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Pentagon pick left Guard after being reported as possible 'insider threat' due to tattoo

The incident around Hegseth's tattoos raised concerns about insider threats within the National Guard.
Hegseth's removal from the mission highlighted the sensitivity over symbols in military contexts post-Capitol riots.
#pete-hegseth

Trump Selects Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense

Trump nominated Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, emphasizing military experience and a restrained approach to military engagement.

Trump Pentagon pick had been flagged by fellow service member as possible Insider Threat'

Hegseth's nomination raises alarms about military extremism, given his potential insider threat status due to a controversial tattoo.

Trump Selects Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense

Trump nominated Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, emphasizing military experience and a restrained approach to military engagement.

Trump Pentagon pick had been flagged by fellow service member as possible Insider Threat'

Hegseth's nomination raises alarms about military extremism, given his potential insider threat status due to a controversial tattoo.
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#trump-administration

Noem to Be DHS Sec

Trump appoints Kristi Noem as DHS head, emphasizing a hardline immigration policy focus.

About 24 states say they'll send National Guard troops to D.C. for vote certification and inauguration

States are prepared to send National Guard troops to D.C. around election certification and inauguration, amid concerns of potential violence.

Noem to Be DHS Sec

Trump appoints Kristi Noem as DHS head, emphasizing a hardline immigration policy focus.

About 24 states say they'll send National Guard troops to D.C. for vote certification and inauguration

States are prepared to send National Guard troops to D.C. around election certification and inauguration, amid concerns of potential violence.
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#corruption

Parcels That Exploded In Europe Reportedly Part Of Russian Plot

Major General Mirzayev's arrest signifies a larger crackdown on corruption within Russia's military ranks, indicating serious systemic issues.

Uzbekistan Jails Migrant Worker For Fighting For Russia In Ukraine

Russia's National Guard official arrested on corruption charges, amid a wider crackdown on military graft.

Number Of North Korean Troops In Kursk Grows To 11,000, Zelenskiy Says

Major General Mirza Mirzayev was arrested on corruption charges amid a broader crackdown on military graft in Russia.

Russia Launches Fresh Attacks On Ukraine As Casualties Rise In Zaporizhzhya

A high-ranking official, Major General Mirza Mirzayev, was arrested for corruption, revealing a major crackdown on military graft in Russia.

Belarus Issues First-Ever Prison Sentence For 'Genocide Denial'

Russia's National Guard is under scrutiny as Major General Mirza Mirzayev faces serious corruption charges, emphasizing the military's graft crackdown.

Protest Turns Violent In Serbian City Where Canopy Collapse Killed 14

Russia's crackdown on military corruption intensifies with the arrest of Major General Mirza Mirzayev for extortion charges.

Parcels That Exploded In Europe Reportedly Part Of Russian Plot

Major General Mirzayev's arrest signifies a larger crackdown on corruption within Russia's military ranks, indicating serious systemic issues.

Uzbekistan Jails Migrant Worker For Fighting For Russia In Ukraine

Russia's National Guard official arrested on corruption charges, amid a wider crackdown on military graft.

Number Of North Korean Troops In Kursk Grows To 11,000, Zelenskiy Says

Major General Mirza Mirzayev was arrested on corruption charges amid a broader crackdown on military graft in Russia.

Russia Launches Fresh Attacks On Ukraine As Casualties Rise In Zaporizhzhya

A high-ranking official, Major General Mirza Mirzayev, was arrested for corruption, revealing a major crackdown on military graft in Russia.

Belarus Issues First-Ever Prison Sentence For 'Genocide Denial'

Russia's National Guard is under scrutiny as Major General Mirza Mirzayev faces serious corruption charges, emphasizing the military's graft crackdown.

Protest Turns Violent In Serbian City Where Canopy Collapse Killed 14

Russia's crackdown on military corruption intensifies with the arrest of Major General Mirza Mirzayev for extortion charges.
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#election-security

About 24 states say they'll send National Guard troops to DC for vote certification and inauguration

More than two dozen states are prepared to send National Guard troops to Washington ahead of the presidential election and inauguration.

States and cities beef up security to prepare for potential election-related violence

Cities are activating National Guard troops and increasing police presence for potential election-related violence, despite no major incidents reported.

Police, National Guard units prep for Election Day violence

Right-wing extremist groups are prompting security alerts due to threats of violence around the election results.

About 24 states say they'll send National Guard troops to DC for vote certification and inauguration

More than two dozen states are prepared to send National Guard troops to Washington ahead of the presidential election and inauguration.

States and cities beef up security to prepare for potential election-related violence

Cities are activating National Guard troops and increasing police presence for potential election-related violence, despite no major incidents reported.

Police, National Guard units prep for Election Day violence

Right-wing extremist groups are prompting security alerts due to threats of violence around the election results.
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#trump

This National Guard Crowd Likes What It Hears From Trump

Trump's speech at the National Guard Association conference illustrated the mixed political sentiments within military ranks.

Trump Claims U.S. Soldiers Don't Have Ammunition' Because We Gave It All Away'

Trump falsely claimed the U.S. military is out of ammunition during a National Guard event.

7 Plans Trump Has For 2024 That Feel Straight Out Of Black Mirror

Trump discussed extreme immigration actions and police immunity in a potential 2024 election scenario.

Trump Promises to Expand Space Force And Build An Iron Dome' Missile Shield Around Our Nation'

Trump proposes the creation of a Space National Guard to support the Space Force.
Trump reflects on NATO's financial contributions and military commitments.

Trump Ally Byron Donalds Pushes Back On His Comments About Using the Military Against Citizens: We're Not Going to Have That'

Rep. Byron Donalds opposes using the military against citizens, advocating for peaceful transitions of power.

This National Guard Crowd Likes What It Hears From Trump

Trump's speech at the National Guard Association conference illustrated the mixed political sentiments within military ranks.

Trump Claims U.S. Soldiers Don't Have Ammunition' Because We Gave It All Away'

Trump falsely claimed the U.S. military is out of ammunition during a National Guard event.

7 Plans Trump Has For 2024 That Feel Straight Out Of Black Mirror

Trump discussed extreme immigration actions and police immunity in a potential 2024 election scenario.

Trump Promises to Expand Space Force And Build An Iron Dome' Missile Shield Around Our Nation'

Trump proposes the creation of a Space National Guard to support the Space Force.
Trump reflects on NATO's financial contributions and military commitments.

Trump Ally Byron Donalds Pushes Back On His Comments About Using the Military Against Citizens: We're Not Going to Have That'

Rep. Byron Donalds opposes using the military against citizens, advocating for peaceful transitions of power.
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#florida

Storm-ravaged Gulf Coast could be hit by another hurricane soon

Tropical Storm Milton is expected to intensify into a major hurricane, affecting Florida's Gulf Coast midweek.

DeSantis Announces Plan to Deploy FL State Guards and National Guards to Texas

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is sending the State Guard and National Guard to assist in fortifying the US-Mexico border in Texas.
The State Guard, which has been transformed into a militia with combat training, will be deployed to help strengthen barricades and add barriers and wire.

Storm-ravaged Gulf Coast could be hit by another hurricane soon

Tropical Storm Milton is expected to intensify into a major hurricane, affecting Florida's Gulf Coast midweek.

DeSantis Announces Plan to Deploy FL State Guards and National Guards to Texas

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is sending the State Guard and National Guard to assist in fortifying the US-Mexico border in Texas.
The State Guard, which has been transformed into a militia with combat training, will be deployed to help strengthen barricades and add barriers and wire.
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Mexican Senate Votes to Give Military Control of Civilian National Guard

Mexico's Senate approved a constitutional amendment to place the National Guard under military control, raising concerns about civilian oversight and military power.
#tim-walz

Walz Faces New Scrutiny Over 2020 Riots: Was He Too Slow to Send Troops?

The riots following George Floyd's murder exposed delays in the response from Minneapolis officials.

Tim Walz's Successor in National Guard Penned Private Letter Asking Him to Stop Claiming Rank He Didn't Have For Political Gain'

Tim Walz faces allegations of exaggerating his military record, including claims of holding titles he didn't earn.

Vets Who Served With Tim Walz Slam Him as Coward' and Habitual Liar' in Scathing Megyn Kelly Interview

Tim Walz is accused by fellow veterans of exaggerating his military service and lacking integrity.”],

Yikes: Walz Nodded in Agreement When Interviewer Wrongly Said He Served in Afghanistan

Tim Walz faces scrutiny over inaccuracies in his military service claims, raising issues of transparency and public trust.

Walz Faces New Scrutiny Over 2020 Riots: Was He Too Slow to Send Troops?

The riots following George Floyd's murder exposed delays in the response from Minneapolis officials.

Tim Walz's Successor in National Guard Penned Private Letter Asking Him to Stop Claiming Rank He Didn't Have For Political Gain'

Tim Walz faces allegations of exaggerating his military record, including claims of holding titles he didn't earn.

Vets Who Served With Tim Walz Slam Him as Coward' and Habitual Liar' in Scathing Megyn Kelly Interview

Tim Walz is accused by fellow veterans of exaggerating his military service and lacking integrity.”],

Yikes: Walz Nodded in Agreement When Interviewer Wrongly Said He Served in Afghanistan

Tim Walz faces scrutiny over inaccuracies in his military service claims, raising issues of transparency and public trust.
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Puerto Rico cancels classes, activates National Guard as Tropical Storm Ernesto nears

Officials in Puerto Rico are taking precautionary measures due to the impending Tropical Storm Ernesto, activating the National Guard and canceling public school classes.

Video. Zaporizhzhia police officers undergo basic military training

Law enforcement officers in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, are undergoing training with National Guard instructors, focusing on tactics like storming trenches and exploring weapons.

Winds and lightning strikes stoke Oregon fire, now the largest in the U.S.

The Durkee Fire in Oregon, fueled by powerful winds and lightning strikes, continues to grow, prompting evacuations and the deployment of the National Guard.
#protests

Biden on campus protesters: No "right to cause chaos"

Biden emphasizes the distinction between peaceful and violent protests and does not support National Guard intervention in current protests.

Calls mount for Columbia's president to resign

The crisis at Columbia University escalates as Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson calls for President Shafik's resignation amid ongoing protests.

Biden on campus protesters: No "right to cause chaos"

Biden emphasizes the distinction between peaceful and violent protests and does not support National Guard intervention in current protests.

Calls mount for Columbia's president to resign

The crisis at Columbia University escalates as Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson calls for President Shafik's resignation amid ongoing protests.
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Student Gaza protests: Columbia University extends deadline to clear camp as tensions continue live

Columbia University extended deadline for dismantling pro-Palestinian protest camps amid tension over Israel-Gaza war.

Google will provide AI to the military for disaster response

Google is providing AI tools to National Guard for faster disaster response.
#donald-trump

Have You Thought This Through?' Fox's Steve Doocy Asks GOP Gov If He Realizes Biden Can Federalize His State's National Guard

Former President Donald Trump called on Republican-led states to send National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas.
There is a concern that President Biden could federalize the state's National Guard and override the authority of Republican governors.

Trump Calls on States to Deploy National Guard to Texas As State Clashes With Federal Government Over Border Crisis

Former President Donald Trump called on Republican-controlled states to send National Guard troops to Texas to help repel migrants at the southern border.
Trump accused President Joe Biden of aiding and abetting a massive invasion of illegal migrants.

Opinion: Trump wants to round up California's undocumented migrants

Trump focuses on illegal immigration, aims at largest deportation campaign in history.
Legal implications of utilizing National Guard for immigration enforcement.

Have You Thought This Through?' Fox's Steve Doocy Asks GOP Gov If He Realizes Biden Can Federalize His State's National Guard

Former President Donald Trump called on Republican-led states to send National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas.
There is a concern that President Biden could federalize the state's National Guard and override the authority of Republican governors.

Trump Calls on States to Deploy National Guard to Texas As State Clashes With Federal Government Over Border Crisis

Former President Donald Trump called on Republican-controlled states to send National Guard troops to Texas to help repel migrants at the southern border.
Trump accused President Joe Biden of aiding and abetting a massive invasion of illegal migrants.

Opinion: Trump wants to round up California's undocumented migrants

Trump focuses on illegal immigration, aims at largest deportation campaign in history.
Legal implications of utilizing National Guard for immigration enforcement.
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#nyc-subway

Cuomo slams Hochul's deployment of National Guard in NYC subways: 'You need police'

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo criticizes Gov. Hochul's deployment of National Guard in NYC subway, advocates for more police presence.
Cuomo argues that the National Guard checking bags in subway stations is not a sustainable solution to combat crime.

After Woman Loses Feet in Subway Shoving, Her Boyfriend Is Charged

Woman's feet amputated after being pushed onto subway tracks by boyfriend
Increased crime in NYC transit system despite recent efforts

National Guard Won't Carry Long Guns During Subway Patrols

National Guard will not carry long guns during bag checks in NYC subway
Other National Guard soldiers part of Task Force will still have long guns

Cuomo slams Hochul's deployment of National Guard in NYC subways: 'You need police'

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo criticizes Gov. Hochul's deployment of National Guard in NYC subway, advocates for more police presence.
Cuomo argues that the National Guard checking bags in subway stations is not a sustainable solution to combat crime.

After Woman Loses Feet in Subway Shoving, Her Boyfriend Is Charged

Woman's feet amputated after being pushed onto subway tracks by boyfriend
Increased crime in NYC transit system despite recent efforts

National Guard Won't Carry Long Guns During Subway Patrols

National Guard will not carry long guns during bag checks in NYC subway
Other National Guard soldiers part of Task Force will still have long guns
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#subway-safety

Gov. Hochul rolls back big guns in National Guard NYC subway bag searches

Gov. Hochul ordered National Guard not to carry military-grade assault rifles during subway safety bag checks.
Photos of well-armed soldiers conducting bag checks raised concerns about militarizing public transit.

Gov. Hochul should have stuck with her long guns on subway safety

Gov. Hochul banned National Guard from carrying rifles in subway oversight.
Hochul faces challenges in dealing with rising crime in subways due to lack of support from progressive Democrats.

Gov. Hochul rolls back big guns in National Guard NYC subway bag searches

Gov. Hochul ordered National Guard not to carry military-grade assault rifles during subway safety bag checks.
Photos of well-armed soldiers conducting bag checks raised concerns about militarizing public transit.

Gov. Hochul should have stuck with her long guns on subway safety

Gov. Hochul banned National Guard from carrying rifles in subway oversight.
Hochul faces challenges in dealing with rising crime in subways due to lack of support from progressive Democrats.
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#security-measures

National Guard Can't Carry Long Guns While Checking Bags in Subway

Gov. Hochul deployed National Guard in NYC subways, later prohibited long guns at bag-check stations.
NYCLU sees Guard's presence in subways as unnecessary overreaction, fostering fear and tension.

New York's Kathy Hochul sends in troops. I guess it's OK if a Democrat makes the call.

Gov. Kathy Hochul deployed National Guard to NYC subway for security.
Conservatives criticize left for hypocrisy in response to Hochul's measure.

National Guard Can't Carry Long Guns While Checking Bags in Subway

Gov. Hochul deployed National Guard in NYC subways, later prohibited long guns at bag-check stations.
NYCLU sees Guard's presence in subways as unnecessary overreaction, fostering fear and tension.

New York's Kathy Hochul sends in troops. I guess it's OK if a Democrat makes the call.

Gov. Kathy Hochul deployed National Guard to NYC subway for security.
Conservatives criticize left for hypocrisy in response to Hochul's measure.
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New York Gov. Hochul's latest terrible idea: militarized public transit

Using National Guard on NYC subway may create issues
Guard members trained for combat, not policing.
#border-patrol

New York State Trooper Among Those Killed in Military Helicopter Crash

Two National Guard members and a U.S. Border Patrol agent died in a helicopter crash near the U.S.-Mexico border.
The victims were part of a routine mission tracking the border with monitoring and detecting capabilities.

Abbott seizes park along Rio Grande in latest escalation with feds over border

National Guard troops under the command of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott are blocking U.S. Border Patrol agents from reaching the border
The Biden administration has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in order to regain access to the border

New York State Trooper Among Those Killed in Military Helicopter Crash

Two National Guard members and a U.S. Border Patrol agent died in a helicopter crash near the U.S.-Mexico border.
The victims were part of a routine mission tracking the border with monitoring and detecting capabilities.

Abbott seizes park along Rio Grande in latest escalation with feds over border

National Guard troops under the command of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott are blocking U.S. Border Patrol agents from reaching the border
The Biden administration has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in order to regain access to the border
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Transit delays, violent crime: Report card on NYC subway reveals a system in crisis

Crime rates have skyrocketed in the New York Subway, leading to concerns about safety for passengers and workers.
Chronic fare evasion and disorderly conduct, including aggressive panhandling and drug use, are contributing to the challenges faced by the MTA.

National Guardsmen Accused of Abusing Migrants They Were Sent to Protect

The National Guard is investigating allegations of sexual misconduct by its members towards migrants in western New York.
A lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court describes a culture of coercion, fear, and retribution at a Quality Inn motel near Buffalo airport.

Cuomo tells Hochul to deploy National Guard amid rise in antisemitism

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo urges deployment of National Guard to protect Jews in New York amidst rise in antisemitism.
Cuomo emphasizes the need for solidarity and action against hate and antisemitism.
Governor Kathy Hochul has already deployed the New York State Police to protect Jewish New Yorkers.
#involvement

Newsom's CHP Operation To Stamp Out Fentanyl Trade In Tenderloin Starts Underwhelmingly

There was reportedly not much California Highway Patrol presence on Day One of Gavin Newsom's highly touted Tenderloin fentanyl crackdown, and it turns out the National Guard presence will only be criminal case analysts who will likely never be visible to the public.It's definitely ironic that Day One of Governor Gavin Newsom's calling in the CHP and California National Guard to battle the Tenderloin's fentanyl crisis occurred during a community promotion called I Love Tenderloin Week.

Kremlin appoints new logistics chief to address ammunition shortages

Russian President Vladimir Putin greets the new head of logistics for the Russian army, Alexey Kuzmenkov, in a photo released by the Kremlin.The Kremlin has named a successor to Mikhail Mizintsev, known to the Ukrainian military as the Butcher of Mariupol, at the head of Russian army logistics.As of last week, Colonel-General Alexey Kuzmenkov has been tasked with overseeing one of Moscow's biggest challenges in its ongoing war: guaranteeing supplies at the front.

Newsom's CHP Operation To Stamp Out Fentanyl Trade In Tenderloin Starts Underwhelmingly

There was reportedly not much California Highway Patrol presence on Day One of Gavin Newsom's highly touted Tenderloin fentanyl crackdown, and it turns out the National Guard presence will only be criminal case analysts who will likely never be visible to the public.It's definitely ironic that Day One of Governor Gavin Newsom's calling in the CHP and California National Guard to battle the Tenderloin's fentanyl crisis occurred during a community promotion called I Love Tenderloin Week.

Kremlin appoints new logistics chief to address ammunition shortages

Russian President Vladimir Putin greets the new head of logistics for the Russian army, Alexey Kuzmenkov, in a photo released by the Kremlin.The Kremlin has named a successor to Mikhail Mizintsev, known to the Ukrainian military as the Butcher of Mariupol, at the head of Russian army logistics.As of last week, Colonel-General Alexey Kuzmenkov has been tasked with overseeing one of Moscow's biggest challenges in its ongoing war: guaranteeing supplies at the front.
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#back

Gordon Lightfoot's 10 Essential Songs

Bob Dylan once named Gordon Lightfoot one of his favorite songwriters, and called the musician somebody of rare talent while inducting him into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1986.On Dylan's 1970 album Self Portrait, he even recorded Lightfoot's Early Morning Rain, and the respect was mutual Lightfoot listened carefully to Dylan's songs, which instilled in him a more direct approach, getting away from the love songs, he once said.

US fighter jet shoots down airborne object over Lake Huron on Sunday

(CNN)A US F-16 fighter jet shot down another airborne object over Lake Huron on Sunday afternoon at the direction of President Joe Biden, the Pentagon said.Pentagon press secretary Brig.Gen. Pat Ryder said the object was not assessed to be a military threat, but it was a flight hazard."We did not assess it to be a kinetic military threat to anything on the ground, but assess it was a safety flight hazard and a threat due to its potential surveillance capabilities.

As Ukraine Clings to Bakhmut, What's Its Strategy and What's at Stake?

The commander of Ukraine's ground forces visited soldiers in Bakhmut for the second time in less than a week on Friday, a reflection of the precarious position Ukrainian forces find themselves in as they cling to their positions in the battered city.Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky, the commander, warned in a statement that Russia was throwing the most prepared units into the fight and said that he was assessing problematic issues related to increasing the defense capability of our units on the front line.

Trump at CPAC Pitches Sending Military to Cities 'Until Law and Order Is Restored'

Former President Donald Trump promised attendees at an ultra-conservative gathering Saturday night that he would use a second term in the White House to implement an authoritarian vision for policing crime that would include deploying the National Guard into US cities with high crime rates.I will send in the National Guard until law and order is restored.

Gordon Lightfoot's 10 Essential Songs

Bob Dylan once named Gordon Lightfoot one of his favorite songwriters, and called the musician somebody of rare talent while inducting him into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1986.On Dylan's 1970 album Self Portrait, he even recorded Lightfoot's Early Morning Rain, and the respect was mutual Lightfoot listened carefully to Dylan's songs, which instilled in him a more direct approach, getting away from the love songs, he once said.

US fighter jet shoots down airborne object over Lake Huron on Sunday

(CNN)A US F-16 fighter jet shot down another airborne object over Lake Huron on Sunday afternoon at the direction of President Joe Biden, the Pentagon said.Pentagon press secretary Brig.Gen. Pat Ryder said the object was not assessed to be a military threat, but it was a flight hazard."We did not assess it to be a kinetic military threat to anything on the ground, but assess it was a safety flight hazard and a threat due to its potential surveillance capabilities.

As Ukraine Clings to Bakhmut, What's Its Strategy and What's at Stake?

The commander of Ukraine's ground forces visited soldiers in Bakhmut for the second time in less than a week on Friday, a reflection of the precarious position Ukrainian forces find themselves in as they cling to their positions in the battered city.Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky, the commander, warned in a statement that Russia was throwing the most prepared units into the fight and said that he was assessing problematic issues related to increasing the defense capability of our units on the front line.

Trump at CPAC Pitches Sending Military to Cities 'Until Law and Order Is Restored'

Former President Donald Trump promised attendees at an ultra-conservative gathering Saturday night that he would use a second term in the White House to implement an authoritarian vision for policing crime that would include deploying the National Guard into US cities with high crime rates.I will send in the National Guard until law and order is restored.
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#people

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 432 of the invasion

The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has warned that an expected Ukrainian counteroffensive could turn into a tragedy for Russia, and complained that his fighters lacked ammunition, in an interview with pro-Kremlin war correspondent Semyon Pegov.Prigozhin, whose group is spearheading Russia's attack on the embattled city of Bakhmut, predicted a Ukrainian counterattack in mid-May and said Wagner had only 10-15% of the shells that we need.

Two U.S. Army Helicopters Crash in Alaska

Two U.S. Army helicopters returning from a training flight crashed near Healy, Alaska, on Thursday, officials said.Emergency medical workers were at the crash site, the U.S. Army Alaska said in a statement, noting that the incident, which involved two AH-64 Apache helicopters, remained under investigation.

A rehab center revives traumatized Ukrainian troops before their return to battle

Soldiers relax at a rehabilitation course in between tours in northeastern Ukraine.Claire Harbage/NPR KHARKIV REGION, Ukraine Vlad is one of four soldiers in his unit who survived a tour of duty defending Bakhmut, the city in eastern Ukraine that Russia has tried to capture for months."Bakhmut," he says, his voice breaking.

Forbidden Peak Bloom: Remembering the 2020 Cherry Blossoms - Washingtonian

Peak bloom occurred on March 20, 2020, a week after the coronavirus pandemic caused normal life in Washington to jolt to a halt.Despite pleas from DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and local health officials, people nonetheless spent the previous weekend crowding into bars and restaurants.Bowser closed nightclubs and announced restrictions on bar seating that Sunday.

Ukraine's Allies Promise Weapons for Spring Counteroffensive

KYIV, Ukraine The United States on Wednesday promised to fully and quickly give Ukraine the weapons required for a spring counteroffensive against Russia, addressing one of the most critical needs amid a global shortage of ammunition caused in part by the yearlong conflict.The intensity of the battles in Ukraine has strained the production capacities of the West and Moscow.

Residents struggle in flooded California town: 'We just need a little support'

Dora Alvarez, 54, stood on the balcony of her two-story apartment building in the flooded town of Pajaro holding a garden hose next to a rain gutter, swinging the hose toward a rain barrel below for her family to use for cooking and drinking after boiling it."As long as they don't shut the gas off, we'll be OK," she said Tuesday.

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 432 of the invasion

The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has warned that an expected Ukrainian counteroffensive could turn into a tragedy for Russia, and complained that his fighters lacked ammunition, in an interview with pro-Kremlin war correspondent Semyon Pegov.Prigozhin, whose group is spearheading Russia's attack on the embattled city of Bakhmut, predicted a Ukrainian counterattack in mid-May and said Wagner had only 10-15% of the shells that we need.

Two U.S. Army Helicopters Crash in Alaska

Two U.S. Army helicopters returning from a training flight crashed near Healy, Alaska, on Thursday, officials said.Emergency medical workers were at the crash site, the U.S. Army Alaska said in a statement, noting that the incident, which involved two AH-64 Apache helicopters, remained under investigation.

A rehab center revives traumatized Ukrainian troops before their return to battle

Soldiers relax at a rehabilitation course in between tours in northeastern Ukraine.Claire Harbage/NPR KHARKIV REGION, Ukraine Vlad is one of four soldiers in his unit who survived a tour of duty defending Bakhmut, the city in eastern Ukraine that Russia has tried to capture for months."Bakhmut," he says, his voice breaking.

Forbidden Peak Bloom: Remembering the 2020 Cherry Blossoms - Washingtonian

Peak bloom occurred on March 20, 2020, a week after the coronavirus pandemic caused normal life in Washington to jolt to a halt.Despite pleas from DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and local health officials, people nonetheless spent the previous weekend crowding into bars and restaurants.Bowser closed nightclubs and announced restrictions on bar seating that Sunday.

Ukraine's Allies Promise Weapons for Spring Counteroffensive

KYIV, Ukraine The United States on Wednesday promised to fully and quickly give Ukraine the weapons required for a spring counteroffensive against Russia, addressing one of the most critical needs amid a global shortage of ammunition caused in part by the yearlong conflict.The intensity of the battles in Ukraine has strained the production capacities of the West and Moscow.

Residents struggle in flooded California town: 'We just need a little support'

Dora Alvarez, 54, stood on the balcony of her two-story apartment building in the flooded town of Pajaro holding a garden hose next to a rain gutter, swinging the hose toward a rain barrel below for her family to use for cooking and drinking after boiling it."As long as they don't shut the gas off, we'll be OK," she said Tuesday.
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The Final Blocks: Inside Ukraine's Bloody Stand for Bakhmut

After 10 months of one of the longest and bloodiest battles in Russia's war in Ukraine, Ukrainian soldiers are now defending a shrinking half-circle of ruins in a western neighborhood of Bakhmut, only about 20 blocks wide and continually pounded with artillery.Pushed into this ever-smaller corner of the 16-square-mile city, the Ukrainian army is determined to hunker down and hold out, even as allies have quietly questioned the rationale for fighting block by block, sustaining significant casualties, in a city that is a devastating panorama of damaged buildings and rubble.
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In the San Bernardino Mountains, Coping with Mountains of Snow

Goodwin & Sons Market, with its old-fashioned soda counter and sweet shop, has been a hub of civic life in Crestline, high in the San Bernardino Mountains, for nearly eight decades.
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When a devastating storm swept through the region northeast of Los Angeles, dropping nearly 10 feet of snow, the roof of the market caved in one snowy night, leaving the Goodwins scrambling to save the family business.

Ukraine updates: Russian prison recruitment decreases DW 02/11/2023

The British Ministry of Defense said in an intelligence update on the war in Ukraine that recruitment from Russian prisons has decreased since late last year."Data from the Russian Federal Penal Service had already suggested a drop-off in the rate of prisoner recruitment since December 2022," it said.
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Norfolk Southern CEO defends railroad's response to Ohio derailment

East Palestine, Ohio CNN Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw defended his company's actions since the disaster caused by the derailment of one of its trains in East Palestine, Ohio, and promised the railroad will pay for the cleanup.Norfolk Southern is committed to the community and citizens of East Palestine, Shaw told CNN Tuesday.

Charges Dismissed for Reporter Arrested While Covering Ohio Train Derailment

Charges have been dismissed against a reporter who was arrested last week while covering a news conference on the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Dave Yost, the Ohio attorney general, said in a statement on Wednesday.On Feb. 8, the reporter, Evan Lambert, had been waiting for the news conference about the status of the derailment, about 50 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, to start at 3 p.m.

Norfolk Southern CEO defends railroad's response to Ohio derailment

East Palestine, Ohio CNN Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw defended his company's actions since the disaster caused by the derailment of one of its trains in East Palestine, Ohio, and promised the railroad will pay for the cleanup.Norfolk Southern is committed to the community and citizens of East Palestine, Shaw told CNN Tuesday.

Charges Dismissed for Reporter Arrested While Covering Ohio Train Derailment

Charges have been dismissed against a reporter who was arrested last week while covering a news conference on the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Dave Yost, the Ohio attorney general, said in a statement on Wednesday.On Feb. 8, the reporter, Evan Lambert, had been waiting for the news conference about the status of the derailment, about 50 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, to start at 3 p.m.
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