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Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashoreMay 29, 2026 5:54 pm - Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is assessing damage to its launch pad after a rocket exploded during a test firing, creating a giant orange fireball seen and felt for miles around.
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US stocks gain ground, adding to their records, as Dell soarsMay 29, 2026 5:23 pm - Wall Street pushed further into the record books Friday, as the major stock indexes extended the market’s recent winning streak and closed out a solid month of gains. The...
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Bus hits cars in Virginia, killing 5 people and injuring 34, state police sayMay 29, 2026 4:59 pm - A bus crashed into vehicles slowing for a work zone on Interstate 95 in Virginia early Friday, killing five people and injuring dozens, including the driver, authorities said.
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Dallas firefighters were preparing evacuation moments before deadly apartment blast, chief saysMay 29, 2026 4:55 pm - Firefighters responding to reports of a gas leak at a Dallas apartment complex had already arrived and were preparing to evacuate residents when the building exploded in a massive fireball, killing three people and injuring several more, the city's fire chief said Friday.
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Kenya court suspends US plan for Ebola quarantine facility for AmericansMay 29, 2026 4:38 pm - A court in Kenya on Friday suspended a U.S. plan to establish a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to a rare type of Ebola virus spreading in northeastern Congo, following a backlash by medical workers and activists.
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Russian drone targeting Ukraine hits apartment building in Romania, injuring 2, officials sayMay 29, 2026 4:34 pm - A Russian drone that was part of an attack on Ukraine went astray and struck an apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring two people in the NATO member country, Romanian officials said Friday. The incursion added to concerns that the war could spread across the alliance’s borders.
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In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architectureMay 29, 2026 2:51 pm - Crews are putting the finishing touches on the Obama Presidential Center ahead of the official public opening in Chicago on Juneteenth. But the unusual design of the $850 million campus _ particularly a 225-foot gray high rise _ has provoked a debate in the city celebrated as the birthplace of the modern skyscraper.
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What to know about the artists backing out of the Freedom 250 concertsMay 29, 2026 1:32 pm - On Wednesday, Freedom 250 announced that Bret Michaels, the Commodores and Martina McBride would be among the musical performers, some of whom were slated for an “I Love the ’90s” show on June 26. But by late Thursday, Michaels, the Commodores and McBride had dropped out, as did Morris Day and Young MC.
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Who remains in contention after Jannik Sinner's surprise French Open exit?May 29, 2026 10:25 am - With two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz absent, many expected Jannik Sinner to capture his first French Open crown this year. Instead, the top-ranked Italian exited in the second round, leaving the men’s draw wide open. Here is a look at some of the favorites still in contention for the title:
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Trump meeting with aides to make 'final determination' on moving forward with Iran dealMay 29, 2026 9:34 am - U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he’s holding a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisers as he looks to make a “final determination” on moving forward with a deal to extend the Iran ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said the deal has not been finalized.