The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) intercepted two Russian and two Chinese bombers flying near Alaska on Wednesday, which a U.S. defense official said was the first time aircraft from the two countries have been intercepted while operating together. The bombers remained in international airspace in Alaska’s Air Defense Identification Zone and were “not seen as a threat,” according to a statement from NORAD.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on July 25 for the removal of homeless encampments in his state. Mr. Newsom’s order directed state agencies on how to remove the thousands of tents and makeshift shelters across the state that line freeways, clutter shopping center parking lots, and fill city parks. The order makes clear that the decision to remove the encampments remains in the hands of local authorities.
One of the first officers to respond to the Uvalde school massacre in Texas has pleaded not guilty to more than two dozen criminal counts. Former Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District police officer Adrian Gonzales faces 29 counts of abandoning and endangering a child in connection with the May 2022 school shooting that left 19 children and two teachers dead.
Topics in this episode include:
- Biden Addresses Nation, Explains Decision to Quit Race
- Nashville Reacts to Biden Race Exit
- Trump, Harris Hold Rallies
- House Democrat Women Endorse Kamala Harris
- Court Dismisses States’ Challenge to Abortion Pill
- Judge Rebukes Hunter Biden’s Lawyers
- House to Establish Trump Shooting Task Force
- Marine Veteran Shot During Trump Rally Out of Hospital
- US Intercepts Russian, Chinese Bombers Near Alaska
- Florida Man Charged With Decade of Spying for CCP
- Newsom Orders Removal of Homeless Encampments
- Uvalde School Police Officer Pleads Not Guilty to Charges
- Senate Set to Vote on 2 Child Online Safety Bills
- DOJ Finalizes $243-Million Plea Deal With Boeing
- 9 Injured in JFK Airport Fire
- Southwest Airlines Plans to Assign Seats for First Time
- Fire Crews Work to Contain Northern California Park Fire
- Shoplifting Surges 24 Percent Across Nation
- Explosive Device Found in Car Outside NY Police Precinct
- NYC Store Offers Pickles in Exchange for Used Books
- HK Court Dismisses Jimmy Lai’s Bid to End Trial
- Deadly Typhoon Sinks Freighter, Barrels Through Taiwan
- NK Trash Balloons Cause Disruptions in South Korea
- Israel Recovers Bodies of 5 Hostages From Gaza
- Israel’s Herzog Meets Italian PM and President in Rome
- Kremlin Says Russia Is Open to Peace Talks With Kyiv
- Germany: Climate Activists Disrupt 100+ Flights
- Protests Held After Violent Arrest at Manchester Airport
- Thousands of Rubber Ducks Race in London Charity
- Locals in Kyrgyzstan Showcase Nomadic Traditions
- First Lady Jill Biden Arrives in France for Olympics
- Olympic Flag-Bearers Gear Up for Opening Ceremony
- Australian Swimmer Might Protest Chinese Rival
- Australian Athlete’s Van Broken Into Before Paris Games
- LA Zoo Has Record-Breaking 17-Chick Condor Season
- Bear Steals Bird Feeder, Runs Away With Camera
