Philippines says navy personnel injured in confrontation with China coast guard | South China Sea
At least eight Philippine naval personnel were injured, including one who lost a thumb, in a clash with Chinese coast guard vessels this week while delivering food and other supplies to a military post in disputed waters in the South China Sea, Philippine security officials said. The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs condemned China’s “illegal […]
Coast Guard blocks Cuban migrants headed for US, ships them back home
In four separate operations, the U.S. Coast Guard intercepted about 20 Cuban migrants attempting to reach U.S. shores in rickety boats and returned them to their home countries, authorities said. The seagoing migrants were apprehended as part of Operation Vigilance, an enhanced effort in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security to stop asylum seekers […]
Native American Nation Will Not Allow National Guard Troops Along Their Part Of Border
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes Even though Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs ordered National Guard troops to the southern border on Friday, not everyone in the region is on board. The Tohono Oʼodham Nation, which is a Native American nation that touches parts of the southern border in the Tucson Sector, wrote in a letter that they […]
Former Nets Guard Darius Morris’ Cause of Death Revealed
Former Brooklyn Nets player Darius Morris, who died in May at age 33, died from coronary artery disease, according to TMZ Sports. reportHe cited the Los Angeles County coroner’s report. As ABC 7 reports, drugs — specifically cocaine, hydrocodone, ethanol and alcohol — are listed as “contributing factors” in the athlete’s death. A native of […]
Calif. Gov. Newsom Doubling Presence Of Nat’l Guard At Border
California Governor Gavin Newsom attends an event with other governors in the White House East Room in Washington, DC on February 23, 2024. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Frank Lara Lisco of OANJune 15, 2024 (Saturday) 12:18 PM California Governor Gavin Newsom announced he was doubling the National Guard’s presence at the southern border. advertisement […]
Gavin Newsom Gets Called Out for Claiming CA National Guard at Border
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) came under fire Thursday from journalists who disputed his claim that the California National Guard is stopping fentanyl and other illegal drugs at the border with Mexico. Newsom claimed that California’s Democratic-run state government is actually guarding the border while Republicans are “playing games,” and posted a video of himself […]
Ex-Nets guard Darius Morris’ cause of death revealed
Former NBA player and college basketball star Darius Morris died in May at age 33 from coronary artery disease. TMZ reported on Friday.He quoted the Los Angeles County coroner as saying. The outlet reported that drug and alcohol use also contributed to the University of Michigan Wolverines star’s death. Cocaine, hydrocodone and ethanol are listed […]
Coast Guard offers update on deadly Titan submersible implosion nearly one year later
Nearly a year after the OceanGate Titan submersible imploded during a dive to view the Titanic, killing five people, the U.S. Coast Guard has released an update on its investigation into the tragedy. The Coast Guard said on Friday it was “actively investigating” the deaths of British billionaire Hamish Harding, OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, father […]
Military officials’ worries about ‘optics’ are to blame for National Guard delay Jan. 6, top Republican says
The top Republican investigating the Jan. 6 House select committee’s actions believes military officials defied former President Trump and delayed deploying the National Guard to the Capitol that day. Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) is chairman of the House Administration Subcommittee on Oversight, a role in which he led a months-long investigation into the now-defunct committee […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom under fire for ‘bold-faced lie’ about National Guard at southern border
California Governor Gavin Newsom has come under fire for declaring that his state has doubled the number of National Guard troops on the southern US border, a claim that some say is a complete fabrication. Newsom posted a video to social media on Thursday from the San Ysidro Port of Entry in which he said […]