Robert Fernandez, one of Pearl Harbor attack’s last survivors, dies at 100

Robert Fernandez, who died Wednesday at age 100 in Lodi, Calif., was among the hundreds of service members who survived the Pearl Harbor attack. His death leaves barely more than a dozen survivors of the attack still living.

US, South Korean airpower display will return over Osan after 6-year hiatus

After six long years, Air Power Days are returning to the home of the 7th Air Force and its U.S. fighter and attack squadrons.

Christmas comes early for Pacific islanders courtesy of Santa 41 and its helpers

Inhabitants of this remote atoll rushed onto a beach Wednesday as a U.S. Air Force plane prepared to drop crates filled with much-needed supplies and some Christmas cheer.

Personal chef sues Woody Allen, says he was fired over Army Reserve service

Woody Allen‘s former personal chef claims in a lawsuit that the filmmaker and his wife fired him because of his service in the U.S. Army Reserves and questions about his pay, then “rubbed salt on the wounds” by saying they didn’t like his cooking.

Jim Leach, former US representative from Iowa, dies at 82

Former U.S. Rep. Jim Leach, who served 30 years as a politician from eastern Iowa and later headed the National Endowment for the Humanities, died Wednesday. He was 82.

South Korea’s Yoon defends martial law as act of governance and vows to ‘fight to the end’

South Korea’s president defended his martial law decree as an act of governance and denied rebellion charges, vowing Thursday to “fight to the end” in the face of attempts to impeach him and intensifying investigations into last week’s dramatic move.

‘Probably not a good idea’: Chinese citizen allegedly photographed California’s Vandenberg base with drone

Nearly a mile above Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California, a hacked drone soared through restricted airspace for roughly an hour.

Taiwan demands that China end its military activity in nearby waters

Taiwan demanded that China end its ongoing military activity in nearby waters, which it said is unilaterally undermining peace and stability and disrupting international shipping and trade.

Ontario premier says US energy exports will be cut off if Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on Canada

The premier of Canada’s largest province said he will cut off energy to the United States if President-elect Donald Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on all Canadian products.

Judge orders CIA analyst accused of Israel-Iran leak held pending trial

A CIA analyst charged with leaking top secret details ahead of a planned Israeli attack on Iran earlier this year will remain jailed pending trial, a judge ordered Wednesday.

Military kids play football in the rain with NFL legend and Army brat RGIII

Nearly 100 military children and their families participated in USAA’s first Heroes Huddle on Wednesday morning at Prince George Sports Complex, Landover, Md., with former NFL player Robert Griffin III as a special guest.

Defense bill with pay raise for troops and transgender care ban for children passes House

Aside from its restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors, the legislation garnered widespread support for giving E-1 to E-4 troops a 14.5% pay raise and all other troops a 4.5% pay bump. The bill now moves to the Senate, where it is also expected to pass.

Leaked report reveals Islamist infiltration of Sudan’s Popular Resistance Forces

A leaked internal performance report from Sudan’s Islamic Movement reveals its deep infiltration of the Popular Resistance Forces (PRF), civilian militias fighting alongside the Sudanese army against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), according to a copy obtained by Sudan Tribune.

Hegseth meets with moderate Sen. Collins as he lobbies for key votes in Senate

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Defense Department, said he had a “wonderful conversation” with Maine Sen. Susan Collins on Wednesday as he pushed to win enough votes for confirmation. He said he will not back down after allegations of excessive drinking and sexual misconduct.

Surge in applicants strains VA jobs program for disabled veterans

More than 192,000 disabled veterans applied to the Veterans Readiness and Employment Program in 2024, up from 131,000 in 2023. In 2025, officials project another 15% increase in applicants.

Homeland Security shares new details of mysterious drone flights over New Jersey

The large mysterious drones reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks appear to avoid detection by traditional methods such as helicopter and radio, according to a state lawmaker briefed Wednesday by the Department of Homeland Security.

Judge blocks sale of Alex Jones’ Infowars to The Onion

After two days of testimony in Houston, Judge Christopher Lopez on Tuesday expressed concern over what he declared a lack of transparency surrounding the auction of Alex Jones’ assets. That means Jones will hold onto Infowars, foiling, at least for now, The Onion’s plans to relaunch it.

Biden says healthy women help US prosperity as he highlights White House initiative on their health

Since its launch, the women’s health research initiative has attracted nearly $1 billion in federal funding, including from the Defense Department and National Institutes of Health.

South Korea’s Yoon seeks to fight on as probes mount

Yoon will likely fight any bid to impeach him and appears to have rejected the idea of quitting early in February or March, according to Kim Jong-hyuk, a senior ruling party member.