Earlier this year America’s military defenses were put on notice against a Chinese balloon believed to be on an espionage mission. Gen. Mark Milley talks about what we’ve learned from an examination of the balloon’s wreckage. Source
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China’s spy balloon: What we’ve learned
Early in 2023 the Biden administration faced a most unusual espionage case when America’s military defenses were put on notice against a balloon that was believed to have originated in China. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin talks with Gen. Mark Milley about the incursion of U.S. airspace that had the nation and its politicians in a tizzy – and about what we’ve learned from an examination of the balloon’s wreckage. Source
Los Angeles police officer shot and killed in patrol car outside sheriff’s station
Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, 30, had been acting as a field training officer for nearly two years and was a third generation LASD member, behind his father and grandfather. Source
9/17: The Book Report by Washington Post critic Ron Charles
The “Sunday Morning” book reviewer offers his picks from this month’s new fiction and nonfiction titles, including novels by James McBride and Zadie Smith. Source
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (September 17)
Recommendations from our book reviewer of new fiction and non-fiction titles, including a controversial new biography of Elon Musk. Source
Book excerpt: “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride
The award-winning novelist and memoirist returns with a tale of a Jewish and African American community that becomes the focus of a murder mystery. Source
Book excerpt: “The Bee Sting” by Paul Murray
The Irish novelist, the acclaimed author of “Skippy Dies,” returns with a tragicomedy about the changing fortunes of a prosperous family. Source
Book excerpt: “The Fraud” by Zadie Smith
In her latest novel, the bestselling author of “White Teeth” revisits a real-life 19th century legal trial that divided England. Source
NFL Week 2: How to watch today’s Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals game
Don’t miss Joe Burrow’s attempt to reboot his offense against Lamar Jackson, Odell Beckham Jr. and the Ravens. Source
From the archives: Jimmy Carter and the signing of the Camp David Accords
On September 17, 1978, after 12 days of negotiations brokered by President Jimmy Carter, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin signed the Camp David Accords. Source