STRIPES (Matthew Adams) - Army opens up 5 test ranges to private sector for weapons tests | Stars and Stripes
The announcement marks the latest in the Pentagon’s efforts to speed weapons testing and production.
STRIPES (Joseph Ditzler) - 9 boaters remain missing as Coast Guard-led search continues near Micronesia | Stars and Stripes
A boat has been missing for over a week which prompted U.S. Coast Guard and partner agencies to continue the search.
STRIPES (Bradley Latham) - Threat raised to ‘new level’ as drone with explosive found in cargo area at German airport | Stars and Stripes
An explosive-bearing drone found this week at an airport in eastern Germany is intensifying concerns about Russia’s suspected hybrid war against Europe.
STRIPES (Julie Masson, Yoojin Lee) - 7th Air Force gets new commander with deep experience on Korean Peninsula | Stars and Stripes
Lt. Gen. David Shoemaker assumes command of 7th Air Force and and becomes deputy commander of U.S. Forces Korea.
STRIPES (Linda F. Hersey) - 5 things to know in veterans news: Post-9/11 vets miss out on TBI exams, disability payouts rise, ex-submariners urge easier access to benefits | Stars and Stripes
Inspector General report on TBI evaluations, more veterans qualify for benefits and submariners want Congress to make it easier to claim benefits.
NYTIMES (Matthew Haag) - Reading Scores Drop for N.Y.C. Students Amid Revamp of Literacy Program
The declines nearly wiped out gains made in the state exams last year. New York City school leaders promised a review of the results.
REDSTATE (Ben Smith) - Don Lemon’s Plan to Escape Anti-ICE Church Protest Charges: Blame Trump
JUSTTHENEWS (Misty Severi) - President Trump announces $2 billion investment in critical mining, $180 million in mining schools
The War Department will invest $80 million into multiple schools of mines and metallurgy, including the Colorado School of Mines, the South Dakota School of Mines, and Johns Hopkins University.
YOUTUBE (Portland Andy) - LIVE: One Last Walk Through Lloyd Center Mall Before It Closes Forever (Portland)
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AMERICANGREATNESS (Debra Heine) - Trump Urges Pirro to ‘Revisit’ Decision to Drop Charges Against Accused Reflecting Pool Vandal After New Photos Confirm Vandalism
President Trump on Friday urged U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro “revisit” her decision to drop charges against an accused Reflecting Pool vandal after new photos shared […] Source