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‘Gitmo’ in the Mojave: How the Marines are saving endangered desert tortoises

LA Times

The two tiny tortoises emerged from their burrows as soon as they detected Brian Henen’s footsteps, eager for the handfuls of bok choy and snap peas that would soon be tossed their way. The Tortoise Research and Captive Rearing Site raises vulnerable tortoises on the vast Marine Corps base. A desert tortoise hatchling at the Tortoise Research and Captive Rearing …

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More terrorists are being shipped out of Guantanamo Bay after admitting to their roles in Asian bombing

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The U.S. has transferred two Malaysian detainees at …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Why is US relocating thousands of Marines from Japan's Okinawa, a strategic island near Taiwan?

Firstpost

Okinawa’s proximity to Taiwan— less than 700 kilometers away— makes it an important location for US military operations. It serves as a forward base for deterring potential threats, particularly from China US MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft are parked at the US Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa prefecture. File image/AP The United States has started relocating thousands of Marines …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Big Cricket League: Dilshan anchors Southern Spartans' victory; Irfan Pathan's Marines survive thrilling low-scoring affair

Hindustan Times

Surat, : The Big Cricket League continued to thrill cricket fans as the Southern Spartans showcased their dominance against the Rajasthan Regals. Big Cricket League: Dilshan anchors Southern Spartans' victory; Irfan Pathan's Marines survive thrilling low-scoring affair Winning the toss on Friday night and electing to field, the Spartans' bowlers, led by Abhimanyu Mithun, restricted the Regals to a below-par …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Tinder use by military personnel poses security threat

NL Times

Sensitive military locations and personnel movements have been exposed through Tinder, raising concerns about national security, according to an investigation by Follow the Money. Using three fake profiles, FTM tracked hundreds of military personnel stationed in the Netherlands and across Europe, including those at NATO bases and high-security locations. This included personnel from the Dutch Royal Air Force stationed at …

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1 week, 4 days ago

San Francisco names street for Associated Press photographer who captured the iconic Iwo Jima photo

Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO — A photojournalist who captured one of the most enduring images of World War II — the U.S. Marines raising the flag on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima — will have a block in downtown San Francisco named for him Thursday. After the war, he went to work as a staff photographer for the San Francisco Chronicle, …

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1 week, 6 days ago

After acquittal in subway chokehold trial, Daniel Penny says he was 'vulnerable' in the encounter

The Independent

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MLB investigated to ensure no early Sasaki deal in place, pitcher likely to pick team mid-January

Associated Press

DALLAS — Major League Baseball investigated to ensure no team had an advance deal in place for Roki Sasaki, and the agent for the Japanese pitcher said picking a club will be “like the draft in reverse.” On the first day of Sasaki’s 45-day window to sign with an MLB team, agent Joel Wolfe said the 23-year-old right-hander likely will …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Absuelven a exinfante de Marina que mató por estrangulamiento a pasajero en metro de NY

LA Times

Daniel Penny, en el centro, llega al tribunal penal, el lunes 9 de diciembre de 2024, en Nueva York. Penny “finalmente obtuvo la justicia que merecía”, dijo uno de sus abogados, Thomas Kenniff, mientras celebraba el resultado con él en un pub del centro de Manhattan. Penny se acercó por detrás a Neely, lo agarró por el cuello, lo tiró …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Games Workshop brings Warhammer to Britain’s corporate high table.

The Independent

Games Workshop’s space marines and chaos lords exploding their way into the FTSE 100? Its latest trading statement drove a flaming axe through analysts’ forecasts; the licensing side of the business wielded the Warhammer with “not less than” £30m generated in the first six months of the financial year vs £13m last time”. Warhammer figures always seemed pricey – as …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Big Cricket League hosts players draft, set to begin on December 12

Hindustan Times

Mumbai, : The inaugural players draft of the Big Cricket League held in Mumbai featured six teams, who picked 36 former international stars in their teams. Big Cricket League hosts players draft, set to begin on December 12 Big Cricket League, set to begin on December 12 in Surat, will feature six teams - Northern Challengers, UP Brij Stars, Rajasthan …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Thousands come together for Vizag Marathon

The Hindu

The Vizag Runners Society, in association with Sandhya Marines, organised the third edition of the Vizag Marathon on the Beach Road here on Sunday. The event witnessed thousands of participants from across the country, as well as local residents, who participated in four categories: 21k, 10k, 5k, and 3k. The Society promoted the themes of ‘Eco Vizag’ and ‘Drug Free …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Mexico raids stores selling counterfeit or contraband Asian goods, pledges a nationwide crackdown

Associated Press

MEXICO CITY — Mexican authorities raided a massive complex of stores selling counterfeit Chinese and other Asian goods in downtown Mexico City, and vowed Friday to take the crackdown nationwide. Over 200 police, marines and inspectors raided a building known as “Mexico Mart” in the city’s colonial center Thursday and seized around 90,000 counterfeit products that masqueraded as name-brand goods. …

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1 month ago

A police chief in Mexico kills himself as troops try to arrest him in a corruption probe

CNN

MEXICO CITY Associated Press — The police chief in a small town in central Mexico took his own life Friday as troops closed in to arrest him as part of anticorruption raids that also detained several other top police commanders and a mayor in other towns. And troops also arrested the mayor of the nearby town of Amanalco on “various …

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1 month ago

A police chief in Mexico kills himself as troops try to arrest him in a corruption probe

Associated Press

MEXICO CITY — The police chief in a small town in central Mexico took his own life Friday as troops closed in to arrest him as part of anticorruption raids that also detained several other top police commanders and a mayor in other towns. And troops also arrested the mayor of the nearby town of Amanalco on “various charges,” and …

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1 month ago

Over 10,000 North Korea troops join Russian units in war against Ukraine

India Today

Around 10,900 North Korean troops have been deployed to Kursk as part of Russia's airborne unit and marines, with some already participating in battles in the Ukraine war, a South Korean lawmaker said on Wednesday citing the country's spy agency. North Korea has also shipped additional arms for the war in Ukraine, including self-propelled howitzers and multiple rocket launchers, parliament …

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1 month ago

Here’s a look at the number of women serving in U.S. military combat roles

LA Times

The Pentagon and the surrounding area is seen in this aerial view in Washington, Jan. 26, 2020. President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has been outspoken about his opinion that women should not serve in combat roles. Here’s a look at how many women are in such roles in the U.S. military, as of the 2024 budget …

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1 month ago

Here’s a look at the number of women in military combat roles

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has been outspoken about his opinion that women should not serve in combat roles. Here’s a look at how many women are in such military roles, as of the 2024 budget year: Women serving in special operations — Navy Special Warfare combat crew: 2 — Air Force special operations: …

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1 month ago

Troops from Japan, US & Australia to hold joint training amid concerns over Chinese aggression

Firstpost

In a joint statement, the ministers shared “serious concern” over destabilising actions in the East and South China Seas, including “dangerous conduct” by China’s military against vessels from the Philippines and other regional nations Troops from Japan, US, and Australia will train together in Northern Australia. Image used for representational purpose/AP Japan will deploy troops to northern Australia for joint …

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1 month, 1 week ago

EXCLUSIVE-Trump's team drawing up list of Pentagon officers to fire, sources say

Hindustan Times

* EXCLUSIVE-Trump's team drawing up list of Pentagon officers to fire, sources say Plan potentially includes firing Joint Chiefs of Staff, including Milley appointees * Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary pick, supports Pentagon leadership overhaul * Some US officials doubt feasibility of mass firings at a time of global turmoil By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON, - Members of …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Demócrata Rubén Gallego gana la carrera al Senado por Arizona frente a la republicana Kari Lake

Associated Press

PHOENIX — El demócrata Ruben Gallego se convirtió en el primer senador latino de Arizona tras derrotar a Kari Lake, y evita que los republicanos amplíen aún más su mayoría en el Senado. La victoria de Gallego continúa una serie de éxitos demócratas en un estado que era tradicionalmente republicano hasta que Donald Trump fue elegido para la Casa Blanca …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Opinion: Why an ‘honorable’ discharge is a part of a dishonorable system

LA Times

Last month, the Pentagon automatically granted honorable discharges to 800 of the estimated 13,000 veterans who had been pushed out of the military during the 1994-2011 “don’t ask, don’t tell” era with less than fully honorable discharges. Many organizations’ websites state that eligibility requires fully honorable service characterization, leaving veterans to question whether they are “real” veterans. Upgrade requests for …

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1 month, 1 week ago

King Charles III and Kate attend remembrance event as both slowly return to duty

Associated Press

LONDON — King Charles III led the nation Sunday in a two-minute silence in remembrance of fallen service personnel in central London as the Princess of Wales looked on, a further sign that the royal family is slowly returning to normal at the end of a year in which two of the most popular royals were sidelined by cancer. Front …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Japanese ace Roki Sasaki to become available to MLB teams this offseason

Associated Press

CHIBA, Japan — Japanese ace Roki Sasaki will be available to Major League Baseball teams this offseason. The Los Angeles Dodgers have kept the most available space left in their 2024 signing bonus pool, $2,502,500. After the Dodgers signed Ohtani to a $700 million, 10-year contract and pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto to a $325 million, 12-year deal last December, Los Angeles …

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‘Gitmo’ in the Mojave: How the Marines are saving endangered desert tortoises

More terrorists are being shipped out of Guantanamo Bay after admitting to their roles in Asian bombing

Why is US relocating thousands of Marines from Japan's Okinawa, a strategic island near Taiwan?

Big Cricket League: Dilshan anchors Southern Spartans' victory; Irfan Pathan's Marines survive thrilling low-scoring affair

Tinder use by military personnel poses security threat

San Francisco names street for Associated Press photographer who captured the iconic Iwo Jima photo

After acquittal in subway chokehold trial, Daniel Penny says he was 'vulnerable' in the encounter

MLB investigated to ensure no early Sasaki deal in place, pitcher likely to pick team mid-January

Absuelven a exinfante de Marina que mató por estrangulamiento a pasajero en metro de NY

Games Workshop brings Warhammer to Britain’s corporate high table.

Big Cricket League hosts players draft, set to begin on December 12

Thousands come together for Vizag Marathon

Mexico raids stores selling counterfeit or contraband Asian goods, pledges a nationwide crackdown

A police chief in Mexico kills himself as troops try to arrest him in a corruption probe

A police chief in Mexico kills himself as troops try to arrest him in a corruption probe

Over 10,000 North Korea troops join Russian units in war against Ukraine

Here’s a look at the number of women serving in U.S. military combat roles

Here’s a look at the number of women in military combat roles

Troops from Japan, US & Australia to hold joint training amid concerns over Chinese aggression

EXCLUSIVE-Trump's team drawing up list of Pentagon officers to fire, sources say

Demócrata Rubén Gallego gana la carrera al Senado por Arizona frente a la republicana Kari Lake

Opinion: Why an ‘honorable’ discharge is a part of a dishonorable system

King Charles III and Kate attend remembrance event as both slowly return to duty

Japanese ace Roki Sasaki to become available to MLB teams this offseason