Cuban media say a Boeing 737 operated by state airline Cubana has crashed on takeoff from Jose Marti International Airport in Havana with 104 passengers on board. There was no immediate word on casualties.
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Women are winning, but Democrats’ division is still there: Takeaways from Tuesday’s primary
In Pennsylvania, it was the first time voters cast ballots under the new congressional map, which is much more favorable to Democrats. Women won in a handful of districts where they are likely to win in November, all but guaranteeing the state’s congressional delegation will no longer be all men.
U.S. Postal Service struggles to keep up with Amazon
The US Postal Service is losing money. Veuer’s Sam Berman has the full story.
The 8 best sports ‘I don’t feel so good’ memes
A vital scene from “Avengers: Infinity War” has turned into a meme.
Today in History for May 6th
Highlights of this day in history: The hydrogen-filled airship Hindenburg explodes and crashes; Psychologist Sigmund Freud and actor-director Orson Welles born; Roger Bannister is the first athlete to run a mile in fewer than four minutes. (May 6)
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Charlize Theron gains 50 pounds for her latest role
At the Los Angeles premiere of her new drama “Tully,” Charlize Theron discusses how the film has helped her come to terms with the difficulties of parenting and why she wouldn’t put on a fat suit for the role. (April 19)
Kanye West says opioids caused mental breakdown
Kanye West opens up about his opioid addiction after undergoing liposuction.
Mother of South Carolina inmate says her son saw ‘bodies everywhere’ after deadly riot
Seven inmates were killed in the fighting that raged Sunday night and into early Monday at Lee Correctional Institution in Bishopville, S.C.
Illinois town bans assault weapons, will fine those who keep them
Owning an assault weapon in Deerfield, Ill., could cost you $1,000 per day.
‘Stranger Things’ is coming to Universal Studios this Halloween
Is it too early to talk about Halloween? Probably, but not if it involves Stranger Things. Buzz60’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.