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Military Helicopter Shot at Over Virginia

Military Helicopter Shot at Over Virginia

A US Air Force Helicopter flying at 10,000 feet over Manassas, Virginia, was shot at on Monday. The bullet injured one of the two pilots on the helicopter, and officials took him to a nearby hospital. The Air Force confirmed the incident via a statement by an official Wednesday afternoon. …

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Ilhan Omar Fends Off Primary Challenge to Stay in Congress

Ilhan Omar Fends Off Primary Challenge to Stay in Congress

Ilhan Omar, progressive House Representative from Minnesota, won in a primary challenge for her Democratic seat in Congress. Omar’s opponent, Antone Melton-Meaux, was very well-funded and had the backing of several pro-Israel lobbies. This financial backing was likely due to accusations that Omar made antisemitic remarks early in her first …

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Major Train Derailment in Scotland Injures Passengers

Major Train Derailment in Scotland Injures Passengers

Wednesday, a passenger train was derailed in Aberdeenshire, a town in Northeast Scotland. The region has seen a large amount of rain and moving mud in recent days. It’s likely this caused the derailment. Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon called the derailment an “extremely serious incident,” speaking to the Scottish …

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Biden Selects Kamala Harris As Running Mate

Biden Selects Kamala Harris As Running Mate

Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden has finally announced his running mate, and it’s Senator Kamala Harris of California. After months of promising to pick a black, female VP, Biden has delivered by choosing the 55-year-old Harris, who is the only black woman in the Senate. Biden Announces Kamala Harris in …

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