| 23.04.2024 16:49
Rescue efforts underway for Douglas DC-4 plane crash in Alaska
A Douglas DC-4 airplane carrying two people crashed Tuesday in the Alaska city of Fairbanks, authorities said. The Federal Aviation Administration reported that the Douglas C-54, a model similar to the DC-4, went down southwest of Fairbanks International Airport around 10 a.m. local time. The crash...
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| 18.04.2024 12:15
Marine's Jawbone Discovered in Boy's Rock Collection
In a remarkable turn of events, the jawbone of U.S. Marine Corps Captain Everett Leland Yager, who tragically lost his life during a military training exercise in 1951, has been identified after spending over 70 years as part of a child's rock collection in northern Arizona. The jawbone was discove...
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| 18.04.2024 10:07
Google fires 28 employees protesting $1.2B Israel contract
The protests were organized by a group called No Tech For Apartheid, which has been pushing for Google to drop its $1.2 billion cloud contract with the Israeli government. The demonstrators, some of whom were arrested for trespassing, held banners with messages such as "No more genocide for profit"...
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| 16.04.2024 03:34
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Cause Traffic Chaos Across US
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators caused chaos across the United States on Monday as they blocked major roadways, bridges, and highways in protest of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. In Chicago, protesters linked arms and blocked lanes of Interstate 190 leading into O'Hare Interna...
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| 15.04.2024 08:59
FBI launches criminal investigation into deadly Baltimore bridge collapse
The FBI has launched a criminal investigation into the cargo ship that caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last month. Federal agents boarded the 985-foot Dali early Monday with search warrants, collecting physical evidence and data related to the moments before, during...
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| 13.04.2024 08:20
Pittsburgh Bridges Closed as 26 Barges Break Loose on Ohio River
Multiple law enforcement agencies are currently investigating a concerning incident that occurred late Friday night in Pittsburgh, as more than 20 barges broke loose and floated down the Ohio River. The commander for the Pittsburgh district of the Army Corp of Engineers confirmed that all 26 barges...
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| 09.04.2024 14:54
Maryland officials to discuss rebuilding collapsed bridge with Congress
Maryland Governor Wes Moore is taking action to address the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which has blocked the main shipping channel at Baltimore's port for nearly two weeks. Governor Moore plans to meet with members of Congress to discuss support for rebuilding the bridge, emphasizing...
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| 05.04.2024 09:34
Biden to Visit Baltimore Bridge Collapse Site
President Biden is set to visit Baltimore on Friday in a display of support after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge last week. The president's visit comes after a Singapore-flagged container ship, the Dali, struck one of the bridge's main supports, causing it to fall and resulting in the...
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| 01.04.2024 12:12
White House gears up for Easter egg roll with "egg-ucation" theme
The White House hosted its annual Easter Egg Roll on Monday, with a theme of "EGGucation" set by first lady Jill Biden. The event, which began in 1878, saw around 40,000 people in attendance, including military and veteran families, caregivers, and survivors. The event featured educational activiti...
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| 28.03.2024 10:47
Renowned behavioral economist Daniel Kahneman dies at 90
Renowned psychologist Daniel Kahneman, who revolutionized the field of economics with his insights into decision-making biases, passed away at the age of 90. Alongside his collaborator Amos Tversky, Kahneman challenged the traditional notion of humans as rational actors capable of making clear choi...
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| 28.03.2024 08:00
Military drains tank facility polluting Pearl Harbor's water
The U.S. military has announced the completion of the draining of millions of gallons of fuel from an underground fuel tank complex in Hawaii that had previously poisoned 6,000 people after leaking jet fuel into Pearl Harbor's drinking water in 2021. The Joint Task Force Red Hill began defueling th...
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| 22.03.2024 05:38
WWII Ghost Army finally recognized with Congressional Gold Medal
During World War II, a group of American military units known as the Ghost Army carried out secret missions using inflatable tanks, radio trickery, costume uniforms, and acting to outwit the enemy. Decades later, the group stepped out of the shadows as they were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal...
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| 21.03.2024 06:51
Last Survivor of Pearl Harbor Attack Dies at 102
Richard C. "Dick" Higgins, one of the few remaining survivors of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, passed away at the age of 102 on Tuesday at his home in Bend, Oregon. His granddaughter, Angela Norton, confirmed that he died of natural causes. Higgins, a radioman stationed at the Hawaii naval b...
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| 13.03.2024 09:59
Chaos in Haiti prompts urgent meeting with Caribbean leaders and US deployment
The Caribbean leaders have called for an emergency meeting to address the escalating gang violence in Haiti, particularly in the capital city of Port-au-Prince. The United States military has flown in forces to enhance security at the US Embassy in Haiti and evacuate nonessential personnel. The sit...
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| 11.03.2024 02:27
Biden orders construction of temporary Gaza port for aid delivery
President Joe Biden is set to announce a significant initiative in his State of the Union address on Thursday night, revealing that the US military will be building a temporary port on the coast of Gaza to increase the flow of aid to Palestinian civilians in the enclave. The move comes amidst growi...
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| 08.03.2024 17:44
Ex-Honduras President Convicted in US Drug Trafficking Trial
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez was convicted in New York on Friday of charges that he conspired with drug traffickers and used his military and national police force to enable tons of cocaine to make it unhindered into the United States. The jury returned its verdict at a federal...
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| 08.03.2024 10:10
Insights into 'Rust' Shooting Case as Focus Shifts to Alec Baldwin's Trial
The trial of the armorer on the film "Rust" who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter this week for putting live ammunition into a gun that went off on the set and killed the cinematographer, offered a preview of the criminal case prosecutors are building against Alec Baldwin, who was handling...
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| 06.03.2024 14:06
Man sues government for $9.5M after crashing snowmobile into Black Hawk helicopter
Jeff Smith, a Massachusetts lawyer, is demanding $9.5 million in damages from the government following a snowmobile crash with a Black Hawk helicopter in March 2019. The crash left Smith with severe injuries, including the loss of use of his left arm and respiratory issues. Smith's lawyers argue th...
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| 25.02.2024 18:34
Man Self-Immolates at Israeli Embassy in DC
A man is in critical condition after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington DC, authorities confirmed. The Metropolitan police department responded to the incident on International Drive around 1pm to assist the Secret Service, who had already extinguished the flames. The...
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| 17.02.2024 23:52
Georgia Mourns Soldiers Killed in Jordan Drone Attack
Family, friends, and military colleagues gathered in Georgia to pay their respects to three Army Reserve soldiers who were killed in a drone attack on a U.S. military outpost in Jordan. The first funeral service was held for Staff Sgt. William Jerome Rivers in Carrollton, where the 46-year-old rese...
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| 12.02.2024 03:50
US Defense Secretary Austin Hospitalized for Bladder Issue
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was taken to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Sunday after experiencing symptoms of an "emergent bladder issue," according to the Pentagon. The Defense Department released a statement saying that Austin had transferred his duties to Deputy Secretary...
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| 08.02.2024 11:17
Tragic helicopter crash claims lives of 5 US Marines in California
Five US Marines have tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash that occurred on Tuesday night in the mountains outside San Diego, California. The aircraft involved was a CH-53E Super Stallion, and it went down during stormy weather. The helicopter was discovered on Wednesday morning near th...
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| 07.02.2024 11:10
Rescue crews searching for helicopter with 5 Marines missing en route from Las Vegas to San Diego
In a developing story, a US Marine Corps helicopter carrying five Marines has gone missing on its route from the Las Vegas area to the Miramar Air Station near San Diego. The CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter was reported "overdue" after it failed to arrive at its destination on Tuesday night. The M...
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| 06.02.2024 19:12
Former Chilean President Sebastian Pi?ħera Killed in Helicopter Accident
Former Chilean President Sebastian Pi?ħera, 74, has tragically died in a helicopter crash in Lago Ranco, according to officials. The incident occurred when the helicopter, carrying four people, crashed into Lake Ranco in the southern region of Chile. The country's national disaster agency, SENAPRAD...
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| 03.02.2024 05:41
Wisconsin Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Biden Challenger's Ballot
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) must be included on the state's Democratic primary ballot. The court found that the bipartisan presidential selection committee failed to discuss Phillips' candidacy while quickly approving President Joe Biden's name during a b...
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| 03.02.2024 04:53
Supreme Court temporarily permits use of race in West Point admissions
The Supreme Court has ruled that West Point can continue to consider race in its admissions process, despite a lawsuit challenging its policies. The court rejected an emergency appeal to force a change in the admissions process at the military academy. The decision comes as West Point is in the pro...
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| 03.02.2024 04:53
President Biden honors fallen US troops killed in Jordan drone attack
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden attended the dignified transfer of the remains of three U.S. soldiers who were killed in an aerial drone attack at an outpost in Jordan. The ceremony took place at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, where the flag-draped cases containing the bodies were...
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| 01.02.2024 14:56
Biden Targets Violent Israeli Settlers in West Bank with Executive Order
In a move to address the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, U.S. President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Thursday to sanction individuals who support settler violence in the West Bank. The Biden administration described this action as a "holistic approach" to the Gaza conflict, taking in...
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| 30.01.2024 01:49
Pentagon Identifies 3 US Soldiers Killed in Jordan Drone Attack
In a tragic turn of events, three US troops were killed in a drone attack on an American base in Jordan. The Pentagon has identified the fallen soldiers as Sgt William Jerome Rivers, 46, of Carrollton, Georgia; Spc Kennedy Ladon Sanders, 24, of Waycross, Georgia, and Spc Breonna Alexsondria Moffett...
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| 28.01.2024 13:12
US Troops Killed and Injured in Iran-Backed Drone Attack in Jordan
In a tragic incident, three American service members were killed and 25 others were injured in an unmanned aerial drone attack on a base in Jordan. President Joe Biden and the U.S. military have attributed the attack to radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq. The attack too...
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| 27.01.2024 15:21
70-year-old mother identified as the final victim of Lahaina wildfire
In a tragic conclusion to the devastating wildfire that tore through Maui's historic town of Lahaina in August, the last of the 100 known victims has been identified as 70-year-old Lydia Coloma. Coloma's remains were found in the context of where she was last seen, as authorities were unable to rel...
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| 27.01.2024 08:46
Veteran fakes wheelchair use for 20 years, scams $660K in benefits
A New Hampshire veteran has pleaded guilty to faking his need for a wheelchair for 20 years in order to collect over $660,000 in benefits he was not entitled to receive. Christopher Stultz, a 49-year-old kindergarten teacher at Antrim Elementary School, admitted to making false statements to the De...
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| 25.01.2024 20:17
U.S. strikes Iranian-backed militias in Iraq over wave of attacks on American forces
In a series of escalating events, American forces have launched airstrikes on Iran-backed militias in both Iraq and Yemen, drawing criticism from Baghdad and further exacerbating tensions in the Middle East. The strikes in Iraq targeted sites used by Kataib Hezbollah and other Tehran-supported grou...
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| 23.01.2024 15:13
CBS newsman Charles Osgood dies at 91
Charles Osgood, the beloved CBS News journalist known for his wit and charm, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 91. Osgood, who had been living with dementia, had an illustrious career spanning over 45 years at CBS News before retiring in 2016. Osgood was best known for his work on "CBS Sunday Mo...
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| 22.01.2024 15:01
Tara VanDerveer Surpasses Mike Krzyzewski as Winningest Coach in College Basketball
In a historic moment for women's college basketball, Tara VanDerveer, the head coach of the Stanford Cardinal, has become the winningest coach of all time. With her 1,203rd career victory, VanDerveer surpassed former Duke and Army coach Mike Krzyzewski, solidifying her legacy as one of the most acc...
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| 21.01.2024 22:20
Navy SEALs Declared Dead After 10-Day Search in Arabian Sea
In a tragic turn of events, two Navy SEALs who went missing on January 11 during a daring interdiction mission off the coast of Somalia have been declared dead by the U.S. military. The SEALs were reported missing while attempting to board a ship carrying Iranian weapons, according to a statement f...
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| 21.01.2024 14:46
US conducts fourth round of strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen
In a series of targeted strikes, American forces have once again launched an attack on Houthi rebels in Yemen. This marks the fourth time in less than a week that the US has targeted the rebel group. The latest strikes were aimed at 14 Houthi missiles that were loaded and ready to be fired from Yem...
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| 20.01.2024 20:00
U.S. Personnel Injured in Iranian-Backed Missile Attack on Iraq Airbase
US personnel suffered minor injuries during an attack on the Ain Al-Asad airbase in western Iraq on Saturday, according to reports. The base, which hosts US and other international military troops, was targeted by at least a dozen missiles. While 13 of the projectiles were shot down, two fell on th...
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| 17.01.2024 05:23
Migrant Deaths in Rio Grande Escalate Texas-Biden Tensions
In a campaign stop near Houston, Republican Governor Greg Abbott of Texas announced that the state would no longer allow Border Patrol agents on a park along the U.S.-Mexico border. The announcement drew applause from supporters as Abbott expressed frustration over migrants illegally entering the U...
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| 16.01.2024 10:36
Iran claims responsibility for strikes near US consulate in northern Iraq
In a series of violent incidents, Iran's foreign minister confirmed that Iranian forces launched ballistic missiles at targets in both Iraq and Syria. The strikes occurred near the under-construction U.S. consulate in Erbil, Iraq, causing condemnation from both the U.S. and Iraq. The attacks are be...
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| 16.01.2024 07:33
Active-duty U.S. Air Force officer crowned Miss America 2024
In a groundbreaking achievement, Second Lieutenant Madison Marsh, a 22-year-old US Air Force pilot, has become the first active-duty military service member to win the prestigious Miss America pageant. The dazzling ceremony took place in Orlando, Florida, on Sunday night, where Marsh emerged victor...
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| 16.01.2024 06:46
International coalition launches strikes against Houthi militants in Yemen
In a retaliatory move against rebel attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, the United States and Britain launched missile and air strikes against Yemen's Houthi militants. The strikes targeted dozens of Houthi-controlled sites in response to weeks of drone and missile attacks on commercial shipping in...
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| 15.01.2024 16:17
Houthi Rebels Attack US-Owned Ship in Gulf of Aden
In a series of escalating attacks, Houthi rebels fired a missile at a U.S.-owned ship, the Gibraltar Eagle, just off the coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden. This comes less than a day after the rebels launched an anti-ship cruise missile towards an American destroyer in the Red Sea. The attack on t...
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| 15.01.2024 14:05
US defence secretary diagnosed with cancer - but his treatment was kept secret from Joe Biden
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from the hospital after a two-week stay to treat complications from surgery for prostate cancer that he had kept secret from President Joe Biden and other senior administration leaders. Austin's doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center...
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| 14.01.2024 03:27
Two Navy SEALs Missing in Somali Coast Mission
In a tragic incident off the coast of Somalia, two U.S. Navy SEALs are currently missing after falling into the water while attempting to board a vessel during a nighttime operation. The names of the missing SEALs have not been publicly released, but it has been revealed that they were climbing up...
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| 13.01.2024 23:17
Election and Gaza War Influence MLK Holiday Events in US
As communities nationwide prepare this weekend to celebrate the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, some will take a cue from the civil rights icon's history of protest amid the war in Gaza and a looming presidential election. The Monday holiday also marks 100 days since October 7, when Hamas laun...
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| 13.01.2024 20:31
Texas Restricts Access to Border Park, Migrants Drown in Nearby Area
In a tragic turn of events, three migrants, including a woman and two children, lost their lives on Saturday in the treacherous waters of the Rio Grande in Eagle Pass, Texas. This incident occurred just days after state authorities took the controversial decision to block the US Border Patrol from...
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| 12.01.2024 10:27
Lawsuit filed against Harvard, accusing it of violating the civil rights of Jewish students
Several Jewish students have filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, along with other universities, accusing them of fostering a hostile environment towards Jewish students since the October Hamas attack on Israel. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, claims that Harvard has become "a bastion of ra...
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| 12.01.2024 05:59
Navy Chopper Crashes into San Diego Bay, All Crew Members Survive
In a miraculous turn of events, all six crew members aboard a US Navy helicopter survived a crash into San Diego Bay on Thursday evening. The MH-60R helicopter, belonging to the Helicopter Maritime Strike squadron (HSM) 41, went down during a routine training mission at approximately 6:40 p.m., acc...
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| 11.01.2024 05:46
In his 1st interview, friend who warned officials of Maine shooter says 'I literally spelled it out'
In a tragic turn of events, a mass shooting took place in Lewiston, Maine, resulting in the loss of 18 lives. The shooter, Robert Card, had been exhibiting concerning behavior for months, with multiple warning signs being overlooked by authorities. Sean Hodgson, Card's best friend and former roomma...
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