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February 29, 2024

India begins replacing military personnel with civilian technical staff in Maldives

India has initiated the replacement of military personnel in Maldives with civilian technical staff to operate aircraft provided by India for humanitarian services.

February 29, 2024

WWII vet turns 103, credits daughters for his longevity: 'Makes me stronger'

Lt. Ralph Perkner, who served in World War II and the Korean War, celebrated his 103rd birthday in a Pennsylvania restaurant filled with family and friends.

February 29, 2024

Secretive tech billionaire-backed California city proposal faces obstacles to getting on ballot

After the company behind a proposed city in Solano County, CA, had to revise its initiative twice, time is running short to gather signatures it needs to get on the Nov. 5 ballot.

February 29, 2024

Air Force investigating self-immolation protest of serviceman, examining 'what lessons can be learned'

The U.S. Air Force has launched an investigation into the public self-immolation of Senior Airman Aaron Bushnell in Washington, D.C., to protest continued violence in Gaza.

February 29, 2024

China could seize the moon. We need to stop them

The space race means the US will have to fight for the moon, too. China likes to seize territory, as it proved with the South China Sea. It has a similar view of the moon.

February 29, 2024

AI used by US forces to help identify hostile targets in Middle East: report

In recent air strikes against Iran proxies in the Middle East, the U.S. military has used artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify enemy targets and enhance efficiency.

February 28, 2024

Germany hosts talks to advance peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan

Germany on Wednesday hosted talks between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Berlin, aiming to to advance discussions on a peace treaty.

February 28, 2024

Burundian soldiers detained after refusing deployment in fight against rebels in Congo

Dozens of Burundian troops have been detained for refusing to be deployed to eastern Congo in the fight against the M23 rebel group. Clashes have intensified in recent weeks.

February 28, 2024

On this day in history, February 28, 1983, 'M*A*S*H' finale draws record TV audience of over 100 million

The final episode of "M*A*S*H" drew a record TV audience of more than 100 million Americans on this day in history, Feb. 28, 1983. It held the record for 27 years.

February 27, 2024

US, UK-led airstrikes over the weekend destroyed, damaged 17 Houthi targets: DOD

A joint operation by the United States and United Kingdom struck 17 of 18 Houthi targets on Saturday in Yemen, as the terror group continues to target commercial ships in the Red Sea.