LIFESTYLE 5 hours ago On this day in history, April 20, 1898, President William McKinley asks Congress to declare war on Spain On this day in history, April 20, 1898, the 25th president, William McKinley, went to Congress to ask for declaration of war on Spain in defense of Cuba, which had been battling Spain.
Alaska 9 hours ago National Guard delays Alaska staffing changes that threatened national security, civilian rescues The Air National Guard has delayed a plan for its Alaska unit that would have converted 80 Active Guard and Reserve members to dual status tech positions.
Illinois 14 hours ago WWII soldier who died in Japanese POW camp identified 81 years later Military scientists have identified the remains of Army Pfc. Harry Jerele of Berkeley, Illinois, who in 1942 died of pneumonia while held captive at Cabanatuan.
Caribbean 18 hours ago Biden admin deports 50 Haitians to nation hit with gang violence, ending pause in flights The Biden administration has sent 50 Haitians back to their country, marking its first deportation flight in months to the Caribbean nation, officials said.
Israel 19 hours ago Israel's amputee soccer team offers healing to soldiers who lost limbs in Gaza Israel's national amputee soccer team is heading to France for the 2024 European Amputee Football Championships in June. The team lineup includes two Israeli soldiers.
TRAVEL 19 hours ago American Revolution began 249 years ago: Here are 5 overlooked tourist spots on fight for independence National parks and battlefields tell the sweeping history of the American Revolution. But the full story of independence includes these 5 unusual or forgotten sights.
LIFESTYLE 1 day ago On this day in history, April 19, 1951, Gen. MacArthur delivers 'Old soldiers never die' speech to Congress Gen. Douglas MacArthur delivered his "Old soldiers never die" speech to a joint session of Congress on this day in history, April 19, 1951. Earlier, MacArthur was relieved of his military duties.
Air Force 1 day ago US military 'out of time' in push against adversaries' modernization, Air Force secretary says Senior Air Force officials told U.S. lawmakers that they are "out of time" to meet the threats of China, advocating for modernization in the military.
LIFESTYLE 1 day ago Mysterious discovery on Cape Cod beach identified as artifact from top-secret Cold War program A large, mysterious object that is believed to have been once used at a "top secret" Cold War-era camp for anti-aircraft training was discovered on a Cape Cod, Massachusetts, beach.
US 1 day ago Skeletal remains of Marine captain found in 'unexpected' place A jawbone belonging to Marine Corps Captain Everett Leland Yager, who died in 1951, was recently positively identified after a boy turned over his rock collection to authorities.