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MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday launched a massive exercise of the country’s nuclear forces featuring missile launches in a simulation of a retaliatory strike, as he continued to flex the country’s nuclear muscle amid spiraling tensions with the West over Ukraine. Speaking in a video call with military leaders, Putin said that the […]

A proposed multibillion-dollar missile defense system for Guam has been reduced to 16 sites on the island from the original 22, the U.S. Missile Defense Agency said in a draft environmental impact statement on Friday. The project is designed to create “360 degree” protection for the U.S. Pacific territory from missile and air attacks of […]

OUSTON — Beyoncé Knowles-Carter told an energetic crowd Friday she was not attending Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign rally as a celebrity, but her fame made an impact, anyway. Even before the “Cowboy Carter” creator graced the stage in support of Harris with her mom, Tina Knowles, and her longtime friend and collaborator Kelly Rowland, Beyoncé’s influence was felt outside […]

EVERETT, WASH. — Boeing reported a loss of more than $6 billion in the third quarter and immediately turned its attention to union workers who will vote Wednesday whether to accept a company contract offer or continue their crippling strike, which has dragged on for nearly six weeks. New CEO Kelly Ortberg laid out his plan […]

LOS ANGELES — LeBron and Bronny James made NBA history on Tuesday, becoming the first father-and-son duo to play alongside each other in a regular season fixture as the Los Angeles Lakers opened their campaign against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The duo, who played together briefly in a pre-season game earlier this month, took to the court […]

DETROIT — Had she wanted to, Michelle Chumley could have afforded a pricey new SUV loaded with options. But when it came time to replace her Chevrolet Blazer SUV, for which she’d paid about $40,000 three years ago, Chumley chose something smaller. And less costly. With her purchase of a Chevrolet Trax compact SUV in June, […]

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to meet with Israeli leaders Tuesday as he makes a push to revive stalled Gaza cease-fire talks, enable greater humanitarian access to Gaza and deescalate the war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Hours before the talks, Hezbollah said it fired rockets at Israeli military bases near […]

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit Monday to Ukraine in a show of support for Ukraine’s military and to meet with Ukrainian leaders. The Pentagon said in a statement that Austin will also “deliver a speech that will highlight how Ukraine has skillfully fought back against Putin’s war of choice, U.S. commitment […]

Boston Celtics guard Lonnie Walker IV might not be staying with the team due to the tax-hit he brings, per Bobby Manning. If the Celtics keep Walker, it would cost them $10 million in taxes. Walker was signed in free agency on an Exhibit 10 contract back in September, which made Boston able to give Walker more money […]

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been accused of assaulting men, women and a child in six new lawsuits. The rapper faces a raft of fresh allegations, including one that he fondled a 16-year-old aspiring hip-hop star. The accusers are part of what their lawyers say is a group of more than 100 alleged victims who are […]