Medal of Honor Monday: Army Air Corps 2nd Lt. Joseph Sarnoski
Over the skies of the South Pacific, Army Air Corps 2nd Lt. Joseph Raymond Sarnoski gave his life to keep his aircrew safe during a dangerous World War II reconnaissance mission.
Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill
The Second Continental Congress authorized the creation of the Continental Army, June 14, 1775, and just three days later, British and Colonial forces fought the Battle of Bunker Hill in Charlestown, Mass., which is now a neighborhood of Boston.
FDA recalls select vitamin B12 gummies due to potential peanut allergen risk
A warning if you take Vitamin B12 gummy products –– The FDA has issued a recall after three products revealed the presence of peanuts. This poses a serious risk to those with peanut allergies. Vita Warehouse Corp. is voluntarily recalling Welby brand Vitamin B12 Energy Support gummy product 1000 mcg 140 gummies, Berkely Jensen Vitamin B12 […]
Did Trump ‘veto’ Khamenei assassination plot amid Israeli, Iranian airstrikes?
Missiles flew between Israel and Iran Sunday, June 15, marking the third consecutive day that the two nations have kept up their offensives. Meanwhile, Reuters reports that President Donald Trump “vetoed” an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei –– a charge Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was quick to deny. Death […]
World leaders gather in Alberta for G7 summit amid shifting diplomatic priorities
Leaders from some of the largest powers in the world arrived in Alberta, Canada, on Sunday, June 15, for the Group of Seven (G7) summit. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will not issue a joint statement at the end of the summit. The document usually outlines the leaders’ shared positions on summit issues and offers a […]
Manhunt for suspected Minn. ‘political assassin’ enters 2nd day; wife detained
The hunt for a man believed to have killed a Minnesota lawmaker and seriously wounded another is stretching into its second day, Sunday, June 15. Federal and state law enforcement agencies are continuing to look for Vance Boelter, 57, who allegedly shot and killed former Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband in their home early […]
Army’s 250th anniversary parade to proceed rain or shine
President Donald Trump announced on social media Saturday morning, June 14, that a parade commemorating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary will proceed as planned, rain or shine. “REMEMBER, A RAINY DAY PARADE BRINGS GOOD LUCK. I’LL SEE YOU ALL IN D.C.,” Trump wrote. Rain is forecast for Saturday evening’s event, and White House spokesperson Anna […]
Millions to protest Trump’s parade in nationwide ‘No Kings’ demonstrations
Millions of Americans are expected to take part in “No Kings” protests across the country on Saturday, June 14, organizers said. About 2,000 demonstrations are planned, with the largest expected in Philadelphia, an homage to the Second Continental Congress’ signing of the Declaration of Independence. “I think we will see the largest peaceful single-day protests […]
2 Minn. Democrats targeted in ‘politically motivated’ attacks; 1 dead
A state Democratic lawmaker in Minnesota and her husband were shot and killed in their home early Saturday morning, June 14, in what Gov. Tim Walz described as a “politically motivated assassination.” A second state lawmaker and his spouse were also shot multiple times in their home, though they are expected to survive. “This was […]
Iran, Israeli airstrikes subside as US negotiations with Tehran are paused
A wave of retaliatory strikes between Israel and Iran subsided Saturday, June 14, following an opening Israeli salvo that struck Tehran’s nuclear and military installations a day prior. The strikes have put on hold negotiations between Iran and the U.S. over Tehran’s nuclear program. Israel, Iran launch strikes Israel confirmed Friday, June 13, that it […]