National Guard troops are now being armed with the Army's latest sidearm as they patrol the streets of Washington, D.C., as part of President Trump's crackdown on crime in the nation's capital. … [Read more...] about National Guard troops patrolling D.C. are now armed
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Sykes out: Former Mystics star helps Storm topple her old team
In her return to D.C., all-star Brittney Sykes reveals she requested a trade this month so she would have a better chance to reach the playoffs. … [Read more...] about Sykes out: Former Mystics star helps Storm topple her old team
Israeli airstrikes targeting Iran-backed Houthis rock Yemen’s capital
Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen's capital on Sunday, days after the Houthi rebels fired a missile toward Israel that its military described as the first cluster bomb the rebels had launched at it since 2023. … [Read more...] about Israeli airstrikes targeting Iran-backed Houthis rock Yemen’s capital
Wildfires expand in Oregon and California, threatening homes and prompting evacuations
Wildfires in California wine country and Central Oregon grew overnight, prompting hundreds of evacuations as firefighters worked Sunday to try to contain the blazes amid dry, hot weather. … [Read more...] about Wildfires expand in Oregon and California, threatening homes and prompting evacuations
Trump administration pushes Russia-Ukraine peace deal amid territorial disputes over Donbas region
The Trump administration is working to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, but faces significant challenges in bridging seemingly irreconcilable positions between the warring parties. … [Read more...] about Trump administration pushes Russia-Ukraine peace deal amid territorial disputes over Donbas region