Boeing has signed a new $289 million contract with Israel to deliver as many as 5,000 new air-launched smart bombs, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing three people familiar with the transaction. — (Reporting by Mariam Sunny in Bengaluru; Editing by Alan Barona)
Merced County Coroner Seeks Family of Deceased 73-Year-Old Woman
The Merced County Sheriff's Coroner’s Bureau is seeking the public's assistance in locating the family of a 73-year-old woman. Authorities are trying to find the immediate family members of Debbie Lynne Gross. According to the sheriff's office, investigators have searched numerous personal records, but attempts to locate her relatives have...
Intense Storms in the Midwest Threaten to Bring Tornadoes and Hail on Tuesday
A part of the Midwest that includes Chicago is facing an especially strong threat of severe weather Tuesday afternoon, part of a broad swath of the United States that was under some risk of storms through the day. Forecasters warned the storms could deliver all manner of severe weather from...
‘Nothing Will Remain of Tehran,’ Iranians Say Amid Heavy Bombing
When the U.S.-Israeli bombing began overnight in Tehran, Iran, some residents in the city of nearly 10 million described the strikes as among the worst they had experienced since the war began. And that was before the U.S. defense secretary vowed things would get even worse Tuesday. The bombings —...
As Many as 150 US Troops Wounded so Far in Iran War, Sources Say
As many as 150 U.S. troops have been wounded in the 10-day-old war with Iran, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. The casualty figure has not been previously reported. Prior to Reuters' publication of the figure, the Pentagon had only disclosed eight U.S. personnel seriously injured....
Some State Farm Customers Could See Refunds While Homeowner Rate Hikes Stay Put
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Los Angeles County fires last year drove up insurance costs for many Californians. Now, a proposed settlement means some State Farm policyholders whose premiums rose won’t see additional increases, and others should even get refunds. State Farm,...
FBI Offers $1M Reward for ‘Top Ten Most Wanted’ California Murder Suspect
The reward for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted in a fatal 2019 Southern California mall shooting has been increased to $1 million. Authorities are offering a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to the arrest of 30-year-old Omar Alexander Cardenas who is on...
US Navy Has Not yet Escorted Ships Through Strait of Hormuz, White House Says
The U.S. military has not yet escorted any commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, the White House said on Tuesday, just after U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright deleted a post on X in which had said the U.S. Navy successfully escorted an oil tanker through the key water...
US Senate Confirms National Security Agency Director, Ending Long Vacancy
The U.S. Senate confirmed General Joshua Rudd on Tuesday to lead the National Security Agency and the nation's Cyber Command, filling a position that had been vacant since President Donald Trump abruptly fired his predecessor in a national security purge. The Senate voted 71-29 to confirm Rudd, making him a...
Fresno High School Student Who Died After Collapsing During PE Class Identified
A 14-year-old Fresno High School student died after collapsing while playing basketball during a physical education class on Monday, authorities said. The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner's Office identified the teen on Tuesday as Daniel Padilla Jr. of Fresno. The Fresno Unified School District confirmed the death, stating that the student passed...