Largest seizure of homemade explosives in FBI history is made at Virginia farm, agents say

A man alleged to have stockpiled the largest number of homemade explosives ever seized by the FBI is in custody following a recent raid at his 20-acre farm in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia.

Nippon Steel reportedly negotiating directly with White House in quest to purchase US Steel

Nippon Steel continues to push for presidential support of its proposed $14.9 billion purchase of U.S. Steel, despite concerns that such a deal could lower American steel production and create a national security threat.

Arizona official who delayed county’s 2022 election certification didn’t have immunity, court says

An appeals court rejected an Arizona official’s argument that felony charges against him for delaying certification of his rural county’s 2022 election results should be dismissed because he has legislative immunity.

Woman burned to death in New York subway is identified as 57-year-old from New Jersey

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said that 57-year-old Debrina Kawam had a “brief stint in our homeless shelter system,” though did not say when.

SpaceX launch on final day of 2024 raises Space Coast tally to 93 for the year

SpaceX put the final countdown in the books for the Space Coast early Tuesday, adding one more to the record pace of launches for the year.

Court sides with state over Pennsylvania county’s handling of voting machines after 2020 election

A Pennsylvania court says the secretary of state has the authority to direct counties not to allow “unauthorized third party access” to voting machines or risk having those machines decertified and unable to be deployed for elections.

US imposes sanctions on Russian and Iranian groups over disinformation targeting American voters

Treasury officials announced the actions Tuesday, saying the two groups sought to spread false claims designed to stoke political tension and undermine the candidates ahead of November’s vote.

FBI issues warning after burglaries at NFL, NBA athletes’ homes

A string of burglaries at the homes of star athletes, including Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Joe Burrow and Luka Doncic, prompted the FBI to warn professional sports leagues about criminal organizations targeting players.

Hotel robbery thwarted when Air Force sergeant notices odd behavior, Florida cops say

A U.S. airman’s keen sense of situational awareness foiled a hotel robbery after he took notice of odd behavior in the lobby, according to investigators in the Florida Panhandle.

Army testing drone that gives big-picture view of ground combat action

An Army surveillance drone prototype will give brigade commanders a clearer picture of the battlefield.

How the Marines are saving endangered desert tortoises

A sheltered habitat at Twentynine Palms in California helps protect desert tortoises.

Biden moves to bar oil, gas and geothermal development in Nevada mountain range for 20 years

President Joe Biden’s administration said it is taking steps to bar oil, gas and geothermal development for 20 years in northeastern Nevada’s Ruby Mountains.

89 Air Force jobs eligible for bonuses that could add up to more than $350,000 in a career

The Air Force expanded retention bonuses this month for 89 career fields in high demand from cyber systems operations to bomb technicians.