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This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The United States will not rule out the possibility of jointly producing weapons with Taiwan, said the highest-ranking American diplomat in Taipei, adding that the need to defend the island is a top priority for U.S. arms suppliers.

US ‘does not exclude joint weapons production’ with Taiwan: new envoy

A retired four-star general recently warned that the United States is currently faced with the “most challenging” threats since World War II and that a “near-term major war” could take place. Jack Keane, a retired four-star general and Fox News senior strategic analyst, told Fox Business’...

Retired four-star general warns US facing ‘serious’ threat of third world war

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A shootout between two groups of Chinese nationals in the Cambodian beach resort of Sihanoukville left a security guard wounded and two Chinese men with serious injuries, authorities said. The gunfight on Monday night outside the...

Shootout between Chinese in Cambodian beach resort leaves 3 wounded

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When you head out on a cruise, you’re most likely thinking about suntan lotions, umbrella cocktails, and endless buffets. You’re not likely to be thinking about disappearing without a trace.

Vanished At Sea: Mysterious Cruise Ship Disappearances

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

The latest clashes in the tense South China Sea feature China’s coast guard wielding knives and an axe, firing water cannons and ramming Philippine vessels. The hostilities between China and the Philippines continue to draw global attention though other Asian countries also stake claims on the resource-rich seas. A new flashpoint has opened between the two nations recently — the Sabina Shoal — just weeks after Beijing and Manila agreed to ease tensions in another hot spot.

Why China keeps ramming Philippine ships and where that’s headed

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A study by the self-storage company Storeganise ranks Colorado seventh in the U.S. for retail theft. It should come as no surprise as a Walmart in Aurora announced earlier this month that it is closing due to retail theft. Other locations, such as Central Park in Denver, have locked up an extraordinary amount of their merchandise. Customers now must find clerks to unlock products from cases and put them in a locked box to be unlocked at checkout.

Sticky fingers: Colorado ranks seventh in U.S. for retail theft, study shows

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Command Sgt. Maj. Harold “Ed” Jarrell has been relieved as the senior enlisted for the Army’s 1st Information Operations Command, an Army spokesperson confirmed, marking the third time within a month and the second within a week, that the Army has fired a command sergeant major of a brigade or larger unit as per Task and Purpose.

The Army Fires 3rd Command Sergeant Major in a Month: Command Sgt. Maj. Harold "Ed" Jarrel

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

The Kenya-led police force mission in Haiti remains well below its envisioned 2,500 personnel, seriously underfunded and has yet to make a major impact against armed gangs. The United States, which has provided more than $300 million for the mission, remains its largest financial backer, along with Canada, which recently provided $59 million Canadian dollars to a United Nations controlled trust fund.

Commander of Kenya’s security forces in Haiti says gangs’ days are numbered

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Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

A Ugandan athlete who recently competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics was hospitalized this week in critical condition after her boyfriend attacked her and set her on fire, according to police. According to CBS News, police said that Rebecca Cheptegei, who finished in 44th place as a distance runner at...

Pics: Olympian set on fire by boyfriend, police say

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It's been ten years since beloved Cuban-American actress Elizabeth Pena passed away due to complications from alcohol abuse. Pena was only 55 years old when she died on October 14, 2014, in Los Angeles. She suffered from cirrhosis of the liver "due to alcohol" and had acute gastrointestinal bleeding hours before her demise, causing her heart to stop. She had the disease for months, and it progressed severely in a short time before her death.

In Memory of Adored Actress Elizabeth Pena: 10 Years After Her Tragic Death By Alcohol

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) star Conor McGregor teased a presidential run on Thursday, describing on X what he will do if he is elected president of Ireland in 2025. This is breaking news that will be updated as more information becomes available. Keep reading below. “As President I hold the...

MMA star teases presidential run

This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. At least 51 people were killed and 219 were injured on September 3 in one of Russia’s deadliest attacks in a single strike since its all-out invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and...

At least 51 killed in Russian missile strike in central Ukraine

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More passengers who sailed on the P&O Cruises ship Ventura earlier this year are seeking compensation after getting sick with gastrointestinal symptoms. So far, more than 80 people have instructed law firms to pursue legal action against the cruise line, according to news reports.

Over 80 Cruise Passengers Seeking Compensation from Cruise Line After Getting Sick

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Another EEE case has been reported in the Bay State, raising the risk levels in several communities as health officials remind people to keep using bug spray and reschedule outdoor evening events. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health on Thursday announced an additional human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)...

Massachusetts reports another EEE case, raising risk levels: ‘Mosquito season is not over’

A recent cruise passenger has issued a warning about the importance of wearing shoes while onboard. The story has since been picked up by cruise outlets, mentioning what cruisers need to be careful of when walking around the ship.

Cruise Passenger Warns Against Being Barefoot on a Cruise: "Just About Stepped Into a Pile..."

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Airlines now stop ‘undesirables’ from boarding flights to Hong Kong

This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Anyone traveling to Hong Kong will now have their personal details sent...

Airlines now stop ‘undesirables’ from boarding flights to Hong Kong

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