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US shoots down two of its own navy pilots over Red Sea in ‘apparent friendly fire’ incident
Pilots recovered alive – one with minor injuries – after ejecting from fighter jet as US military says its guided missile cruiser ‘mistakenly’ fired on the F/A-18. Two US navy pilots were shot down ...The Guardian - 5h -
China says US is 'playing with fire' after latest military aid for Taiwan
The Chinese government is protesting the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning the United States that it is “playing with fire.”ABC News - 6h -
2 U.S. Navy pilots eject safely when jet shot down by likely "friendly fire"
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.CBS News - 7h -
Two US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent 'friendly fire' incident
Both pilots were recovered alive, with one suffering minor injuries.ABC News - 7h -
2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in 'friendly fire' incident: Military
Two U.S. Navy pilots ejected safely over the Red Sea after their F/A-18 fighter aircraft was mistakenly shot down in "an apparent case of friendly fire."ABC News - 8h -
US warplane shot down in Red Sea 'friendly fire' incident
Both pilots were rescued after ejecting safely from their F/A-18 fighter aircraft.BBC News - 9h -
U.S. Fighter Jet Shot Down Over Red Sea by Apparent Friendly Fire
A U.S. Navy ship mistakenly fired at the F/A-18, whose two pilots were safely recovered, the military said.The New York Times - 1h -
2 U.S. Navy pilots eject to safety after friendly fire downs their fighter jet
Two U.S. Navy pilots safely ejected over the Red Sea on Sunday after the F/A-18 fighter jet they were in was shot down by what appeared to be friendly fire, U.S. Central Command said.NBC News - 6h -
Is the US government going to shut down? What happens if it does
Here's how the US got to the brink of yet another funding lapse and what it means for Americans - and Trump.BBC News - 1d -
What happens if the US government shuts down?
More congressional chaos has sparked fears of another federal funding crisisFinancial Times - 1d -
Russian bombardment targets Kyiv after Ukraine fires US-made missiles across the border
Officials say a Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv has killed at least one person and injured 12 othersABC News - 2d -
Gaetz defends ‘embarrassing’ past behavior, fires shot at Ethics report
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) is defending what he says is "embarrassing, though not criminal" past behavior and taking a shot at the House Ethics Committee, following reports that the panel ...The Hill - 3d -
4 Russian warplanes spotted flying near Alaska, NORAD says
Four Russian military aircraft flew in international airspace near Alaska on Tuesday, according to the North American Aerospace Defense Command.CBS News - 3d -
US seeks stronger UN powers to intercept Red Sea shipments to Yemen’s Houthis
Pentagon also considering redesignating Iranian-backed Houthis as terrorist group. Middle East crisis – live updates The US is seeking global support to give the UN clearer powers to interdict ...The Guardian - 6d -
US couple dies in Mexico after being found shot in pickup truck
The victims were identified by the Michoacán attorney general's office as Gloria Ambriz, 50, and Rafael Cardona, 53.ABC News - Dec. 14 -
Saudi Arabia banned film for 35 years. The Red Sea festival is just one sign of the industry's rise
“My Driver and I” was supposed to be made in 2016, but was scuttled amid Saudi Arabia’s decades-long cinema banABC News - Dec. 13 -
Incredible escape as lorry smashes fire truck on icy US highway
None of first responders were injured, but the truck driver was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.BBC News - Dec. 13 -
Trump calls for mystery drones to be shot down
President-elect Trump on Friday evening called for authorities to shoot down the mysterious drones that have been seen in the skies of New Jersey and around the country. He also suggested the ...The Hill - Dec. 13 -
Why the US Military Can't Just Shoot Down the Mystery Drones
Small, easily weaponizable drones have become a feature of battlefields from the Middle East to Ukraine. Now the threat looms over the US homeland—and the Pentagon's ability to respond is limited.Wired - Dec. 13 -
US senator says mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey should be 'shot down, if necessary'
A U_S_ senator says mysterious drones spotted flying at night over sensitive areas in New Jersey should be “shot down, if necessary."ABC News - Dec. 12 -
No. 5 Kentucky uses second-half surge to down Colgate 78-67
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Koby Brea scored 17 points, including five to cap a critical second-half spurt that rallied No. 5 Kentucky past Colgate 78-67 on Wednesday night.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 12 -
Nasdaq’s board diversity rules struck down by US court
Decision says SEC should not have signed off on directive requiring listed companies to meet certain criteriaFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
Crews fight Malibu fire from the air as winds die down
Winds have died down and conditions are improving in southern California as the Franklin Fire continues to burn. NBC News' David Noriega reports on how planes are able to drop retardant on the ...NBC News - Dec. 11 -
More beans and less red meat: Nutrition experts weigh in on US dietary guidelines
Americans should eat more beans, peas and lentils and cut back on red and processed meats and starchy vegetablesABC News - Dec. 10 -
Breaking down what Luigi Mangione wrote that may be used in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case
Authorities have released details related to a document and other possessions found after Luigi Mangione's arrest. This comes after a manhunt ensued for the suspect in the killing of ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Israeli warplanes pound Syria as troops reportedly advance deeper into the country
A Syrian opposition war monitor says Israel has carried out a wave of heavy airstrikes across Syria as its troops advance deeper into the countryABC News - Dec. 10 -
Cyprus and the US double down on a joint effort to combat financial crimes with more training
Cyprus and the U.S. say they’re doubling down on a joint effort to crack down on illicit finance with additional training of Cypriot law enforcement authorities to identify, investigate and ...ABC News - Dec. 9 -
Santa Ana winds bring dangerous fire conditions, trigger red flag warnings in Southern California
Red flag warnings are in place for Southern California due to Santa Ana winds that will bring gusts up to 65 mph and “extremely rare and dangerous” fire weather conditions.NBC News - Dec. 9 -
Australia synagogue fire "likely a terrorist incident," police say
Police say a fire that seriously damaged a synagogue in Melbourne, Australia, was very likely caused by arsonists in "a terrorist attack."CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Down by the sea: poverty brings Blackpool life expectancy to UK low
Resort town struggles with squalid housing, poor nutrition for children and now, statistics show, earlier deaths. It is a league table that no one wants to top. For the first time in 20 years, ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Hollywood and the Middle East mix at Red Sea International Film Festival
One of the Middle East’s fastest-growing film festivals opened Thursday in Saudi Arabia, attracting filmmakers and stars from around the world to present over 120 films from 81 countries in ...ABC News - Dec. 7 -
US airlines attempt crackdown on air rage incidents – but why are they so common?
Experts claim cramped cabin conditions create ‘perfect storm’ of stressors that lead to mid-flight meltdowns. Was it the too-big carry-on bag? Or perhaps a rise in passenger intoxication? Or the ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Emergency alert system used for red weather warning
People across Wales and south-west England received the alert on their mobile phone.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Rob Manfred addresses 'golden at-bat' rule, shoots down idea of using it in MLB games
Manfred has brought a series of rule changes to the sport... but the golden at-bat won't be the nextCBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
US, Japan and Philippine forces jointly patrol in South China Sea after hostilities involving China
The United States has deployed a reconnaissance aircraft while Japan and the Philippines sent navy ships in a joint patrol in the disputed South China Sea two days after the allied forces condemned ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
US shuts down prisons amid scrutiny over sexual abuse and crisis of suicides
Bureau of Prisons closes California facility and suspends operations at six others as rights activists call for clemency. The US Bureau of Prisons (BoP) announced on Thursday it was permanently ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
As U.K. clamps down on North Sea production, Shell and Equinor to merge operations there
With the U.K. government clamping down on production from the North Sea, Shell and Equinor on Thursday said they would merge their oil and gas operations.MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
With 4 Words, Google’s CEO Just Fired the Company’s Biggest Shot Yet at Microsoft Over AI
Sundar Pichai says Google’s AI models are competitive, but it’s the product that is the problem.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
Secret Service fires shots near Janet Yellen's home, no one hurt
A U.S. Secret Service agent fired shots near the home of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen early Tuesday morning.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Cop29 gave us a Putin-friendly deal – and a glimpse of the dark future of climate talks | Fiona Harvey
The Baku Cop29 talks were marked by division and self-interest, with rancorous meddling right until the end. Fiona Harvey is an environment editor at the Guardian When I first visited Azerbaijan ...The Guardian - Dec. 3
