The U.S. pauses Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing Iranian missile and drone attacks on Gulf vessels. Despite renewed violence, officials say the ceasefire holds as diplomatic talks advance.
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Tanner Horner was sentenced to death for the 2022 kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand in Texas. Horner pleaded guilty before trial, and the jury found he posed a continuing threat to society, rejecting mitigating factors presented by the defense.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled their legal dispute over sexual harassment and retaliation claims related to the 2024 film "It Ends With Us," ending a yearslong court battle before trial. The terms of the settlement remain confidential.
Two people died and several others were injured after a driver plowed into pedestrians on a busy shopping street in Leipzig, Germany. Authorities have arrested the suspect and are investigating the motive.
A United Airlines Boeing 767 struck a light pole and a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike during its approach to Newark Airport, injuring a truck driver and causing minor damage to the aircraft. Investigations by the FAA and NTSB are underway.
Cherie DeVaux becomes the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner as Golden Tempo charges from last to first at Churchill Downs. Jockey Jose Ortiz secured his first Derby victory in a historic race watched by over 100,000 fans.
Spirit Airlines abruptly halts operations, canceling all flights and stranding thousands. The shutdown is expected to drive up airfares on former Spirit routes amid industry-wide price pressures. Several airlines offer rescue fares to assist affected passengers.
The 2026 Kentucky Derby features a full field of 20 horses competing at Churchill Downs on Saturday. Renegade is the morning-line favorite, with notable contenders including Commandment, Further Ado, and two horses trained by Bob Baffert.