The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis II mission entered the moon's gravitational sphere of influence early Monday morning as they cruised along a path that will soon take them over the shadowed, lunar far side to become the farthest-flying humans in history. The Artemis II crew, flying in their Orion...
Analysis: Iran Eyes Lasting Control of Strait of Hormuz in Prolonged US-Israeli Conflict
More than a month into the second U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, Tehran has imposed significant restrictions on transit through the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a shift from tactical defense to long-term strategic leverage, analysts say. Iranian officials maintain control over which vessels may pass, allowing ships from China, Russia, and...
Europe Limits US Military Flights Amid Iran Conflict
Austria joined at least four other European countries in restricting U.S. and Israeli military flights toward Iran, citing neutrality and legal policies, Newsweek reported. Spain and Italy have barred U.S. aircraft from their airspace or bases, while France and Switzerland are reviewing requests individually or rejecting most transit applications. Austria’s...
Trump Revels in Threats to Commit War Crimes in Iran
WASHINGTON — Power plants, desalination stations, oil wells, roads, bridges and other infrastructure. They are the foundations of civilian life in Iran, and their destruction by American and Israeli forces would cause widespread suffering among the country’s 93 million people — and in most cases would be considered a war...
Fresno Police Arrest Two Gang Members Linked to Northeast Shooting
Fresno Police Department officers arrested two suspected gang members in connection with a shooting that followed a large disturbance in northeast Fresno last month. Officers were dispatched March 7 to the area of Blackstone and El Paso avenues after receiving reports of a large physical disturbance. The call was quickly...
Market Odds of Trump Removal Under 25th Amendment Rise Amid Iran War
The odds that President Donald Trump could be removed from office under the 25th Amendment climbed this weekend on prediction platform Kalshi as the war with Iran intensified and scrutiny of the president’s recent statements increased, Newsweek reports. Kalshi’s contract asking whether the 25th Amendment will be used during Trump’s...
Fugitive Wanted in Porterville Juvenile Sexual Abuse Investigation Arrested, Police Say
A 28-year-old man accused of sexually abusing a juvenile after contacting the victim through social media was arrested Thursday in Tulare County, the Porterville Police Department said Friday. Detectives began investigating the case March 20 after being called to a report involving a juvenile victim in Porterville. During the investigation,...
US, Iran Study Ceasefire Plan as Deadline Nears on Trump’s ‘Hell’ Threat
The United States and Iran on Monday were weighing the framework of a plan to end their five‑week-old conflict, even as Tehran pushed back against pressure to swiftly reopen the Strait of Hormuz on the eve of a new ultimatum set by President Donald Trump. The U.S. leader has threatened...
Supreme Court Clears Way for Dismissal of Case Against Trump Ally Steve Bannon
The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way on Monday for the Justice Department to move forward with dismissing a criminal case in which Steve Bannon, an influential ally of President Donald Trump, was convicted after defying a congressional subpoena. The justices threw out a lower court's decision to uphold Bannon's...
Three-Legged Puppy Rosie Proves Resilience Has No Limits
A 4-month-old puppy named Rosie is quickly winning hearts after overcoming a devastating accident that left her with only three legs. Rosie, a new rescue, suffered the injury before she was taken in. Despite efforts to save her leg, it had to be amputated. But the loss has done little...