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Chinese destroyer tests U.S. nerves in Taiwan Strait with intimidation tactics

The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said in a statement on Saturday that the Chinese destroyer “executed maneuvers in an unsafe manner in the vicinity of Chung-Hoon,” a U.S. destroyer. The incident was filmed and posted online. (U.S. Navy)

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In an apparent intimidation tactic, a Chinese destroyer twice crossed the bow of a U.S. Navy destroyer at high speed as the latter transited the Taiwan Strait, provoking an angry response.

Ex-FBI Director Comey says Biden is only 2024 candidate ‘committed to the rule of law’

James B. Comey, then-FBI Director, is shown in this July 2016 file photo testifying before Congress. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

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Former FBI Director James B. Comey said Sunday that President Biden is the only serious candidate voters should consider ahead of the 2024 elections.

James B. Comey, then-FBI Director, is shown in this July 2016 file photo testifying before Congress. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Ex-FBI Director Comey says Biden is only 2024 candidate ‘committed to the rule of law’

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Authorities secure the entrance to Mine Bank Trail, an access point to the rescue operation along the Blue Ridge Parkway where a Cessna Citation crashed over mountainous terrain near Montebello, Va., Sunday, June 4, 2023. (Randall K. Wolf via AP)

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In this photo taken between Feb. 26 and March 1, 2023, and provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un speaks during a meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party at its headquarters in Pyongyang, North Korea. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. Korean language watermark on image as provided by source reads: "KCNA" which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP) ** FILE **

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Former Vice President Mike Pence talks with local residents during a meet and greet on May 23, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. Pence will officially launch his widely expected campaign for the Republican nomination for president in Iowa on June 7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Pride month merchandise is displayed at a Target store Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Target is removing certain items from its stores and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month, after an intense backlash from some customers including violent confrontations with its workers. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

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Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott delivers his speech announcing his candidacy for president of the United States on the campus of Charleston Southern University in North Charleston, S.C., Monday, May 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)

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The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said in a statement on Saturday that the Chinese destroyer “executed maneuvers in an unsafe manner in the vicinity of Chung-Hoon,” a U.S. destroyer. The incident was filmed and posted online. (U.S. Navy)

Chinese destroyer tests U.S. nerves in Taiwan Strait with intimidation tactics

President Joe Biden addresses the nation on the budget deal that lifts the federal debt limit and averts a U.S. government default, from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Friday, June 2, 2023. (Jim Watson/Pool via AP)

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The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said in a statement on Saturday that the Chinese destroyer “executed maneuvers in an unsafe manner in the vicinity of Chung-Hoon,” a U.S. destroyer. The incident was filmed and posted online. (U.S. Navy)

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