Israel approves plan to expand Golan Heights settlements
1 of 4 | An Israeli soldier waves to a jeep of soldiers exiting from Syria into Israeli through the border fence with Syria in…
The Times of Troy: Five thoughts on USC’s first week of the transfer portal
Hello again, and welcome back to another week of the Times of Troy newsletter. I’m Ryan Kartje, the USC beat writer at The Times and…
LeBron James returns and Lakers hold on to beat Memphis Grizzlies
The Lakers were, again, the Lakers — the version from early this season that made optimism seem nothing like foolishness.For two-and-a-half quarters Sunday night against…
Israel to open ‘new front’ in Golan Heights, Netanyahu says
1 of 4 | An Israeli soldier waves to a jeep of soldiers exiting from Syria into Israeli through the border fence with Syria in…
Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers slice up Chargers defense
When the SoFi Stadium lights went dark to begin a hype video in the middle of the fourth quarter, hundreds of fans streamed toward the…
Former Defense Department official gets 18 months in prison for interstate dogfighting
The Justice Department said Friday former Department of Defense Deputy Chief Frederick Douglass Moorefield, Jr. has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for…
Japanese court finds U.S. airman guilty of raping girl, imposes 5-year sentence
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 336th Fighter Squadron takes off from Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, on Aug 11, 2023.…
FBI, DHS, White House: No evidence drone sightings pose U.S. threat; many are lawful manned aircraft
National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby speaks during the daily press briefing in the James S. Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington,…
U.S. unveils more weapons for Ukraine just weeks before Trump admin. takes over
US President Joe Biden (R) shakes hands with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky as they hold a bilateral meeting at the Intercontinental Hotel in Paris, on…
U.S., Japan pledge continued deterrence amid Russian, North Korean, Chinese threats
Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attend an official welcoming ceremony during their meeting in Pyongyang, North Korea, on…
U.S., South Korea to flex aerial might during May airshow
1 of 2 | A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler from Electronic Attack Squadron 138 takes off at Osan Air Base on Oct. 22, 2018, and…
U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger testifies about increased threats, need for more officers
1 of 5 | U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger testifies Wednesday at a Senate Rules and Administration hearing in the Russell Senate office building…
House approves massive National Defense Authorization Act with controversial provision
1 of 3 | The U.S. House voted Wednesday to approve the National Defense Authorization Act, worth $895 billion to include pay raises for service…
State football previews: A look at the matchups for Southland teams
A look at the matchups involving Southland teams in CIF state championship bowl games this weekend:FRIDAY Division 2-AA: Oxnard Pacifica (11-4) vs. Sacramento Grant (11-3)…
U.S. gives Kyiv $20B loan from frozen Russian assets
U.S. President Joe Biden (R) shakes hands with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky during the International commemorative ceremony at Omaha Beach marking the 80th anniversary of…
N.J. lawmaker calls for ‘limited’ state of emergency over unexplained drone sightings
State Sen. Jon Bramnick expressed concern over recent N.J. drone sightings. "The State of New Jersey should issue a limited state of emergency banning all…
The Times of Troy: The next month is key for these six Trojans
Hi, everyone! I’m Ryan Kartje, your USC beat writer at The Times, reporting to you in the aftermath of the first 12-team College Football Playoff…
U.S., Japan, Republic of Korea meet over ‘concerning developments’ in DPRK, Russia
Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink, Japan's Director General Namazu Hiroyuki and Republic of Korea Vice Foreign Minister Cho…
Sinking Lakers must throw LeBron James and Anthony Davis overboard
Dear LeBron, … ask out.Dear A.D., ... follow him.This is my Christmas wish for a Lakers franchise that has lost the town to the Dodgers,…
Playing without LeBron James, Lakers still dominate Portland
The Lakers had little choice Sunday night in their return to Los Angeles, a style of play chosen for them instead of them choosing it.LeBron…