The lasting impact of Operation Babylift 50 years after the end of the Vietnam War

President Trump defended deploying National Guard troops to Los Angeles amid protests over immigration policies, claiming the city was on the brink of destruction. While Trump characterized the unrest as widespread, local officials, including Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom, argued that the situation was manageable without military intervention and criticized Trump's actions as sensationalized and unnecessary. Protests began in response to ICE raids in the area, leading to clashes with police, but much...

Travis Decker has been accused of murdering his three young daughters—Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia—after they were reported missing following a visitation on May 30, near a Washington campground. His ex-wife's attorney revealed Decker struggled with untreated PTSD, and there were no prior red flags regarding his behavior, although custody restrictions had been put in place due to concerns about his mental health. Authorities are searching for Decker, who may be traveling along the Pacific Crest...

President Trump has deployed thousands of troops, including 700 Marines and 4,000 National Guard members, to Los Angeles amid escalating protests against immigration raids, marking a rare military response to domestic unrest without state approval. California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed a lawsuit against the federal government, arguing that the deployment violates state sovereignty, while Trump claims it is necessary to prevent chaos. The protests, sparked by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions, have led...

NASA plans to decommission the International Space Station (ISS) by the end of 2030, prompting Axiom Space to construct the first commercial space station, Axiom Station. In the meantime, Axiom has been sending private astronauts to the ISS since 2022, with the upcoming AX-4 mission set to launch four international crew members, including former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, aboard an updated SpaceX Dragon capsule. The mission will last up to 14 days, focusing on scientific...

Two people were shot and killed on the Las Vegas Strip in an apparent targeted incident linked to an online dispute. Police responded to gunfire near the Bellagio Hotel around 10:40 p.m. on Sunday, finding the victims with gunshot wounds. The suspect, 41-year-old Manuel Ruiz, surrendered to authorities on Monday and faces two counts of open murder with a deadly weapon. Undersheriff Andrew Walsh emphasized that the shooting was isolated and that the suspect and...

The U.S. military is mobilizing an additional 2,000 California National Guard members to respond to ongoing protests in Los Angeles, joining existing National Guard and Marine Corps personnel. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell stated that these troops are being called into federal service to assist federal law enforcement, a move criticized by California Governor Gavin Newsom as "reckless" and a misuse of military resources. Amid accusations from the federal government that local authorities are not protecting...