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Hegseth again backs a low-altitude military flyover as maneuvers draw scrutiny
A Blue Angels jet buzzed a crowded Florida beach Wednesday, sending chairs and tents flying.
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Family to hold a vigil for man fatally shot by immigration officer in Houston
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national, was killed last Tuesday while driving his construction crew to a job site.
US investigators lead probe into Ryanair flight where man was partly sucked out of broken window
International aviation rules allow Greece’s safety authority to hand the investigation to the NTSB.
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Judge orders major changes at ICE’s Adelanto detention center after attorneys allege ‘inhumane’ conditions there
Federal authorities must provide access to clean drinking water, nutritious and sanitary meals and address hygiene issues
Messi has a message for World Cup critics of Argentina: ‘Nothing was handed to us’
Lionel Messi has a message for Argentina’s detractors: “Nothing was handed to us.” The Argentina superstar responded to critics who have been bashing the reigning World Cup champions over perceptions…
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UCLA women’s basketball opens first practice with many new faces
Sienna Betts returns as a leader after national championship team had five players selected in the first round of the WNBA draft.
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LAFC reconvenes for first El Trafico with Galaxy of the 2026 season
The Black & Gold welcome three players back from World Cup play and take on their rivals Friday night in Carson in their first game in nearly two months.
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ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, family and records say
David Brouillette has a history of terrifying and violent behavior, according to those relatives.
SpaceX scrubs Starship launch attempt right as engines begin to light
SpaceX tried to get its 13th suborbital test flight of its Starship and Super Heavy rocket off the ground from Texas on Thursday, but its engines had an automatic shutdown…
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Homeland Security: Foreign journalist visas set at 240 days, Chinese reporters cut to 90 days
This change has raised concerns over press freedom and potential retaliation against American journalists abroad.