NATO pressure and global tensions ripple through Brussels and Chicago
Defense Secretary Mattis urged NATO members to boost spending by year’s end prompting concerns across Europe over U.S. policy toward Russia. In Chicago, a fatal drive by shooting captured on Facebook Live left a two year old boy and a man dead and a pregnant woman wounded. In Malaysia, police arrested a second woman in the Kim Jong Nam case as investigations seek to clarify North Korea’s role.
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White House in turmoil as Trump faces multiple crises
President Donald Trump confronts a turbulent start to his term with divisions, resignations, and scrutiny over Russia. Flynn's forced resignation compounds disruptions as allies push for a clearer agenda and steadier leadership. A Florida rally is tentatively planned amid ongoing turmoil.
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Netanyahu and Trump hedge on two-state Mideast plan
President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu avoided pledging a two-state solution at a White House news conference. Trump urged Netanyahu to pause West Bank settlements, while both leaders praised ties and signaled willingness to pursue peace talks amid regional tensions.
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Draining Oroville Reservoir Amid Storms Threaten Dam Repairs
Officials accelerate water release from the 770 foot tall Oroville Dam reservoir as new storms approach Northern California. The lake has dropped about 20 feet since capacity was reached, with a target drop of 50 feet by Sunday. Evacuation warnings remain for areas downstream while 200,000 residents have begun returning home. Authorities warn drone flights could hinder repair work and note ongoing concerns about flood risk.
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Russian spy ship cruises off U S coast near Groton base
The Russian Federation flagged vessel patrolled within 30 miles of the U S Naval Submarine Base Groton with Coast Guard tracking its course. Lawmakers call it aggressive while two retired submarine commanders downplay the threat, noting no entry into U S territorial waters. The Coast Guard says it respects freedom of navigation and coordinates with federal partners as it monitors the incident.
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