Boeing defense machinists strike in Missouri, Illinois
Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Three Boeing defense plants face a strike as 3,200 hourly machinists walked off their jobs. Members of the International Association of…
Iran forms new defense council for handling affairs in wartime
Aug. 3 (UPI) -- The Iranian government announced Sunday that it had formed a new National Defense Council for handling the country's affairs in wartime.…
UCLA’s Tino Sunseri vying to make child’s play out of winning
Tino Sunseri is spending the next two weeks in Costa Mesa while a large chunk of his heart resides on the East Coast.That’s where the…
Chargers’ Denzel Perryman arrested on felony weapons charge
Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman was arrested Friday night on suspicion of a felony weapons charge, according to L.A. County Sheriff Dept. records.Perryman was arrested by…
Palantir gets $10B Army contract to improve readiness with AI
Aug. 1 (UPI) -- Denver-based software firm Palantir Technologies secured a 10-year contract worth up to $10 billion to improve the U.S. Army's military readiness…
Trump deploys 2 nuclear submarines after Russian official’s comments
Aug. 1 (UPI) -- Comments made by Russian Security Council Chairman Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday spurred President Donald Trump to reposition two U.S. nuclear submarines…
Rams linebacker Nate Landman wears his pride on body, helmet
The lion’s amber gaze fixes forward on Nate Landman’s left bicep, its mane fanning across the curve of his arm. Above Landman’s wrist, a zebra…
Seoul, Washington reaffirm commitment to N. Korean denuclearization
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun (L) met in Washington on Thursday and reaffirmed their commitment to…
Navy F-35 jet crashes in California
July 31 (UPI) -- A U.S. Navy F-35 fighter jet crashed following an "aviation incident" in California, authorities and officials said. The incident occurred at…
Senate votes to confirm Trump’s defense lawyer Bove to U.S. appeals court
WASHINGTON — The Senate on a party-line vote on Tuesday confirmed Emil J. Bove, President Trump’s defense lawyer and loyal ally atop the Justice Department, to a…
U.K. to recognize a Palestinian state if Israel does not halt war
July 29 (UPI) -- U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday said the United Kingdom will recognize a Palestinian state if Israel does not agree…
State Department increases reward for info on al-Qaeda leader to $10M
The State Department is offering a $10 million reward for information identifying or locating al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula leader Sa-ad Bin Atef al-Awlaki. Image…
With Dodgers battling more injuries, Alex Freeland could make debut
CINCINNATI — The Dodgers are dealing with more injuries to their lineup.As a result, one of their top prospects could get his first big-league opportunity this week.Alex…
Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating hours-old cease-fire
Cambodian soldiers ride on a self-propelled multiple rocket launcher in Oddar Meanchey province, northwest of Cambodia, on Sunday. File Photo by Kith Serey/EPA July 29…
Thailand, Cambodia agree to cease-fire to end fighting over border
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet (L) and Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai (R) shake hands as Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (C) puts his…
Times of Troy: Seven things to look for at fall camp for USC football
Welcome back to the Times of Troy newsletter, where the last gasps of our football-free summer are upon us. USC’s fall camp begins Wednesday, and…
Israeli defense minister threatens to open ‘gates of hell’ on Gaza if hostages not released – Middle East Monitor
Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened on Monday to unleash “the gates of hell” on the Gaza Strip if the Palestinian group Hamas fails to…
NATO fighter jets scrambled as Russia attacks Ukraine
A local woman walks past the site of a drone strike on a residential building in Kyiv, Ukraine, on July 21, 2025. Photo by Sergey…
Naval chief nominee says U.S. Navy needs sailors, ships, new weapons
July 24 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy needs to complete its shipbuilding program and modernize its weapons systems to effectively address the nation's defense needs,…
Trump at a Crossroads: Has the Anti-War President Become a Warmonger?
The bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities using advanced bombers and massive ordnance marked a turning point in Donald Trump’s presidency, a man who came to…