U.S. military strikes drug-carrying boat from Venezuela, Rubio says

U.S. military strikes drug-carrying boat from Venezuela, Rubio says

Washington— The U.S. military on Tuesday struck a drug-carrying boat hailing from Venezuela, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, as tensions spike between the Trump administration and the Venezuelan government. President Trump announced the strike in an unrelated Tuesday afternoonOval Office event, saying the military had "shot out" the boat "moments ago." He said his team had been briefed on the strike by Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Minutes later, Rubioposted on Xthat the military carried out a "lethal strike" in the southern Caribbean Sea. He said the "drug vessel" had departed Venezuela and "was being operated by a designated narco-terrorist organization." Rubio later told reporters he believed the drugs that were allegedly carried on the boat were probably headed toward Trinidad and Tobago or "some other country in the Caribbean." Details on the strike, including who operated the vessel, remain sparse. A senior defense official said the U.S. had conducted a "precision strike" against the vessel. The strike came after the U.S.confirmed last monththat the Navy would boost its presence near Venezuela, deploying three warships to the waters off the South American country as part of an anti-drug cartel mission. Venezuelan President Nicolás Madurocalled the shipsan "extravagant, unjustifiable, immoral and absolutely criminal and bloody threat" anddeployed military forcesto the country's coastline, vowing to defend against any possible U.S. attack. The U.S. has not indicated it plans to strike Venezuela's government. The Trump administration hasaccused Maduro's government— a longtime U.S. foe — of working with drug cartels to traffic narcotics to the United States, and ofleadinga Venezuela-based drug group called Cartel de los Soles. Madurowas chargedwith narco-terrorism and drug trafficking in U.S. federal court in 2020. Last month, Attorney General Pam Bondidoubled the rewardfor Maduro's arrest to $50 million. Maduro has denied the allegations. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil called Bondi's move "pathetic" and a "crude political propaganda operation." Mr. Trumpdirected the militaryto target drug cartels in Latin America last month, CBS News previously reported. Teens surprise math world with Pythagorean Theorem trigonometry proof | 60 Minutes New details in fatal shooting of 11-year-old boy playing "ding dong ditch" Trump says U.S. military "shot out" boat from Venezuela carrying drugs

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U.S. military strikes drug-carrying boat from Venezuela, Rubio says

U.S. military strikes drug-carrying boat from Venezuela, Rubio says Washington— The U.S. military on Tuesday struck a drug-carrying boat hai...

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Vatican puts Pope Francis' ecological preaching into practice with vocational farm center

Vatican puts Pope Francis' ecological preaching into practice with vocational farm center

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (AP) — The Vatican is inaugurating an ambitious educational center inspired byPope Francis' ecological legacy, a 55-acre utopian experiment in sustainable farming, vocational training and environmental schooling for kids and CEOs alike on the grounds of the papal estate on Lake Albano. Pope Leo XIV, who has stronglyreaffirmed Francis' focuson the need to care for God's creation, will formally open the center Friday, returning to the grounds where he spent his first papal summer. He'll tour the lush gardens, vineyards and farm of Castel Gandolfo and celebrate a liturgy for the staff who have been working since 2022 to turn Francis' ecological preaching into practice. Officials on Tuesday gave a sneak peek tour of the project's heart: A huge greenhouse in the same curved, embracing shape as the colonnade of St. Peter's Square that faces a 10-room educational facility and dining hall. Once it's up and running, visiting groups can come for an afternoon school trip to learn about organic farming, or a weekslong course on regenerative agriculture. The project was inspired by Francis' 2015 encyclical "Laudato Si" (Praised Be), which cast care for the planet as anurgent and existential moral concernthat was inherently tied to questions of human dignity and justice, especially for the poor. In the 10 years since, a grassroots movement has taken root in the church to implement its holistic message via workshops, conferences and now most tangibly, the educational center named for the encyclical, Borgo Laudato Si. The center aims to accomplish many of the goals of the environmental cause. Solar panels will provide all the power the facility needs, plastics will be banned and recycling and composting systems will be used to reach zero-waste. Officials say water will be conserved and maximized via "smart irrigation" systems that useArtificial Intelligenceto determine plants needs, along with rainwater harvesting and the installation of wastewater treatment and reuse systems. The Vatican's first-ever vocational school on the grounds will aim to provide on-site training in sustainable gardening, organic winemaking and olive harvesting to offer new job opportunities for particularly vulnerable groups: victims of domestic violence, refugees, recovering addicts and rehabilitated prisoners. The products made will be sold on-site, with profits re-invested in the educational center: Laudato Si wine, organic olive oil, herbal teas from the farm's aromatic garden and cheese made from its 60 dairy cows. The Rev. Manuel Dorantes, the center's director, stressed that the project is still in its beginning phase – there are currently no on-site dormitories or residences for visitors. But the center has already received some trial school groups and placed about a dozen workers in jobs after they completed an inaugural vocational training session. "The message that Pope Francis wanted to send is that if we, the smallest city-state in the world, can do this, what is the potential for other states that are bigger than us, that have more resources than us," Dorantes said. Officials declined to discuss the financing of the project, other than to say an undisclosed number of partners had invested in it and that confidential business plans precluded the Vatican from releasing further information. ___ Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP'scollaborationwith The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. The AP is solely responsible for this content.

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Vatican puts Pope Francis' ecological preaching into practice with vocational farm center

Vatican puts Pope Francis' ecological preaching into practice with vocational farm center CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (AP) — The Vatican is i...

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Woman accused of driving into crowd at Pennsylvania festival, injuring child, 2 adults

Woman accused of driving into crowd at Pennsylvania festival, injuring child, 2 adults

A woman is facing aggravated assault and DUI charges after police said she drove through a festival in south-central Pennsylvania onLabor Day, injuring two adults and a 6-year-old boy. Elizabeth Ann Bohrer, 37, is at the county booking center following her arrest, Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo confirmed to USA TODAY on Tuesday, Sept. 2. She has been charged with aggravated assault on a victim younger than 13 years old, recklessly endangering another person, disobeying traffic control devices, driving on the sidewalk, aggravated assault by vehicle, aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence, reckless driving and driving under the influence of a controlled substance, according to court records obtained by USA TODAY. She was arraigned on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 2, and has a preliminary hearing scheduled for Sept. 17. Chardo wasn't able to comment on the victims' status as of Sept. 2, but police said at a Sept. 1 news conference that the victims were all taken to local hospitals in "fair" condition. Capt. Atah Akakpo-Martin of the Harrisburg Bureau of Police spoke about the incident shortly after it happened onMonday, Sept. 1, telling local media that the victims were attending the Kipona Festival in Harrisburg, about 16.5 miles west of Hershey. According to Akakpo-Martin, the driver hit the victims after 6 p.m. when the festival in the city's Riverfront Park area had ended. Officers were clearing the area when the driver went through a barricaded area and through a crowd of people that had been in the street, he said. Witnesses told police that the driver went off the road, got back onto the road and then drove around the barricades and vehicles parked in the area, Akakpo-Martin said. "I don't want to put this out that this was some sort of intentional act," Akakpo-Martin added. "We're still investigating this situation." The third person the driver hit was a city worker, police said. "Our city worker that was in the street … (was) trying to stop the vehicle," Akakpo-Martin said. When asked about Bohrer being under the influence, District Attorney Chardo said the DUI charge is "based on the police encounters with her immediately after." She was allegedly under the influence of marijuana, and authorities are running tests to see if she was under the influence of other substances, he added. Once the vehicle began driving through the festival area, officers immediately tried to get pedestrians out of the way, Akakpo-Martin said on Monday, Sept. 1. "It was taking place very quickly," Akakpo-Martin said. "The whole entire incident probably took place in less than a minute." While the current status of the victims has not been disclosed by authorities, following the incident, Akakpo-Martin said, "Thankfully, the injuries were limited, and hopefully everyone and the victims are going to make a full recovery." The Kipona Festival is held annually and includes Native foods, crafts, dances, music, vendors, and a family fun zone, according to thecity's website. In the past, the three-day festival has drawn thousands of attendees, according toWGALandWPMT. Deputy Chief Kenneth Young of the Harrisburg Bureau of Police told USA TODAY in a statement on Sept. 2 that the department is saddened by what happened. "What was intended to be a joyful celebration of our community, culture, and traditions was overshadowed by an unthinkable act," Young wrote. "Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families during this incredibly difficult time." He added that members of the Harrisburg Bureau of Police and the Public Works Department responded to the incident. "Their decisive actions helped prevent further harm and ensured the safety of countless festivalgoers," he wrote. Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia–the 757. Email her at sdmartin@usatoday.com. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Child, 2 adults hurt after woman allegedly drove through PA festival

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Woman accused of driving into crowd at Pennsylvania festival, injuring child, 2 adults

Woman accused of driving into crowd at Pennsylvania festival, injuring child, 2 adults A woman is facing aggravated assault and DUI charges ...

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Channing Tatum Calls Breakup with Ex-Wife Jenna Dewan 'Painful': 'We Tried to Keep It Together'

Channing Tatum Calls Breakup with Ex-Wife Jenna Dewan 'Painful': 'We Tried to Keep It Together'

Jo Hale/FilmMagic; Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Channing Tatum said his split from ex-wife Jenna Dewan was "painful" but they "are good now" The formerStep Upcostars share 12-year-old daughter Everly "We tried to keep it together, tried for a year and a half, but we knew it was.… Not to go into all that. It's in the past," Tatum said of the breakup Channing Tatumis offering rare insight into his "painful" breakup with ex-wifeJenna Dewan. In a newVarietycover story published Tuesday, Sept. 2, the actor discussed his latest film,Roofman,and its true story. At one point, Tatum, 45, was asked about playing a character who misses his daughter, reflecting on his split from Dewan, 44, and co-parenting their 12-year-old daughter Everly. "I know for a fact I'm able to understand it," he said. "Jenna and I are good now, but it was a painful break to have that fall apart, especially being so young. We tried to keep it together, tried for a year and a half, but we knew it was.… Not to go into all that. It's in the past. But it's really tough not to have your daughter half the time. I wish I could just have her all the time." Mindy Small/FilmMagic Tatum and Dewan met as costars on the 2006 filmStep Up,and they gotengagedtwo years later. They gotmarriedin Malibu, Calif. in 2009, but in 2018 theyseparated. Dewan officiallyfiled for divorcein October 2018, and it wassettled six years later in September 2024. "I've lived six or seven different lives," Tatum toldVariety. "Life gives you fuel. If you've really been heartbroken, and really been in pain and felt real, true aloneness … I've experienced enough life that I have something to offer. The technique and the ability to actually deliver." InRoofman, Tatum plays Jeffrey Manchester, a "former Army Ranger and struggling father who turns to robbing McDonald's restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname Roofman," according to a synopsis. "After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys 'R' Us for six months, surviving undetected while planning his next move," the logline teases. "But when he falls for Leigh (Kirsten Dunst), a divorced mom drawn to his undeniable charm, his double life begins to unravel, setting off a compelling and suspenseful game of cat and mouse as his past closes in." In January 2025, Dewan opened up about her newfound "strength" after finalizing her divorce from Tatum. She and fiancéSteve Kazee announced their engagement in February 2020, and they sharetwo kids: Callum, 5, and Rhiannon, 14 months. "This past year I learned that life has a way of bringing you exactly what you need to learn at exactly the right time," Dewan wrote in anInStyleessay at the time, adding, "The transitions weren't just changes; they were invitations to grow, to lean into the discomfort and discover the strength I didn't know I had." Davi Russo/Paramount Pictures Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Though she didn't mention Tatum by name or their divorce in the essay, Dewan added that she "learned a lot about myself, my resilience and my voice" in 2024: "Fresh starts, I've realized, don't wait for calendars or big proclamations. They happen in the quiet choices: forgiving yourself, showing up again, trusting the process even when it feels hopeless." Roofmanwill have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival before hitting theaters Oct. 10. Read the original article onPeople

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September 02, 2025

Channing Tatum Calls Breakup with Ex-Wife Jenna Dewan 'Painful': 'We Tried to Keep It Together'

Channing Tatum Calls Breakup with Ex-Wife Jenna Dewan 'Painful': 'We Tried to Keep It Together' Jo Hale/FilmMagic; Axelle/Ba...

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'Succession' alumnus Nicholas Braun arrested on suspicion of DUI

'Succession' alumnus Nicholas Braun arrested on suspicion of DUI

Amy Sussman/WireImage Nicholas Braun was arrested on charges of a DUI and operating his vehicle without lights on Saturday, Aug. 30, according to the Moultonborough Police Department The alleged incident occurred in Moultonborough, New Hampshire at 11:15 p.m., the police chief told PEOPLE on Sept. 2 Braun is best known for his time playing Greg Hirsch onSuccession,which earned him three Emmy nominations Nicholas Braunran into some trouble with the law over Labor Day weekend. The actor, 37, was arrested at 11:15 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30, in New Hampshire, according to a press release from the Moultonborough Police Department. Per the Chief of Police, Braun was pulled over and taken into custody on suspicion of "DUI-impairment" and operating his vehicle without lights. PerTMZ, who was the first to report the news, Braun was booked into the Carroll County jail and released on his own recognizance without bail with an upcoming court date. PEOPLE has reached out to a rep for Braun for comment. His performance earned him three Primetime Emmy nominations, one Critics Choice nomination and two Screen Actors Guild awards. He also made a name for himself in several Disney movies in the early 2000s, includingSky High, MinutemenandPrincess Protection Program. Recently, Braun portrayed Andy Kaufman and Jim Henson in the filmSaturday Night, a biographical film telling the story of the now-iconic sketch comedy seriesSaturday Night Live. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Macall B. Polay/HBO "My girlfriend's family has a cottage on Lake Michigan,"he explainedwhen asked about his most recent blissful moment. "Whenever we go, there's no cell service, and we're just baking pies. I've actually learned how to make a crust, everything. I can do it all." He also revealed that they got a puppy named Mia. "Every time she pees outside in front of our house, we do a celebration, which consists of dancing," Braun laughed. "I hope no one is seeing us." Alongside aseries of snapshotsfrom throughout their relationship,Braun wrote: "HBD to my sweet sweet DARLING of a girlfriend!!! You are the absolute joy of my life." "You make me my best self!!" he continued. "Like when you said that I could pull off this shirt full of forks. You were right. Love you dearly ❤️" Read the original article onPeople

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'Succession' alumnus Nicholas Braun arrested on suspicion of DUI

'Succession' alumnus Nicholas Braun arrested on suspicion of DUI Amy Sussman/WireImage Nicholas Braun was arrested on charges of a D...

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