Beijing Declares First Ever Red Alert for Smog
Beijing issued its first ever red alert for three days of heavy smog and will restrict driving, construction, and factory activity. Schools will close, outdoor activity is discouraged, and officials promise increased street cleaning and public transport to reduce pollution.
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Oldest U S veteran marks Pearl Harbor Day in DC
America's oldest living veteran Frank Levingston, 110, joined a wreath laying at the National World War II Memorial to mark the 74th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. The Lake Charles, Louisiana resident served in Italy after enlisting in 1942 and was discharged in 1945.
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Tribe seeks tribal court for molestation suit faces high court ruling
The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians asks to hear a sexual molestation claim in tribal court against a local nonmember businessman. The Supreme Court, led by a conservative majority, weighs whether jurisdiction lies in tribal or neutral state court. Justice Kennedy emphasizes constitutional right to a neutral forum. The federal government backs the tribe.
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Indians Aim To Court Business While Preserving Authority
Justice John Roberts cited a pivotal Indian court ruling noting no liability in tort by a non-member, a decision seen as guiding tribes managing commerce while keeping regulatory and judicial power intact. The remark highlights tribal sovereignty as tribes seek to attract investment yet retain control.
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Changes Afoot in National Terror Alert System
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said new measures would trigger warnings signaling attack likelihood, as Defense One event highlights need for public updates below current high threshold. The National Terrorism Advisory System has not been activated since 9/11, awaiting specific credible threats. David Jackson
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