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A flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverts to Saudi Arabia after making distress call

Media representatives gather along with passengers at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv on Wednesday after a flydubai plane bound for Tel Aviv was forced to land in Saudi Arabia following an "incident," the airline said.

The pilot and co-pilot have been hospitalized after what flydubai described as an onboard "incident" — but what exactly happened is unclear.

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FBI hunting the hackers who stole its employees' sensitive data

The J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building is seen on Sept. 26, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

The FBI says it's addressing a massive data breach, vowing to go after the hackers they believe are responsible.

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U.S. forces exit Iraq amid Iran war. And, SCOTUS revives Trump deportation policy

A US Air Force C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft prepares for takeoff from Camp Victory on the outskirts of Baghdad International Airport on Sept. 29, 2026.

The U.S. has withdrawn its final troops from Iraq, leaving its defense future uncertain. And, the Supreme Court has sided for now with the Trump administration on third-country deportations.

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Travel plans? Here's what to know as measles exposures reach trains and games

The safest way to protect yourself from measles when traveling is to be vaccinated.

Measles is traveling, with outbreaks in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York, and exposures on transportation and in sports. What should you know before getting on a plane or train?

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A startup wants to build a massive nuclear-powered data center on public land in Utah

A Valar Atomics microreactor is seen on a C-17 aircraft, without nuclear fuel, at March Air Reserve Base in California on Feb. 15. The reactor was transported from March Air Reserve Base to Hill Air Force Base in Utah.

Valar Atomics wants to place over 450 reactors on more than 9,500 acres in Utah to power a huge data center project.

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The 2026 Student Podcast Challenge Honorable Mentions

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Here are the honorable mentions from this year's Student Podcast Challenge, chosen from nearly 1,500 entries.

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Montana starts enforcing Medicaid work requirements on Oct 1. Patients are confused

Rep. Mary Caferro, a Democrat in the Montana House, spoke at a rally in July at the Montana Capitol in Helena, criticizing the state

In most states, people with Medicaid coverage will have to prove they're working, volunteering or studying, starting Jan. 1. But Montana is starting that early, and it's sowing confusion and anxiety.

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One year after the end of the EV tax credit, is the future still electric?

In an aerial view, an electric vehicle charges at an EVgo electric charger on March 30, 2026, in Monrovia, California.

Congress got rid of a $7,500 federal tax credit for new electric vehicle buyers. One year later, are people still buying EVs?

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What's behind HHS claims that gender-affirming care 'may' radicalize

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The report is the agency's latest effort to chip away at trust in established health care models for transgender people. Critics say it frames transgender identity as illegitimate or even dangerous.

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Drugs are widely used to sedate dementia patients. Her sons wanted to keep her off them

Potent sedating medications are often used on agitated people with dementia in long-term care facilities despite federal efforts to discourage them. A clash over whether to drug a Michigan woman named Marjorie Tingley illuminates the wrenching decisions families and guardians face.

Potent sedating medications are often used on agitated people with dementia in long-term care facilities despite federal efforts to discourage them. A clash over whether to drug a Michigan woman illuminates the wrenching decisions families and guardians face.

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Foster care often fails kids with disabilities. Consider these cases

Bobbie (left) and DeForrest Williams hold a portrait of their son, Christian Williams, at their home in Buckeye, Ariz. Christian died at age 15 of diabetes complications while in a residential foster care program.

Disabled kids make up the largest group in foster care. They have the worst outcomes. They stay in foster care longest. They're the most likely to die.

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The moment you've been waiting for: America's best student podcasts

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We've listened to nearly 1,500 podcasts from all around the U.S. and narrowed them down to 10 middle school and 10 high school finalists.

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U.S. military withdraws from Iraq two decades after invasion

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23 years after the United States military invaded Iraq, sparking an insurgency and a civil war, the U.S. has withdrawn its forces, as the country still tries to combat Iranian influence.

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An 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked protests in Spain is returning home

People gather during a protest following the eviction last Wednesday of 87-year-old Maricarmen to demand stronger laws to protect renters at Puerta del Sol in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.

María del Carmen Abascal's case has drawn tens of thousands of people to the streets in recent days and led the Spanish government to present measures to address the country's housing crisis.

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Trump says top tech firms have signed accord to 'self-police' AI development

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, Tuesday Sept. 29, 2026, after meeting with top executives of AI firms, as House Speaker Mike Johnson of La., and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang listen.

President Trump on Tuesday said that he and a large group of leaders of artificial intelligence companies had signed a voluntary accord that will include internal and external reviews.

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Hurricane Polo's remnants bringing more rain to flood-struck U.S. Southwest

A man carries items through floodwater past downed electric lines after the passing of Hurricane Polo in Puerto San Carlos, Baja California Sur state, Mexico, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.

The storm's remnants battered the U.S. Southwest, flooding roadways and forcing residents in small New Mexico towns to evacuate over concerns about a dam failing.

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The federal law aimed at protecting college students from sexual abuse

People walk on the campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., in 2024.

The lawsuit by a former Cornell University student, alleging she was raped in 2024 by seven male students, has renewed long-standing concerns about how colleges deal with sexual assault.

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U.S. Supreme Court sides with Trump administration in third-country deportations

Migrants deported from the U.S. get off an airliner at the runway of the Juan Santamaría International Airport in Alajuela, Costa Rica, in April 2026.

The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to resume deportations of migrants to countries that are not identified in their removal orders. It also plans to hear full arguments on the case.

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Lindsay Clancy's lawyer now questions whether she killed her 3 children

Defendant Lindsay Clancy looks at the jury after Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial in Clancy

Lindsay Clancy's lawyer is arguing that there wasn't enough evidence to prove she killed her three children. It's a striking turn after a lengthy trial that focused more on her mental state than on whether she took their lives.

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Potential Taiwan tension sparked 'last minute' change in Trump-Xi National Archives visit

U.S. President Donald Trump (2nd-L) speaks to Archivist of the United States Bradford Wilson (L) as he views the U.S. Constitution during a tour of the National Archives Museum alongside first lady Melania Trump, President of China Xi Jinping and first lady of China Peng Liyuan on September 25, 2026 in Washington, DC.

The sudden change was precipitated because of Chinese displeasure over one document that the U.S. had planned to show.

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Making gene-edited babies is illegal. This startup says it may be time to reconsider

Cathy Tie, the founder and CEO of Origin Genomics, replenishes nutrients sustaining cells the New York City startup is using to test its technology for repairing defective genes.

Origin Genomics aims to prove that the potential benefits of its technology for editing disease-causing genes in human embryos outweigh the risks.

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This year's MacArthur Fellows include researchers who fuse science and justice

Kate Spradley and Felipe De Brigard are two of this year

The MacArthur Foundation has just announced its latest batch of 20 fellows. Among the recipients of the $800,000 "no-strings-attached" fellowships are researchers who were recognized for their work at the intersection of science and justice.

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Meet the 20 scholars and artists who've just won MacArthur Fellowships

Clockwise from top left: forensic anthropologist Kate Spradley, labor economist and economic historian Ellora Derenoncourt, organic chemist Song Lin, sociologist and energy policy researcher Holly Jean Buck, artist Christine Sun Kim and public artist Chip Thomas.

A historian who studies wage gaps between races and a saxophonist whose live performances include a chef are among the latest recipients of the philanthropic group's annual, no-strings-attached $800,000 grants.

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Trump weakens fuel efficiency standards. And, Cornell fraternity rape case reopened

A view of one of the entrances to the Cornell University campus on Nov. 3, 2023, in Ithaca, New York.

The Trump administration has weakened fuel efficiency standards for new cars. And, prosecutors have reopened a Cornell University fraternity rape case.

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4 ways to avoid getting ripped off, according to a pricing expert

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Companies have changed the way they price their products — and shoppers are getting deliberately overcharged. Here are steps you can take to ensure you are getting the best deal.

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As the U.S. signals a smaller Middle East footprint, Turkey is ready to step in

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Turkey's bid for regional influence comes at a time when the Middle East has been hit by profound shocks that started with the Hamas-led 2023 attack on Israel, and continues with the stalemated, seven-month-old war on Iran.

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Five men arrested on terror charges near U.K. air base released on bail, Trump administration rolls back fuel efficiency standards for new vehicles, prosecutors reopen Cornell fraternity rape case.

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A young sailor died by suicide. Her family blames health care gaps and long deployment

Jaimie Bethea, a 21-year-old mass communication specialist, had been deployed on the USS Fort Lauderdale for more than 11 months. She died by suicide in June, a month before the ship finally returned to Norfolk, Va.

Jaimie Bethea, a 21-year-old mass communication specialist, had been deployed on the USS Fort Lauderdale for more than 11 months. She died by suicide in June.

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Trump administration says it's scaling back fuel efficiency standards for new cars

The Trump administration is weakening Biden-era fuel efficiency standards for new cars and trucks.

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Democrat Pete Buttigieg criticizes Trump's rollback of fuel-economy standards

Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg attends an NAACP fundraiser at Edisto Fork United Methodist Church on Aug. 22 in Orangeburg, S.C.

The former transportation secretary says weaker fuel-economy standards could raise long-term costs for drivers and leave U.S. automakers further behind China.

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