Two crew members who were missing following the crash of a fighter jet in mountainous terrain in Washington state during a routine training flight have been declared dead.
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Georgia authorities investigating a dock gangway collapse that killed 7 on a historic island
Georgia authorities say they are investigating the catastrophic failure of a dock gangway that collapsed, killing seven on Sapelo Island off the state’s Atlantic seacoast.
Trump kicks off Pennsylvania rally by talking about Arnold Palmer’s genitalia
The Republican nominee was campaigning in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, where the golfing legend was born in 1929.
Republicans and Democrats prepare for long legal battles over 2024 election results
While partisan battles over voting rules have long been part of presidential campaigns, election litigation has soared in recent years.
Hundreds gather in London to mourn death of singer Liam Payne
The One Direction singer died Wednesday after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.
Nicholas Daniloff, reporter held in Moscow amid Cold War tussle, dies at 89
The showdown over Daniloff, a correspondent for U.S. News & World Report, came at a delicate moment.
U.S. investigating unauthorized release of classified documents on Israel’s plans to attack Iran
The investigation is also examining how the documents were obtained, including whether it was an intentional leak or obtained by another method, like a hack.
Israeli strikes on northern Gaza leave at least 87 dead or missing, Palestinian officials say
Israel’s announcement came a day after U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called civilian casualties in Lebanon ‘far too high’ in the Israel-Hezbollah war, and urged Israel to scale back some strikes, especially in and around Beirut.
Striking Boeing machinists consider deal that includes 35% pay hike
Acting labor secretary Julie Su helped broker the deal, the union said.
Carriers reach tentative contract with USPS to include pay raises, air-conditioned trucks
Letter carriers have been working without a new contract since their old one expired in May 2023.