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Scene at Miami airport where five died described as 'utter devastation'
An Amazon Prime cargo plane overran the runway, crashed and rammed into vehicles, where it then caught on fire. All those who died were passengers on the ground.
Martha Ann Overland | Sep 6, 2026, 7:54 PM UTC

Germany's far-right achieves an electoral breakthrough in key state election
Germany's populist, far-right Alternative for Germany party has declared victory in the state of Saxony-Anhalt after more than doubling its share of the vote in the first of several regional elections this fall.
Esme Nicholson | Sep 6, 2026, 4:36 PM UTC

American Muslims are giving Texas barbecue a halal makeover
Even as anti-Muslim rhetoric rises in Texas, Muslim pitmasters are winning over diners and reshaping one of the state's most iconic culinary traditions.
Ulaa Kuziez | Sep 6, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC

Witkoff and Kushner call Kyiv talks 'substantive' after Moscow Putin meeting
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held meetings in Kyiv with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy on Sunday, a day after lengthy conversations with Russian President Putin in Moscow.
Willem Marx | Sep 6, 2026, 9:51 AM UTC

Think you know procrastination? This quiz offers surprising insights
Learn a few surprising facts about procrastination — and helpful tools to overcome it — with this quiz. It's based on social scientist Itamar Shatz's new book, Solving Procrastination.

Whatever happened to kindness? Spoiler alert: Our readers prove it's alive and well
We asked readers to share stories about a moment of kindness involving a stranger. Here are some of their heartwarming anecdotes.
Laurel Dalrymple | Sep 6, 2026, 8:44 AM UTC

U.S. strikes Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for missile attacks on Navy ships
One of the Iranian tankers struck was near a key area in Iran's oil-export system, according to U.S. Central Command.
Chandelis Duster | Sep 5, 2026, 3:05 PM UTC

Whatever happened to the floating schools of Bangladesh?
It was a light bulb moment: If monsoon rains keep kids from safely getting to school, let's create a floating school to pick them up! Bangladesh pioneered the idea. How's it doing?
Ali Asif Shawon | Sep 5, 2026, 11:26 AM UTC

U.S. envoys in Moscow in new push for peace between Russia and Ukraine
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow to revive efforts to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for a halt to air attacks during their visit, but Moscow has not publicly responded.
The Associated Press | Sep 5, 2026, 11:08 AM UTC

40 years later, 'The Baby-Sitters Club' is still helping readers see themselves
Ann M. Martin's beloved series has influenced generations of readers. We're still asking: Which babysitter are you?
Barrie Hardymon, Samantha Balaban | Sep 5, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
