U.S. Marine Who Killed Transgender Woman Deported From Philippines
Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton was pardoned by Philippine President Duterte after serving five years in the choking death of Jennifer Laude.

Expanded US training for Ukraine forces begins in Germany
The combined arms training is aimed at honing Ukrainian forces' skills so they will be better prepared in fighting back against Russia.
By Susan Walsh / AP
Teen Honors Veterans During Wreaths Across America Day
Wreaths Across America Day is a holiday tradition that started in 1992 as a way to remember those who served.
By Lyndsey Jacobsen via Newsy
U.S. Poised To Approve Patriot Missile Battery For Ukraine
The Patriot would be the most advanced surface-to-air missile system the West has provided to Ukraine.
By Evan Vucci / APTop Stories

Here’s how our planetary defense system works
NASA has been funding search programs to observe the night sky in order to discover as many asteroids as possible.
By NASA/Goddard/University of Arizona/CSA/York/MDA via AP
Police say 3 dead, 4 hurt in latest California shooting
This marks the fourth mass shooting in California this month.
By Matt Rourke / AP
FDA moves to ease rules for blood donations from gay men
The FDA announced draft guidelines that would do away with the three-month abstinence requirement for donations from men who have sex with men.
By Francois Mori / AP