Douglas Ernst
Articles by Douglas Ernst
Islamic State releases Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi audio: ‘Erupt volcanoes of jihad everywhere’
New audio has been released by the Islamic State group that purports to be issued by its leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. The 17-minute recording from the terrorist comes just days after he was rumored to have been wounded or possibly killed in U.S. airstrikes. Published November 13, 2014
Russia sends convoy of warships to Australia’s northern coastline
The Australian Defense Force is monitoring a convoy of Russian warships off the country's northern coastline in what Prime minister Tony Abbott has deemed an "unusual" situation. Published November 13, 2014
Bono’s close call: U2 singer’s Learjet loses door during flight to Germany
U2's Bono had a close call during a flight to Germany on Wednesday: A door on his Learjet 60 broke off in flight. Published November 13, 2014
Terror attack on Egyptian naval vessel; 8 missing
A terrorist attack on an Egyptian naval vessel on Wednesday left eight servicemen missing in the Mediterranean. Published November 12, 2014
Obama’s Syria reset: Officials tell CNN White House wants new strategy
Senior U.S. officials and diplomats said Wednesday that President Obama is looking for a new strategy to deal with the Islamic State group and the regime of Bashar al Assad in Syria. Published November 12, 2014
Ukraine redeploys troops to eastern border as Russians return
Ukrainian troops are headed back to the nation's eastern border due to the redeployment of Russian military personnel to the region. Published November 12, 2014
Russia to send bombers on Gulf of Mexico ‘reconnaissance missions’
A top Russian official said Wednesday the country plans on conducting patrols with its bombers that extend into the Gulf of Mexico. Published November 12, 2014
Retired Navy, Marine Corps officers to Congress: Extended deployments ‘unsustainable’
A group of retired Navy admirals and Marine Corps generals have sent Congress a letter warning of "unsustainable" extended deployments for the Navy if if the nation does not make a significant investment in ships, aircraft, equipment and personnel soon. Published November 12, 2014
3 U.S. Navy sailors attacked on shore in Turkey — ‘Yankee, go home!’
Turkish protesters attacked three U.S. sailors in Istanbul on Wednesday, attempting to throw a bag over the head of at least one of the Americans. Published November 12, 2014
Ferguson waits: National Guard on call in case violence erupts after grand jury decision
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon will have the National Guard ready and waiting to respond to any unrest that may erupt in the wake of a grand jury announcement regarding the fate of Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson. Published November 12, 2014
Israel creates digital ‘Iron Dome’ to protect against cyberattacks
The company behind Israel's Iron Dome missile defense shield has come out with a digital counterpart to protect the country against cyberattacks. Published November 11, 2014
Pentagon sent plane targeted in Chinese cyberattack to nation’s air show
The U.S. sent its C-17 Globemaster III to the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition this week, despite it being targeted by Chinese hackers this summer. Published November 11, 2014
ESA scientists prepare to land Philae spacecraft on Comet67P: ‘This is science fiction made real’
The European Space Agency (ESA) announced that its scientists are ready for Wednesday's attempt to land a spacecraft on a streaking comet for the first time. Published November 11, 2014
Steve Wozniak: Apple, Tim Cook three years late on larger-screen iPhones
Apple and Tim Cook are taking heat from the company's co-founder, Steve Wozniak, over its tardiness on introducing large-screen iPhones to the market. Published November 11, 2014
Man builds street-legal Batmobile to entertain terminally ill kids through Make-A-Wish Foundation
An Australian man has built his own street-legal Batmobile over the course of four years and uses it to entertain terminally ill children through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Published November 7, 2014
Grand Canyon considers entrance fee hike
Nearly five million people visit the Grand Canyon every year, but they might pay more to do so in 2015. Published November 7, 2014
Iran blocking nuclear program disclosure, IAEA report says
A new report by the International Atomic Energy Agency released Friday finds that Iran is continuing to block efforts to shed light on its nuclear program. Published November 7, 2014
Atheist to sue over rejected Navy chaplain application
A would-be atheist Navy chaplain is suing over his rejected application from July 2013, claiming the military unfairly denied his application and violated his constitutional rights. Published November 7, 2014
Pentagon sending counter-IED group to Iraq as Islamic State attacks spike
A spike in IED attacks by the Islamic State group has prompted the Pentagon to ready its Joint IED Defeat Organization to train Iraqi security forces. Published November 6, 2014
Russian hackers’ ‘Trojan Horse’ malware inside U.S. critical infrastructure since 2011
A Russian hacking campaign against U.S. critical infrastructure has gone on since 2011 and puts hundreds of thousands of Americans at risk. Published November 6, 2014
