Ramon Padilla

Washington, D.C.

Visual Journalist at USA Today

Visual journalist at USA TODAY.

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Articles

See how a bunker-buster bomb works. GBU-57 penetrates deep underground

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Janet Loehrke |Ramon Padilla |Sara Chernikoff

While Israel is wielding a wide array of weapons during their ongoing attacks on Iran, there is at least one which only the United States can bring to the battlespace: a bunker-busting bomb known as the GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator. According to Department of Defense documents, the GBU-57 is a guided, penetrating weapon with the ability to reach and destroy targets in deeply buried and hardened bunkers and tunnels.
Israel-Iran timeline: How Israeli attack and Iranian retaliation unfolded

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Janet Loehrke |Ramon Padilla |Sara Chernikoff |Stephen Beard

Iran and Israel continue to exchange strikes five days after their long-simmering conflict hit the flashpoint. Israel's surprise attack on Tehran's nuclear program and targeted assassination of Iranian leadership kicked off a sequence of events that has left hundreds reported killed and the United States at risk of being dragged further into the war. Here's a closer look at what has unfolded since Israel's initial strikes.
More than 600 local police agencies are partnering with ICE: See if yours is one of them

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Sara Chernikoff |Ramon Padilla

Following a weekend of nationwide protests and the Army's "Grand Military Parade and Celebration," President Donald Trump directed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials to ramp up efforts to detain and deport migrants from large Democratic-run cities including Los Angeles, Chicago and New York. Trump called for the expanded deportation June 15 post on Truth Social.
Canadian wildfire smoke is back: Tips to keep it out of your home

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Ramon Padilla

As summer draws closer, so does smoke from Canadian wildfires and related health concerns. While the smoke may not yet be as bad as it was in 2023 when cities like New York and much of the East Coast experienced a surreal, glowing orange haze, it will likely cause an ongoing health hazard across North America for months.
'Less lethal' weapons: How law enforcement is using force in the LA protests

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Ramon Padilla |Janet Loehrke |George Petras

Seven hundred Marines have been activated and are preparing to deploy to Los Angeles where they will join National Guard troops ordered to protect federal personnel and property in response to protests over immigration raids. President Donald Trump said the guard, sent over the objections of local and state leaders, would restore order after clashes between police and protesters angry at his aggressive pursuit of undocumented immigrants.
Used car prices: See which popular vehicles hold their value the best (and the worst)

3 weeks ago | dnj.com | Ramon Padilla

There may not be a crystal ball to tell you how much a vehicle will depreciate but this data can help you see the patterns and make the most of your investment. Though it's common knowledge that all vehicles lose value, it's not so easy to predict just how much or how quickly your new car or truck will depreciate as you drive it off the lot.
Tesla resale prices tumbling. These popular cars hold their value better

3 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Ramon Padilla

Though it's common knowledge that all vehicles lose value, it's not so easy to predict just how much or how quickly your new car or truck will depreciate as you drive it off the lot. For that reason, we turned to experts from Kelley Blue Book/Autotrader and CarGurus for advice about making one of life's biggest purchases – whether it be new or used.
Canadian wildfire smoke is fouling U.S. air quality. We show where.

3 weeks ago | dnj.com | Janet Loehrke |Ramon Padilla |Karina Zaiets |Yoonserk Pyun

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is engulfing much of the eastern and central United States and will last through the week. The wildfires are releasing large amounts of smoke into the atmosphere. Over the Great Plains, the high-level flow of winds has been pushing the smoke south, and shifting upper-level winds from the west will drag the smoke over the eastern states, according to The Weather Channel.
Canadian wildfire smoke is fouling U.S. air quality. We show where.

3 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Janet Loehrke |Ramon Padilla |Karina Zaiets |Yoonserk Pyun

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is engulfing much of the eastern and central United States and will last through the week. The wildfires are releasing large amounts of smoke into the atmosphere. Over the Great Plains, the high-level flow of winds has been pushing the smoke south, and shifting upper-level winds from the west will drag the smoke over the eastern states, according to The Weather Channel.
Canadian wildfire smoke is fouling U.S. air quality. We show where.

3 weeks ago | mpnnow.com | Janet Loehrke |Ramon Padilla |Karina Zaiets |Yoonserk Pyun

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is engulfing much of the eastern and central United States and will last through the week. The wildfires are releasing large amounts of smoke into the atmosphere. Over the Great Plains, the high-level flow of winds has been pushing the smoke south, and shifting upper-level winds from the west will drag the smoke over the eastern states, according to The Weather Channel. Where Canadian smoke blankets the U.S.Unable to view our graphics? Click here to see them.