died after suffering gas bubble disease, state wildlife officials said Monday. The condition is caused by a severe change in pressure. It happened as the fish went through the Iron Gate Dam …
Read More »Germany accuses Russia of information war over military call leak
LONDON — The call came from inside the Western alliance. Deepening fears that the Kremlin may be succeeding in its effort to sow discord between the United States and its allies, Russia has published the audio of a private discussion between high-ranking German military officers. The leak has caused uproar in …
Read More »U.K. police recover Ferrari stolen from F1 driver Gerhard Berger in 1995
LONDON — A very fast car has made a very slow return. British police said Monday that they have recovered a Ferrari stolen from Austrian Formula One driver Gerhard Berger in Italy almost three decades ago. The red Ferrari F512M was one of two sports cars taken while their drivers …
Read More »Miami Beach is ‘breaking up’ with spring breakers
The city of Miami Beach sent out a strong message to spring breakers this month: “We’re breaking up with you.” The Florida city released a new ad campaign Friday in which it outlined its plans for stricter rules for tourists. The social media campaign comes a year after Miami Beach …
Read More »United Airlines expects busiest spring break ever despite travelers’ cost concerns
United Airlines expects its busiest spring break ever this year, even as travelers say they are concerned about rising costs. The carrier said Monday it expects to serve more than 21 million passengers between March 8 and April 21 — up nearly 10% compared with last year. That equates to …
Read More »Supreme Court temporarily blocks new Texas immigration law
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday temporarily blocked a new Texas immigration law in response to a Biden administration request. In an order issued by conservative Justice Samuel Alito, the court froze a lower court decision that would have allowed the law to go into effect on Sunday. The …
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