The Port of New Orleans is suing a tanker’s owner and manager for more than $1 million after it struck a docked riverboat cruise ship. The cause remains under investigation; everyone aboard both vessels was accounted for.
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SpaceX caught a Starship returning from orbit in its Texas launch tower’s mechanical arms for the first time. The test fell short of a double catch when the Super Heavy booster exploded after its return was diverted offshore.
The United States has lost the measles elimination status it held since 2000 after outbreaks persisted for more than a year. The CDC has counted 5,412 cases so far in 2026, more than double last year’s total.
U.S. envoy Jared Kushner says Washington is working to bring Europe into direct talks with Moscow on Ukraine. Zelenskyy warns that broader security negotiations must not come at the expense of Ukraine’s territory or security guarantees.
An evacuation around a Peoria, Illinois, ethanol plant ended Saturday after technicians made a bomb safe and authorities found no other explosives. The FBI is investigating, and no injuries were reported.
After sweeping midterm wins, Democrats are debating how to deliver economic relief, hold the Trump administration accountable and work across party lines. Speakers warned that victory alone has not restored voters’ trust.
An error during a copper-to-fiber FAA network upgrade prompted a nationwide ground stop Friday. Officials are investigating the equipment failure as airlines work through thousands of cancellations and delays.
Italy’s privacy regulator fined Meta 805 million euros over a Facebook feature that suggested posts from Android users’ phone galleries. The regulator said the app lacked specific consent and ordered the feature disabled by default.