Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance, watch a demonstration by Marines during activities to mark the upcoming Marine Corps' 250th anniversary on Saturday on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Camp Pendleton, California. (AP Photo/ Gregory Bull) |
Plan to fire artillery over a highway during Vance visit irks California's Newsom |
A plan to fire live artillery shells over a major Southern California highway as part of a military showcase attended Saturday by Vice President JD Vance drew strong objections from Gov. Gavin Newsom, who said safety concerns forced him to close a portion of the busy interstate. Read more. |
Thieves strike Louvre in brazen jewel heist as the world's most visited museum shuts |
In a brazen, seven-minute strike, thieves used a basket lift to reach the Louvre on Sunday morning and, as tourists were already inside, forced a window, smashed display cases and fled with jewels of "inestimable value," France's interior minister said. The world's most visited museum closed for the day as police sealed gates and ushered visitors out during the investigation. Read more. |
