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Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship arrives in Tenerife The cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak arrived early Sunday off the Spanish island of Tenerife, where the process of sending most passengers back to their home countries will get underway.
Dramatic video shows moment Frontier Airlines flight hits trespasser on runway A Frontier Airlines plane aborted take off after it hit and killed a trespasser who gained access to the runway. Video from inside the plane shows panicked passengers as smoke filled the cabin. Emergency responders reported that there appeared to be “human remains on the runway.” It is unclear how the individual made it on…
Stalemate lingers as Iran waits to respond to latest U.S. peace proposal No breakthroughs to end the war with Iran have been made as the U.S. awaits Iran’s response to its latest peace proposal. Despite exchanging fire this week, both sides are maintaining that the month-long ceasefire still holds. NBC News’ Julie Tsikrin has the latest.
Spanish island braces for hantavirus cruise ship as WHO urges calm The head of the World Health Organization on Saturday made an appeal to locals in Tenerife to remain calm as the Spanish island prepared to receive passengers from a hantavirus-hit cruise ship that left three people dead. NBC News’ Daniele Hamamdjian reports.
Passengers on Frontier jet that killed person on runway describe scene on board Passengers on the Frontier Airlines jet that hit and killed a person on a runway at the Denver airport share their experience of what happened during the incident. Frontier says all 224 passengers and seven crew members were safely evacuated using slides.
Woman survives car being cut in half A 19-year-old Michigan teen survived a terrifying crash after a speeding driver hit her car, ripping it in two. NBC News' George Solis reports.
15 hospitalized after possible boat explosion near Miami Beach At least 15 people were hospitalized Saturday following a possible boat explosion near North Miami Beach
More than 100 sickened in norovirus outbreak aboard Caribbean Princess cruise Even after more than 100 passengers and crewmembers fell sick during a norovirus outbreak aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise ship, passenger Jan van Milligen said life on board still felt surprisingly normal.“The normal atmosphere is still here,” van Milligen, who has spent the last 21 days aboard the ship with relatives and friends from South…
Atlanta Braves manager and Hall of Famer Bobby Cox dies at 84 Bobby Cox, the legendary Atlanta Braves manager and Hall of Famer, has died, the MLB team announced on Saturday.
How a 3,400-year-old ballgame survives in Mexico against all odds On a dirt field on Mexico’s Pacific coast, five cousins between the ages of 8 and 13 strip down and kick off their shoes.
Special needs student suspended over LEGO gun A mother in Georgia is questioning why her 8-year-old son was suspended after bringing what she says was a small gun made out of LEGOs to school.
At age 100, she's still working the farm she started At age 100, she's still working the farm she started
Passenger recalls moment plane struck person on runway Passenger recalls moment plane struck person on runway
Betty Broderick, convicted of murdering her ex-husband and his new wife in bed, dies at 78 Betty Broderick, the woman convicted of murdering her ex-husband and his wife in their bed on Nov.
Spanish island braces for hantavirus cruise ship as WHO urges calm amid protests TENERIFE, Spain — The head of the World Health Organization on Saturday made an appeal to locals in Tenerife to remain calm as the Spanish island prepared to receive passengers from a hantavirus-hit cruise ship that has left three people dead and sparked growing local outrage
Cape Verde: Tiny nation, massive World Cup dream In Cape Verde, a small island nation off West Africa, World Cup qualification is transforming dreams on and off the pitch.
Iran ceasefire tested as cargo ship catches fire after being hit off Qatar's coast A cargo ship caught fire Sunday after being hit by an unknown projectile off Qatar's coast, the British military said.
Gas, groceries and getting by: How voters in one Ohio district see affordability Ohio voters headed to the polls last week for primary elections, and in competitive districts like the one where Toledo is primarily located, the message was clear: affordability is a top priority.
Protests and boycotts rock prestigious Venice Biennale The 61st edition of the international art event launched on Saturday in an atmosphere marked by geopolitical strife.
'We're dry:' The new U.S. Wildland Fire Service prepares for extreme fire season Brian Fennessy, new head of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, says his agency is 'trying to bring on additional aircraft and bring them on early,' and dismisses criticism of prevention methods.
Bobby Cox, Hall of Fame manager of Atlanta Braves, dies at age 84 The Braves announced Cox's death on Saturday. He managed the team to prominence during the 1990s and the team's only championship in 1995, before retiring after the 2010 season.
CDC says threat of widespread outbreak of hantavirus remains low As hantavirus dominates the headlines, sparking fears of another debilitating pandemic, the CDC stresses that the risk of sweeping contagion is small.
Frontier Airlines plane strikes and kills pedestrian Denver International Airport said the person had jumped a fence and dashed into the aircraft's path minutes before being struck.
An expert on Iranian politics reviews the status of negotiations to end the war on Iran NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks to Mehrzad Boroujerdi of the Missouri University of Science and Technology about the status of the Trump Administration's negotiations to end the war on Iran.
Why saying hello to strangers can be good for you A study establishes that "social ties" — a fancy way of saying being nice to other, even those you don't know — has benefits. A teacher asked her students to test the thesis in real life.
Southern Republicans redistrict after Supreme Court rules, Dems lose big in Virginia The Supreme Court weakened minority voting rights and prompted Republicans in four states to move to redistrict as part of Trump's push. A court nullified Democratic redistricting in Virginia.
They graduate to six figure salaries, and grueling work Cadets from the nation's Merchant Marine academies are finding lots of demand and great salaries because of a shortage of licensed mariners.
Soccer was once considered niche in the U.S. Then came the 1994 World Cup Soccer — or football as it's known around the globe — was far from mainstream in the U.S. leading up to the 1994 World Cup. But in the end, the tournament was considered a resounding success. How exactly did that happen?
Moscow marks Victory Day with a Red Square parade under tight security Security was tight in Moscow as Putin and several foreign leaders attended the parade, even as a U.S.-brokered three-day ceasefire eased concerns about possible Ukrainian attempts to disrupt the festivities.
What is a radical? It's the question of M.I.A.'s vexing career Fans who danced to "Paper Planes" might hardly recognize the conspiracy-touting artist before them today — but in a certain way, she's the same button-pusher as ever.
Hantavirus live updates: Evacuations begin after MV Hondius arrives in Canary Islands The MV Hondius cruise ship, on which the hantavirus infection was identified, is making its way to the Canary Islands.
WATCH: Nationwide battle over redistricting escalates The fight to redraw the nation’s congressional maps is escalating as Virginia asks its own Supreme Court to pause the ruling that struck down a new map Democrats had counted on.
Possible boat explosion sends several to the hospital: Fire officials Several people were rushed to a hospital following a possible boat explosion near Miami Saturday afternoon, fire officials said.
Hantavirus: American oncologist who became cruise ship's de facto head doctor speaks After the MV Hondius' doctor contracted the hantavirus, one American doctor onboard jumped into action to help passengers.
Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox has died at 84 Cox managed Braves' teams that ruled National League and won 1995 World Series.
WATCH: New Shakira song set to drop will serve as official song of the World Cup ABC News' Will Ganss reports on the latest entertainment news in ABCNL "Pop News."
Frontier plane strikes person on Denver airport runway: Officials Pilots reported an engine fire and smoke inside the aircraft after the incident.
WATCH: Bob Iger to receive honorary doctorate from Howard University Former Disney CEO Bob Iger will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Indonesian rescuers find 1 body after volcano eruption as search continues for 2 more Rescuers on Saturday recovered the body of an Indonesian woman who was caught in a volcanic eruption at Mount Dukono on Indonesia’s remote island of Halmahera a day earlier, as search operations continued to find the bodies of two Singaporeans
US military strike on alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 2 The U.S. military’s latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean has killed two men while leaving one survivor
What to know about Nebraska quarantine unit as it prepares for cruise ship passengers When the U.S. passengers aboard the boat that experienced a hatavirus outbreak return to America they will be sent to one of the most state of the art quarantine centers.
WATCH: Great gift ideas to make Mother's Day memorable for mom ABC News Live's Stephanie Ramos talks to parenting expert Katy Huie Harrison about Mother's Day gifts that can help mom relax on her day.
Black Hills drilling project canceled after backlash from tribes A South Dakota mining company has canceled a drilling project in the Black Hills after opposition from Native American tribes and local groups
Trump administration targets 12 foreign-born Americans for denaturalization The Trump administration is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 12 foreign-born Americans who officials say committed crimes that qualify them for denaturalization.
WATCH: Retired teachers asked to return to classroom amid national teacher shortage The national teacher shortage is causing some school districts nationwide to ask retired teachers to return to the classroom. Education experts share their thoughts on the solution.