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More than 15 policemen, several civilians killed by gunmen in Russia's Dagestan region
Gunmen opened fire on two Orthodox churches, a synagogue and a police post in two cities, according to the authorities.
Deadly methanol-laced bootleg liquor kills dozens in South India
At least 56 people died after consuming methanol-laced liquor produced in the Kallakurichi district. Several regions in India have seen mass casualties due to consumption of tainted alcohol.
Israel's military is investigating an incident in which a Palestinian was strapped to a vehicle
The Israeli military said the action was “in violation of orders and standard operating procedures” and would be investigated. It said the man was transferred to the Red Crescent for treatment.
A Florida family is suing NASA after a piece of space debris crashed through their home
The space agency determined that the material was a metal alloy stanchion used on “NASA flight support equipment.”
Heat wave continues to boil the Midwest and East Coast while storms brew behind it
As the heat is expected to ease off, heavy rain, strong winds and some tornados are in the forecast for parts of the Midwest and the Northeast. Meanwhile, the heat wave is reaching into the South.
Super fluffy 8-year-old Pekingese Wild Thang wins 2024 World's Ugliest Dog contest
This is the first victory for the canine, a five-time competitor in the annual event, held in the northern California city of Petaluma.
No, running won’t make you infertile. 8 sexist myths women runners disproved
For centuries, women weren't considered fast enough or strong enough to race. They've broken every barrier and disproved falsehoods about their fitness for the sport, in some cases outcompeting men.
Justin Timberlake breaks silence on recent driving while intoxicated arrest
The pop star shared his remorse on Friday during a Chicago performance — his first since his Tuesday arrest in the Hamptons.
At 91, Nigerian artist who reimagined the crucifixion is celebrated at Smithsonian
Bruce Onobrakpeya was unafraid to challenge the conventions of the art world — and was celebrated for it. This giant of African art is basking in the joy of his first Smithsonian solo exhibition.