JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Defense Ministry said Thursday it has secured its largest-ever defense deal selling a sophisticated missile defense system to Germany for $3.5 billion after the United States approved the deal. Although Israel has long had close economic and military links with western European countries, the deal with Germany could draw the attention of Russia, which Israel has maintained working relations with throughout the war in Ukraine. Israel has repeatedly rebuffed requests to sell arms to Ukraine for fear of antagonizing Russia.

Explore More FORT WORTH, Texas — The afternoon wave of tee times were just getting started in the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge on Friday at Colonial and still, the leaderboard looked like major championship material entering the weekend. Jordan Spieth’s revival from a two-plus-year tumble is in gear, with the native Texan, commuting to Colonial from home this week, at 10-under and one shot off the lead held by Harold Varner III, who’s 11-under after shooting 66 Friday.

Patrick Nathaniel Reed (born August 5, 1990) is a professional golfer from the United States. He has nine PGA Tour wins, including one major, the 2018 Masters Tournament, and two World Golf Championships, the 2014 WGC-Cadillac Championship, and the 2020 WGC-Mexico Championship. He joined LIV Golf in 2022. Reed has represented the United States in team games including the Ryder Cup and the Presidents Cup. He earned the nickname “Captain America” as a result of his Ryder Cup performances.

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors extended the deadline for residents to pay their property taxes Tuesday because of the impact of the federal government's shutdown. Residents can now pay their property taxes, generally assessed on vehicles, by Nov. 21 without penalty. More than 75 percent of county residents have already paid their car taxes, officials said, and they will not receive a refund. The board’s 6-to-1 vote came over the objections of county staff members and Chairman Corey A.

Yaohui Dong and two friends finished an epic trek along the Great Wall of China in September 1985. Through snow storms and arid deserts, they relied on local villagers for food and water as they documented every step of the wall, parts of which hadn't been walked on for years. Their journey inspired a protection and restoration effort which continues today. Witness: The stories of our times told by the people who were there.