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Jetliner crashes while landing in South Korea, killing 179

A jetliner skidded off a runway, slammed into a concrete fence and burst into flames Sunday in South Korea after its landing gear apparently failed to deploy.

Israel detains director of northern Gaza hospital

Israel’s army detained the director of one of northern Gaza’s last functioning hospital, Palestinian medical officials said Saturday.

Brightline train collides with fire truck in Florida

A high-speed passenger train collided with a fire truck at a crossing Saturday morning in Florida, injuring three firefighters and at least a dozen train passengers, authorities said.

California ticket wins $1.22B Mega Millions jackpot

After three months without anyone winning the top prize in the lottery, a ticket worth an estimated $1.22 billion was sold in California.

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Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at 78

Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster, has died from cancer, according to a statement from family released by CBS on Friday. He was 78.

Israel strikes Houthis in Yemen’s capital

A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen on Thursday targeted the Houthi-held capital and multiple ports.

‘Don’t quit’: Israeli soldier becomes symbol of sacrifice

The dual Israeli-American citizen has come to symbolize the sacrifice by hundreds of fallen soldiers in what many in Israel see as a war for the country’s survival.

Israel, Hamas trade accusations of ceasefire delays

Although Israel and Hamas have expressed optimism that progress was being made toward a deal, sticking points remain over the exchange of hostages.