Poland’s president says his country plans to give Ukraine around a dozen MiG-29 fighter jets.
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Pentagon video shows Russian jet dumping fuel on U.S. drone
The 42-second video, released Thursday, shows a Russian Su-27 approaching the back of the MQ-9 drone and beginning to release fuel as it passes.
Senate confirms former LA Mayor Eric Garcetti as ambassador to India
Several Democrats question whether he knew about alleged sexual misconduct by a top aide.
Honda recalling 500,000 vehicles to fix seat belt problem
The recall covers some of the the automaker’s top-selling models.
Bally Sports owner files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Diamond Sports Group owns 19 networks, which have the rights to 42 pro teams.
Stormy Daniels meets with prosecutors investigating Trump
Meanwhile, Michael Cohen, the ex-president’s former attorney, testifies before a grand jury.
EPA ‘good neighbor’ rule will cut downwind pollution by power plants
Nearly two dozen states will have to reduce industrial emissions to improve air quality for millions.
Exiled Chinese tycoon arrested in $1 billion fraud conspiracy
Guo Wengui is charged in court papers in New York under the name Ho Wan Kwok.
Texas announces takeover of Houston schools
It’s the latest example of GOP and predominately white state officials pushing for control in heavily minority and Democratic-led cities.
Iran says 110 arrested over suspected schoolgirl poisonings
A lawmaker on a government panel investigating the incidents said earlier this month that as many as 5,000 students have complained of being sickened in 230 schools across 25 provinces.