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Today β€” May 17th 2024U.S.

Senegal's new prime minister criticizes French military presence in the West African country

Senegal's new PM Ousmane Sonko, who was released from jail weeks prior to this year's presidential election and drove his party to victory, has criticized France's military presence in the country.

Israeli army finds bodies of 3 hostages in Gaza killed at Oct. 7 music festival

The bodies of three Israeli hostages killed by Hamas on Oct. 7 have been found by the Israeli military's troops in Gaza; the victims included Amit Buskila, Shani Louk and Itzhak Gelerenter.

Yesterday β€” May 16th 2024U.S.

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.

Alaska lawmakers end their session with late bills passing on energy, education

Alaska lawmakers ended their session early with last-minute bills addressing issues like correspondence school programs and energy; quarreling over the budget was muted.

Russia expels British defense attachΓ© in a tit-for-tat move

In response to London's decision earlier this month to expel the Russian defense attachΓ© over spying allegations, Russia has given Britain's defense attachΓ© a week to leave the country.

Belarus targets opposition activists with raids and property seizures

In the latest crackdown on dissent in Belarus, authorities announced raids and the seizure of property of more than 100 opposition activists who have left the country.

Turkey sentences pro-Kurdish politicians to lengthy prison terms over deadly 2014 riots

Several pro-Kurdish politicians have been sentenced to between nine and 42 years in prison by a Turkish court over deadly riots in 2014 that left dozens dead and hundreds of others injured.

Keyless car theft is on the rise. This is how to protect yourself.

Car thieves have learned to exploit keyless vehicles' more advanced systems to unlock and start them without having the wireless key fob nearby, but there are ways to protect your car.

Before yesterdayU.S.

Stolen antique weathervane recovered 40 years later and returned to Vermont

The Vermont Agency of Transportation announced that an antique copper weathervane has been found and returned to the state, after being swiped from a railway station 4 decades ago.

'Furiosa' debuts in Cannes, giving Anya Taylor-Joy a megawatt movie-star moment

'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,' the latest 'Mad Max' film which features Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, rolled into the Cannes Film Festival, marking one of the event's most anticipated premieres.

Chances of Cyprus peace talks restart look dimmer as Turkish Cypriot leader sees no common ground

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar told U.N. envoy María Ángela Holguín Cuélla that he saw no common ground for a return to negotiations with Greek Cypriots to mend Cyprus' ethnic division.

What is the celebrity 'blockout' over the war in Gaza?

Some social media users are putting a block on seeing content from certain celebrities, claiming the celebrities 'haven't spoken up' against Israel's actions in Gaza.

A small plane crashes in Montana, killing the pilot and a passenger

The Federal Aviation Administration reported a Piper PA-18 single-engine airplane crashed in Montana near Tillitt Field Airport, killing both the pilot and passenger.

Whistleblower questions delays and mistakes in way EPA used sensor plane after fiery Ohio derailment

The U.S. government's specialized plane, which has advanced sensors and can allegedly deploy within an hour of a chemical disaster, took 4 days to fly over Ohio after the Norfolk Southern derailment.

8 watches owned by F1 great Michael Schumacher fetch more than $4 million at auction in Geneva

8 of Michael Schumacher's watches have sold for nearly $4.4 million at a Switzerland auction; the sale coincided with the 30th anniversary of Schumacher's first Formula One Drivers Championship win.

Pooches put their best paw forward with the 148th Westminster dog show underway

Dogs and their owners have begun competing in the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show. So far, four breeds have advanced to the final round, with three more still to be determined.

First AI talks begin between Chinese and US envoys

China and the United States held their first meeting on the topic of artificial intelligence on May 14, 2024, a historic step for governance of emerging AI technology.

Notorious people smuggler wanted in Europe arrested in northern Iraq

Security officials have announced that Barzan Majeed, one of the most notorious human smugglers in Europe, was arrested in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq.

Nevada Supreme Court rejects teachers union-backed appeal to put A's public funding on '24 ballot

A proposed ballot initiative, which would let voters choose whether to repeal public funding approved last year for a new MLB stadium, has been struck down by the Nevada Supreme Court.

Billionaire Arthur Irving, one of Canada's richest men, dies at age 93

Canadian billionaire Arthur L. Irving, who spent much of his life growing the oil business of his father K.C. Irving, has died at age 93 surrounded by his wife and daughter.

Argentina will get next installment of bailout as IMF praises Milei's austerity policies

Argentina's biggest creditor, the International Monetary Fund, agreed to release the next portion of loans due under a bailout program; $792 million will soon be available to the country's government.

Fans flock to Paris to cheer as Lise Davidsen becomes classical music's Taylor Swift

In the same week that fans of Taylor Swift flocked to Paris for the singer's Eras Tour, Lise Davidsen attracted crowds to the Paris OpΓ©ra for her performances in 'Salome.'

Palestinian band escapes horrors of war but members' futures remain uncertain

Five of the members of Palestinian group Sol Band were working in Gaza last year on their next album, and it seems 'surreal' to them that weeks ago they were sheltering from Israeli shelling.

Families still looking for missing loved ones after devastating Afghanistan floods killed scores

Many survivors are still searching for their loved ones after unusually heavy rains led to devastating floods in parts of Afghanistan; hundreds of people were killed and thousands of homes destroyed.

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