President Donald Trump backs temporarily suspending the federal gas tax to ease high fuel prices, but experts say the relief for drivers would be modest. Congressional approval is needed, and the move could cost billions in government revenue.
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Six bodies were discovered Sunday inside a Union Pacific boxcar near Laredo, Texas, prompting an ongoing investigation. Authorities have not released details on the victims or cause of death.
Seventeen Americans evacuated from a hantavirus-affected cruise ship have arrived in Nebraska for monitoring, with two passengers showing signs of infection. The rare Andes strain involved is transmissible between humans, but officials stress the public risk remains low.
President Trump rejects Iran's response to a U.S. peace proposal as talks stall amid ongoing tensions in the Persian Gulf. Despite ceasefire efforts, hostilities continue with threats and drone attacks, while diplomatic negotiations and economic pressures persist.
A hantavirus outbreak aboard the Dutch cruise ship M/V Hondius has led to nine cases and three deaths, prompting international quarantine and monitoring efforts. The Andes virus strain involved can spread between people through close contact and causes severe respiratory illness.
A norovirus outbreak on the Caribbean Princess cruise ship has sickened 115 passengers and crew, but onboard activities continue with enhanced sanitation measures in place. The CDC and Princess Cruises are working to contain the virus as the ship completes its Caribbean voyage.
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will personally oversee the evacuation of passengers from a hantavirus-affected cruise ship arriving in Tenerife. Despite three deaths and eight cases, officials say the public health risk remains low.
A Frontier Airlines flight from Denver to Los Angeles struck a pedestrian on the runway during takeoff Friday night, leading to an emergency evacuation and an engine fire that was quickly extinguished. No injuries were reported among passengers or crew.