Daily News Roundup

October 19, 2026

Airman dies from rappelling fall before Navy football game

A Tactical Air Control Party instructor fell from the Alamodome's 170-foot-tall rafters during a pre-game rappelling display. Read More

Groups seek clarity on motive behind Pentagon’s study of women in combat

Citing concerns about Hegseth’s views on the topic, the lawsuit asks for records showing the scope, purpose, methodology and anticipated use of the study. Read More

National Guard member expected to recover from Southeast DC shooting

A National Guardsman and a suspect are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries sustained during a shooting in Southeast, D.C., late Sunday night. Read More

Pentagon, BAE sign deal for up to 25,000 precision-guided munition kits a year

The Pentagon and BAE Systems signed a framework agreement for up to 25,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, or APKWS, guidance kits a year. Read More

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The Pentagon ordered 30 universities to review their ties with foreign institutions or risk losing their federal funding. Read More

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