Nation Apr 08 Salvage crews have begun removing containers from the ship that collapsed Baltimore's Key bridge Salvage crews have begun removing containers from the deck of the cargo ship that crashed into and collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, an important step toward the full reopening of one of the nation's main shipping lanes.
Science Apr 08 PHOTOS: The 2024 total solar eclipse The first location in continental North America to experience totality: Mexico's Pacific coast, at around 2 p.m. EDT. The eclipse exits continental North America on the Atlantic coast of Canada less than two hours later.
World Apr 07 Ukrainian drone attack on nuclear plant increases major accident risk, warns IAEA head The head of the U.N.’s atomic watchdog agency on Sunday condemned a drone strike on one of six nuclear reactors at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, saying such attacks “significantly increase the risk of a major nuclear…
Nation Apr 07 $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot won by player in Oregon after delayed drawing A Powerball player in Oregon won a jackpot worth more than $1.3 billion on Sunday, ending a winless streak that had stretched more than three months.
World Apr 06 Iran's joint chief of staff renews vow to avenge suspected Israeli attack on consulate in Syria A top military commander Saturday renewed Iran’s promise to retaliate after an airstrike earlier this week widely blamed on Israel destroyed Iran’s consulate in Syria, killing 12 people, including two elite Iranian generals.
World Apr 06 Mexico breaks diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police stormed embassy in Quito The Mexican president has quickly moved to break off diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police broke into the Mexican Embassy to arrest a former vice president who had sought political asylum there after being indicted on corruption charges.
Politics Apr 05 Fire outside Sen. Bernie Sanders' Vermont office investigated as arson Authorities say an unknown male suspect sprayed what they described as a possible accelerant on the office door, set it on fire and fled.
Science Apr 05 6 inmates reach settlement with New York state allowing them to watch total solar eclipse Lawyers for the six men incarcerated at the Woodbourne Correctional Facility in upstate New York said Thursday that they’ve reached a settlement with the state that will allow the men to view the solar eclipse “in accordance with their sincerely…
World Apr 04 Kuwait votes in its 4th election in as many years in its latest attempt to end political gridlock The Persian Gulf country's elected assembly has more power than most in the Arab world, but has long been at loggerheads with the government, which is appointed by the royal family.
Politics Apr 04 WATCH: Pentagon says plan to build a pier to bring aid to Palestinians is still on schedule The U.S. military is on schedule to build a pier off the Gaza coast to expand humanitarian aid deliveries, the Defense Department said Thursday, even as other agencies have pulled back after Israel killed several aid workers.