Chinese authorities reportedly in possession of F-35 components in HK

Chinese authorities reportedly in possession of F-35 components in HK

Chinese authorities are reported to be in possession of parts of the F-35 stealth fighter after components of the plane were “inexplicably diverted to Hong Kong.” Shipping giant UPS was shipping a cabin cover and weapons bay door to the United States from Australia in late May when it was diverted, Bloomberg reported Thursday, citing … Read more

Trump rolls out the red carpet for Chinese President Xi Jinping despite U.S.-China tensions

Trump rolls out the red carpet for Chinese President Xi Jinping despite U.S.-China tensions

Washington — President Trump is offering a warm welcome to Chinese President Xi Jinping this week as the U.S. tries to choke China’s supply of semiconductor chips for artificial intelligence advancement, as the two countries determine whether their fragile truce on tariffs will continue, and as concerns mount about China’s relationships with Iran and Russia.Xi’s … Read more

Boise’s “Unknown Wanderer” is identified after 43 years. Could he be linked to Chicago Tylenol murders?

Boise's "Unknown Wanderer" is identified after 43 years. Could he be linked to Chicago Tylenol murders?

Police in Boise, Idaho, announced Wednesday that they had identified the “Unknown Vagabond,” a man found dead in a church in 1982, and revealed a surprising possible connection to the still-unsolved Chicago Tylenol murders. Investigators with the Ada County Sheriff’s Office said they cannot locate the man in the Chicago area during the last week … Read more

Where a powerful nor’easter could hit hardest this weekend

Where a powerful nor’easter could hit hardest this weekend

This weekend is shaping up to be a stormy one for millions of people living in the Northeast. The forecast is trending toward a powerful, slow-moving, rare September nor’easter moving closer to the coast. Because the storm will coincide with higher than normal tides, concerns are increasing about dangerous coastal flooding and beach erosion.

Not set in stone: teachers are defying mandates to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms | US constitution and civil liberties

Not set in stone: teachers are defying mandates to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms | US constitution and civil liberties

When history teacher Chris Dier sued Louisiana two years ago for requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms, he said it wasn’t about taking a stance against Christianity. “It’s a defense of many different types of values, including civil and religious liberties,” said Dier, who teaches at a New Orleans high school. “I … Read more

DOJ defends White House media ban, urges court to reject lawsuit : NPR

DOJ defends White House media ban, urges court to reject lawsuit : NPR

Signs of support for AP, CNN, MS NOW and POLITICO hang on the grounds of the White House on September 21, 2026 in Washington, DC. Finn Gomez/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Finn Gomez/Getty Images WASHINGTON — The Justice Department defended President Trump’s recent media ban, arguing that reporting by CNN, MS Now and Politico … Read more

Ukraine war: Zelenskyy calls for trilateral meeting with Putin, Trump

Ukraine war: Zelenskyy calls for trilateral meeting with Putin, Trump

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 22: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) and US President Donald Trump shake hands as they hold a bilateral meeting in conjunction with the 81st session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly at UN Headquarters on September 22, 2026 in New York City. World leaders have gathered in New … Read more