U.S. military says 5 were killed by a strike on an alleged drug smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific

A local news story from the U.S., reported by PBS NewsHour.

Local News · the U.S. · October 27, 2026

From PBS NewsHour

Trump has sought to justify the attacks by saying they stem the flow of drugs into the U.S., but critics have questioned the overall legality of the boat strikes as well as their effectiveness.

Reported by PBS NewsHour, October 27, 2026. Read the full story at PBS NewsHour →

More local news from the U.S.

Grand jury won't indict Cassidy Hutchinson over Jan. 6 testimony · CBS News
Israeli election turnout higher than in decades as outcome still unclear · CBS News
These jobs saw the biggest jump in pay in recent years · CBS News
U.S. issuing visas to Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro and family, official says · CBS News
Democrats hold narrow polling lead in Senate with one week to go before midterms · CBS News
Trump makes third trip to Texas this month as left-leaning leaders triumph globally · CBS News
How Democrats are benefiting from high gas prices, economic issues this midterm season · CBS News
California bill targets negligent pet boarding facilities after dog’s viral death · NBC News

All local news →

Open HeyHomees →