What’s known and not about US drone-Russian jet encounter WASHINGTON (AP) — When a Russian fighter jet collided with a large U.S. surveillance drone over the Black Sea, it was a rare but serious incident that triggered a U.S. diplomatic protest and raised concerns about the possibility Russia could recover sensitive technology. U.S. and Russian officials had conflicting accounts of the collision Tuesday between […]
US says Russian warplane hits American drone over … KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian fighter jet struck the propeller of a U.S. surveillance drone over the Black Sea on Tuesday in a “brazen violation of international law,” causing American forces to bring down the unmanned aerial vehicle, the U.S. said. But Russia insisted its warplanes didn’t hit the MQ-9 Reaper drone. Instead, it […]
Judge approves OK AG’s execution delay request; death … Court documents show a district judge has approved Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s motion to delay several executions in the state, further postponing death row inmate Richard Glossip’s execution.
Oklahoma AG asking for delay in executions Just days after taking office, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a motion to delay several executions in the state.
In Memoriam: Those we lost in 2022 The Queen of England, an early king of rock and roll and dozens of other notables who made their mark on the world passed in 2022. Here is a look at those we lost.
The top holiday toys from the year you were born (Stacker) – The holiday season is upon us, which means it’s the perfect time to dive into the history of iconic gifts—and for Americans to gear up accordingly and look out for the best deals. For retailers, it means lining physical and virtual shelves with the most popular toys and newest gadgets. Toy shopping has […]
Sigourney Weaver, James Cameron float on in ‘Way … NEW YORK (AP) — To Sigourney Weaver, her friendship with James Cameron didn’t really start on “Aliens,” the 1986 film Cameron directed her in. It started after. “He was quite serious most of the time. He had a lot riding on that. England was all about Ridley Scott (the original’s director) doing the next one,” […]
Best Christmas movies of all time, according to critics Since well before Thanksgiving, streaming and cable networks have featured Christmas movies in anticipation of the season.
US: Iranian troops in Crimea backing Russian drone … WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Thursday that Iranian troops are “directly engaged on the ground” in Crimea supporting Russian drone attacks on Ukraine’s power stations and other key infrastructure, claiming it has troubling evidence of Tehran’s deepening role assisting Russia as it exacts suffering on Ukrainian civilians just as the cold weather sets […]
Biden sparks debate with Marine backdrop to combative … President Biden sparked debate about his own adherence to political norms during his speech last week warning of GOP attacks on democracy, when the White House placed two Marines in the backdrop of his high-profile address from Philadelphia. It wasn’t the first time a president has given a speech in front of the military. But […]
Oklahoma Attorney General requests dates to execute … The Oklahoma Attorney General is asking the Court of Criminal Appeals to set execution dates for 25 death row inmates.
