Why experts warn against shooting a suspected drone

Mysterious possible drone sightings across the East Coast have prompted calls from civilians and some politicians to shoot down the unidentified aircraft. But shooting at drones is dangerous and illegal – and may bring unintended consequences, according to federal officials and experts. The possible drone sightings, which started in November in New Jersey, have caused anxiety and … Continue reading Why experts warn against shooting a suspected drone

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Top US diplomats heading to Middle East – with Syria high on agenda

Top US diplomats are heading to the Middle East to help ensure a smooth transition of power in Syria as well as a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza. Secretary of state Antony Blinken is set to visit Jordan and Turkey, while US national security adviser Jake Sullivan is planning stops in Israel, Qatar and … Continue reading Top US diplomats heading to Middle East – with Syria high on agenda

US govt warns Americans to avoid Kabul airport, Ghani flees Afghanistan as city falls to Taliban

resident Ashraf Ghani, along with his close aides, flew out of Afghanistan on Sunday, paving way for Taliban to regain power 20 years after a US-led military invasion ousted them. Ashraf Ghani A senior Afghan Interior Ministry official confirmed the development to Reuters. Asked for comment, the president's office said it "cannot say anything about Ashraf … Continue reading US govt warns Americans to avoid Kabul airport, Ghani flees Afghanistan as city falls to Taliban

Mexico sues US gun manufacturers and distributors

The Mexican government sued United States gun manufacturers and distributors Wednesday in US federal court, arguing that their negligent and illegal commercial practices have unleashed tremendous bloodshed in Mexico. Illustrative image shows man with a gun The unusual lawsuit was filed in US federal court in Boston. Among those being sued are some of the … Continue reading Mexico sues US gun manufacturers and distributors

The Black Vault attacks CIA, releases confidential UFO documents

"Unidentified flying objects" are definitely a thing, but do they have alien origins? I'm on the side of the skeptics, but there are plenty of true believers and UFO-curious folks eager for official information from the government.  Thanks to The Black Vault, an online archive of declassified government documents, you can now dig through a massive trove … Continue reading The Black Vault attacks CIA, releases confidential UFO documents

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US government wins lawsuit against Edward Snowden

Former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden violated secrecy agreements with the U.S. government that allow it to claim proceeds from a memoir he published earlier this year, a judge ruled Tuesday. U.S. District Judge Liam O'Grady in Alexandria, Virginia, ruled that Snowden is liable for breach of contract with the government because he published … Continue reading US government wins lawsuit against Edward Snowden

Facts you probably don’t know about refugees in the US

An executive order signed Jan. 27, 2017 by President Donald Trump suspended refugee admissions for 120 days while security procedures are reviewed, though the resettlement of persecuted religious minorities continued during that time on a case-by-case basis. Under the plan, the maximum number of refugees allowed into the U.S. in fiscal 2017 was expected to decline from … Continue reading Facts you probably don’t know about refugees in the US

US National Director of Intelligence to resign from office in August

Dan Coats, director of national intelligence, will leave his job next month. President Trump made the announcement on Sunday, after a turbulent two years in which Coats and the president were often at odds over Russian interference in the 2016 election. Mr. Trump announced Coats' departure on August 15 in a tweet that thanked Coats … Continue reading US National Director of Intelligence to resign from office in August

How Saudi Arabia plans to invade Qatar; US President Donald Trump suspected

The ongoing rift between Qatar and its neighboring gulf states -- the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, the Maldives, Egypt and Bahrain -- was blamed on a possible hack from Vladimir Putin's government but while Russia denied those allegations, Donald Trump takes center stage for inciting a campaign against the tiny landlocked emirate. Image shows Donald … Continue reading How Saudi Arabia plans to invade Qatar; US President Donald Trump suspected