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Bilal Coulibaly's most consistent trait may also be his most frustrating
Bilal Coulibaly has shown plenty of promise, but there's a reason those flashes have led to frustration.
Source: Wiz of Awes
Before recent attack, Michigan synagogue had been bolstering its security
The Michigan synagogue that came under attack this week when an armed man drove his car into the building had for months been strengthening its security apparatus by hiring a seasoned police…
Source: Washington Times
Iran strikes back after U.S. bombs oil-critical Kharg Island
A missile struck a helipad inside the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad and debris from an intercepted Iranian drone hit an oil facility in the United Arab Emirates as the U.S.-Israel war with Iran…
Source: Washington Times
Elevated terrorism threats come against backdrop of Iran war and cuts at FBI, DOJ
In New York City, two men who federal authorities say were inspired by the Islamic State brought powerful homemade bombs to a far-right protest outside the mayoral mansion.
Source: Washington Times
Russian strike on the Kyiv region kills 4 and wounds at least 15, with peace talks stalled
A combined missile and drone attack on the Kyiv region killed at least four people and wounded at least 15 overnight into Saturday, according to the head of the regional administration for the…
Source: Washington Times
Pakistan's president says Afghan Taliban forces crossed a 'red line' with drone attacks on civilians
Pakistan's president on Saturday warned neighboring Afghanistan's Taliban government that it had " crossed a red line " by launching drone attacks on civilian areas in Pakistan and said the…
Source: Washington Times
North Korea fires about 10 missiles toward sea in show of force, Seoul says
North Korea on Saturday fired about 10 ballistic missiles toward the eastern sea, South Korea's military said, staging its own show of force as the rival South conducts a joint military exercise with…
Source: Washington Times
The White House wants to build an underground center to provide security screening for visitors
The White House wants to build an underground center to provide security screening for visitors, the latest step in the Trump administration's plan to overhaul the grounds.
Source: Washington Times
U.S. orders 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to Mideast after almost 2 weeks of war
The American military has ordered 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to the Middle East, a U.S. official said Friday, in a major addition of forces in the region after nearly two weeks of…
Source: Washington Times
A strong chemical smell forces a 1-hour flight halt at 4 major D.C.-area airports
Four airports serving Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Richmond, Virginia, halted all flights on Friday evening for over an hour because of a strong chemical smell that was impeding air traffic…
Source: Washington Times
State Department slashes fee to renounce U.S. citizenship by 80% to $450
The State Department has slashed by about 80% the fee for Americans to formally renounce their U.S. citizenship.
Source: Washington Times
Trump says U.S. military 'obliterated' targets on Iran's Kharg Island, but oil reserves untouched
President Trump said Friday that the U.S. military destroyed every military target on Iran's Kharg Island, a five-mile island dubbed the country's "oil lifeline," but left its oil infrastructure…
Source: Washington Times
Prosecutor drops vehicular homicide charge against teen charged in death of teacher in prank
A Georgia prosecutor has decided to drop charges against a teenager who police say was driving the truck that struck and killed a beloved high school teacher when a prank turned deadly, the teen's…
Source: Washington Times
Feds win convictions in antifa attack on ICE detention facility
Nine people were convicted by a federal jury Friday for charges stemming from last year's attack on an ICE detention facility in Texas, in what federal prosecutors called the first-ever terrorism…
Source: Washington Times
Treasury says Bessent will run IRS even though 'vacancy' term expired
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will continue to run the IRS even though he is no longer officially serving as acting commissioner, the agency said Friday.
Source: Washington Times
Honda dropping plans for three electric vehicles in U.S.
Honda said it is halting plans for three models of electric vehicles that would have been sold in North America, blaming tariffs, eased gasoline regulations and rolled-back incentives.
Source: Washington Times
Miami man pleads guilty to importing illegal drug 'bath salts' from China
A Miami man pleaded guilty this week to coordinating with a Chinese distributor to import illegal "bath salts" into the U.S. for sale in the Miami area from 2022 to 2025.
Source: Washington Times
In simulation, AI agents coordinated propaganda campaign with no further human input
A USC simulation study warns that AI agents can take over a disinformation campaign once a goal is set -- with no further human guidance needed -- raising questions about elections, public health…
Source: Washington Times
Trump loosens restrictions on community banks to give more people access to home mortgages
President Trump on Friday directed bank regulators to loosen restrictions that made it difficult for community banks to offer mortgage loans, expanding his push to improve home affordability ahead of…
Source: Washington Times
Mini meals and snack sizes: Restaurants are cluing in to customers' demand for smaller portions
The biggest new restaurant trend is small.
Source: Washington Times
