Blue Origin rocket explodes on launchpad during ground test
Jeff Bezos' rocket maker suffered a setback on Thursday as its New Glenn rocket went up in flames.
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Scripps Spelling Bee 2026 Takeaways: Shrey Parikh Wins in Spell-Off
The competition came down to a spell-off. Contestants were eliminated early, and a sixth grader became a crowd favorite.
Families Settle Suit Over Deaths in Baltimore Bridge Collapse
The owner and the operator of the cargo ship that crashed into the Key Bridge settled cases brought by several victims’ families, but other claims are headed t…
3 Dead After Large Fire at Dallas Apartment Building
A damaged gas line led to a five-alarm fire in the Oak Cliff neighborhood. At least four were injured, and firefighters believe they may find more victims.
Michael Dell courted Trump early. His company has reaped rewards
The dynamic is emblematic of how business is seeking to sow favor with the president in his second term, and has departed from the norms of big business philan…
In Carroll Lawsuits Inquiry, Scrutiny Turns Toward Private Citizens Who Antagonized Trump
The Justice Department is said to be examining the funding of lawsuits brought by E. Jean Carroll, an author who has never sought a public role, political powe…
J.F.K. Airport to Begin Screening Some Passengers for Ebola
Such screenings are already being conducted at Washington Dulles International Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and George Bush Interc…
After Traffic Stop for Phone in Right Hand, She Called Out the Problem
The deputy insisted he saw a driver with a phone in her right hand. That turned out to be impossible, and the case was dropped.
After Traffic Stop for Phone in Right Hand, She Called Out the Problem
The deputy insisted he saw a driver with a phone in her right hand. That turned out to be impossible, and the case was dropped.
A Deputy Saw a Phone in a Hand That Was Not There
The deputy insisted he saw a driver with a phone in her right hand. That turned out to be impossible, and the case was dropped.
Death Toll Rises in Washington Paper Mill Explosion
At least eight are now confirmed dead, and firefighters believe there are three more bodies they have yet to reach, making the crisis the worst industrial disa…
Dell shares jump 39% after server maker reports fastest sales growth since return to public market in 2018
Dell has gone from being a sleepy legacy tech company to a high-growth AI story, assembling servers packed with graphics processing units.
Suit Says Black Infants Were Subjected to Experimental Vaccine Without Consent
The babies were part of a vaccine trial for a respiratory virus in the 1960s and died shortly after. Their families said they had been unaware of the trial unt…
Trump’s Iran Approach Sows Confusion
President Trump’s pendulum swings on Iran have often seemed driven by mood and moment rather than any discernible strategy.
Alaska Authorities Race to Rescue 4 Climbers Who Fell on Mount McKinley
The condition of the climbers was not immediately known.
Who Are the 9 Scripps Spelling Bee Finalists?
The remaining spellers are 12 to 14, and represent five states as well as the District of Columbia.
Tesla Robotaxi fleet in Texas less than one-tenth size of Waymo's, filings reveal
Tesla has registered 42 automated vehicles in its driverless Robotaxi service in Texas, putting it far behind Waymo in the state.
Caesars Entertainment, Las Vegas Strip icon, sold for nearly $6 billion
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas’ Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and M…
From ‘clickbait’ to ‘nerfing,’ modern slang is shaking up the bee.
Internet slang and non-European terms are appearing more and more in the competition while words with Greek and Latin words are being used less.
Mina Kimes, an N.F.L. analyst, is returning to her spelling bee roots.
A former school spelling bee champ, Ms. Kimes is on a mission to show America that these spellers are just as awesome as Patrick Mahomes.
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