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White House UFC Terror Plot Was ‘Utterly Preventable’: Border Security and Immigration Expert

White House UFC Terror Plot Was ‘Utterly Preventable’: Border Security and Immigration Expert

The Department of Homeland Security said the suspected ringleader is an illegal immigrant from Mexico.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte Speaks at Press Conference at Defense Ministers Meeting in Belgium

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte Speaks at Press Conference at Defense Ministers Meeting in Belgium

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte addresses the media at NATO's headquarters in Brussels, Belgium during the high-stakes meeting of NATO ministers of defense.
US Embassy Warns Americans Over Jet Ski Rentals in the Bahamas

US Embassy Warns Americans Over Jet Ski Rentals in the Bahamas

The U.S. embassy is warning Americans in the Bahamas to avoid Jet Ski rentals there after numerous reports of sexual assaults.
Helicopter With Singer Oliver Tree on Passenger List Collides With Another in Brazil, Killing 6

Helicopter With Singer Oliver Tree on Passenger List Collides With Another in Brazil, Killing 6

Two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning and crashed in the city’s western zone, killing all six people aboard, firefighters said.
US Replacing Over Half of Iranian Oil as Exports Hit Record 5.4 Million Barrels per Day

US Replacing Over Half of Iranian Oil as Exports Hit Record 5.4 Million Barrels per Day

Secretary of Energy Chris Wright joined Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) on June 12 at the Port of Houston to highlight America’s growing energy dominance.
Peru Police Dress up as World Cup Mascots During Raid

Peru Police Dress up as World Cup Mascots During Raid

Peru's police have become well known for their targeted stings wearing eye-catching outfits.
State Department Sanctions Cuba's State-Owned Energy Company

State Department Sanctions Cuba's State-Owned Energy Company

The State Department issued sanctions Thursday against Cuba's state-owned energy company.
5 US Cruise Passengers Arrested After Brawl Erupts at Nassau Port, Police Station

5 US Cruise Passengers Arrested After Brawl Erupts at Nassau Port, Police Station

When officers arrived at the station and began the process of searching the five suspects, a violent struggle broke out between the detainees and police.
FIFA World Cup Kicks Off: Fans, Festivals and Soccer Take Center Stage

FIFA World Cup Kicks Off: Fans, Festivals and Soccer Take Center Stage

With 48 teams, three countries, and 16 host cities and billions expected to watch worldwide, this is the largest World Cup in the tournament's history.
Air Canada Captain Flew More Than 900 Flights Without Proper License, Police Say

Air Canada Captain Flew More Than 900 Flights Without Proper License, Police Say

What followed, police say, was a far-reaching deception that spanned the better part of two decades.
6.1 Earthquake Near Cuba Sends Shockwaves Across Florida, Rattles Havana

6.1 Earthquake Near Cuba Sends Shockwaves Across Florida, Rattles Havana

No significant injuries or major property damage were immediately reported—in Cuba or across Florida.
Retired Col. Maness on Why Panama Canal Is Most Critical Choke Point to Control

Retired Col. Maness on Why Panama Canal Is Most Critical Choke Point to Control

From a focus on the western hemisphere, to the conflict in Iran, to the Philippines and Japan boosting their ties, how has the U-S been countering China?
Migrant Boat With 240 People Intercepted at Sea

Migrant Boat With 240 People Intercepted at Sea

The boat was taking on water and in danger of sinking when it was spotted.
US Gen. Dan Caine Makes First Trip to Venezuela

US Gen. Dan Caine Makes First Trip to Venezuela

U.S. chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine, visited Caracas on June 3 for talks with senior interim government leaders regarding regional security, his office said in a statement.
US Imposes Sanctions on Cuban Leader

US Imposes Sanctions on Cuban Leader

The sanctions target President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife, the son of Raúl Castro, and more as the U.S. pressure campaign mounts.
Royal Caribbean Crew Member Dies After Going Missing on St. Kitts Volcano Hike

Royal Caribbean Crew Member Dies After Going Missing on St. Kitts Volcano Hike

He was hiking without a guide when he disappeared into the volcano's dense rainforest.
Trump Administration Proposes New Tariff on Brazilian Imports

Trump Administration Proposes New Tariff on Brazilian Imports

The Trump administration is considering a new 25 percent tariff on Brazilian imports. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer pointed to what he called unfair trade practices.
US Warns Americans Traveling to Mexico: Crime, Terrorism, and Kidnapping Remain Serious Threats

US Warns Americans Traveling to Mexico: Crime, Terrorism, and Kidnapping Remain Serious Threats

At road checkpoints, the advisory warns travelers to comply with instructions, stating that fleeing or ignoring orders 'can lead to you being hurt or killed.'
Hurricane Season Begins With Below-Normal Forecast

Hurricane Season Begins With Below-Normal Forecast

Despite the quieter Atlantic outlook, officials are emphasizing that preparedness is critical.
6.0 Quake Strikes Near Valparaiso, Chile

6.0 Quake Strikes Near Valparaiso, Chile

A ⁠6.0 magnitude ​earthquake ⁠struck 23 kilometers west of Quintero.
White House UFC Terror Plot Was ‘Utterly Preventable’: Border Security and Immigration Expert

White House UFC Terror Plot Was ‘Utterly Preventable’: Border Security and Immigration Expert

The Department of Homeland Security said the suspected ringleader is an illegal immigrant from Mexico.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte Speaks at Press Conference at Defense Ministers Meeting in Belgium

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte Speaks at Press Conference at Defense Ministers Meeting in Belgium

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte addresses the media at NATO's headquarters in Brussels, Belgium during the high-stakes meeting of NATO ministers of defense.
US Embassy Warns Americans Over Jet Ski Rentals in the Bahamas

US Embassy Warns Americans Over Jet Ski Rentals in the Bahamas

The U.S. embassy is warning Americans in the Bahamas to avoid Jet Ski rentals there after numerous reports of sexual assaults.
Helicopter With Singer Oliver Tree on Passenger List Collides With Another in Brazil, Killing 6

Helicopter With Singer Oliver Tree on Passenger List Collides With Another in Brazil, Killing 6

Two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning and crashed in the city’s western zone, killing all six people aboard, firefighters said.
US Replacing Over Half of Iranian Oil as Exports Hit Record 5.4 Million Barrels per Day

US Replacing Over Half of Iranian Oil as Exports Hit Record 5.4 Million Barrels per Day

Secretary of Energy Chris Wright joined Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) on June 12 at the Port of Houston to highlight America’s growing energy dominance.
Peru Police Dress up as World Cup Mascots During Raid

Peru Police Dress up as World Cup Mascots During Raid

Peru's police have become well known for their targeted stings wearing eye-catching outfits.
State Department Sanctions Cuba's State-Owned Energy Company

State Department Sanctions Cuba's State-Owned Energy Company

The State Department issued sanctions Thursday against Cuba's state-owned energy company.
5 US Cruise Passengers Arrested After Brawl Erupts at Nassau Port, Police Station

5 US Cruise Passengers Arrested After Brawl Erupts at Nassau Port, Police Station

When officers arrived at the station and began the process of searching the five suspects, a violent struggle broke out between the detainees and police.
FIFA World Cup Kicks Off: Fans, Festivals and Soccer Take Center Stage

FIFA World Cup Kicks Off: Fans, Festivals and Soccer Take Center Stage

With 48 teams, three countries, and 16 host cities and billions expected to watch worldwide, this is the largest World Cup in the tournament's history.
Air Canada Captain Flew More Than 900 Flights Without Proper License, Police Say

Air Canada Captain Flew More Than 900 Flights Without Proper License, Police Say

What followed, police say, was a far-reaching deception that spanned the better part of two decades.
6.1 Earthquake Near Cuba Sends Shockwaves Across Florida, Rattles Havana

6.1 Earthquake Near Cuba Sends Shockwaves Across Florida, Rattles Havana

No significant injuries or major property damage were immediately reported—in Cuba or across Florida.
Retired Col. Maness on Why Panama Canal Is Most Critical Choke Point to Control

Retired Col. Maness on Why Panama Canal Is Most Critical Choke Point to Control

From a focus on the western hemisphere, to the conflict in Iran, to the Philippines and Japan boosting their ties, how has the U-S been countering China?
Migrant Boat With 240 People Intercepted at Sea

Migrant Boat With 240 People Intercepted at Sea

The boat was taking on water and in danger of sinking when it was spotted.
US Gen. Dan Caine Makes First Trip to Venezuela

US Gen. Dan Caine Makes First Trip to Venezuela

U.S. chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine, visited Caracas on June 3 for talks with senior interim government leaders regarding regional security, his office said in a statement.
US Imposes Sanctions on Cuban Leader

US Imposes Sanctions on Cuban Leader

The sanctions target President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife, the son of Raúl Castro, and more as the U.S. pressure campaign mounts.
Royal Caribbean Crew Member Dies After Going Missing on St. Kitts Volcano Hike

Royal Caribbean Crew Member Dies After Going Missing on St. Kitts Volcano Hike

He was hiking without a guide when he disappeared into the volcano's dense rainforest.
Trump Administration Proposes New Tariff on Brazilian Imports

Trump Administration Proposes New Tariff on Brazilian Imports

The Trump administration is considering a new 25 percent tariff on Brazilian imports. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer pointed to what he called unfair trade practices.
US Warns Americans Traveling to Mexico: Crime, Terrorism, and Kidnapping Remain Serious Threats

US Warns Americans Traveling to Mexico: Crime, Terrorism, and Kidnapping Remain Serious Threats

At road checkpoints, the advisory warns travelers to comply with instructions, stating that fleeing or ignoring orders 'can lead to you being hurt or killed.'
Hurricane Season Begins With Below-Normal Forecast

Hurricane Season Begins With Below-Normal Forecast

Despite the quieter Atlantic outlook, officials are emphasizing that preparedness is critical.
6.0 Quake Strikes Near Valparaiso, Chile

6.0 Quake Strikes Near Valparaiso, Chile

A ⁠6.0 magnitude ​earthquake ⁠struck 23 kilometers west of Quintero.