A fatal “training accident” at a heavily fortified Iraq air base has killed one American and one British soldier, raising tough questions about risk, readiness, and transparency even in so-called routine exercises.Story SnapshotOne U.S. Army soldier and one British Army service member were killed...

While Washington and Sacramento trade blame, a California man quietly admitted he helped drain nearly $270 million from Medi‑Cal, exposing just how easy it still is for insiders to loot a system meant for the poor and sick.Story SnapshotA 66‑year‑old Orange County man pleaded...