Pentagon raised threat of Israeli spying on U.S. to highest level, sources say
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is increasingly concerned about Israel ramping up its spying on the U.S., recently raising the counterintelligence threat level from America’s top ally in the Middle East to the highest level, according to two U.S. officials and one former U.S. official
U.S. military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wisc. (AP) — The U.S. military said it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and then struck some of the Islamic Republic’s coastal surveillance radar sites in response, raising the risk to a shaky ceasefire as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Iran.“The attack drones posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic,” U.S.
Leopards, tigers and AI data, oh my! Nashville Zoo tries to halt proposed data center
The zoo this week launched an online petition against the data center that, as of Friday, had more than 180,000 signatures and 25,000 shares on Facebook.
‘Maine had my back’: Graham Platner hits the campaign trail amid latest turmoil
Hundreds of supporters signaled they weren’t phased by the new allegations about Graham Platner’s past relationships, giving the Democratic Senate candidate a warm welcome on Friday.
Son of James Handy’s girlfriend is charged with murder in actor’s stabbing death
A man has been charged with murder in the death of actor James Handy, who was stabbed in Los Angeles this week, court records showed Friday
Janet Mills shows no sign of reigniting her Maine Senate bid amid Graham Platner’s troubles
Some of Maine Gov. Janet Mills’ most ardent supporters are encouraging her to reactivate her suspended Senate campaign as fellow Democrat Graham Platner faces new allegations of “toxic” behavior toward three ex-girlfriends, which he has denied
Justice Department urges judge not to block ‘anti-weaponization’ fund that it says is already dead
A federal judge last week temporarily blocked the $1.8 billion fund from being used after a Jan. 6 prosecutor sued to block the Trump administration’s actions.
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo could top 20,000 cases in worst case, CDC says
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda could lead to more than 20,000 cases and over 2,000 deaths in a worst-case scenario, according to a CDC report.
FBI warns drone operators to stay away from World Cup matches
Security for the FIFA World Cup is expanding skyward, with law enforcement agencies preparing for drone activity that could range from a nuisance to a serious threat as the United States hosts the tournament starting next week.
Samantha Busch says family feels ‘not alone’ in first statement since Kyle Busch’s death
Samantha Busch spoke out publicly about the sudden death of her husband, two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, on her Instagram Friday.“The prayers, messages, flowers, meals, hugs, and countless acts of kindness have carried us through the most heartbreaking days of our lives,” Busch said.