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Taiwan’s Tsai welcomes retired US admiral for China talks
Retired Adm. Phil Davidson, former head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, warned in 2021 that the island could face an invasion from China this decade.
Navy judge to rule if sailor caused Bonhomme Richard fire
Both sides delivered closing arguments Thursday.
The Navy accused him of arson. Its own investigation showed widespread safety failures.
After the USS Bonhomme Richard fire, investigators found missing fire hoses, a broken sprinkler system and other systemic failures.
By Megan Rose, ProPublica