Judge extends stay of order that would pull most USAID staffers off the job

A court order halting plans to pull all but a fraction of USAID staffers off the job worldwide will stay in place for at least another week.

Sensory immersion is free at Gunsan Public Market in South Korea

From fresh produce and seafood to traditional snacks and handmade goods, Gunsan Public Market near Kunsan Air Base offers something for everyone.

Pacific War author’s ‘Guam,’ due in March, fills a void

“Guam: The Battle for an American Island in World War II” sets the scene not only for the Japanese takeover and occupation from Dec. 10, 1941, but the 20 days of battle in July and August 1944 and the complete, post-war change that came over the island.

Trump wants denuclearization talks with Russia and China, hopes for defense spending cuts

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he wants to restart nuclear arms control talks with Russia and China and that eventually he hopes all three countries could agree to cut their massive defense budgets in half.

Trump calls India’s Modi a ‘great friend’ but warns of higher U.S. tariffs on Indian goods

President Donald Trump is meeting Thursday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who hopes to avoid additional tariffs that the new administration has slapped on other countries in its opening weeks.

Trump signs a plan for reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners

President Donald Trump on Thursday rolled out his plan to increase U.S. tariffs to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports.

A humpback whale nearly swallows kayaker in Chilean Patagonia — and it’s all captured on camera

A humpback whale briefly swallowed a kayaker off Chilean Patagonia before quickly releasing him unharmed. The incident, caught on camera, quickly went viral.

USS Harry S. Truman and merchant ship collide near Egyptian port, official says

The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman and a merchant ship collided Wednesday while operating near Egypt’s Port Said, according to a Navy official.

Navy Seabees rescue motorists from submerged vehicle

Navy Seabees rescued two elderly people from a submerged vehicle that crashed last week outside of New Orleans.

Senate Judiciary Committee advances Patel for FBI director

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines on Thursday to advance the nomination of Kash Patel for FBI director.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sworn in as health secretary

The Senate on Thursday confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and he was then sworn in as President Donald Trump’s health secretary.

As major storm hits California, intense rains could trigger floods and landslides

A powerful storm is bearing down on California as an atmospheric river drops through the state. While the fast-moving system will affect nearly the entire state on Thursday, of high concern is Southern California as intense rains fall on the heels of devastating wildfires — downpours that could trigger damaging floods and debris flows.

Former Fort Carson Iraq war veteran gives up the fight to stay in the US

Decorated U.S. Army veteran Jose Barco, who served 15 years in prison, was taken into custody last month by U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement officers because his citizenship papers, which were supposed to be processed while he was in the Army, were lost.

Hamas says it will free 3 more hostages as planned, paving the way to resolve ceasefire dispute

Hamas had threatened to delay the next release of captives, accusing Israel of failing to meet its obligations to allow in tents and shelters, among other alleged violations of the truce. Israel had threatened to renew its offensive if hostages were not freed.

Fake soldiers, real heartbreak: Meta warns of Valentine’s Day military posers online  

The scams usually begin with a generic message. If someone responds, the scammer gradually builds trust. Fraudsters posing as military personnel, often using stolen photos and information from real veterans or active-duty service members, have been a persistent problem.

USS Boxer: ‘30 years and thriving’

The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) celebrated 30 years of service and history.

The number of Americans seeking jobless benefits falls as employers continue to hold on to workers

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as employers continue to retain workers despite resurgent inflation and elevated interest rates.

Photo shows a rare event: Russian and American fighter jets in same place, in India

The Russian Su-57 Felon and the American-made Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II — both advanced fifth-generation fighter aircraft made by rival countries— have been sharing the same space in India since Monday.

Russia rejoices at Trump-Putin call as Zelenskyy rejects talks without Ukraine present

Russian officials and state media took a triumphant tone on Thursday after President Donald Trump jettisoned three years of U.S. policy and announced he would likely meet soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate a peace deal in the almost three-year-long war in Ukraine.