What to know about new Ebola outbreak that has killed 65 people in Congo
Africa’s top public health body has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Ituri province with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths.
FBI offers $200,000 reward to catch ex-Air Force specialist wanted on espionage charges in Iran
The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for info leading to the capture of a former US Air Force specialist who defected to Iran in 2013.
Those with expired registration tags will likely end up paying a penalty
Few likely get away with expired tags in the long haul.
North America’s largest commuter rail system faces a potential shutdown
The LIRR in New York with 250,000 daily commuters is facing a shutdown if it cannot reach a deal with unionized workers to avert a strike.
6 passengers from hantavirus-hit ship arrive in Australia for 3-week quarantine
Six passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak have arrived in Australia for a three-week quarantine.
Claudine Longet, singer and actor at center of a notorious manslaughter trial, dies at 84
French singer and actor Claudine Longet has died. She became infamous after the fatal shooting of Olympic skier Vladimir “Spider” Sabich.
Santa Anita consensus picks for Friday, May 15, 2026
The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Friday,…
PGA Championship: Scottie Scheffler, 6 others tied for lead after 1st round
The defending champ makes two long birdie putts and gets one big break on his way to a 3-under-par 67, the first time he has had at least a share…
Since being dropped in Dodgers’ lineup, Kyle Tucker has been more productive
In his first 19 games after Dave Roberts moved him out of the No. 2 spot in the lineup, Tucker hit .297 with 10 doubles and a .410 on-base percentage.…
Dodgers overcome inside-the-park homer to salvage series split with Giants
Poor defense by Teoscar Hernandez allows Jung Hoo Lee to tie the score with a two-run, inside-the-park homer, but the Dodgers get a two-run pinch-hit single from Alex Call and…