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Military families in Hawaii spark trial over 2021 jet fuel leak that tainted water - 2024-04-29T02:31:06-04:00
A trial for a mass environmental injury case begins in Hawaii on Monday, more than two years after a U.S. military facility poisoned thousands of people when it leaked jet fuel into drinking water.

CDC says 3 women diagnosed with HIV after receiving 'vampire facial' - 2024-04-29T01:35:01-04:00
Although HIV transmission from contaminated blood through unsterile injection is a well-known risk, the CDC said this is the first documentation of probable infections involving cosmetic services.

World Central Kitchen says it will resume operations in Gaza - 2024-04-28T20:08:09-04:00
The aid group said the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire and that it has almost 8 million meals ready to distribute. The group halted efforts after Israeli strikes killed seven workers.

Candace Parker, 3-time WNBA and 2-time Olympic champion, says 'it's time' to retire - 2024-04-28T16:41:11-04:00
After 16 seasons, two Olympic gold medals and three WNBA championships, Candace Parker announced her retirement from professional basketball on Sunday.

30 years since the end of apartheid, is South Africa still an emblem of democracy? - 2024-04-28T16:38:49-04:00
Three decades ago, South Africa held its first democratic election, closing the door on the apartheid era.

And Nelson Mandela was elected its first Black president.

Today, the country is still led by Mandela's political party - the African National Congress. But polls show that voters are growing increasingly dissatisfied with the party's leadership, and next month's national elections could lead to the ANC having to share power with opposition parties.

Thirty years ago, South Africa became an emblem of a multiracial democracy. Decades on, how is that legacy holding up?

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At least 4 people are dead after tornadoes slam Oklahoma, Iowa and Nebraska - 2024-04-28T15:45:47-04:00
Multiple tornadoes over several days leveled buildings and left a trail of damage in parts of the South and Midwest.

Nearly 300 people arrested at campus protests against the war in Gaza this weekend - 2024-04-28T13:32:59-04:00
Police took more than 250 protesters into custody in Arizona, Indiana, Massachusetts and Missouri this weekend, as the war in Gaza continues to embroil campuses across the nation.

We asked, you answered: Let's make a toast to the ways you keep calm and carry on - 2024-04-28T07:35:22-04:00
Our readers responded to our callout, sharing the strategies they use to lift their spirits in the face of setbacks and woes. And yes, one way is: A jam happy face on toast!

A mix-up over bioengineered tomato seeds sparked fears about spread of GMO crops - 2024-04-28T07:00:14-04:00
An organic seed company was distressed to learn it had marketed a GMO purple tomato by mistake. The incident raised alarm about the impact of new GMO plants.

These dreamy photos of historical Cairo will transport you to another time - 2024-04-28T06:54:14-04:00
Photographer Nour El Massry captures ethereal images of Egyptian landscapes, interiors and architecture in one of the world's largest megacities.