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California man indicted after allegedly trying to fly with 71 pounds of meth-soaked clothes

Authorities arrested a man at Los Angeles International Airport after he tried to check suitcases filled with clothes soaked in meth, including a cow pajama onesie.

Flight ban strains humanitarian efforts and frustrates Haitians trying to fly home

December usually brings travelers into Haiti, but a ban on flights has halted plans for holiday gatherings and for anyone trying to deliver food, medicine and other aid.

Israel pounds Beirut suburb with airstrikes overnight

The death toll from Israeli strikes in the central Gaza Strip rose to 25, including five children, as more bodies have been recovered, while three people were killed in an early morning airstrike ...

'Taught us to fly': Raptors retire Carter's No. 15

An emotional Vince Carter acknowledged his contentious exit from Toronto as his No. 15 jersey became the first number retired by the Raptors in a halftime ceremony during Saturday's game against ...

Sports - ESPN - November 2

The Tsetse Fly, Blood Meals and African Sleeping Sickness

World - Yahoo News - November 5

Early season snowstorm pounding New Mexico, Colorado

A major storm system is bringing a historic early season snowstorm to New Mexico and Colorado.

Pulisic, high-flying USMNT storm into NL semis

Mauricio Pochettino's United States side rode a barnstorming first half to victory over Jamaica on Monday in St. Louis, earning a spot in the Concacaf Nations League semifinals next year.

Sports - ESPN - November 19

The ancient Lebanese valley being pounded by Israeli bombs

The Bekaa, known for its Roman temples, is now a focus of the IDF’s campaign against Hizbollah and paying a heavy cost

World - Financial Times - November 19

The Hair-Raising Stakes of Flying Into Beirut's Airport

Beirut-Rafic Hariri Airport has operated almost without interruption since Israel began targeting Hezbollah personnel and weapons nearby with regular airstrikes south of Beirut.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

UFC pound-for-pound debate: Is Jon Jones really the best right now? Georges St-Pierre and more weigh in

GSP, Sean O'Malley, Arman Tsarukyan and more pick sides in the pound-for-pound debate

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

UFC Pound-for-Pound Fighter Rankings: Jon Jones picks up solid win, but still can't crack top three

Jones is truly a legend of the sport and arguably the best all time, but that doesn't mean he is the current P4P best

Sports - CBS Sports - November 19

'Halloween comet' breaks apart after flying close to the sun

NASA says a recently discovered comet has broken apart as it approached the sun

Tech - ABC News - October 29

UK Budget: Labour Party to Raise Taxes by 40 Billion Pounds

Rachel Reeves, the finance minister, announced substantial tax increases in her first budget as she sought to strengthen public finances and services.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

Follow live: Rodgers, Jets look to snap five-game losing streak, host Texans

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Sports - ESPN - October 31

"Halloween comet" disintegrates after flying close to the sun, video shows

NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.

Can These Fly-Fishing Businesses Recover From Hurricane Helene?

Fishing guides in North Carolina’s High Country face an uncertain future as they work together to clean up the area’s waters.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Israeli strikes pound Lebanon's Baalbek as new Hezbollah leader gives speech

Strikes hit Lebanon's Baalbek area after Israel warned residents to evacuate. Meanwhile, new Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem gave his first public speech since taking command. CBS News' Holly Williams ...

Middle East latest: Israel pounds Beirut suburb Dahiyeh with airstrikes overnight

Israel’s air force pounded Beirut’s southern suburb of Dahiyeh overnight, though casualty numbers are not yet known

World - ABC News - November 1

DIY Drug Smuggling? Man Hides 220 Pounds of Meth in PC Cases

World - Yahoo News - November 1

Spain dreads more flood deaths as rain pounds Catalonia

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Accusations fly in Spain over who is to blame for flood disaster

A week on, recriminations fly over who was to blame for Spain's worst natural disaster in living memory.

Deadly Israeli Strikes Pound Lebanon, Health Ministry Says

The deadliest strikes hit the Bekaa Valley, which is home to the historic city of Baalbek, overnight.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Dozens Killed as Israeli Strikes Pound Lebanon, Health Ministry Says

The deadliest strikes hit the Bekaa Valley, in and around the historic city of Baalbek, overnight.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Ben Baldanza, 62, Dies; Brought No-Frills Flying to Spirit Airlines

He introduced ticket prices that couldn’t be beat, but asked fliers to pay extra for nearly everything, including water, carry-ons and printed tickets.

Business - The New York Times - November 10

Starmer green-lights multibillion-pound fighter jet with Italy and Japan

Fate of joint Global Combat Air Programme had been in question under Labour’s strategic defence review

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Here is why Costco recalled almost 80,000 pounds of butter

The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.

Israel pounds Beirut suburbs as minister vows no let-up for Hezbollah

World - Yahoo News - November 12

Europe's flying taxi dreams falter as cash runs short

Makers of a new generation of European electric aircraft are struggling to raise money.

Israel Pounds Area Near Beirut Amid Signs of a Widening Offensive

Israel and Hezbollah indicated they were clashing deeper inside Lebanese territory. An escalation could undermine efforts to reach a cease-fire, as Iran’s leader signaled he supported ending the ...

World - The New York Times - November 15

UK flying taxi firm pins hopes on investors as cash runs short

Vertical’s crash and cash crisis highlight challenge of making flying taxis a reality after nearly a century of efforts. On a dreary November day in the Cotswolds, England, the VX4 – a cross ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Tropical Storm Sara pounds Central America with heavy rains

Mexican authorities warned the storm could cause "intense rains" over the resort-studded Yucatan Peninsula.

Residents of Lebanese border town 'determined to stay' as rockets fly above

The residents of Rmeish have decided to stay despite the fighting raging all around them.

Typhoon Man-yi Pounds the Philippines With Rain and High Winds

The storm, a Category 4, regained strength on Sunday afternoon.

World - The New York Times - November 17

Insults, and bottles, fly in fiery Fury-Till press conference

The Tommy Fury vs. Darren Till kickoff press conference descended into utter chaos after John Fury launched a liquid attack on the former UFC star.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 19

Top footballer took thousands of pounds, claim teammates and parents

Natasha Harding, now Allen-Wyatt, is accused of taking money for coaching that she did not deliver.

British regulators will soon announce competition remedies for the multibillion-pound cloud industry

The U.K. competition regulator will soon announce "behavioral" remedies to address anti-competitive practices in the cloud industry, two sources told CNBC.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Over 160,000 pounds of ground beef recalled over E. coli risk

About 167,000 pounds of both fresh and frozen ground beef products have been recalled over possible E. coli contamination, according to the Agriculture Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.

Jets continue to fly high, plus what each team is thankful for this season

As we approach Thanksgiving, and a quarter of the season in the rear-view mirror, here is each team's most cherished item in 2024-25.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

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