At 96, Former Army Tank Driver Reflects on the Korean War
Army Staff Sgt. Stanley Martinez, one of two surviving members of a local Korean War Veterans Association chapter, speaks about his experiences as a 7th Infantry Division tank driver during the Korean War.
Peruvian journalists face threats, death amid country’s democratic backsliding
Peruvian journalist Geraldine Santos is only 30 years old, and she is already preparing for her funeral. Santos says she has received so many threats while reporting on cocaine trafficking and environmental crimes in the Amazon jungle that she has arranged for her family to contact a government source who, in case Santos is murdered, […]
Protesters torch Ebola facility after dispute over burial practices sparks violence
Fears and frustrations over the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo are now spilling into the streets and turning violent. A temporary Ebola treatment center in the city of Rwampara was set on fire Thursday after health officials refused to release the body of a young man who died from the virus to […]
Ignoring Trump, Colbert bids farewell to ‘Late Show’ as CBS transitions time slot
Stephen Colbert signed off CBS’ “The Late Show” for the final time Thursday, concluding an 11-year tenure amid swirling political controversy and network cost-cutting. The parent company, Paramount, ended the late-night program, citing budget constraints. However, fans suspect political retaliation played a role, noting the media company was actively seeking federal approval from the Trump […]
Why Trump suddenly changed his mind on sending 5,000 US troops to Poland
President Donald Trump has announced plans to send thousands of additional U.S. troops to Poland, apparently reversing last week’s decision to halt an Army brigade that was headed there. Last week, the Pentagon said the 4,200-person brigade would not be deploying, even though its equipment had already arrived and the unit underwent months of training for the mission. Now, Trump says 5,000 troops will be sent to Poland. […]
Trump makes surprise Poland pivot; Colbert ends 33-year franchise
President Donald Trump hits reverse on Europe, canceling one troop plan for Poland only to replace it with a larger deployment. So what changed? Plus, hurricane season is almost here, and one weather pattern could help keep some of the strongest storms from stacking up. And one of late night’s biggest names says goodbye. Stephen […]
Women’s Smithsonian museum plan collapses in fight over who counts as a woman
A long-sought Smithsonian museum honoring American women and their history has hit another roadblock after lawmakers fought over new language addressing who could be featured in the museum. On Thursday, the House voted 216-204 to reject legislation sponsored by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y. Every Democrat and four Republicans voted against the bill. The bill was […]
Kash Patel merch site hacked to trick users into installing malware
A website that sells merchandise related to FBI Director Kash Patel went offline Friday after a hack apparently tricked visitors into downloading malware. The site — unprecedented for an FBI chief — sells “K$H”-branded patriotic goods, such as clothing and books. The site, known as Based Apparel, has offered “Love It Or Leave It” T-shirts […]
Could government insiders be betting on world events? Congress wants answers
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., says he is launching an investigation into possible insider trading involving the prediction platforms Kalshi and Polymarket. The platforms allow users to place financial bets on the outcomes of real-world events, including elections, government actions, economic data and sporting events. Comer seeks information from both companies Comer announced […]
