At Putin’s annual news conference, a Russian journalist pops the question — to his girlfriend
Russian President Vladimir Putin fielded many questions at his annual news conference.
Day: December 19, 2025
Suspect in Brown University shooting and MIT professor’s killing was once a physics student
Authorities have identified Claudio Neves Valente as the suspect in a mass shooting at Brown University and the killing of an MIT professor.
How Venezuela Went From U.S. Ally to Trump Target
Closely tied to Washington during much of the Cold War, Venezuela has gone through political upheavals over the years that now make it a major enemy in the eyes of the Trump administration.
HII selected to design and build new US Navy frigate
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has been selected by the US Navy to design and build its future small surface combatant, using a derivative of the Legend-class National Security Cutter, after issues with the FREMM design.
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Ukraine ‘hits Russian tanker in Mediterranean Sea for first time’
Ukraine has struck a Russian tanker in the Mediterranean Sea for the first time, a Kyiv intelligence source has said.
Affordability: Countless costs
Re: “Affordability isn’t a hoax. It’s not a crisis for most, either” (Dec. 16, Opinion): I was baffled to read Allison Schrager’s column, which did not contain any mention whatsoever of skyrocketing health care costs. How about those millions who are a…
Watch: Russian Journalist Proposes To Girlfriend During Putin’s Live Presser
An unexpected romantic moment unfolded during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s lengthy annual press conference when a young journalist turned the global broadcast into a marriage proposal before going on to question the president.
Security guard found guilty in Idaho GOP town hall battery case
Paul Trouette, the leader of a private security team, was found guilty of battery for pushing a woman at a Republican Party town hall in Coeur d’Alene.
Putin issues chilling WW3 threat as he warns of ‘unprecedented escalation’
Speaking at his annual end-of-year four-hour press conference and public call-in show, Putin responded to a question about potential threats to Kaliningrad.
Elected officials: Change incentives with ranked-choice voting
Re: “Party all the time” (Dec. 7, Opinion): Washington’s top-two open primary system is good but not without flaws and several of the issues highlighted in the editorial are the direct result of these flaws. Winning a top-two primary does not require a…