A Marine Corps pilot was confirmed dead Friday after the crash of a combat jet near a San Diego base, the service said in a statement. The F/A-18D Hornet went down late Thursday near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and searchers recovered the pilot at…
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Harris welcomes 2022 WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces to the White House
Vice President Kamala Harris led a White House celebration Friday for the 2022 WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces, praising the team for its “grit and determination” on the court, and for being role models and leaders outside of the arena. (Aug. 25)
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Biden didn’t hear question on Maui wildfires before his ‘no comment,’ White House says
Republicans have bashed President Biden for saying “no comment” about the Hawaii wildfires. The White House now says he didn’t hear the question.
Spain’s Jenni Hermoso says she’s ‘victim of assault,’ entire national team refuses to play
Spain’s World Cup champions speak out after Luis Rubiales drama, refuse to compete until ‘team’s leaders resign.’ Next games are Olympic qualifiers.
Man charged with assaulting officers in Jan. 6 Capitol riot after USA TODAY investigation
The Justice Department’s charging documents note that Tate was identified in USA TODAY’s investigation.
Among last of Donald Trump’s co-defendants to be booked: Kanye West’s former publicist
Trevian Kutti, a former publicist for Ye, the musician formerly known at Kanye West, was among the last of Donald Trump’s co-defendants to surrender.
Timeline: How 18 other people got caught up in Donald Trump’s Georgia indictment
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ 98-page indictment against Donald Trump and 18 others for election interference covers 50 days.
AP explains: Niger one month after the coup
The West African bloc ECOWAS rejected the proposal by Niger’s mutinous soldiers for a three-year transition to democratic rule, with a commissioner describing the slow timeline as a provocation. (Aug. 25)
The All-Ekeler Team: USA TODAY Sports recognizes unsung NFL stars like Chargers stud RB
While the Pro Bowl annually pays recognition to the NFL’s biggest stars, the All-Ekeler team pays tribute to the standouts yet to make the cut.