Category: US & Canada

A Marine One near miss with a passenger jet has prompted US officials to examine communication problems around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. _x000D_ US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday that he is working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the White House to address telecom issues identified after the incident. _x000D_ Marine… Continue reading Marine One Near Miss Prompts Telecom Fix

A Silver River alligator attack left a Florida woman with a traumatic amputation of her right arm during a swimming outing in Marion County. _x000D_ The woman was swimming with a group when an alligator approached in the waters near Silver Springs. She tried to defend herself with a paddleboard paddle, but the animal attacked… Continue reading Florida Woman Loses Arm in Silver River Alligator Attack

U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran must pay compensation before Washington considers future talks with Tehran. His comments come as hopes fade for an immediate deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. _x000D_ Trump made the remarks on Monday after Iran called on the United States to meet several conditions before any agreement. _x000D_ Tehran… Continue reading Trump Demands Compensation From Iran Before Talks

The Big Bear eagle Jackie has died at the age of 14, leaving millions of wildlife fans heartbroken. The bald eagle became a global internet sensation through a livestream that followed her life in California’s Big Bear Valley. _x000D_ Jackie died early Monday morning after veterinarians spent days trying to save her. The Ojai Raptor… Continue reading Big Bear Eagle Jackie Dies at 14

Iran Hormuz Tolls: What Vance Says _x000D_ US Vice President JD Vance says Iran has told Washington that it has no plans to impose tolls on ships using the Strait of Hormuz, despite calls from some Iranian voices for such a measure. _x000D_ Speaking to Fox News, Vance said some figures within Iran have discussed… Continue reading Vance Says Iran Has No Plans for Hormuz Tolls

A heavy-lift helicopter carrying two people crashed Friday while fighting a wildfire in central Utah. At the same time, a separate blaze in Oregon claimed the life of a bulldozer operator. _x000D_ Officials had not reached the Utah crash site by Friday evening. They also had no immediate information about the condition of the two… Continue reading Utah Wildfire Helicopter Crashes

A US appeals court has upheld an order halting construction of the Trump White House ballroom, creating another legal challenge for President Donald Trump’s ambitious renovation project. The ruling says the administration needs explicit approval from Congress before carrying out such a major overhaul of the White House. _x000D_ The US Court of Appeals for… Continue reading US Court Orders Halt to Trump White House Ballroom Construction

US Congressman Andy Ogles loses Republican primary in Tennessee after challenger Charlie Hatcher defeated the Trump-backed incumbent in a closely watched GOP contest. _x000D_ Ogles, who has faced criticism for controversial comments about Muslims and other political statements, failed to secure another term despite receiving a last-minute endorsement from President Donald Trump. _x000D_ With nearly… Continue reading Andy Ogles Loses Republican Primary Despite Trump Support

Trump birthright citizenship orders are once again at the center of a major legal and political battle after President Donald Trump signed two new executive orders designed to limit automatic US citizenship for certain children born in the country. The move comes only weeks after the US Supreme Court ruled against a broader attempt to… Continue reading Trump Signs Orders to Limit US Birthright Citizenship

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to equip its field officers with body cameras within the next two months. However, its new policy gives the agency broad control over which recordings become public. _x000D_ ICE says officers nationwide will have body-worn cameras by the end of September. The rollout follows several fatal shootings involving… Continue reading ICE Body Camera Policy Limits Video Releases