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Monday, May 25 183 stories · 71 outlets · top Δ 1.00

Over three hundred tourists remain stranded in Gulmarg’s cable cars as of this morning, prompting an urgent rescue operation.  The United States says it conducted “self-defense” strikes against Iran, targeting missile sites and boats reportedly placing mines.  And jazz musician Sonny Rollins died Thursday at age 95.

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Over 300 tourists stranded in Gulmarg’s high-altitude cable cars rescued

The Hindu · Tier A3 outlets12h ago

Urgent rescue highlights preparedness and swift action.

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Al Jazeeraκ .22Δ 1.00Nearly 300 tourists rescued after cable cars halt mid-air The Hinduκ .22Δ 1.00Watch: Many tourists rescued after Gulmarg cable car develops technical snag

U.S. says it carried out 'self-defense' strikes in Iran, including missile sites and boats placing mines

PBS NewsHour · Tier A5 outlets5h ago

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BBCκ .67Δ .58US military says it has launched new strikes on southern Iran BOE Reportκ .35Δ .58US military strikes Iranian boats, missile launch sites: CENTCOM Times of Israelκ .33Δ .58US military strikes Iranian boats, missile launch sites, says it acted in self defense Al Jazeeraκ .13Δ .58US military launches strikes on southern Iran amid talks in Qatar

Jazz legend Sonny Rollins dies at 95

ABC Australia · Tier B5 outlets2h ago

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The Guardianκ .75Δ .23Sonny Rollins, colossus of jazz saxophone, dies aged 95 CBC Newsκ .25Δ .23Jazz great Sonny Rollins dead at 95 France24κ .22Δ .23Sonny Rollins, towering jazz innovator known as 'Saxophone Colossus,' dies at 95 CBS Newsκ .20Δ .23Sonny Rollins, trailblazing jazz saxophonist, dies at age 95

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