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.
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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.
Following a Supreme Court ruling narrowing the Voting Rights Act, Tennessee and Alabama governors call special sessions to redraw congressional maps. Other Southern states consider similar moves ahead of upcoming primaries.
A federal appeals court has blocked the mailing of the abortion pill mifepristone nationwide, requiring in-person dispensing and limiting access through telehealth. The ruling supports Louisiana's abortion restrictions and challenges FDA regulations established during the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Trump declares hostilities with Iran have ended as the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline passes. Legal experts and some lawmakers dispute the claim, citing ongoing military actions including a naval blockade.