The United States has given initial approval to sell $3.5 billion worth of air-to-air missiles for Saudi Arabia’s fighter jets, the latest proposed arms deal for the region ahead of President Donald Trump’s planned trip to the region later this month.

The U.S. military says two U.S. Navy pilots have been shot down over the Red Sea in an apparent “friendly fire” incident.

A former British soldier will be tried for the murder of two men who were killed during the 1972 “Bloody Sunday” disturbances in Londonderry, Northern Ireland’s second-biggest city, after a judge refused to dismiss the charges against him.

Two Detroit Hospitals have received “F’s” in terms of patient safety.

USA Basketball has named its men's Olympic team for the 2024 Paris Games, with former MVPs LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Joel Embiid among the NBA superstars on the roster.

Christian Pulisic and Tim Weah will miss the United States’ Copa América qualifiers against Trinidad and Tobago because of hamstring- injuries, joining captain Tyler Adams on the sidelines.

Newcastle says it is supporting Bruno Guimarães and Joe Willock after the players were sent racist abuse over social media following the 1-0 win against Arsenal in the Premier League.

Superstar forwards Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé have both been on target to help boost their teams’ chances of reaching the Champions League knockout stage.

Newcastle has capped a stellar day for Saudi Arabia’s soccer project with a 4-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

Just playing is a small victory for Shakhtar Donetsk but the Ukrainian champions won’t stop there.

The U.S. military has identified the Marine Corps pilot who was killed when his combat jet crashed near a San Diego base during a training flight.

A dealership in Oakland County was struck by a bullet when a gun was fired from a passing car, officials said.

Boeing says it expects to end production of the F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet in late 2025.

Ukraine winger Mykhailo Mudryk has become the latest big-money signing for Chelsea under the club’s new American ownership by joining from Shakhtar Donetsk in a deal reportedly worth up to 100 million euros ($108 million).

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Detroit Red Wings rookies Lucas Raymond is among the 32 players on the “Last Men In” ballot for this year’s All-Star weekend.

The Detroit Red Wings have announced the list of players the team is protecting in this week’s Seattle Kraken expansion draft.

The Pentagon announced Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, that the USS Nimitz, the only Navy aircraft carrier operating in the Middle East, will return home to the U.S. West Coast. Navy via AP)WASHINGTON – The Pentagon has decided to send home the only Navy aircraft carrier operating in the Middle East, a move that will reduce American firepower in the region amid heightened tensions with Iran. Sending the aircraft carrier, the USS Nimitz, home to the U.S. West Coast would seem at odds with the idea that a show of force is needed to deter Iran. “Some friendly health advice to Iran: If one American is killed, I will hold Iran responsible. The U.S. has maintained a near-continuous aircraft carrier presence in the Persian Gulf region since the USS Abraham Lincoln was sent in May 2019 amid concerns that Iran was considering attacking U.S. interests in the region.

(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)Spectators wearing face masks to protect against coronavirus watch the Champions League group F soccer match between Zenit St.Petersburg and Borussia Dortmund at the Saint Petersburg stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Two soccer games in Germany’s second division have been called off after a staff member at Würzburger Kickers tested positive for the coronavirus. The club says its entire team has been ordered by local health authorities to isolate “until further notice.”The decision forced the postponement of Würzburg’s games on Wednesday against St. Pauli and on Saturday against Darmstadt. ___More AP sports: https://apnews.com/apf-sports and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

The Navy says a fighter jet has crashed in the Mojave Desert but its pilot safely ejected. The F/A-18E Super Hornet from Naval Air Station Lemoore in California's Central Valley went down Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 in Superior Valley south of Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)CHINA LAKE, Calif. – A Navy fighter jet crashed Tuesday in the Mojave Desert, but its pilot safely ejected, the Navy said. “The pilot ejected safely and was taken to a local medical facility for examination,” it said. Last month, a Marine Corps fighter pilot safely ejected from a F-35B jet after colliding in mid-air with another plane during a refueling operation in a remote desert area of Southern California.

CNN VideoThe US Navy confirmed Thursday that the pilot of the F/A-18E Super Hornet that crashed Wednesday in Death Valley National Park died as a result of the crash. "The Navy has confirmed that the pilot of the F/A-18E died in the crash," US Naval Air Forces said in a statement. In accordance with Department of Defense policy the name of the pilot is being withheld for 24 hours to allow for family notification. The crash took place in Death Valley National Park at a spot known to aviation enthusiasts as Star Wars Canyon, according to park spokesman Patrick Taylor, who told CNN that seven visitors had suffered minor injuries as a result. As a general rule, military jets are not allowed to fly over national parks, but an exception was made over this section of Death Valley when it became a national park 25 years ago.

1 is Cassius Winston of Michigan State, No. 20 is Xavier Tillman Jr. of Michigan State and named to honorable mention is University of Michigan guard Zavier Simpson. Xavier Tillman, Jr., F, Michigan State19. Cole Anthony, Fr., G, North Carolina4. Markus Howard, Sr., G, Marquette1.

1 is Cassius Winston of Michigan State, No. 20 is Xavier Tillman Jr. of Michigan State and named to honorable mention is University of Michigan guard Zavier Simpson. Xavier Tillman, Jr., F, Michigan State19. Cole Anthony, Fr., G, North Carolina4. Markus Howard, Sr., G, Marquette1.