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Fishing boat capsizes after colliding with sand barge in South Korea, killing 7

A fishing boat capsized after colliding with a sand barge in waters off South Korea’s southeastern coast, leaving seven crew members dead and one missing, according to local coast guard and fire ...
ABC News - Dec. 9
Passenger attempts to divert domestic Mexican flight to the U.S.

Mexican National Guard members detained a man Sunday morning after he attempted to divert a domestic Mexican flight to the United States.
NBC News - Dec. 9
Karl Bareham: British music producer who died when diving off Byron Bay may have suffered alcohol withdrawal, inquest hears

Death of Karl Bareham, 37, in 2019 was controversial with coroner told diving equipment may have been faulty and ‘dangerous’. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...
The Guardian - Dec. 9
Passenger arrested after trying to divert flight in Mexico to United States

The Mexican National Guard arrested the suspect, identified by authorities as Mario N., in Guadalajara.
ABC News - Dec. 8
Passenger attempted to divert domestic flight from Mexico into the U.S.

Volaris said the crew on flight 3041 from El Bajio to Tijuana managed to detain the passenger before the flight was diverted to Guadalajara in central Mexico.
CBS News - Dec. 8
Tennessee uses late run to beat No. 17 Iowa 78-68 in inaugural Women’s Champions Classic

Chamique Holdsclaw, Diamond DeShields, Rickea Jackson, Andraya Carter and Sue Bird were all in attendance at Barclays Center, sitting courtside along with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8
More than 900 people died in Jonestown. Guyana wants to turn it into a tourist attraction

Guyana is revisiting a dark history nearly half a century after U.S. Rev. Jim Jones and more than 900 of his followers died in the rural interior of the South American country
ABC News - Dec. 8
Tyler Perry Studios president dies when plane he was piloting crashes

The plane crash happened in Homosassa, about 60 miles north of Tampa.
CBS News - Dec. 7
Migrants who survived Madagascar boat tragedy arrive back in Somalia

Nearly 50 survivors of a migrant boat tragedy last month that left 25 people dead in the Indian Ocean off Madagascar have arrived back in Somalia and were received by government officials
ABC News - Dec. 7
Executive of Tyler Perry Studios dies when plane he was piloting crashes

The president of Atlanta-based Tyler Perry Studios has died when the small plane he was piloting crashed on Florida’s Gulf Coast
ABC News - Dec. 7
Migrants who survived Madagascar boat tragedy arrive back in Somalia

Yahoo News - Dec. 7
Explosion destroys apartments in Dutch city, killing at least 3 people

The cause of the disaster is unclear but police said a car drove away from the scene "at very high speed" shortly after.
CBS News - Dec. 7
Nicole Kidman says this is the No. 1 reason she works so hard: 'I can create jobs for people'

The 57-year-old hasn't gone a year without appearing in a project since 2000.
CNBC - Dec. 7
Tim Walz says he isn't ruling out bid for 3rd term as MN governor

After losing his bid for vice president on the Democratic ticket this November, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he is not ruling out running for a third term in the state's top office.
CBS News - Dec. 6
After losing bid for vice president, Gov. Tim Walz says he isn't ruling out a third term as Minnesota governor

After losing his bid for vice president on the Democratic ticket this November, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he is not ruling out running for a third term in the state's top office.
CBS News - Dec. 6
Three climbers missing on New Zealand’s highest peak believed to have died, police say

Search teams suspect two Americans and one Canadian fell while trying to climb 3,724m-high Aoraki. Three mountain climbers – two from the US and one from Canada – missing for five days on Aoraki, ...
The Guardian - Dec. 6
Want More People to Reply to Your Texts? Stanford Research Says Stop Making This Common Texting Mistake

Do you pepper your messages with abbreviations like ‘imo’ and ‘ttyl’? If so, new research warns you’re making a big texting mistake.
Inc. - Dec. 6
People Who Excel at Conversation Always Do This, Says Stanford Communications Expert

Taking a few minutes for mental preparation can help you shine in any conversation.
Inc. - Dec. 5
New low-alcohol beer launched to cut boozy train passenger accidents

Avanti West Coast said the pale ale will create a ‘more enjoyable travel experience’ and help passengers ‘drink responsibly’.
Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5
Flagg leads the way as No. 9 Duke holds off Broome and No. 2 Auburn for an 84-78 win

Freshman sensation Cooper Flagg had 22 points and 11 rebounds to help No. 9 Duke push past No. 2 Auburn 84-78 in the SEC/ACC Challenge
ABC News - Dec. 5
Canadian police say they shot a suspect who stabbed people in Vancouver

Police say a stabbing suspect is dead after being shot by police in the Canadian city of Vancouver in a convenience store
ABC News - Dec. 4
Israeli strikes on a Gaza tent camp kill at least 21 people, hospital says

A Palestinian health official said Wednesday that at least 21 people were killed in Israeli strikes on a camp housing displaced people in Gaza
ABC News - Dec. 4
White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign

A top White House official says at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign
ABC News - Dec. 4
White House says at least eight US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign

White House says at least eight US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign
ABC News - Dec. 4
Israeli strike on tent camp in Gaza kills at least 21 people, hospital says

The Israeli military said its aircraft struck senior Hamas militants involved in terrorist activities in the area.
CBS News - Dec. 4
Unknown flu-like disease kills at least 79 people in DR Congo

Authorities say those infected have symptoms including headaches, fever and a runny nose.
BBC News - Dec. 4
Police in Trinidad and Tobago seize $6 million worth of drugs from a boat

Police in Trinidad and Tobago said they have confiscated more than $6 million worth of drugs, one of the biggest seizures in the history of the twin-island Caribbean nation
ABC News - Dec. 4
Senator Blasts Airlines, Saying They See Passengers as ‘Walking Piggy Banks’

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) ripped the five largest airlines for collecting $12.4 billion in seat fees between 2018 and 2023.
Inc. - Dec. 4
Pete Buttigieg on Airlines, Passenger Protections and Travel Advice

The outgoing transportation secretary talks about his record of holding airlines accountable, what might come next and whether to check a bag. (No.)
The New York Times - Dec. 4
Canadian minister says Trump was joking when he said Canada could become the 51st state

A Canadian minister who attended a dinner between President-elect Donald Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Trump was joking when he suggested Canada become the 51st U.S. state
ABC News - Dec. 3
Village People frontman says ‘YMCA’ isn’t a ‘gay anthem’ and supports Trump using it at rallies

Singer-songwriter Victor Willis revealed Trump’s use of the song has greatly benefited its streaming numbers
Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3
The Owners of These Refreshed Saltbox Homes in Newfoundland Have to Hike or Boat In

Yahoo News - Dec. 3
Unknown disease kills 143 people in south-west DRC, local authorities say

Infected people described as having flu-like symptoms including high fever and severe headaches. An unknown disease killed 143 people in a south-west province of Democratic Republic of the Congo in ...
The Guardian - Dec. 3
Olympian Jordan Chiles says real estate will be her next career—when the time comes

When she is ready to move away from gymnastics and into real estate, Chiles can certainly seek advice from her fellow Olympian Simone Biles.
MarketWatch - Dec. 3
Winter storm brings snow to Great Lakes region

Parts of Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania all experienced heavy snow over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Another weather system is looming, ready to bring more cold temperatures and wind ...
CBS News - Dec. 2
3 people killed when 8 shot at a gathering in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood

Eight people were shot, three fatally, Monday afternoon during a "social gathering" at a residence in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood, a police official said.
NBC News - Dec. 3
Fed Governor Waller says he is 'leaning toward' a December rate cut, but worries about inflation

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller cited recent data indicating that progress on inflation may be "stalling."
CNBC - Dec. 2
Village People singer defends Trump's use of 'Y.M.C.A.,' says song isn't a 'gay anthem'

Village People co-founder and lead singer Victor Willis said Y.M.C.A. has “benefited greatly” from Donald Trump's use and isn't a "gay anthem."
NBC News - Dec. 2
Fed Governor Waller says he is 'leaning toward' a December rate cut but worries about inflation

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday he is anticipating an interest rate cut in December but is concerned about recent trends on inflation that could change his mind.
NBC News - Dec. 2
Massive snowstorm slams the East, Great Lakes region

A snowstorm blasted the Great Lakes region and cold conditions are expected to remain. CBS News' Rob Marciano reports from Cassadaga, New York, and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has ...
CBS News - Dec. 2

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