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.
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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.
Alabama passes legislation allowing new primary elections if courts permit use of a Republican-drawn congressional map that reduces Democratic seats. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling narrowing the Voting Rights Act and is part of a wider southern GOP effort to redraw districts before the midterms.
The Pentagon has released over 160 files on unidentified anomalous phenomena, including reports from Apollo missions and recent military sightings. The documents, spanning decades, are now publicly accessible on a dedicated government website.
ABC accuses the FCC of violating its First Amendment rights by scrutinizing "The View" over equal time rules, challenging the agency's demand for proof that the show qualifies as a bona fide news program. The dispute highlights concerns over viewpoint discrimination amid broader tensions between ABC's parent company and the FCC.
The Virginia Supreme Court invalidates a Democratic-backed congressional redistricting plan, preserving current maps and delivering a boost to Republicans ahead of the 2024 midterms. The court ruled the amendment process violated the state constitution, nullifying the recent voter-approved referendum.
A U.S. trade court invalidates President Trump’s 10% tariffs, ordering refunds to businesses and citing failure to meet legal standards under the Trade Act of 1974. The ruling follows a Supreme Court decision that blocked Trump’s earlier tariffs.