Strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5, leave 1 survivor in eastern Pacific, US military says

WASHINGTON — The U.S. military said Sunday that it blew up two boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing a total of five people and leaving one survivor, as the Trump administration pursues its campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America while preparing a naval blockade of Iranian ports. The attacks … Read more

U.S. says 5 killed, 1 survivor in military strikes on alleged drug boats in eastern Pacific

The U.S. military said Sunday it had killed five more people on boats alleged to be trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific, with one person surviving the strikes, bringing the controversial campaign’s total death toll to at least 168. The strikes were carried out against two boats on April 11, U.S. Southern Command announced in … Read more

Artemis II splashes down in Pacific Ocean after 10-day mission

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Artemis II splashes down in Pacific Ocean after 10-day mission 00:46 UP NEXT Service module separates from Orion as Artemis II heads home 02:11 Artemis astronauts prepare for splashdown 19:37 Countdown to Artemis splashdown 02:54 Artemis II astronauts … Read more

Here’s what to expect when Artemis II reenters Earth, splashes down in Pacific Ocean

The Artemis II crew is preparing to splash down off the coast of San Diego after their historic moon mission. CBS News’ Mark Strassmann has more on the splashdown, and former astronaut Dr. Jay Buckey joins to discuss what happens during reentry into the Earth’s atmosphere and his previous experience. Source link

Family missing for 7 days found alive by U.S. Coast Guard in Pacific Ocean

A family of three were found alive and rescued Monday, after disappearing seven days earlier on a boat in the western Pacific Ocean, the United States Coast Guard said on Tuesday. The family included two men and one woman, all of whom have been rescued, according to the Coast Guard. None suffered injuries during their week … Read more

Bright green fireball captured on video in Pacific Northwest sky as another meteor streaks across U.S.

Jason Jenkins was driving to work before dawn when a bright green streak beamed across the sky. The camera on his dashboard captured the moment at 6:06 a.m. Monday while he was in southwestern Washington state about 20 miles north of Portland, Oregon. Initially he thought it might be a comet, but then figured it … Read more

U.S. strikes alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific Ocean, leaving 3 survivors

The U.S. military conducted another strike on an alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, leaving three survivors, U.S. Southern Command said Friday. In a post on X showing video of the Thursday attack, SOUTHCOM said, “Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a low-profile vessel operated by Designated Terrorist … Read more

Union Pacific train derailment in Texas causes ethanol leak, no injuries reported

Officials say more than two dozen cars of a Union Pacific train derailed Wednesday morning in a Texas town near Houston, causing an ethanol leak from two of the cars that didn’t pose a threat to the public RICHMOND, Texas — More than two dozen cars of a Union Pacific train derailed Wednesday morning in … Read more

Strike on alleged drug boat kills 6 in Eastern Pacific, U.S. military says

The U.S. military said it killed six men Sunday in a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean as part of the Trump administration’s campaign against alleged traffickers. Sunday’s attack brought the death toll to at least 157 people since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls “narcoterrorists” in small … Read more