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ISMAILIA, Egypt — A skyscraper-sized cargo ship wedged across Egypt’s Suez Canal further imperiled global shipping Thursday as at least 150 other vessels needing to pass through the crucial waterway idled waiting for the obstruction to clear, authorities said. The

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EyeYon’s flagship product would enable doctors to treat fluid buildup in cornea in a minimally invasive way, avoiding use of human tissue

Positive tests rates reach lowest level since last April; only 470 new patients diagnosed Wednesday

DMFI says views of Religious Zionism’s Itamar Ben Gvir antithetical to Israel’s founding principles; AIPAC says it’ll continue policy of boycotting such MKs

Two distant cousins connect online, only to learn that one is a militant leftist and the other is in a right-wing militia. Their story shows the complexities of a timely question: Who’s an extremist? (Image credit: Hannah Allam/NPR)

Millions of people headed outside for recreation during the pandemic, sparking a banner year for many outdoor gear companies. Now, those companies hope to lock in their newly expanded markets. (Image credit: Carlos Moreno/KCUR 89.3)

The civil strife in Ethiopia has continued unabated, killing thousands as Western governments and rights groups raise the alarm on the shocking level of violence.

Europe faces a surge of coronavirus infections and a slow vaccination roll out. The European Union is giving itself emergency powers to curb exports of COVID-19 vaccines produced within the bloc.