International

Snipers from across the world traveled are taking part in the US Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition. U.S. Army photo by K. Kassens

Sniper competition attracts sharpshooters to Fort Bragg

An Iranian suicide drone has killed an American contractor in northern Syria. The U.S. has retaliated against Iranian linked targets. Reuters

American killed in Syria drone attack, US retaliates: March 24 rundown

Armed Russian jets have been flying over a U.S. military base almost every day in March 2023, according to a top general. Reuters

Russian jets are reportedly flying over a US military base in Syria

Lawmakers are meeting on March 23 to discuss how China and other countries are helping to funnel fentanyl across U.S. borders. Reuters

DEA, US lawmakers point to China’s role in fentanyl crisis

TikTok's CEO will testify before a House committee on March 23 defending his app amid growing calls from Congress to enact a nationwide ban. Reuters

TikTok CEO to testify, defend app security amid bans: March 23 rundown

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said he plans to discuss a renegotiation of the Safe Third Country Agreement with Biden. Reuters

Biden to discuss asylum-seekers with Trudeau during Canada trip

Hong Kong cinemas will not be showing the new "Winnie the Pooh" horror film this year, according to the movie's distributor. AP Images

Hong Kong cinemas will not show ‘Winnie the Pooh’ horror film

Most of the mercenaries fighting for Wagner in Ukraine are about to be pardoned, and allowed to return to Russia. Telegram

Wagner mercenaries in Ukraine going back to Russia

A security firm's review of state government websites is revealing that the reach of TikTok is already embedded in its systems. Getty Images

TikTok trackers found embedded in US state government websites

A 25-year-old tank commander from Russia is charged with a war crime. The entire ordeal was captured on video by a Ukrainian drone. Ukraine Armed Forces

Russian soldier charged with a war crime in Ukraine

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are taking further steps to boost rail safety and hold Norfolk Southern accountable for the derailment in Ohio. AP

More questions for Norfolk Southern, no Dollar Tree eggs: March 22 rundown

Joe Biden signed the COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023, requiring the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information on the Wuhan lab.

Here’s what the US government will declassify about COVID-19’s origins

Since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the banking system is in turmoil. News of failed and struggling banks has left millions with questions about their money. Getty Images

Why are banks collapsing and is your money safe in the bank?

Russia is offering its troops cash bounties to capture or destroy modern Western battle tanks and armored vehicles in Ukraine. DVIDS

Russia offering cash bounties for tanks as Leopard 2s arrive in Ukraine

As banking turmoil spreads around the world, Switzerland's largest bank agreed to buy its struggling rival, Credit Suisse, for $3.25 billion. Getty Images

Exclusive: Ex-Credit Suisse director says UBS deal could worsen bank contagion

El Salvador’s voted to extend emergency rules allowing police to round up suspected gangs members as part of its crackdown on gang violence. Secretaría de Prensa de la Presidencia

El Salvador extends controversial anti-gang crackdown measures

Plenty of modern weapons are being used in Ukraine, but Russia and Ukraine are both still using weapons from World War I on the battlefield. Twitter/@Tarmofella

Ukraine, Russia using weapons from World War I

More than 1.4 million young people have enlisted in North Korea's military in the last few days, according to state media. Getty Images

North Korea says 1.4M young people have enlisted in its military

Former president Donald Trump is facing what he believes is his imminent arrest over alleged hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. Getty

Trump expects arrest Tuesday; 20 years since Iraq War began: March 20 rundown

The International Criminal Court has issued a warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin's arrest for war crimes. Getty Images

ICC issues arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin for war crimes

A new report suggests raccoon dogs may have been "carrying and possibly shedding the virus" in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Getty Images

New data links raccoon dogs to early spread of COVID-19

Ukraine will be receiving about a dozen fighter jets from Poland, with the first shipment set to arrive within the next few days. Getty

Poland sending jets to Ukraine, another US airport close call: March 17 rundown

The Senate is on track to repeal the Authorizations for Use of Military Force against Iraq from 1991 and 2002. Getty Images

Senate on track to repeal authorizations for use of military force against Iraq

U.S. lawmakers introduced a resolution to assess Saudi Arabia's human rights record and potentially re-evaluate assistance to the kingdom. Getty Images

Senators Murphy, Lee look to pressure Saudi Arabia on human rights record