A man and his stepson die after hiking in Big Bend National Park in 119-degree heat
Two people died Friday after hiking in extreme heat at Big Bend National Park in southwest Texas, the National Park Service said in a news release.
2023-06-25 23:28
A submersible expert who rode Titan in 2019 says he raised safety concerns to operator CEO after trip
As the investigation continues into how and when the Titan submersible imploded while on a deep-sea voyage to the Titanic wreckage last weekend, a submersible expert says he warned the vessel's CEO about safety concerns after a trip years ago.
2023-06-24 16:56
Debris scattered across ocean floor could provide clues into the final moments of the Titanic-bound submersible
Investigators are continuing to scour the ocean floor for any insight into how a "catastrophic implosion" killed all five passengers of a Titanic-bound submersible that suddenly lost communication with its mother ship over the weekend, officials said.
2023-06-23 18:21
Experts are searching for answers among debris of Titanic-bound submersible implosion that killed all onboard
Investigators are continuing to scour the ocean floor for any insight into how a "catastrophic implosion" killed all five passengers of a Titanic-bound submersible that suddenly lost communication with its mother ship over the weekend, officials said.
2023-06-23 15:26
Hundreds of Pakistanis dead in Mediterranean migrant boat disaster, official says
More than 300 Pakistani nationals have been killed in the sinking of a packed trawler off the coast of Greece, the latest tragedy to expose the refugee crisis confronting the European Union as tens of thousands seek sanctuary from war, persecution and poverty.
2023-06-19 11:47
At least 16 dead in Kakhovka dam collapse flooding, Kyiv says
At least 16 people are dead and 31 are missing in flooding from the Nova Kakhovka dam collapse, Ukraine's Ministry of Internal Affairs said on Saturday.
2023-06-18 07:17
Three key priorities in crucial US-China talks
The two rival superpowers are having their most important talks in years. Here are the points of tension.
2023-06-18 04:24
Greece boat disaster: Capsized boat had 100 children in hold - reports
Survivors from a fishing boat that sank off Greece say as many as 750 people may have been on board.
2023-06-15 19:56
Philadelphia Zoo officials say dye may have killed its five meerkats
In less than two weeks, all five of the Philadelphia Zoo's meerkats died. Now, the zoo needs to find out why.
2023-06-15 05:49
Churchill Downs to suspend all racing operations to further evaluate safety measures amid increase in horse deaths
The owner of Churchill Downs, the racetrack that hosts the Kentucky Derby, is set to temporarily suspend all racing operations at its legendary namesake track to review protocols in the wake of a series of horse deaths, the company announced Friday.
2023-06-03 06:59
Horse racing regulatory officials call 'emergency summit' following 12 horse deaths at Churchill Downs
Horse racing regulatory and safety officials as well as representatives from Churchill Downs will gather in an emergency meeting Tuesday following a tragic series of horse deaths at the famed home of the Kentucky Derby over the span of two months.
2023-05-30 13:21
Churchill Downs 'troubled' after 12th horse death in past 2 months
Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, says it is "troubled" by the recent spate of horse deaths after racetrack officials on Saturday announced two more horses were put down.
2023-05-28 11:25