The U.S. and its Philippine ally are also planning special forces training in the closest province to China-claimed Taiwan.

Tokyo and Seoul face both mounting Chinese pressure at sea and renewed questions over U.S. security commitments.

Following a 6-year hiatus, some of the world’s best bull riders will return to Decatur for one last ride of the J.W. Hart PBR Challenge.  The grand finale of the WC Challenger Charities bull-riding ...