Ukraine’s military chief says that the Ukrainian air force has shot down a Russian early warning and control plane that can spot targets up to 650 kilometers (400 miles) away and a key command center aircraft that relays information to troops on the ground
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Boeing steps up inspections, to review quality after blowout
Boeing will also bring in an outside party to review its quality controls and suggest improvements, he said, adding another layer of scrutiny to its manufacturing process.
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Houthi rebels strike U.S.-owned ship off the coast of Yemen, raising tensions
A missile fired from Yemen has struck a U.S.-owned ship in the Gulf of Aden on Monday, private security firms tell The Associated Press
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From Berlin to Karachi, thousands demonstrate in support of either Israel or Palestinians
Thousands of people took to the streets across the world Sunday to mark the 100th day of Israel’s war with Hamas.
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No joke: Feds are banning humorous electronic messages on highways
Humorous and quirky messages on electronic signs will soon be disappearing from highways and freeways across the country.
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As political divisions intensify, U.S. military academies focus on oaths and loyalty to Constitution
The U.S. military isn’t immune to the country’s deep political polarization, and the service academies are trying to update how they teach future officers to navigate that divide.
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War in Gaza and U.S. election factor into some of the many events planned for MLK holiday
As communities across the U.S. celebrate the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday this weekend, some people are taking a cue from the civil rights icon’s history of protest.
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U.S. says Texas blocked border agents from entering park to try to save 3 migrants from drowning
The drownings come amid escalating tensions between Texas and the U.S. government over immigration enforcement.
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Iowa principal who risked his life to protect students during a high school shooting has died
Dan Marburger was critically injured during the Jan. 4 attack, which began in the school’s cafeteria as students were gathering for breakfast before class.
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Joyce Randolph, actress who played Ed Norton’s wife Trixie on ‘The Honeymooners,’ dies at 99
Randolph died of natural causes Saturday night at her home, her son said.