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Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has launched criminal investigations against several journalists, including CNN’s Chief International Security Correspondent Nick Paton Walsh, for allegedly crossing into Russian territory illegally. Walsh, along with two Ukrainian journalists Olesya Borovik and Diana Butsko, are accused of crossing the Russian border illegally near the Kursk region.

Russia accuses CNN journalist of illegally crossing border into Kursk region

The US is undergoing a significant update to its nuclear defense strategy. The updates come amid growing threats from China and North Korea.

US updates nuclear strategy to include China, North Korea

USS Abraham Lincoln joins U.S. naval forces in the Middle East as tensions rise with Iran over potential attacks on Israel.

Second US Navy aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East amid Iran threat

"Leave it on the field." Harris' running mate Gov. Tim Walz gave a pep talk at the DNC as he accepted the Democratic Party's nomination.

Gov. Walz accepts VP nomination, tells Democrats to ‘leave it on the field’

Speculation is running rampant on how Chechen warlord got his hands on a Tesla Cybertruck after claiming it as a gift from Elon Musk.

How a Chechen warlord could have gotten his hands on a Tesla Cybertruck

A former U.S. Air Force veteran, Wilmer Puello-Mota, who fled the U.S. after being charged with possession of child pornography, has resurfaced in a Russian propaganda video. In the video, released by Russia’s Defense Ministry, Puello-Mota, 28, claims to be a reconnaissance drone operator fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine’s Donetsk region.

Ex-US Airman wanted for child porn resurfaces in Russian propaganda video

A commercial ship traveling through the Red Sea came under siege Wednesday. The Houthi rebels are likely responsible for the attack.

Commercial ship attacked in the Red Sea, British suspect Houthis behind it

Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Moscow, with 45 drones intercepted across multiple regions, causing flight disruptions.

Russia says Ukraine launches one of the largest drone attacks on Moscow

This week we recognize a few members of the U.S. military that recently represented the stars and stripes in a different way.

US service members win big at the 2024 Paris Olympics: Weapon of the week

Host Ryan Robertson and intelligence analyst Ryan McBeth sat down to discuss McBeth's work combatting misinformation.

Intelligence analyst uses YouTube videos to battle misinformation

Host Ryan Robertson visited with intelligence analyst and YouTube creator Ryan McBeth to talk about his battle against misinformation.

The battle against misinformation: Weapons and Warfare

A final report on Maine's deadliest mass shooting in the state's history reveals major failures by police and the Army Reserve.

Failures by police and Army led up to Maine mass shooting: Report

Firefighters battle a massive blaze at Russia's Kavkaz oil depot after a Ukrainian drone strike, with ongoing efforts to contain it.

Large fire continues at Russian oil depot after Ukrainian drone strike

Israeli forces announced the recovery of six hostages’ bodies, captured by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attacks, following an overnight military operation in Gaza.

Israel says bodies of 6 hostages retrieved in overnight operation

After launching the first invasion into Russia since World War II, Ukraine's objectives for its Kursk incursion are coming into view.

Ukraine building buffer zone in Russia

A U.S.-backed international police force is reportedly underfunded and outmanned by thousands of gang members in Haiti.

Why US-backed international police force isn’t stopping Haitian gangs

The U.S. and South Korea launched military drills as North Korea condemns exercises, raising fears of fresh missile provocations.

N. Korea condemns US-S. Korean military drills as ‘prelude to a nuclear war’

A record amount of aid workers were killed in 2023, according to the United Nations.

2023 deadliest year for aid workers ever, 2024 could be worse: UN

Tensions escalated in the South China Sea on Monday, Aug. 19, when Chinese and Philippine coast guard ships collided near Sabina Shoal, a disputed area in the Spratly Islands. Both sides blamed each other for the incident, which resulted in damage to at least two Philippine vessels. The Philippines accused China of engaging in "aggressive and unlawful maneuvers," while China claimed the Philippine ships deliberately rammed its vessels.

Chinese, Philippine coast guards clash near Sabina Shoal

For most of July and early August, some of the most elite special ops forces in the U.S. military participated in Operation Polar Dagger.

Why US special operators training in the Arctic matters to China

A Russian Tu-22M3 bomber crashed in Siberia after catching fire mid-air, killing one crew member and prompting investigations.

Russian nuclear bomber goes down in fiery crash in Siberia

Israeli settlers reportedly set a Palestinian village ablaze on Thursday, Aug. 15, killing at least one Palestinian man.

Israeli settlers set Palestinian village ablaze, kill 1 in West Bank attack

Ukraine announced full control of parts of Russia Kursk region on Thursday, August 15, 2024.

Ukraine declares full control of Russia’s Kursk region in day 10 of offensive

German authorities are investigating possible sabotage at a military base after an apparent attempt was made to contaminate drinking water at the Bundeswehr base in Cologne-Wahn. On Wednesday, Aug. 14, a guard at the base discovered a hole in the fence near the water processing plant, prompting a search of the premises.

German military base investigates attempted water contamination