American Bomb From World War II Explodes at Japanese Airport

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Image of exploded tarmac in Japan.

11-Year-Old Charged in More Than 20 Swatting Calls Against Schools

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Flagler County Sheriff’s Office press conference on July 25, 2024.

Russian glide bombs' faulty guidance systems may have led to dozens being dropped on its own territory, experts say

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In this photo taken from an undated video released by the Russian Defense Ministry shows a glide-guided bomb being released by a Russian air force jet at an undisclosed location.
An undated video released by the Russian Defense Ministry shows a glide bomb being released over an undisclosed location.

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Withholding US weapons from Israel could force changes in how it fights but may not stop its devastating assault

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Israeli artillery troops stationed at the Rafah border launch attacks into southern Gaza on May 8, 2024.
Israeli artillery troops stationed at the Rafah border launch attacks into southern Gaza on May 8, 2024.

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Ukraine is getting a new type of laser-guided bomb that can pummel 'soft' Russian targets, analyst says

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A Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4 fitted with Paveway IV precision guided bombs
A Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4 fitted with Paveway IV precision-guided bombs, taking off to carry out air strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen on January 22, 2024.

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Long-Lost Bombs From the World Wars Are Increasingly Likely to Blow Up, Scientists Say

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Live ordnance from both the First and Second World Wars are more likely to detonate as they age, according to a new study published in Royal Society Open Science.

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Russian glide bombs have been a huge headache for Ukraine, and Moscow says it's making new ones

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Russian Sukhoi Su-35S fighter aircrafts, Su-34 military fighter jets and Su-30SM jet fighters fly in formation over central Moscow during the Victory Day military parade on May 9, 2021
Russian Sukhoi Su-35S fighter aircrafts, Su-34 military fighter jets and Su-30SM jet fighters fly in formation over central Moscow during the Victory Day military parade on May 9, 2021

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AI discovered satellite images of craters in Gaza, evidence that Israel is bombing civilian areas it said would be safe: New York Times

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People stand at the edge of a crater caused by Israeli bombing in Southern Gaza on December 19, 2023.
People stand at the edge of a crater caused by Israeli bombing in Southern Gaza on December 19, 2023.

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Israel's 2,000-pound SPICE bombs are highly accurate but could be overkill in Gaza

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An Israeli air force fighter aircraft releases flares as it flies over along the border with the Gaza Strip near southern Israel on November 12, 2023.
An Israeli air force fighter aircraft releases flares as it flies over along the border with the Gaza Strip near southern Israel on November 12, 2023.

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Israel's use of 'really big' bombs to strike tiny Gaza Strip might only compare to Vietnam or World War II, military analyst says

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An aerial view of heavily damaged, collapsed buildings caused by Israeli attacks during the 4-day humanitarian pause at Al-Zahra region in Gaza City, Gaza on November 25, 2023.
An aerial view of heavily damaged, collapsed buildings caused by Israeli attacks during the 4-day humanitarian pause at Al-Zahra region in Gaza City, Gaza on November 25, 2023.

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