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National “The more ‘normal’ people we see fly into space, more of the public will see this as possible and be excited by it.” Can space travel become routine? (Peter Steineck/The New York Times) By Shira Ovide, New York Times Service April 6, 2022 Maybe you’ve wondered as I have: Is there a point to…Continue Reading

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Navy that once wanted smaller, speedy warships to chase down pirates has made a speedy pivot to Russia and China — and many of those recently built ships could be retired.The U.S. Navy wants to decommission nine ships in the Freedom-class of littoral combat ships — warships that cost about…Continue Reading

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A security alliance between China and the Solomon Islands has sent shudders throughout the South Pacific, with many worried it could set off a large-scale military buildup or that Western animosity to the deal could play into China’s hands. What remains most unclear is the extent of China’s ambitions. A…Continue Reading

WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says more government regulation is needed to police the proliferation of cryptocurrency and other digital assets and to ward off fraudulent and illicit transactions.In practice, one result would be that users would get documentation of their crypto dealings for use in filing their taxes.“Taxpayers should receive the same…Continue Reading

So you’re expecting a tax refund this year. With inflation driving up the price of gas, food and nearly everything else, that extra money can’t come soon enough. The hard part is deciding how to spend it. Should you invest the money? Book a trip?If you really want to do yourself a favor, use your…Continue Reading

NEW YORK (AP) — CBS News reporter Debora Patta has covered conflicts in Africa and the Middle East, and the aftermath of terrorist attacks in Europe. She has seen violence and death at close range before. But the atrocities she witnessed in Bucha, Ukraine this week stood out, and overwhelmed her.“We need to be disturbed…Continue Reading

ROYAL OAK, Mich. (AP) — Officials in Michigan are ready to get started on the construction of what they say is one of the few state-specific World War II memorials in the country.Art Fishman is excited that the project is taking another step toward reality.The Oak Park resident, who sailed on a Navy destroyer in…Continue Reading

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A proposed pipeline to deliver natural gas from deposits in the east Mediterranean to European markets is too expensive, not economically viable and will take too long to help countries seeking alternatives to Russian gas any time soon, a senior U.S. diplomat said Thursday.U.S. Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland said…Continue Reading

WASHINGTON – At least four U.S. Secret Service employees have been placed on leave related to their association with two men and a scheme to provide the federal officers with tens of thousands of dollars in rent-free apartments and other gratuities.The disciplinary action was taken in connection with the Wednesday arrests of Arian Taherzadeh, 40, and…Continue Reading