Long Island Rail Road Strike Looms, as M.T.A. and Unions Reach Impasse

Workers could shut down America’s busiest passenger rail service beginning on May 16 if they do not reach a deal with transit officials.

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Watch: Cold-blooded trespasser found lurking in Florida pool

Police were called when a homeowner found a nine-foot alligator in the pool area of his Tampa residence. A specialist later removed the animal.

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Child Finds a Human Skull During Easter Egg Hunt in a California Park

The authorities said they were examining the skull, which a child found in a park in Long Beach on Sunday, to identify the remains.

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Tracking recent US-Israeli strikes on Iranian infrastructure

Attacks have targeted bridges, steel plants and pharmaceutical facilities, verified videos show.

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US Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near White House

Officials said "a heightened security posture is in place", but no injuries were reported and no suspects had been identified.

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Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage

The US president says he will destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not reopened.

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'Absolutely spectacular': Artemis II crew see first glimpse of far side of Moon

Astronauts on the Artemis II mission are on the third day of their journey around the far side of the Moon.

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