Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Two US Navy pilots were shot dead in an apparent “friendly fire” incident over the Red Sea on Sunday, the US military said, marking the first time in more than a year that US troops have been targeted by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. This is the most serious incident of bullying. … Read more
Washington — The nearly two-year investigation by Democratic senators into Supreme Court ethics has detailed the more luxury travel of Justice Clarence Thomas and urged Congress to establish a way to enforce a new ethics code. Any movement on the issue appears unlikely as Republicans prepare to take control of the Senate in January, underscoring … Read more
New York – U.S. life expectancy jumped last year, and early data suggests there may be another — much smaller — improvement this year. Deaths from nearly all leading causes declined last year, especially from COVID-19, heart disease and drug overdoses, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report released Thursday. This added … Read more
Washington — The Commerce Department’s efforts to block China and Russia’s access to American-made advanced computer chips have been “inadequate” and do more to curb their ability to make advanced weapons, according to a report published Wednesday by the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. Money will be required. The Biden administration imposed export controls to … Read more
Washington — A bipartisan group of US lawmakers on Tuesday proposed three bills aimed at cracking down on China’s role in the US fentanyl crisis, including measures that would create a US task force to disrupt drug trafficking And will pave the way for sanctions on Chinese entities. US officials say China is a major … Read more
Omaha,Nebraska – A major ice storm created dangerous driving conditions in Iowa and eastern Nebraska this weekend and forced the temporary closure of Interstate 80 after several cars and trucks slid off the road. When the storm hit Friday evening, many events across the region were canceled and businesses announced plans to open late Saturday … Read more