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Moment stricken cruise ship cracked free from ice in Antarctica
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Moment stricken cruise ship cracked free from ice in Antarctica

  • By Talker News
  • Updated 8 hrs ago

Passengers from Australian-owned cruise ship Scenic Eclipse II looked on as a US coast guard boat conducted two close passes to break the vessel free.

Ferry sinking kills 18, leaves 10 missing in south Philippines
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Ferry sinking kills 18, leaves 10 missing in south Philippines

  • AFP AFP
  • Updated 48 mins ago

A ferry with more than 340 people onboard sank early Monday off the southern Philippines, killing at least 18 and leaving 10 still missing, the coast guard said.

What is Russia's 'shadow fleet' and how does it work?
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What is Russia's 'shadow fleet' and how does it work?

  • AFP AFP
  • Updated 1 hr ago

France's interception of an oil tanker suspected of being part of Russia's "shadow fleet" draws attention to how the vessels allegedly operate in order to escape Western sanctions.

Suspected Russia 'shadow fleet' tanker bound for French port
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Suspected Russia 'shadow fleet' tanker bound for French port

  • AFP AFP
  • Updated Jan 24, 2026

A tanker suspected of being part of Russia's sanctions-busting "shadow fleet" will be escorted to the French port of Marseille-Fos, sources close to the case said Friday, a day after the navy intercepted it.

Spectacular ice blocks clog up Germany's Elbe river
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Spectacular ice blocks clog up Germany's Elbe river

  • AFP AFP
  • Updated Jan 20, 2026

People in northern Germany flocked to the Elbe river Monday to marvel at giant Arctic-style ice floes that have clogged up a stretch of the waterway, creating a headache for shipping but delighting visitors.

Missing Wetumpka boater's boat found badly damaged in Selma portion of Alabama River
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Missing Wetumpka boater's boat found badly damaged in Selma portion of Alabama River

  • Todd Prater
  • Updated Jan 19, 2026

A heavily damaged section of a boat recovered from the Alabama River on Wednesday has been identified as belonging to 54-year-old James Dawkin…

Selma native serving aboard one of world's largest warships, says U.S. Navy
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Selma native serving aboard one of world's largest warships, says U.S. Navy

  • Nathan Prewett
  • Dec 23, 2025

A Selma native is currently serving aboard what has been described as one of the world's largest warships, said a press release from the Navy …

Alabama Public Television features phantom steamboat story by Kathryn Tucker Windham
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Alabama Public Television features phantom steamboat story by Kathryn Tucker Windham

  • Nathan Prewett
  • Dec 23, 2025

A tale by famed Alabama folklore storyteller Kathryn Tucker Windham is now featured on the YouTube channel for Alabama Public Television. 

Moundville public boat ramp temporarily closes for renovation
Opinion

Moundville public boat ramp temporarily closes for renovation

  • Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
  • Oct 7, 2025

The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will temporarily …

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‘Deadliest Catch’: Jake Anderson Life in Danger in Dramatic Season 21 Premiere

  • Scott Fishman, TV Insider
  • Aug 1, 2025

[Warning: The below contains spoilers for Deadliest Catch Season 21 premiere] 

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