Growing mpox outbreak could spur global emergency, health officials say

The risk of mpox spreading in the U.S. remains low, but the CDC has put health care providers on alert as infections surge in Africa.

Scientists in Japan warn of possible 'major earthquake' in wake of magnitude 7.1 quake Thursday

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the island of Kyushu in southwestern Japan around 4:42 p.m. local time (3:42 a.m. ET) at a depth of about 15.5 miles.

Titan submersible crew experienced 'terror and mental anguish' before death, lawsuit claims

The lawsuit claims the crew endured "terror and mental anguish" before the disaster and accuses the sub's operator of gross negligence. Nargeolet was among five people who died during the voyage to the Titanic wreck site.

Several U.S. personnel injured in suspected rocket attack at Al Asad air base: officials

The incident comes as tensions in the Middle East escalate amid the Israel-Hamas war. Last week, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, causing the Iranian government to vow retribution against Israel.

'He is a hero': Princeton's own Evan Gershkovich returns to US soil after nearly 500 days in Russian prison

Evan Gershkovich, a Princeton native and journalist, is back on US soil after he was detained by Russian authorities in March 2023. His former soccer coach and community speak out after his return.

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is assassinated in Tehran

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said early Wednesday, and Hamas blamed Israel for the attack.

Titanic submersible implosion: Coast Guard holding September hearing

The Coast Guard will hold a long-awaited public hearing about the deadly Titanic submersible disaster as it continues its investigation into the vessel's implosion.

'Queen of the South': Arizona drug trafficking suspect back in U.S., federal officials say

An Arizona woman who called herself 'Queen of the South' online is back in the U.S. to face various drug trafficking and money laundering charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

‘El Mayo’ Zambada, a leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, arrested by US authorities

The U.S. Justice Department says Ismael “El Mayo" Zambada, a historic leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, and Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of another infamous cartel leader, have been arrested.

NORAD intercepts 2 Russian fighter jets, 2 Chinese bombers off Alaskan coast

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said it sent out fighter jets to intercept two Russian and two Chinese aircraft off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday. 

Arson attacks paralyze French high-speed rail network hours before start of Olympics

France's high-speed rail network was hit with widespread and “criminal" acts of vandalism including arson attacks hours before the opening ceremony of the Olympics.

Pilot sole survivor after plane crashes near Nepal airport, claiming 18 lives

A Saurya Airlines flight crashed shortly after taking off from Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of 18 out of 19 people on board.

Tequila factory explosion kills at least 6 in Mexico

An explosion at the Jose Cuervo tequila factory in Mexico has resulted in at least six deaths and two injuries.

Iran advances in nuclear bomb development, U.S. officials warn

U.S. officials have raised alarms as Iran makes significant strides in developing key components for a nuclear bomb. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan emphasized the urgency of the situation, noting Iran's accelerated progress since April and the potential global security risks.

PHL experiences long lines, delayed and canceled flights in global tech outage
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Flights are slowly getting back to normal operations, but that was not the case earlier Friday when a global tech outage canceled a majority of morning flights. Passengers did their best under trying and confusing circumstances.