The Federal Aviation Authority ordered a temporary halt to all domestic flight departures Jan. 11, 2023, after a major system outage.
Author: David Baratz, USA TODAY
Thousands of nurses go on strike at two major New York City hospitals
Thousands of nurses went on strike Jan. 9, 2023 at two major New York City hospitals after contract negotiations stalled over staffing and salaries.
Intense winter storm blows across the US with blizzards and bitter cold
A massive winter storm brings heavy snow, winds and bitterly cold temperatures across the US with .
Empty strollers in Ukraine commemorate children killed in Russian attacks
109 empty strollers outside the Lviv city council on March 18, 2022 commemorate the children killed in Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Muslims celebrate Islamic holy month of Ramadan in 2021 as COVID-19 pandemic continues
Muslims marked Ramadan with socially distanced communal prayers in contrast to the empty mosques of a year ago.
Suez Canal blocked by massive cargo container ship
A container ship has turned sideways and blocked all traffic in Egypt’s Suez Canal, a crucial East-West waterway for global shipping, on March 23, 2021.
Miami Beach spring break curfew imposed to shut down partying
A party-ending curfew imposed after large raucous crowds filled Miami Beach could extend through the end of spring break.
Iceland volcano eruption attracts spectators to watch lava flow
A long dormant volcano in Iceland flared to life on Friday, March 19, 2021 attracting weekend hikers.
Japan marks 10 years since earthquake and tsunami that led to Fukushima nuclear disaster
Japan marked the 10th anniversary of the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami that destroyed towns and led to a nuclear disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.
International Women’s Day 2021 celebrations around the world
International Women’s Day organizers hope to inspire people to challenge biases, question stereotypes and celebrate the achievements of women.