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Air Canada plane struck by fuel truck at Toronto airport, injuring 5 people

Air Canada plane struck by fuel truck at Toronto airport, injuring 5 people "We started to smell aviation fuel and that's when panic started."

'Suicidal' passenger allegedly tried opening door on Republic Airways flight, screaming she needed to die

'Suicidal' passenger allegedly tried opening door on Republic Airways flight, screaming she needed to die "She was screaming her head off that she needed to open the door and die," one passenger tweeted.

Thai beach made famous in Leonardo DiCaprio movie to remain closed to visitors until 2021

Thai beach made famous in Leonardo DiCaprio movie to remain closed to visitors until 2021 Don’t hold out hope for a visit to Maya Beach anytime soon.

Airline gives superjumbo tours after 2nd Hawaii test flight

Airline gives superjumbo tours after 2nd Hawaii test flight All Nippon Airways gave VIP tours of the world's largest wide-body airplane following the arrival of a second successful test flight in Hawaii, officials said.

Dutch officials to stop promoting popular areas due to overtourism concerns

Dutch officials to stop promoting popular areas due to overtourism concerns Goodbye, “destination promotion," hello “destination management."

Airline passenger jailed for 'despicable' sexual assault on female flier

Airline passenger jailed for 'despicable' sexual assault on female flier Hardeep Singh was arrested and sentenced to a year in jail after admitting to three counts of assault.

National forecast for Sunday, May 12

National forecast for Sunday, May 12 Rick Reichmuth has your FoxCast.

Taliban Train Sights on Aid Groups, an Ominous Turn in Afghanistan

By ROD NORDLAND from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2VUWwUD

At Black Colleges, the Baseball Teams Increasingly Aren’t

By BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2VjrxNu

Luring Refugees: N.Y. Cities Desperate for People Try a New Strategy

By CHRISTINA GOLDBAUM from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2vSom58

From ‘Smallville’ to a Sex Cult: The Fall of Actress Allison Mack

By CORINA KNOLL from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2YqKvDT

‘Although I Tried to Look Away, I Saw Him Gesture Toward Me’

By Unknown Author from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2Q1SpQY

EU supports Iran nuclear deal, may talk to U.S.'s Pompeo: Mogherini

The European Union fully supports the international nuclear accord with Iran and wants rival powers to avoid any further escalation over the issue, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on Monday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2W3AvTm

Measles case aboard Church of Scientology-owned cruise ship quarantines 28 people

Measles case aboard Church of Scientology-owned cruise ship quarantines 28 people A case of the measles was confirmed aboard a Church of Scientology-owned ship in Curacao, leaving 28 people quarantined.

Griff Jenkins takes the 'crack cancer' challenge!

Griff Jenkins takes the 'crack cancer' challenge! Catherine Zimmermann, Claire Hughes and Courtney Billings explain how they came up with the idea to raise money for cancer.

Porn a public health crisis in US, Arizona and other states agree

Porn a public health crisis in US, Arizona and other states agree Arizona lawmakers last week approved a resolution calling for efforts to prevent pornography from being exposed to young children online, a move similar to other legislative bodies in at least 15 other states.

Former DHHS assistant secretary for public affairs: Opioids are meant for acute pain, not chronic

Former DHHS assistant secretary for public affairs: Opioids are meant for acute pain, not chronic Charmaine Yoest says President Trump declaring the opioid epidemic as a crisis set the tone for his administration.

Get in shape this summer with SurFIT

Get in shape this summer with SurFIT SurFIT Long Island head instructor Elizabeth Maro shows the hosts how to get a workout in on dry land with surfing.

Liberal student arrested for punching pro-life peer

Liberal student arrested for punching pro-life peer Austin Beigel says America is about the exchange of ideas and civil dialogue.

How you can get lung cancer, even if you don't smoke

How you can get lung cancer, even if you don't smoke As many as 20 percent of people in the United States with lung cancer have never smoked.

Furniture company recalls 310,000 chests following report of 2-year-old's death

Furniture company recalls 310,000 chests following report of 2-year-old's death About 310,000 chest of drawers are being recalled after a 2-year-old reportedly died when an empty one tipped over.

More states push for tossing religious exemptions for vaccinations

More states push for tossing religious exemptions for vaccinations Connecticut and Alabama are the latest of more than a dozen states to consider tightening their vaccine rules for kids, in response to the worst measles outbreak in more than 25 years.

Saudi Arabia says two Saudi oil tankers attacked near UAE waters

Saudi Arabia said on Monday that two Saudi oil tankers were among vessels targeted by a "sabotage attack" off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, condemning it as an attempt to undermine the security of global crude supplies. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Q0eEH8

UAE says four vessels subjected to 'sabotage' near Fujairah port

Four commercial vessels were targeted by "sabotage operations" near the territorial waters of the United Arab Emirates without causing casualties, the foreign ministry said on Sunday, without giving details of the nature of the sabotage. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2WGs4dQ

UK PM May's party slumps to fifth place as pressure mounts for her to go

British Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservatives have slumped to fifth place in an opinion poll ahead of the May 23 European parliamentary election as pressure grows for her to set a date for her departure. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2VUWrQP

Saudi ship, blocked from loading arms cargo in France, arrives at Spanish port

A Saudi ship, prevented by rights groups from loading an arms cargo at the French port of Le Havre on Friday, arrived at the Spanish port of Santander early on Monday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2LBsfpO

Duterte expected to strengthen clout after Philippine mid-term 'referendum'

Voting was underway in the Philippines on Monday in mid-term elections seen as a referendum on the rule of maverick President Rodrigo Duterte, who looks set to strengthen his grip on power and further marginalize a dwindling opposition. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2DZxObt

EU supports Iran nuclear deal, wants to avoid escalation: Mogherini

The European Union fully supports the international nuclear accord with Iran and wants rival powers to avoid any further escalation over the issue, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on Monday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2W3k6hO

Vietnam intensifies crackdown on online dissent: Amnesty report

Vietnam has stepped up its imprisonment of political activists, Amnesty International said in a report on Monday, intensifying a crackdown that has seen the number of prisoners of conscience increase by almost a third since last year. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2VUgLSp