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In a new strategic paper, the U.S. Army says its top focus is warfighting, defending the homeland, and projecting power from American soil. Story Snapshot The Army’s “Azimuth” sets three clear priorities: defend the homeland, focus on warfighting, and project power on and from the land. Leaders link secure borders and critical infrastructure to the ability to deploy forces overseas when needed. The plan echoes years of Army and research work tying homeland defense to...

Little League International warned that betting on the Little League World Series crosses a clear line by turning children into gambling props. Story Snapshot Little League restated: there is no place for betting on any youth sports, including the LLWS. Offshore sportsbooks posted odds on LLWS games and futures, despite public backlash. No licensed U.S. sportsbook is shown to offer LLWS betting in the research set. Fans and parents voiced strong objections, calling the practice...

Seven people, including five Americans, died when a tourist helicopter crashed in Kenya’s Samburu County, according to Kenyan officials and the U.S. State Department. Story Snapshot Kenya’s aviation authority confirmed a fatal crash near Mount Ololokwe; all seven on board died. U.S. State Department said Americans were among the dead and consular teams are assisting. The helicopter, a Eurocopter EC130 B4, was flying from Loisaba toward Ewaso Nyiro when it went down. Investigators in Kenya...

After more than 250 days at sea, the Navy is sending USS George Washington to relieve USS Abraham Lincoln amid mounting concerns about crew welfare and ship conditions. Story Snapshot USS George Washington will replace USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East after a record stretch at sea. Families and a United States senator reported shortages, contamination, and mental health strain aboard Lincoln. Pentagon and Navy officials disputed the worst claims and cited steady basics...

Poland says it stopped a Moscow-ordered hit on a Ukrainian-American in Warsaw and arrested a Russian suspect before the attack could happen. Story Highlights Polish services detained a Russian citizen on August 7 in Warsaw over an alleged assassination plot. Officials say the target was a U.S. citizen of Ukrainian origin. Poland says the suspect was recruited by Russian intelligence services. Poland coordinated with U.S. counterparts and called the case unprecedented on NATO soil. Poland Details...

A surprise federal court hearing over a possible guilty plea by Luigi Mangione now tests how justice works when speed, secrecy, and power collide. Story Snapshot Sources say prosecutors and defense discussed a possible federal guilty plea for Mangione. Mangione has pleaded not guilty in federal court and still disputes key evidence. Federal murder and gun charges were dismissed earlier, leaving serious stalking counts. Plea talks are common in federal cases and do not guarantee...