VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — The Navy is disciplining nine sailors for their roles in a 94,000-gallon fuel spill that has so far cost $3.8 million. Rear Admiral Jack Scorby told reporters Friday that punishments range from possible losses in…
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Russia warns US aircraft are now targets after US Navy downs Syrian jet
BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the conflict in Syria (all times local): 3:05 p.m. Russia’s defense ministry says it will treat U.S.-led coalition planes in Syria, west of the Euphrates River, as targets after the U.S. military shot down…
Gunman shoots Congressman with a hailstorm of bullets targeting Republicans
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana was shot Wednesday at a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia at around 6:30 AM, officials said. His wounds were not believed to be life-threatening. Alexandria police said a suspect…
Man arrested with fake gun at airport is a veteran with a bad conduct discharge
ORLANDO – The 26-year-old former Marine who brandished a fake handgun Tuesday night at Orlando International Airport triggered a police standoff by handing his phone to a woman, telling her to call 911 and saying he wanted to speak to…
Army identifies Army Ranger killed in Syria over Memorial Day weekend
U.S. military officials say a soldier from Georgia has been killed in a vehicle crash in Syria. The Department of Defence on Saturday said 22-year-old Spc. Etienne J. Murphy died of injuries sustained in a “vehicle rollover related incident” in…
Soldier who punched female security guard denied return to base by judge
A Chicago man whose punch of a female security guard was captured on video has been ordered held in lieu of $250,000 bond but bonded out on Friday. On Tuesday, he was charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm,…
