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The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is a branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of seven uniformed services.

The Coast Guard is a maritime, military, multi-mission service unique among the military branches for having a maritime law enforcement mission (with jurisdiction both domestically and in international waters) and a federal regulatory agency mission as part of its mission set. It operates under the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime, and can be transferred to the Department of the Navy by the President or Congress during time of war.

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Fishing Vessels
Philippine Govt.: Chinese Ships In Naval Standoff Outnumber Us 100 To 2

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The Philippines say China has now deployed a large fishing and coast guard fleet to their disputed shoal in the South China Sea, but China says the development is in line with precedents. (5:38 pm)

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Japanese Ships
Philippines Gets Support From Japan, Others Against China

By IBTimes

The Philippines is getting ships and assistance from other countries as it faces off against China, but it's still a far cry from matching Beijing's military capabilities (May 23)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, JAPAN, SOUTH KOREA, COURT, AUSTRALIA, CONGRESS

Weed
California Authorities Find Nearly Four Tons Of Marijuana Floating Off Of Dana Point

By IBTimes

California authorities made a staggering discovery after they pulled in nearly four tons of marijuana off of southern California's coast on Sunday. (May 21)

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Captives Back
Chinese Fishermen Released From North Korea

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Chinese fishermen captured and taken to North Korea have been safely returned, but mysteries surrounding the incident remain. (May 21)

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Yemen
Yemen: 96 Soldiers on Parade Slaughtered in Sanaa Suicide Attack [VIDEO]

By IBTimes UK

Suicide bomber kills at least 96 soldiers during rehearsal for military parade in Sanaa, Yemen. (May 21)

Marijuana
Marijuana Worth Millions Found Floating off of California Coast

By IBTimes UK

160 bales of marijuana weighing a total of almost 8,000lbs have been found floating off the coast of California. (May 21)

MORE TOPICS: CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES

Italian Lighthouse
Italy To Auction Off Historic Lighthouses Amid Recession, Debt Crisis

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In a bid to raise much-needed funds for its struggling economy, the Italian government is auctioning off more than a dozen picturesque lighthouses off the coast of Sardinia. (May 18)

MORE TOPICS: MANAGEMENT, INVESTMENT, GDP

USS Essex
USS Essex Crashes Into Refueling Tanker, USNS Yukon, Off The Coast Of California

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The Navy began assessing the damage of the USS Essex after it collided with a refueling tanker, USNS Yukon, in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California. Early reports indicate that the Essex experienced technical difficulties with its steering. (May 17)

MORE TOPICS: CALIFORNIA, JAPAN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

New and Old on Hainan
North Korea 'Piracy' Targets China Fishing Vessels, As Chinese Fishermen Draw Controversy Across Asia-Pacific

By IBTimes

Chinese fishermen are finding themselves at the center of foreign policy disputes between their country and many others across the region. Even friends like North Korea seem to have it out for Chinese fishing vessels. (May 16)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, SOUTH KOREA, INVESTMENT

Manila Protesters
No End To China-Philippines Confrontation, But Manila Protest Is A Bust

By IBTimes

The naval standoff between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea has the two countries on the brink of conflict, but a demonstration in Manila against China has been sparsely attended, offering hope that an escalation can be avoided. (May 11)

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