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May 17, 2024

South Africa ends rescue efforts at collapsed building with 33 confirmed dead, 19 still missing

Authorities say an exhaustive rescue operation to find missing construction workers trapped in the rubble of a collapsed building in South Africa is ending.

May 17, 2024

$3B for EPA's lead pipe replacement program sent to states based on unverified data, watchdog says

The EPA inspector general criticized the agency's method of allocating funds for states to replace lead pipes, claiming that inaccurate data was used.

May 17, 2024

Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Crimea cuts power, burns refinery

A Ukrainian drone attack struck caused a loss of power in the city of Sevastopol and destroyed a refinery in southern Russia as Russia forces advance in the Kharkiv region.

May 17, 2024

It's official: Tacos and burritos are Mexican-style sandwiches, an Indiana judge rules

An Indiana judge has ruled that tacos and burritos are "Mexican-style sandwiches," allowing a man to proceed with opening his new restaurant without an amendment.

May 17, 2024

Ocean temperatures surge, threatening worst coral bleaching event in history, scientists say

Scientists say temperatures that have gone “crazy haywire" hot, especially in the Atlantic, are close to making the current global coral bleaching event the worst in history.

May 17, 2024

Pakistan hit by suspected militant bombing of girl's school in former Taliban stronghold

Police say suspected militants have bombed a girl's school in a former Pakistani Taliban stronghold, destroying the structure. The attack happened on Friday.

May 17, 2024

Japan revises nearly 80-year-old law, allowing joint custody for divorced parents by 2026

Japan's parliament has passed a revision to the civil code, allowing divorced parents the option of joint child custody, effective by 2026, officials say.

May 17, 2024

8 European Union nations advocate for re-evaluation of Syrian refugee policies

The governments of eight European Union member states have called for a re-assessment of the situation in Syria to potentially allow for the voluntary return of Syrian refugees.

May 16, 2024

PEN America, facing ongoing criticism over its response to the Mideast war, gathers for annual gala

Literary and human rights organization PEN America gathered for its annual gala, a high-profile event with guests including Seth Meyers and Paul Simon this year.

May 16, 2024

Sexual assaults are down in the US military. Here's what to know about the numbers

Officials are 'cautiously optimistic' that a decline in reported sexual assaults among the military academies and active-duty service members suggests leaders are getting a handle on the problem.