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January 12, 2024

US Navy helicopter crashes into bay during training exercise in Southern California

A MH-60R Seahawk crashed in the waters of San Diego Bay, in Southern California, according to a military official. There were six crew members on board at the time of the crash.

January 11, 2024

Army employee accused of stealing over $100M from military youth program to buy homes, jewelry and cars: DOJ

An Army civilian employee allegedly stole more than $100 million through a yearslong fraud scheme to enrich herself, the Department of Justice said.

January 11, 2024

Lloyd Austin scandal displayed 'hubris,’ ‘dysfunction’ in Biden administration: Washington Post columnist

Washington Post columnist Josh Rogin ripped U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin for his "hubris" that led to his delay in telling government leaders he was hospitalized.

January 11, 2024

Biden meets with Paul Whelan's sister at White House after Russia again refuses release of former Marine

President Biden met with Paul Whelan's sister at the White House as the U.S. negotiates with Russia for his and Evan Gershkovich's release.

January 11, 2024

Coast Guard finds 2 dead, rescues 3 from overturned vessel near Sitka, Alaska

The U.S. Coast Guard said it rescued three people from a vessel that had overturned in the water near Sitka, Alaska on Tuesday. Responding partners also located two bodies.

January 10, 2024

VA gets flak for using staff to help ICE process illegal immigrant health care despite backlog of veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs is being criticized for an arrangement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to process health care treatment for illegal immigrants.

January 10, 2024

New Mexico to offer blood tests amid military base 'forever chemical' probe

The New Mexico Environment Department announced Tuesday that blood tests will be made available to residents and personnel at Cannon Air Force Base amid PFAS contamination concerns.

January 10, 2024

Texas K-9 given Purple Heart after being shot in paw, ear: 'Selfless'

A K-9 named Jack was awarded a Purple Heart after he bravely responded to an officer-involved shooting in Weatherford. He recovered fully after getting shot in his ear and paw. (Source: Weatherford Police Department via Facebook)

January 10, 2024

Zelenskyy says Ukraine can beat Putin's troops but needs Western high-tech help

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his first foreign trip of the year to Lithuania in a bid to continue his fundraising drive and shore up much-needed support.

January 10, 2024

Guyana seeks US assistance to strengthen defense against potential Venezuela threat

Guyana's government is seeking U.S. assistance to enhance its defense capabilities amid concerns of potential aggression from Venezuela over a disputed region.