A Marine who said he was waiting for "Civil war 2" and two other active-duty members of the military have been charged with participating in the riot at the U.S. Capitol, authorities said in newly filed court papers. … [Read more...] about 3 active-duty Marines charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
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Prosecutor suspended by DeSantis loses bid to get job back
A Florida prosecutor who Gov. Ron DeSantis had suspended will remain out of office since a federal judge on Friday ruled that he does not have the power to reinstate the prosecutor - despite ruling that the removal violated the First Amendment and Florida Constitution. … [Read more...] about Prosecutor suspended by DeSantis loses bid to get job back
Social media report anti-aircraft systems placed in Moscow
Social media posts on Friday said air-defense systems have been installed in several spots in Moscow, including atop the Russian Defense Ministry headquarters. … [Read more...] about Social media report anti-aircraft systems placed in Moscow
Germany punts on Leopard 2 tanks for Ukraine
Germany said Friday it needed more time to decide whether to let its coveted Leopard 2 battle tanks be sent to Ukraine, putting off pleas from the government in Kyiv and disappointing U.S. and NATO allies eager to bolster Ukraine's forces against a possible new Russian advance. … [Read more...] about Germany punts on Leopard 2 tanks for Ukraine
LGBTQ people, allies could face $1,500 fine in North Dakota
As more than a dozen states consider passing anti-transgender legislation this year, North Dakota lawmakers are diving into a bill that would make people pay $1,500 each time they refer to themselves or others with gender pronouns different from the ones they were assigned at birth. … [Read more...] about LGBTQ people, allies could face $1,500 fine in North Dakota