The USS Saratoga (CV-3) was one of just three United States Navy aircraft carriers — along with USS Ranger (CV-4) and USS Enterprise (CV-6) — to survive the entirety of the Second World War. Although outdated by 1943, as the newer and more capable Essex-class entered service, CV-3 was one of the American flattops that fought for time in the early stages of the conflict, and continued to find a role until victory was finally achieved. This 1928 photograph shows the starboard side of the USS Saratoga. Note the presence of the four twin 8-inch (203mm) guns. Image: U.S. Navy After the war ended, USS Saratoga was among the warships that helped return United States military personnel from distant posts in the Pacific, and met her end as a target for nuclear weapon tests during Operation Crossroads. An Important Name USS Saratoga is fittingly remembered for her role during the Second World War, yet she has historic ties to the founding of the nation. In addition, she was ordered as the United States sought to avoid entry into the First World War, and was originally authorized as a Lexington-class battlecruiser. The USS Saratoga was photographed here in 1928 while she was…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! There are literally hundreds if not thousands of films about World War II. You’d think by now that everything there is to know about it has already been depicted on the big screen. But not so fast!”Pressure” revisits the turbulent planning of D-Day, specifically the attempt to track the weather for the invasion of Normandy. British meteorologist Captain James Stagg (Andrew Scott) is recruited to advise Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower (Brendan Fraser) upon a glowing endorsement from Winston Churchill.”I need a forecast,” Eisenhower tells Stagg. ‘THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU’ REVIEW: AN ENTERTAINING BUT FORGETFUL RETURN TO THE ‘STAR WARS’ UNIVERSE Stagg, a stiff who doesn’t exactly work well with others, is forced to collaborate with Eisenhower’s own handpicked meteorologist from the states, Irving Krick (Chris Messina). Within 72 hours, they must tell Eisenhower if he should move ahead with the attack on Normandy or delay it — except Stagg is forecasting two massive storms while Krick is forecasting beautiful sunny weather based on their own methodologies.”The storms that I am talking about are real, and the wrath of nature is real,” Stagg warns. Eisenhower tasks the two of them to agree on a single…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Vanilla Ice is ready to rock the stage at the Great American State Fair’s Freedom 250 concerts as other acts drop out.In a video shared to his Instagram, the 58-year-old rapper shared that he is excited and “honored” to be performing at the event, promising to “bring back the 90s.””It’s all about enjoying the great times of 250 years. From George Washington to now. All the presidents and everybody in between, this is a magical event that’s gonna happen,” he said in the video. “It’s very rare. I’m honored, man. This is gonna be epic. And that’s it. We don’t take anything too seriously, and we’re gonna bring the ‘90s, that’s how it works.”He shared in his caption that the concert is “gonna be an epic party” which has been organized “to bring us all together.” TRUMP LAUNCHES MASSIVE ‘FREEDOM 250’ PUSH TO IGNITE AMERICA’S 250TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION”We are all one. This is not a political platform. This is celebrating America’s birthday,” he wrote. “Nothing too serious just enjoying some fun, dancing and great memories. Hope you guys can join us.”He was met with a series of conflicting comments from fans, with…

The top U.S. general overseeing forces in Latin America held a rare meeting on Friday with senior Cuban military officials at the perimeter of U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the U.S. military said on Friday, confirming a Reuters story.U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Francis Donovan, the head of U.S. Southern Command, briefly discussed operational security matters with the Cuban delegation, which included Cuban Gen. Roberto Legra Sotolongo, first deputy minister of the chief of the General Staff, U.S. Southern Command said on X.“Donovan also led a perimeter security assessment of the naval base and discussed force protection, safety of service members and their families, and operational readiness with base officials,” it said.Donovan’s meeting in Cuba is the first in recent memory by a head of Southern Command and comes amid growing concerns in Cuba of a possible U.S. military attack on the Communist-run island.Cuba’s armed forces said on Facebook that the meeting took place with mutual agreement and that both sides agreed to maintain communication.“Both delegations evaluate positively the meeting where issues related to security around the dividing perimeter of the military enclave were addressed and agreed to maintain communication between both military commands,” the statement said.The meeting follows a…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Killer Kross is known as a terror in the ring, perhaps even a “killer.”He’s let his blood and guts in the squared circle over the entirety of his professional wrestling career and has worked his way up to becoming the Major League Wrestling (MLW) world heavyweight champion, fending off dozens of other men in Battle Riot VIII in January.While he may be a nightmare for his opponents, he has a heart of gold.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Kross logged on for an interview with Fox News Digital to talk about MLW’s new partnership with Veeps. During the chat, Kross’ cat jumped onto his lap. Naturally, the next question was about the animal.He explained how he and his wife, pro wrestler Scarlett Bordeaux, brought the cat into their lives. He said he was allergic to cats for his entire life”So, I’m allergic to cats, like deathly allergic. My wife and I, about a year and a half ago, noticed there’s a kitten at our door,” Kross said. “And every once in a while, we would see stray cats around. Even when we’re on…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A former Pentagon official who investigated unexplained anomalous phenomena (UAPs) says newly released government documents contain evidence that the U.S. has long treated UAPs as a serious national security issue — including claims involving recovered “non-human” materials dating back decades.”There is an absolute treasure trove of information contained in this second tranche of information,” Luis Elizondo said Tuesday, pointing to the latest data drop authorized for release.Discussing the matter on “Jesse Watters Primetime,” Elizondo marveled at the vast amount of information that stood out to him, including top-secret intelligence dating back to the 1940s that he says “very clearly” suggests the existence of UAPs.”The reality is that this is a topic that our government has been taking very seriously for a very long time. We’d go to extreme lengths to try to cover it up, and this administration means business,” he said.UFO HEARING: EX-PENTAGON OFFICIAL SAYS GOVERNMENT ‘CABAL’ IS HIDING ‘THE FACT THAT WE ARE NOT ALONE’ “This administration is the first administration in my memory that’s actually delivering on a promise to be more transparent and open with the American public about this topic,” he added.Elizondo continued, homing in on the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A sailboat docked in Florida and a new section of water in the Sea of Abaco in The Bahamas will both be searched for any clues in the mysterious disappearance of Lynette Hooker.The American woman vanished from The Bahamas last month, while on vacation with her husband Brian Hooker.The Hookers lived on the now-docked sailboat named “Soulmate” and would often vacation on sailing excursions. Most recently, their April trip to The Bahamas ended in tragedy when Lynette disappeared. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON XShe vanished while the couple was reportedly riding back to their home boat on a dinghy in the Sea of Abaco after a night out.PHONE GPS DATA PROMPTS US INVESTIGATORS TO SEARCH 25-FOOT-DEEP BAHAMIAN WATERS FOR LYNETTE HOOKER: SOURCESOnce authorities seized the boat as it left The Bahamas, the U.S. Coast Guard docked “Soulmate” in Fort Pierce, Florida. Eventually, officials relocated the boat to a port in Fort Lauderdale. GOT A TIP?A U.S. official familiar with the investigation confirmed to Fox News Digital that, once pulled from the water, “Soulmate” will be taken to a warehouse to be combed for clues.SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER”Any…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former acting chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) Donna Brazile was not interested in talking about former first lady Jill Biden’s comments on being “frightened” watching her husband in the 2024 presidential debate. Jill Biden recently told CBS that while watching her husband’s debate performance against President Donald Trump, she feared he was suffering a medical emergency and thought he might be having a stroke. Her comments renewed attention on concerns about then-President Joe Biden’s age and health, which intensified after his widely scrutinized debate performance.JILL BIDEN SAYS SHE THOUGHT JOE WAS HAVING A STROKE DURING HIS DISASTROUS 2024 DEBATE PERFORMANCE”I don’t want to talk about Jill Biden right now,” Brazile said when Fox News Digital asked her to share her thoughts on the former first lady’s recent comments on her husband’s debate. Fox News Digital pressed Brazile to respond as conversations have been circulating around the 2024 election and what went wrong — particularly following the calling for and release of the 2024 DNC autopsy report, an internal review of the party’s 2024 defeat and the factors that contributed to it.Brazile, referring to herself in the third person, urged Democrats to…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Three protesters dubbed the “Spokane 3” were convicted Thursday on federal conspiracy charges stemming from protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Washington state last year.The defendants — Jac Archer, Justice Forral and Bajun Mavalwalla II — were accused of attempting to prevent federal officers from transporting two detained immigrants from Spokane to Tacoma in June 2025, KUOW reported.They were among hundreds of demonstrators who responded to a social media post by former Spokane City Council President Ben Stuckart calling for supporters to block the transfer bus, according to the report.Stuckart was serving as a sponsor for one of the two immigrants who were seeking asylum in the United States.WASHINGTON STATE MAN INVESTIGATED FOR THREATENING ICE AGENTS ONLINE, VOWING TO ‘MAKE LIFE HARDER’ FOR OFFICERS He was later arrested along with nine other protesters on conspiracy charges.According to KUOW, Stuckart and five others pleaded guilty in exchange for reduced sentences.Following Thursday’s verdict, Washington state Rep. Natasha Hill, D-Spokane, criticized Stuckart for not attending the proceedings.’GEN Z’ DEM CANDIDATE CHARGED WITH INTERFERING WITH ICE POSTED VIDEO OF HERSELF IN MOB BLOCKING UNMARKED SUV “You started this and you couldn’t even…

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