LeBron James, Steph Curry lead U.S. to gold-medal win over France
PARIS — It’s gotta be the shoes.With these metallic gold sneakers on, of course LeBron James wasn’t leaving Bercy Arena with anything less than an Olympic…
U.S. Navy support ship Point Loma christened in Alabama
1 of 2 | Austal USA on Saturday officially christened the USNS Point Loma (sister ship USNS Cody pictured), a new naval support ship that…
U.S. tightens sanctions on Belarus, Lukashenko regime
The U.S. Treasury Department Friday tightened sanctions on Belarus's military support for Russia and the Lukashenko regime. Nineteen individuals and 14 entities were sanctioned. The…
At least 9 injured in Russia’s Lipetsk, thousands evacuated in Kursk amid Ukrainian incursion
Kursk regional Gov. Alexey Smirnov said the situation in the region "remains difficult" after calling on Wednesday for thousands to be evacuated. Photo by Russian…
Russia’s Kursk region declares state of emergency as incursion by Ukraine forces gathers pace
President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Cabinet members Russia declared a state of emergency in its western Kursk region late Wednesday amid an ongoing…
U.S. says it is close to securing cease-fire amid fears of escalating Middle East war
National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby speaks during the Daily Press Briefing at the White House on July 25, in Washington, D.C. On Wednesday, he…
Antony Blinken, U.N. leader call on Venezuela to restore democratic norms following election unrest
1 of 4 | Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres agreed Wednesday to urge Venezuela peacefully restore democratic norms following mass…
As USC defense bulks up, once-out-of-shape Kobe Pepe shines
His physical transformation, spanning four years at USC, may not have been the stuff of Instagram thirst traps. His shirtless before-and-after shots weren’t shared by…
U.S., Japan, Italy air forces train together to boost defense capabilities in Indo-Pacific region
1 of 7 | At Misawa Air Base in Aomori-Prefecture, Japan, on Wednesday, members of Italian Air Force work during joint exercise Rising Sun 24,…
U.S., Australia deepen relationship amid growing China threat
From left, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Foreign Minister Penny Wong of Australia, Defense Minister Richard Marles of Australia and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd…
US Defense Secretary Austin defends decision to revoke 9/11 plea deals | September 11 News
The Pentagon chief was caught off guard by last week’s decision by prosecutors to offer deals to the men.United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin…
Year after coup, U.S. finishes withdrawal from key military base in Niger
1 of 2 | U.S. Major Gen. Kenneth Ekman, director of Strategy, Engagement and Programs for U.S. Africa Command, speaks at a June 7 press…
Kim Jong Un oversees transfer of new tactical missile launchers to border
A photo released by the official North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Monday shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attending a ceremony to…
Houthis strike Liberian-flagged vessel in Gulf of Aden
The merchant vessel named Groton was attacked by Houthi rebels on Saturday near the coast of Yemen. Image courtesy of United Kingdom Maritime Trade Organization/Release…
Rams say they will learn from Chargers’ pushing depleted offense
No reason for the Rams to panic. Unless star receiver Puka Nacua’s right knee requires more than an ice packNo reason for the Chargers to…
IDF strikes kill 26, wound dozens in Gaza, West Bank
Palestinians in the West Bank examine the remains of a vehicle struck by Israel Defense Forces that the IDF said was carrying five Hamas militants…
Ukrainian military claims to sink Russian submarine in Crimea
A Russian kilo-class submarine similar to the one claimed to have been destroyed by Ukraine on Saturday is shown in this 2008 photo. The Ukrainian…
Sens. Wyden, Paul introduce bipartisan bill to abolish military draft
1 of 2 | Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Thursday introduced a bill to abolish the military draft. He said the all-volunteer military has eliminated the…
Opinion: Trump proved himself unfit to be commander in chief
When I was an officer in the U.S. military, I abstained from voting in national elections, one small way to keep the armed forces nonpartisan.…
Iran holds funeral for slain Hamas leader as fears of widening war spread
Iran's spiritual leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei leads funeral prayers for Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh at the University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, on Thursday. Haniyeh…