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With Spirit in liquidation, here's what happens next to its planes
With Spirit in liquidation, here's what happens next to its planes
When Spirit Airlines stopped flying last weekend, it left more than 90 planes scattered across the country. Many will go back to the companies that own them, while Spirit tries to monetize the rest.
Joel Rose | May 8, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday
David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday
He was born before the Great Depression, came of age in WWII, and is still making wildlife documentaries. Brits call David Attenborough a national hero, as he celebrates his 100th birthday.
Lauren Frayer, Fatima Al-Kassab | May 8, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season
March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season
The NCAA will expand its March Madness tournaments by eight teams each next season. It will add more early-round games in the first week without altering the overall format.
The Associated Press | May 8, 2026, 5:31 AM UTC
North Korea says it will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul
North Korea says it will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul
North Korea says it'll deploy new long-range artillery systems capable of striking the capital region of rival South Korea this year and commission its first naval destroyer in coming weeks.
The Associated Press | May 8, 2026, 5:04 AM UTC
Trade court strikes down a second round of Trump tariffs
Trade court strikes down a second round of Trump tariffs
The Court of International Trade has struck down a second round of global tariffs ordered by President Trump, after his earlier import taxes were outlawed by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Scott Horsley | May 7, 2026, 10:35 PM UTC
U.S. military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military also says that it "targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U.S. forces." The exchange occurred Thursday as U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said in a social media post.
The Associated Press | May 7, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC
Black Perspectives IE: Dr. Bridgette Peteet
Black Perspectives IE: Dr. Bridgette Peteet
Host Maya Gwynn speaks with Dr. Bridgette Peteet, Professor of Psychology at Loma Linda University School of Behavioral Health, and author of (dis)Honor Thy Mother: Daughterhood, Dysfunction, and Deliverance.
Maya Gwynn | May 7, 2026, 10:12 PM UTC
Cancer warning labels on alcohol may motivate people to drink less, study says
Cancer warning labels on alcohol may motivate people to drink less, study says
Mounting evidence has linked alcohol to higher risks of cancer but many people aren't aware. New findings suggest labels that make the link clear may motivate people to cut back on drinking.
Maria Godoy | May 7, 2026, 9:02 PM UTC
Is hantavirus the next COVID? Is the U.S. response on point? An outbreak update
Is hantavirus the next COVID? Is the U.S. response on point? An outbreak update
The outbreak began in early April on a cruise ship. Now health authorities around the world are working to contain it. Here's what infectious disease experts have to say.
Gabrielle Emanuel | May 7, 2026, 8:43 PM UTC
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