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Iran ceasefire tested as cargo ship catches fire after being hit off Qatar's coast
Iran ceasefire tested as cargo ship catches fire after being hit off Qatar's coast
A cargo ship caught fire Sunday after being hit by an unknown projectile off Qatar's coast, the British military said.
The Associated Press | May 10, 2026, 9:10 AM UTC
Protests and boycotts rock prestigious Venice Biennale
Protests and boycotts rock prestigious Venice Biennale
The 61st edition of the international art event launched on Saturday in an atmosphere marked by geopolitical strife.
Chloe Veltman | May 10, 2026, 1:41 AM UTC
'We're dry:' The new U.S. Wildland Fire Service prepares for extreme fire season
'We're dry:' The new U.S. Wildland Fire Service prepares for extreme fire season
Brian Fennessy, new head of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, says his agency is 'trying to bring on additional aircraft and bring them on early,' and dismisses criticism of prevention methods.
Henry Larson, Emily Feng, Tinbete Ermyas | May 9, 2026, 7:03 PM UTC
Bobby Cox, Hall of Fame manager of Atlanta Braves, dies at age 84
Bobby Cox, Hall of Fame manager of Atlanta Braves, dies at age 84
The Braves announced Cox's death on Saturday. He managed the team to prominence during the 1990s, including a championship in 1995, before retiring after the 2010 season.
The Associated Press | May 9, 2026, 6:41 PM UTC
Passengers from virus-hit cruise ship fly home as CDC says outbreak threat is low
Passengers from virus-hit cruise ship fly home as CDC says outbreak threat is low
As hantavirus dominates the headlines, sparking fears of another debilitating pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stressed that the risk of sweeping contagion is small.
Alana Wise | May 9, 2026, 5:41 PM UTC
Frontier Airlines plane strikes and kills pedestrian
Frontier Airlines plane strikes and kills pedestrian
Denver International Airport said the person had jumped a fence and dashed into the aircraft's path minutes before being struck.
Alana Wise | May 9, 2026, 3:04 PM UTC
Why saying hello to strangers can be good for you
Why saying hello to strangers can be good for you
A study establishes that "social ties" — a fancy way of saying being nice to other, even those you don't know — has benefits. A teacher asked her students to test the thesis in real life.
Rhitu Chatterjee, Marc Silver | May 9, 2026, 11:20 AM UTC
They graduate to six figure salaries, and grueling work
They graduate to six figure salaries, and grueling work
Cadets from the nation's Merchant Marine academies are finding lots of demand and great salaries because of a shortage of licensed mariners.
Steve Kastenbaum | May 9, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
Soccer was once considered niche in the U.S. Then came the 1994 World Cup
Soccer was once considered niche in the U.S. Then came the 1994 World Cup
Soccer — or football as it's known around the globe — was far from mainstream in the U.S. leading up to the 1994 World Cup. But in the end, the tournament was considered a resounding success. How exactly did that happen?
Juliana Kim | May 9, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
Southern Republicans redistrict after Supreme Court rules, Dems lose big in Virginia
Southern Republicans redistrict after Supreme Court rules, Dems lose big in Virginia
The Supreme Court weakened minority voting rights and prompted Republicans in four states to move to redistrict as part of Trump's push. A court nullified Democratic redistricting in Virginia.
Larry Kaplow | May 9, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
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