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August 25, 2023

Famous elephant celebrates his 15th birthday with pool party at Oregon Zoo: See the adorable photos

Fans of Samudra, an Asian elephant at the Oregon Zoo, are wishing the pachyderm a happy birthday as the young mammal turns 15. Take a look at his pool party.

August 25, 2023

Losing Guatemalan presidential candidate files voter fraud complaint

The party of former Guatemalan first lady Sandra Torres has filed a voter fraud complaint alleging improprieties in the tabulation of Sunday's election.

August 25, 2023

British Museum director resigns over alleged apathy toward claims of potential mass art theft

Hartwig Fischer, now-former director of the British Museum, announced his resignation Friday as investigators search for hundreds of items that may have gone missing as early as 2021.

August 25, 2023

Boeing set to resume 737 MAX jet deliveries to China after 4-year pause

Boeing Co is making preparations to resume the delivery of its 737 MAX airplanes to China after a hiatus of four years, as reported by Bloomberg News on Friday.

August 25, 2023

FAA issues safety alert after airline employee death and injury

The Federal Aviation Administration released a safety alert Friday for airlines in response to the death of an airline employee and another serious injury in December.

August 25, 2023

Forest Service rejects expansion of Lutsen Mountains, a Midwestern skiing hotspot

The U.S. Forest Service on Friday rejected Lutsen Mountains' application to expand onto nearly 500 acres of public land in northern Minnesota.

August 25, 2023

Bahamas eyes legalizing marijuana for medical, religious use

The Bahamian government has unveiled multiple bills aimed at legalizing marijuana for medical and religious uses, as well as decriminalizing possession of the drug in small amounts.

August 25, 2023

F-16 fighter jets over Lake Tahoe confront aircraft that violated restricted airspace as Biden vacations

A civilian aircraft was confronted by North American Aerospace Defense Command after flying into a temporarily restricted area near President Biden.

August 25, 2023

Guyana president demands slavery reparations as descendants of a plantation owner prepare formal apology

As the descendants of a Scottish sugar and coffee plantation owner prepare to announce an apology, the president of Guyana said reparations should also be given.

August 25, 2023

Hawaii senator urges tourists to keep Maui vacations amid fears of fire crushing hospitality industry

Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz is begging tourists with plans to visit South Maui to not cancel trips to avoid layoffs and furloughs of the island's hospitality staff.