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.
Politics May 29 WATCH: White House says Israel accepted new U.S. proposal for temporary Gaza ceasefire “I can confirm that special envoy (Steve) Witkoff and the president submitted a ceasefire proposal to Hamas that Israel backed and supported,” White House press Karoline Leavitt told reporters.
Politics May 28 WATCH: Fox News personality Jeanine Pirro sworn in as interim U.S. attorney for DC in ceremony Trump withdrew Ed Martin’s nomination after Republicans and Democrats signaled they wouldn’t support the conservative activist, who faced questions about his legal background and his support for the Jan. 6 rioters.
Politics May 28 Judge refuses to toss states' lawsuit against Elon Musk and DOGE U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled Tuesday that 14 states can proceed with their claims against Musk and DOGE.
Science May 28 What to know about Manhattanhenge and how to see it Twice a year, New Yorkers and visitors are treated to a unique sunset.
World May 27 At least 5 people are dead and 19 are injured after a chemical plant explodes in China, authorities say The blast knocked out windows at a storage warehouse more than two miles away.