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Six Killed in Swiss Bus Fire Caused by Self-Immolation

A bus fire in Kerzers, Switzerland killed six people and injured five others on Tuesday evening after a man reportedly set himself ablaze aboard a PostBus Switzerland vehicle. The suspect was identified as a Swiss man in his sixties who had been reported missing by his family. According to multip

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Report: Cruise Passenger Died After Delayed Spinal Injury Care

An elderly cruise ship passenger died after receiving delayed care for a spinal injury sustained during a violent storm, according to a Marine Accident Investigation Board (MAIB) report. Trevor Gilks, 85, was injured on board Saga Cruises' Spirit of Discovery in the Bay of Biscay on November 4, 2023

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Tornadoes Kill Two and Cause Widespread Damage

Tornadoes spawned by severe storms killed at least two people in northwestern Indiana and caused significant damage in Kankakee County, Illinois on Tuesday evening. The tornadoes were part of a supercell that tracked from Pontiac, Illinois all the way to Knox, Indiana. The National Weather Servic

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Tornadoes Cause Damage in Illinois and Indiana

A large tornado struck Kankakee County , about 47.5 miles south of Chicago , downing trees and power lines on Tuesday. The twister caused major damage on the south side of Kankakee City and traveled northeast into Aroma Park, where it caused more destruction. The tornado overwhelmed the 911 center

Mar 11, 12:28 AM ET·2 min read

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Natural

Floods in Kenya Kill at Least 42

At least 42 people have died in floods across Kenya after intense rains caused widespread damage, according to government statements. The heavy downpours triggered flash floods that swept through Nairobi and other regions since Friday. The previous death toll was reported as 23, but the number nea

Mar 9, 4:23 AM ET·1 min read

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Families of MH370 Victims Urge Malaysia to Extend Search as Renewed Hunt Comes Up Empty

Families of those aboard Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 are urging the Malaysian government to extend Ocean Infinity's search contract as the latest deep-sea exploration effort failed to locate the aircraft that disappeared 12 years ago . The Boeing 777 vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing

Mar 8, 4:56 AM ET·2 min read

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Natural

Tornadoes Kill at Least Six in Michigan and Oklahoma as Severe Weather Continues

At least six people have died and more than a dozen others were injured after tornadoes struck Michigan and Oklahoma on Friday. The storms caused widespread damage, including uprooted trees, downed power lines, and destroyed buildings. The majority of the deaths occurred in southern Michigan, where

Mar 7, 3:43 PM ET·2 min read

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Tornadoes Kill Four, Injure Dozens in Rural Michigan

Tornadoes struck southern Michigan on Friday, killing at least four people and injuring more than a dozen others. The storms caused significant property damage and left hundreds without power in Branch and Cass counties. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for the area before the st

Mar 7, 1:15 AM ET·1 min read

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Santa Ana Winds Bring Warm Weather and High Gusts to Southern California

Gusty Santa Ana winds are sweeping across Southern California this weekend, bringing warm temperatures and high gusts that have prompted warnings from the National Weather Service. Widespread highs in the 80s are expected by Sunday, about 10 to 15 degrees above normal for this time of year. The mode

Mar 6, 7:38 PM ET·2 min read

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Tornado Outbreak Kills at Least Six Across Midwest and South

Powerful storms ripped through the central United States on Friday, spawning tornadoes that killed at least six people and injured dozens more. The deadliest impact was in Michigan's Branch County, where three fatalities were reported, along with a fourth death in nearby Cass County. In Oklahoma, a

Mar 6, 3:28 PM ET·2 min read

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Inquest Concludes Sisters' Drowning at Snowdonia Beauty Spot Was Accidental

Two sisters drowned accidentally while paddling fully clothed at a beauty spot in Snowdonia , an inquest has concluded. Hajra Zahid, 29, and her sister Haleema Zahid, 25, were found unresponsive in the Watkin Pools on the Afon Cwm Llan river on June 11, 2025. The sisters, who could not swim, had

Mar 5, 10:05 PM ET·2 min read

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Small Plane Crashes into Phoenix Home After Takeoff

A small Piper P-28 plane crashed into two Phoenix homes shortly after takeoff on Wednesday morning, injuring three people. The plane experienced a mechanical issue six minutes after departing from Deer Valley Airport, causing it to crash into one home's roof and then fall into the backyard of an adj

Mar 5, 10:04 PM ET·2 min read

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Pilot Survives Light Aircraft Crash into Sea Near Gosport

A light aircraft crashed into the sea off Gosport, Hampshire, near Lee-on-Solent Sailing Club on Saturday afternoon. The pilot, a man in his 50s from West Sussex, sustained minor injuries and was able to exit the plane before emergency services arrived. The crash occurred at approximately 16:15 GMT

Mar 5, 3:48 AM ET·5 min read

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Young Mother Drowns After Being Swept Away on Bridge to Nowhere Trail

A young mother drowned Sunday morning after being swept into the San Gabriel River while hiking the Bridge to Nowhere trail in Angeles National Forest. Members of the San Dimas Mountain Rescue Team were stationed at the East Fork trailhead around 8 a.m., speaking with hikers about river crossing saf

Mar 5, 3:48 AM ET·5 min read

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United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Los Angeles Due to Possible Engine Fire

United Airlines Flight 2127 made an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Monday after a possible engine fire was reported shortly after takeoff. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which had departed for Newark Liberty International Airport, returned to LAX approximately 40 minut

Mar 5, 3:48 AM ET·5 min read

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Experienced Skydiver Dies During Wingsuit Jump in Devon

Chas McNeil, a highly experienced skydiver with over 10,000 jumps to his name, died during a wingsuit jump at Dunkeswell Aerodrome in Devon on Saturday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene following concerns for the welfare of the skydiver. McNeil, aged 49 and from Poole, Dorset,

Mar 5, 3:48 AM ET·5 min read

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One Dead After Train Collides With Car at Level Crossing in Cambridgeshire

One person has died after a car collided with a train at Dimmocks Cote level crossing on the A1123 near Stretham, Cambridgeshire. Emergency services responded to the scene around 10:15 am following reports of the crash. The British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed that despite efforts by paramedics,

Mar 5, 3:48 AM ET·1 min read

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Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Frigid Hudson River; Two Swim to Safety

A small Cessna 172 made an emergency landing in the frigid waters of the Hudson River near Newburgh, New York, on Monday night. The pilot, Liam Darcy, and his 17-year-old student passenger escaped the wreckage and swam safely to shore despite sub-30-degree temperatures. The plane took off from Lo

Mar 5, 3:48 AM ET·5 min read

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Six Killed in Swiss Bus Fire Caused by Self-Immolation

Report: Cruise Passenger Died After Delayed Spinal Injury Care

Tornadoes Kill Two and Cause Widespread Damage

Tornadoes Cause Damage in Illinois and Indiana

Floods in Kenya Kill at Least 42

Families of MH370 Victims Urge Malaysia to Extend Search as Renewed Hunt Comes Up Empty

Tornadoes Kill at Least Six in Michigan and Oklahoma as Severe Weather Continues

Tornadoes Kill Four, Injure Dozens in Rural Michigan

Santa Ana Winds Bring Warm Weather and High Gusts to Southern California

Tornado Outbreak Kills at Least Six Across Midwest and South

Inquest Concludes Sisters' Drowning at Snowdonia Beauty Spot Was Accidental

Small Plane Crashes into Phoenix Home After Takeoff

Pilot Survives Light Aircraft Crash into Sea Near Gosport

Young Mother Drowns After Being Swept Away on Bridge to Nowhere Trail

United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Los Angeles Due to Possible Engine Fire

Experienced Skydiver Dies During Wingsuit Jump in Devon

One Dead After Train Collides With Car at Level Crossing in Cambridgeshire

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Frigid Hudson River; Two Swim to Safety

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Six Killed in Swiss Bus Fire Caused by Self-Immolation

Report: Cruise Passenger Died After Delayed Spinal Injury Care

Tornadoes Kill Two and Cause Widespread Damage

Tornadoes Cause Damage in Illinois and Indiana

Floods in Kenya Kill at Least 42

Families of MH370 Victims Urge Malaysia to Extend Search as Renewed Hunt Comes Up Empty

Tornadoes Kill at Least Six in Michigan and Oklahoma as Severe Weather Continues

Tornadoes Kill Four, Injure Dozens in Rural Michigan

Santa Ana Winds Bring Warm Weather and High Gusts to Southern California

Tornado Outbreak Kills at Least Six Across Midwest and South

Inquest Concludes Sisters' Drowning at Snowdonia Beauty Spot Was Accidental

Small Plane Crashes into Phoenix Home After Takeoff

Pilot Survives Light Aircraft Crash into Sea Near Gosport

Young Mother Drowns After Being Swept Away on Bridge to Nowhere Trail

United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Los Angeles Due to Possible Engine Fire

Experienced Skydiver Dies During Wingsuit Jump in Devon

One Dead After Train Collides With Car at Level Crossing in Cambridgeshire

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Frigid Hudson River; Two Swim to Safety

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