World Jun 02 Ukraine's drone attack on Russian warplanes was a serious blow to the Kremlin's strategic arsenal A surprise Ukrainian drone attack that targeted Russian air bases hosting nuclear-capable strategic bombers was unprecedented in its scope and sophistication, and dealt a heavy blow to the Russian military.
Politics Jun 02 WATCH: Powell delivers remarks as Trump pushes budget that could add $5.1 trillion in debt President Donald Trump faces the challenge of convincing Republican senators, global investors, voters and even Elon Musk that he won’t bury the federal government in debt with his multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package.
Nation Jun 01 Police investigating attack at outdoor mall in Boulder, Colorado Several people were injured and some may have been set on fire, police said. One man was taken into custody.
World Jun 01 Thousands evacuate as Canadian wildfires spread, impacting air quality in some U.S. states Most of the evacuated residents were from Manitoba, which declared a state of emergency last week. About 17,000 people there were evacuated by Saturday along with 1,300 in Alberta. About 8,000 people in Saskatchewan had been relocated as leaders there…
World May 31 Russian strikes kill 2 in Ukraine amid prospect of peace talks Russian troops launched some 109 drones and five missiles across Ukraine overnight and into Saturday, the Ukrainian air force said. A top adviser to President Zelenskyy said Friday that Kyiv was ready to resume direct peace talks with Russia in…
World May 30 At least 111 people dead after floods in Mokwa, a market town in central Nigeria The heavy rains lasted for several hours Thursday, and media reports quoting local government officials said a dam collapse in a nearby town had worsened the situation. The flooding displaced large amounts of people, the reports said.
World May 30 At least 14 people killed in Gaza Strip following Israeli airstrikes Experts say a nearly three-month Israeli blockade of Gaza — slightly eased in recent days — has pushed the population of roughly 2 million Palestinians to the brink of famine.
World May 30 At least 2 people dead, several missing after quarry collapses in Indonesia The exact number of casualties was still unclear as local television reported rescuers were able to pull at least a dozen injured people from the debris and recover bodies during a grueling search effort.
Education May 30 Faizan Zaki wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee The bee celebrated its 100th anniversary this year, and Faizan Zaki may be the first champion who's remembered more for a word he got wrong than one he got right.
World May 29 Tropical Storm Alvin forms in Pacific off coast of Mexico Forecasters say a weather system swirling off the coast of western Mexico has developed into the first tropical storm of the eastern North Pacific hurricane season.