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Frontier Airlines Plane Strikes, Kills Pedestrian at Denver Airport

A Frontier Airlines flight bound for Los Angeles struck and killed a pedestrian who had jumped the airport perimeter fence and crossed onto an active runway Friday night. The incident forced an emergency evacuation of 224 passengers and seven crew members.

5/9/2026
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Supreme Court Rulings Reshape Congressional Maps Nationwide

A Virginia Supreme Court decision nullified a redistricting referendum approved by 1.6 million voters, while Southern states rush to redraw congressional maps following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakened voting rights protections. The developments could shift control of up to 10 House seats toward Republicans ahead of fall midterm elections.

5/9/2026
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Pentagon Releases Decades of UFO Files to Public

The Department of Defense released more than 160 records documenting unidentified anomalous phenomena spanning from 1948 to 2023, including Cold War sightings and recent encounters. The files, now available on a specialized government portal, represent an unprecedented transparency effort ordered by President Trump.

5/8/2026
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Virginia Court Strikes Down Congressional Redistricting Amendment

The Supreme Court of Virginia invalidated a voter-approved redistricting amendment, dealing a significant blow to Democratic efforts to counter Republican-led map changes nationwide. The court found the legislature violated constitutional procedures in placing the measure on the ballot.

5/8/2026
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Military Strikes on Drug Boats Kill 190, Legality Questioned

The United States military's ongoing campaign of strikes against suspected narcotics vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific has resulted in more than 190 deaths, prompting mounting scrutiny over the legal basis and accountability of the operations.

5/8/2026
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Minneapolis Mother and Son Share Protest Legacy

A Minneapolis family discusses their commitment to activism and social change in a StoryCorps interview aired on Morning Edition. The conversation explores how the tradition of protesting has become an integral part of their family identity.

5/8/2026
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Trump-Appointed Council Recommends Major FEMA Overhaul

A review council established by President Trump has issued recommendations calling for significant changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The announcement marks a potentially pivotal moment for the nation's primary disaster response organization.

5/8/2026
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U.S. Navy Ships Attacked in Strait of Hormuz

The United States military intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday and conducted retaliatory strikes against Iranian military facilities. The exchange marks a significant escalation in the two-month conflict that has disrupted global shipping and energy markets.

5/7/2026
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Lynn Social Worker Faces Financial Strain Amid Rising Costs

Dalene Basden has spent over three decades helping families with special needs children in Lynn, Massachusetts. Now, as gas and grocery prices surge, the 71-year-old program director finds herself struggling to make ends meet while battling cancer.

5/7/2026
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