‘By the Wind Sailors’ Invade California Beaches by the Thousands

The brightly colored jellylike marine life, called “Velella velella,” show up every few years when strong winds blow in the right direction, scientists said.

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2 U.S. Service Members Are Missing After Military Exercise in Morocco

The two Army soldiers were reported missing during a joint military exercise on Saturday near Cap Draa Training Area, a coastal area in southwestern Morocco.

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‘Devil Wears Prada’ Sequel Leads Box Office With $77 Million

It was the biggest opening weekend for a traditional comedy in 11 years. One analyst called the debut “sensational.”

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The Head-Turning Hats of the 2026 Kentucky Derby

Ahead of the 152nd annual horse race at Churchill Downs, attendees trotted out some eye-catching ensembles.

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Pulling Thousands of U.S. Troops Out of Germany Is Bad for America

Trump’s reduction of U.S. troops in Germany is more than just another bilateral spat.

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Shipwreck Reveals Fate of Vanished World War I Coast Guard Cutter

The Tampa disappeared in 1918 with 131 British and American personnel and civilians aboard. It was the largest single American naval combat loss of life in World War I

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Steve Clark, Olympic Swimmer Shadowed by Depression, Dies at 82

A three-time gold medalist in the 1960s, he was a champion when athletes were expected to be stoic and vulnerability was viewed as a sign of mental weakness.

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This Is What’s Behind Trump’s Relentlessness

“Animal spirits” and American presidents.

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Venice Biennale Jury Resigns Amid Tension Over Awards Ban

The jury of the world’s most important art exhibition had said it wouldn’t consider artists from countries whose leaders are accused of crimes against humanity.

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All Six Conservative Supreme Court Justices Attended Trump’s Dinner With King Charles

Their appearance seemed at odds with the chief justice’s oft-stated message that the court he leads avoids even the appearance of political splits.

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The Murky Ethics of Swimming With Killer Whales

Only two places in the world allow tourists to enter the water with the ocean’s apex predator. But the safety of both species is a growing concern.

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