Crews find animal remains near salvaged S. Korea ferry
"Please don't forget there are people inside the dirty, rusty and smelly wreckage,” mother of missing passenger says
South Korea Ferry Tragedy
Work starts to salvage ferry that capsized, killing 300 people
South Korean crew begins long-delayed operation to recover Sewol ferry, sinking of which sparked scandal that led to ouster of nation’s president
Sentence upped for capt. of sunken South Korea ferry
Appellate court changes guilty verdict against Sewol captain to "homicide by willful negligence"
Captain of sunken South Korean ferry learns his fate
15 crew members sentenced; all have faced blistering criticism since more than 300 people, mostly teen students, died in the tragedy
Anger over ferry sinking still raw in South Korea
Families of teenagers and others who perished in the disaster are demanding answers and say they want those responsible punished
South Korean police find body of tycoon sought in ferry disaster
Investigators believe fugitive businessman was owner of ship that sank in April, killing more than 300 people
S. Korea raids church of alleged ferry owner
Church called a cult by critics rallies against thousands of police as they arrest members for allegedly aiding fugitive billionaire
15 crew members enter pleas in South Korea ferry sinking
Crowd erupts when one crew member appears to smile and is scolded by judge; nearly all enter not-guilty pleas
S. Korea offers reward for sunken ferry's alleged owner
After disaster left 300 dead, hunt is on for mysterious billionaire with long history of scandals, including a mass suicide
South Korea's president wants coast guard disbanded
Park says rescue operations "were virtually a failure" after ferry packed with high school students went down on April 16
Owner of ferry in deadly S. Korea disaster arrested
Arrest comes amid criticism of government's handling of sinking that left more than 300 dead or missing
S. Korea ferry owner: "I committed a grave sin"
Head of company in custody over allegation that ill-fated Sewol was overloaded with improperly stored cargo
South Korea says it miscounted number of survivors in ferry disaster
Coast guard chief also says there are two more missing passengers than authorities previously knew about
Diver dies searching for missing from South Korean ferry disaster
Crews are stepping up efforts to retrieve bodies from vessel that went sank with hundreds of high school students on board
Divers recover more bodies from South Korean ferry
Official death toll now 260; 42 still missing from disaster aboard the Sewol
S. Korea ferry captain’s warning on stability ignored?
Actual captain of ill-fated Sewol was off-duty when it sunk, but says he warned owners vessel was unstable after modifications
South Korea resumes search for bodies in sunken ferry
After weekend halt for bad weather, divers head back into sunken ship as investigators expand probe into crew’s response
S. Korea PM resigns over ferry response
In move seen as largely symbolic reaction to overwhelming public anger, PM quits and blames "deep-rooted evils" for tragedy
South Korean prime minister offers to resign over ferry disaster
Government faces increasing anger from families over failure to respond quickly
More crew members detained in Korea ferry disaster
Bad weather hampers search effort for victims as families continue to mourn loss of loved ones
Parents suffer through grim search for dead teen ferry passengers
In South Korea, anguished families check boards and TV screens for details to help them identify bodies of loved ones missing since ferry sank eight days ago
S. Korea ferry toll climbs as grim search hits a wall
More than 3-quarters of 323 students listed as dead or missing as data begins to shed light on maneuvers before accident
South Korean ferry investigation focuses on ship's turn
Investigators are examining computer data from the ship's on-board transponder that suggests it may have made a slow J-shaped turn, instead of a sharp one as previously thought
South Korea ferry crew not all "cowards"
Amid public outrage and allegations that captain's actions were "murderous," other crew members emerge as heroes
South Korean sunken ferry death toll tops 100
Pace of recovery of bodies picks up but search for disaster's cause gets murkier; did ship make sudden sharp turn just before sinking, or not?
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Deadly fire at huge Indian plant cranking out Oxford COVID vaccine
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U.K. government seeks law to protect statues from "a baying mob"
U.K. government pushes legislation to prevent "town hall militants and woke worthies" from relocating controversial monuments after BLM protests.
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Work on Keystone XL pipeline halted
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China locks down millions in race to contain a COVID surge
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Fauci underscores Biden's commitment to WHO and its COVID fight
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4 killed in Madrid gas explosion
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Should COVID vaccination restore "basic rights" to avoid lockdowns?
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Kamala Harris' ancestral village in India revels on Inauguration Day
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Study shows U.K. COVID variant unlikely to "escape" Pfizer vaccine
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Iran hails "tyrant" Trump's exit, calls on Biden to lift sanctions
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U.S. declares China's treatment of Muslims "genocide"
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Dozens killed as 2 suicide bombs tear through Baghdad market
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Work on Keystone XL pipeline halted
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The new president signed 10 executive orders as part of his strategy to combat the virus.
FDA approves first monthly shots for HIV
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Former South Carolina Senate candidate Jaime Harrison elected DNC chair
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Kamala Harris to move temporarily to Blair House
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Woman investigated over theft of Pelosi's laptop released from jail
Riley Williams' attorney said some of the accusations against her client are "overstated," and said the ex-boyfriend who reported Williams to the FBI has been abusive.
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Live Updates: Biden lays out COVID-19 strategy on first full day in office
The new president signed 10 executive orders as part of his strategy to combat the virus.
Former South Carolina Senate candidate Jaime Harrison elected DNC chair
Harrison lost his bid to unseat Lindsey Graham but raised a massive $132 million in the effort.
Kamala Harris to move temporarily to Blair House
The vice president's residence at the Naval Observatory, where Harris will live, is undergoing repairs.
NRSC chair says he'll support incumbents over primary challengers
There have been rumors that Ivanka Trump might challenge Florida Senator Marco Rubio in his bid for reelection in 2022.
Jayapal: Democracy was close to "being overthrown" in Capitol attack
Washington Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal said President Trump "incited an insurrection on the U.S. Capitol" on January 6.
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"Bridgerton" is returning for a second season on Netflix
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Amanda Gorman's books jump to bestsellers after inaugural poem
Youngest inaugural poet says she is "on the floor" that her books are attracting so much interest.
John Fogerty tackles racism in a new song
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Jennifer Lopez speaks Spanish in inauguration performance
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Watch inaugural poet Amanda Gorman perform 5 of her poems
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White House site allows users to choose their pronouns
The changes may seem minor, but advocates say they're meaningful.
Richard Branson company launches rocket from under plane's wing
Virgin Orbit asserts its method offers maximum flexibility since the launching Boeing 747s could take off from airports anywhere.
Twitter suspends Congresswoman over election fraud claims
Republican Congresswoman from Georgia condemned big tech companies for "silencing" conservative views.
A protected right? Free speech and social media
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Moon rocket test firing aborted after engine shutdown
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
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Climate activists expect a lot from Biden and aren't afraid to say so
"We are not sitting on our hands waiting for action to be taken," one activist said. "We're not afraid to put public pressure on the administration."
Desperate states turn to National Guard to roll out vaccines
As the death toll mounts, more states are turning to the National Guard to speed up vaccinations around the country.
U.K. COVID variant detected across U.S. as nation races to distribute vaccine
Health officials are trying to stay ahead of the virus by vaccinating as many people as possible — but it hasn't been easy.
"Super puff" exoplanet is as big as Jupiter but 10 times lighter
The "cotton candy" planet is challenging everything astronomers thought about the formation of gas giants.
Software blamed for moon rocket engine shutdown
Engineers are debating whether to carry out another test firing before pressing ahead toward launch
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Live Updates: Biden lays out COVID-19 strategy on first full day in office
The new president signed 10 executive orders as part of his strategy to combat the virus.
FDA approves first monthly shots for HIV
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Vaccination efforts hit setback as health officials warn of shortages
Promised doses of the coronavirus vaccine are not being delivered.
Meat processors ready for COVID-19 vaccine. Workers may not be
Roughly 4 in 10 Americans say they definitely or probably won't get a coronavirus vaccine, according to Pew Research.
North Carolina begins vaccinating inmates and prison staff
The vaccinations will be offered to prison healthcare workers and inmates aged 75 and older.
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Amanda Gorman's books jump to bestsellers after inaugural poem
Youngest inaugural poet says she is "on the floor" that her books are attracting so much interest.
The Biden Bounce is leaping over stock market's Trump Bump
It's the biggest stock rise from election to inauguration for any president since Hoover. It also creates another risk for President Biden.
Biden's mask mandate may not do enough to boost the economy
But experts and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce also say a national push for Americans to cover up is a "no-brainer."
Meat processors ready for COVID-19 vaccine. Workers may not be
Roughly 4 in 10 Americans say they definitely or probably won't get a coronavirus vaccine, according to Pew Research.
Desperate states turn to National Guard to roll out vaccines
As the death toll mounts, more states are turning to the National Guard to speed up vaccinations around the country.
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Woman investigated over theft of Pelosi's laptop released from jail
Riley Williams' attorney said some of the accusations against her client are "overstated," and said the ex-boyfriend who reported Williams to the FBI has been abusive.
Columbus, Ohio, to spend $4.5M to improve police bodycams
Ohio's largest city also plans to introduce a law that would ensure officers use the cameras correctly in wake of a fatal police shooting in December.
Feds seize 284 fake sports championship rings
The counterfeit rings were replicated as teams from the NFL, NBA and WWE.
Proud Boys organizer arrested for alleged role in Capitol attack
Joseph Randall Biggs, 37, faces three charges for his alleged role in the deadly attack.
"Oath Keeper" coordinated other militia members in riot, charges say
Three people face conspiracy charges as prosecutors investigate evidence they planned to obstruct the Electoral College vote.
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SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites
SpaceX has now launched more than 1,000 Starlink internet relay satellites.
"Super puff" exoplanet is as big as Jupiter but 10 times lighter
The "cotton candy" planet is challenging everything astronomers thought about the formation of gas giants.
Software blamed for moon rocket engine shutdown
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Richard Branson company launches rocket from under plane's wing
Virgin Orbit asserts its method offers maximum flexibility since the launching Boeing 747s could take off from airports anywhere.
Moon rocket test firing aborted after engine shutdown
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
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