Japan's commercial whaling fleet sets sail

The five ships are the first to hunt whales for profit in Japanese waters in more than 30 years.

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Glastonbury: Thank you for going plastic-free, says Attenborough

The 93-year-old naturalist tells crowds the use of a million plastic bottles has been avoided .

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Syria war: Israeli jets ‘hit Iranian targets in Homs and Damascus’

Syrian state media say Israeli warplanes have targeted military bases near Damascus and Homs.

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Wimbledon 2019: Serena Williams 'in a good place' ahead of tournament

The 23-time Grand Slam champion talks to the BBC about motivation, motherhood and recovery.

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As Wimbledon Begins, Ashleigh Barty Is on Top of the World

Barty’s rise to No. 1 has been sudden — just 12 weeks in the top 10 before reaching the top spot, the fewest ever for a top-ranked woman.

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What to Watch Monday at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic, Naomi Osaka and Venus Williams are among those in action on the first day of the tournament.

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New York Pride: Huge crowds attend New York Pride march

Hundreds of thousands of people have been watching or taking part in WorldPride in New York.

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Japanese whalers set sail for commercial hunting

Five ships will hunt up to 227 hunt whales for profit, ending a three-decade pause despite criticism.

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U.S. Reaches Gold Cup Semifinals for the 10th Straight Time

Weston McKennie scored on a header in the 25th minute, and the Americans survived a second half in which 79th-ranked Curacao controlled possession.

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Mets End 7-Game Losing Streak With a Rally Against the Braves

The Mets erased a deficit in the eighth inning with a solo home run by Todd Frazier, a two-run line drive by Jeff McNeil and a two-run double by Pete Alonso.

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Texas plane crash: 10 killed after 'aircraft veers into hangar'

The light aircraft veered into a hangar shortly after take-off at an airport near Dallas.

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Hong Kong: Police and protesters clash on handover anniversary

Riot police use batons to repel protesters on the 22nd anniversary of the city's handover to China.

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Trump in North Korea: KCNA hails 'amazing' visit

Donald Trump became the first sitting US president to set foot in North Korea in Sunday's historic trip.

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Mexico hail: Ice 1.5m thick carpets Mexico's Guadalajara

Streets were carpeted in ice which trapped vehicles and damaged homes in the city of five million.

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What's happening in the news this week?

This week, Bonnie Tyler makes an appearance, alongside some reconstituted meat products.

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Tunisia - the birthplace of the Arab Spring which lost its hope

Tunisia is seen as one of the few success stories of the Arab Spring so have so many of its people lost hope?

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Medicinal cannabis: The family that changed Australia's debate

Their heartrending story shifted perceptions on medical cannabis - but, they argue, not far enough.

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Greek election: Why frustrated young voters are turning conservative

As Greece goes to the polls on 7 July, many young Greeks are turning from the left-wing Syriza.

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Politicians, Government Agencies Feud Over Payouts Tied To Opioid Epidemic

Drug companies are paying hundreds of millions of dollars to end lawsuits tied to the opioid epidemic. As payouts grow, government leaders are fighting over where the money should go.

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OPINION: Being Hungry In America Is Hard Work. Food Banks Need Your Help

Even with visits to the local pantry, many families struggle to get enough to eat, as writer Tamara Gane knows first-hand. Food banks say rethinking our donations could help them stretch their money.

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Microsoft's Ebook Apocalypse Shows the Dark Side of DRM

Microsoft has closed its ebook store—and will soon make their customers' libraries disappear along with it.

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What Boeing’s 737 MAX Has to Do With Cars: Software

Investigators believe faulty software contributed to two fatal crashes. A newly discovered fault will likely will keep the 737 MAX grounded until the fall.

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White House press secretary roughed up in scuffle with NK security guards

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Maya Moore Left Basketball. A Prisoner Needed Her Help.

Moore, a W.N.B.A. star, said she wanted to translate social justice talk into action. Now she is on a sabbatical this season trying to help free a man she believes was wrongly convicted.

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Trump and Kim Jong-un meet at Korean demilitarised zone

The US president and North Korean leader meet at the demilitarised zone between North and South Korea.

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Trump, Kim meet at DMZ; Trump briefly steps into North Korea

06/30/19 12:12 AM

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Trump arrives at DMZ, awaiting meeting with North Korea's Kim

06/29/19 11:32 PM

Trump To Meet Kim Jong Un At DMZ

President Trump said he would meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for a brief handshake at the Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas.

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Lagos 'snake man' on his conservation battle

Nigerian veterinarian Mark Ofua is on a mission to rescue snakes and other wild animals.

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Trump and Kim will meet at DMZ on Sunday

06/29/19 9:52 PM

Albania set for tense local election stand-off

With the main opposition boycotting the poll, there are fears of disruption and violence.

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Trump ‘trying to work out’ historic Kim meeting at DMZ

Donald Trump says he wants to “say hello” and shake Kim Jong-un’s hand at the DMZ.

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Yankees’ Bats Are Too Much for the Red Sox in London

In M.L.B.’s first game in London, the Yankees and Red Sox put on a show of home runs in a matchup that stretched nearly five hours, including a 12-run first inning.

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A handy guide to becoming US president

Who gets to be president? How do you win? All your questions and more in one handy explainer.

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Gotabhaya Rajapaksa: The wartime strongman who wants to run Sri Lanka

Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, the former defence chief who crushed the Tamil Tigers, is eyeing a return to power.

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The teenager with Down's syndrome swimming in the Arctic

Trym is the first person to live on the Svalbard Islands with Down's syndrome and he isn't letting it hold him back.

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The online LGBT magazine blocked in its own country

How one man is seeking to break down gender taboos in Jordan.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'pathway'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "pathway".

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Sudan: Dying for the revolution

Meet the young protesters in Sudan prepared to die to keep the country's revolution alive.

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'Madrid Central' protest: Thousands oppose suspension of anti-pollution plan

Protesters are calling on Madrid’s conservative mayor to reimpose strict car pollution restrictions.

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With Little to Celebrate, Mets Honor a Title-Winning Team

Fifty years after a talented pitching staff carried the Mets to their first World Series title, the franchise must acknowledge that its current plan has failed.

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Transit Agencies Turn to Uber for the Last Mile

Transit systems worry about losing passengers to ride-hail services. But some agencies are also testing using Uber in place of low-ridership lines.

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All ThinkGeek Items Are 75% Off, Google Speakers on Sale Now

From a wood burning stove to the Bob Ross blanket, we scoured the web for the best deals this weekend.

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Trump Holds Off On More China Tariffs; 2 Sides Agree To Restart Trade Talks

President Trump said the two countries would "continue the negotiation." He said the U.S. would keep existing tariffs in place, but would not impose new tariffs on Chinese imports.

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Serena Williams’s Coach Says She Is Pain Free. Watch Out, Wimbledon?

If she is healthy, Williams can defeat any woman on grass, even at 37. But her health has been a persistent concern.

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The Best Gear for a Bird-Watching Trip

Five items that Wirecutter’s birders use to spot birds fast and record their memories.

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Move Over, Nevada: New Jersey Is the Sports Betting Capital of the Country

Bettors wagered more in New Jersey than in any other state in May, surpassing Nevada and its large Las Vegas sports books.

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Trump says meeting with China's Xi 'went better than expected'

06/28/19 11:38 PM

G20 summit: Trump and Xi agree to restart US-China trade talks

The leaders of the two countries reach an agreement to ease a row that has fuelled an economic slowdown.

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South African teens: 'How we built a plane in 10 days'

These South African teenagers built their own plane and are flying it from Cape Town to Cairo.

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Italy migrants: Rescue ship captain arrested at Lampedusa port

The ship, carrying dozens of rescued migrants, entered Lampedusa port despite being banned by Italy.

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Mets Lose to Braves and Reach a Season Low

The Mets fell to nine games under .500 for the first time this year.

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With an Abundance of Confidence, U.S. Gives an Advanced Class in Cool

It is hard to overestimate the confidence of the United States women’s team, the self-belief it has nurtured, its utter, all-conquering conviction.

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Cheers in the U.S. and Tears in France Over a Tense World Cup Quarterfinal

Here is a timeline of Friday’s match through fan reactions in Paris and Brooklyn.

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Federal Judge Rules Against Border Wall Construction With Military Funds

The administration had intended to transfer Defense Department funds intended for anti-drug activities. The judge ruled Friday in a lawsuit against the switch filed by the Sierra Club and others.

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California Is Poised To Ban Hair Discrimination

The bill says that workplace dress codes and grooming policies that ban Afros, braids and other hairstyles burden or punish black employees more than any other group.

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Who's in the running for Juncker's post and other EU top jobs?

EU leaders will head back to Brussels on Sunday night for a special meeting to try and agree on who should be the next president of the European Commission.

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Abiy Ahmed's reforms in Ethiopia lift the lid on ethnic tensions

Just a few weeks ago, Abiy Ahmed was feted across Africa but deadly attacks threatens his reforms.

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Ebola: The impact of militant attacks in DR Congo

The deadly Ebola virus has spread, but are attacks and insecurity affecting the response?

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Dressed to kill: Video games' tricky relationship with fashion

Video games insiders explain why too many games are let down by their leading character's look.

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Trump says he wants to 'shake hands' with North Korea's Kim at DMZ

"I would meet him at the Border/DMZ just to shake hand and say Hello," President Trump tweets.

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Blue for Sudan: Instagram 'sympathy scammers' exploit support for protesters

Fake accounts trying to capitalise on social media campaigns are rife on the photo-sharing platform.

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Berlin Brandenburg: The airport with half a million faults

Billions over budget, years late in opening, and still being rebuilt before a single plane has landed. What's gone so wrong at the new Berlin airport?

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Japan whaling: Commercial hunts to resume despite outcry

Hunters could be back in Japanese waters from 1 July, ending a three-decade halt to commercial whaling.

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Putin: Russian president says liberalism 'obsolete'

Speaking before the G20 summit, the Russian leader says the political ideology has "outlived its purpose".

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Mets Go Ahead in 9th, but Lose on Home Run by Phillies

The Mets’ Todd Frazier hit a go-ahead, two-run homer off Hector Neris with one out in the ninth, but the Phillies rallied in the bottom of the inning to win it.

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'One Day At A Time' Picked Up For Fourth Season Following Netflix Cancellation

Pop TV, a cable channel owned by the CBS Corp., will carry it. The news followed a social media campaign launched by fans to save the beloved Latinx-themed show.

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Scenes Of Tearful, Flu-Stricken and Underfed Migrant Kids Emerge In New Accounts

Advocates described a desperate and squalid scene in detention facilities. Days later, reporters given a tour of a Border Patrol station at Clint, Texas, saw a clean, orderly facility.

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Genoa bridge: Towers to be demolished with explosives

Residents are told to leave as experts prepare to demolish what remains of Italy's Morandi bridge.

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European heatwave: Temperature may reach highest on record in France

The current record stands at 44.1C (111.4F), reached in southern France in a 2003.

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Italy migrants: Pressure builds over Lampedusa rescue ship

It comes as Italy tries to clamp down on migrant rescue boats entering its territorial waters.

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Major Police Body Camera Manufacturer Rejects Facial Recognition Software

Axon announced Thursday that it will ban the technology because it is not reliable enough for law enforcement, especially when it comes to identifying women and people of color.

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AI needs more health data if it's to help cure the world

Artificial intelligence could help tackle many of the world's health problems, experts say.

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Assam NRC: Are India’s ‘unwanted people’ being driven to suicide?

Citizens facing deportation are taking their lives, say activists who warn of a humanitarian disaster.

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What is the G20 summit, and what do world leaders talk about?

What is the G20, and what do they do when they meet?

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Why is an African chief's skull mentioned in the Versailles Treaty?

Chief Mkwawa died 16 years before WW1 began but his skull was mentioned in the treaty that ended the conflict.

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Democratic Debate: Live Coverage And Analysis Of Night 2

Ten candidates, including former Vice President Joe Biden, are on stage in Miami Thursday. Follow NPR reporters who cover health care, immigration and more as they fact check and analyze the debate.

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Steven Levy on Jony Ive’s Design Legacy

Apple’s lead designer, who retired from the company, changed the expectations not just of technology design, but the role of design in consumer products.

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Prosthetic limbs: An invention for amputees in the developing world

It's high-tech, it's cheap, and it's been designed for amputees in the developing world.

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Africa's top shots: 21-27 June 2019

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

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Quiz of the Week: Which Pink song induced childbirth?

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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For Megan Rapinoe, Boldness in the Spotlight Is Nothing New

President Trump went after Ms. Rapinoe on Twitter this week over her comments about not visiting the White House, and she responded characteristically by doubling down.

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Yankees’ Homer Streak Breaks a Record, but Lacks the Power to Surprise

As Yankees blasts have become a daily affair, a few other teams have ended up on pace to surpass the major league home run record that the Bombers set last season.

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For Norway, One Star’s Presence Makes Up for Another’s Absence

Norway’s Caroline Graham Hansen hit all the milestones with Ada Hegerberg. Then their paths diverged.

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Yankees’ Homer Streak Breaks a Record, but Lacks the Power to Surprise

As Yankees blasts have become a daily affair, a few other teams have ended up on pace to surpass the major league home run record that the Bombers set last season.

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Democratic debate: Heavyweights Biden and Sanders to duel

Ten hopefuls will be on stage, but all eyes will be on two heavyweights battling for the party's soul.

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'I rented a mouldy flat from the deputy mayor'

When Jennifer Mbon's flat grew a layer of black mould she discovered her landlord was one of Marseille's top politicians.

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How Hackers Turn Microsoft Excel's Own Features Against It

A pair of recent findings show how hackers can compromise Excel users without any fancy exploits.

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'Hero' 17-year-old catches falling toddler

Feuzi Zabaat was working nearby when he caught a two-year-old girl as she fell out of a window.

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US election 2020: The biggest moments in Democratic debate

There were policy disagreements, interruptions and some unexpected lines on the debate stage in Miami.

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Donald Trump hits out at 'unacceptable' India tariffs

The US president says he "looks forward" to bringing up tariffs with India's PM Narendra Modi.

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The 1st Democratic Primary Debate In 100 Words (And 7 Video Clips)

Just catching up? Here is what you need to know about the first night of the Democratic debate in Miami.

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5 Takeaways From The First Democratic Debate

If you're a Democratic voter, did you come away with a clear feeling of who of that first batch of 10 candidates could be president — and is best positioned to take on President Trump?

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Venezuela crisis: Maduro says 'fascist' coup foiled

The socialist leader said the attempt involved Juan Guaidó backed by the US, Colombia and Chile.

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US father gets life for India child death

Sherin Matthews was found in a drain two weeks after disappearing from her Texas home in October.

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Asylum Officers: Trump's 'Remain In Mexico' Policy Is Against 'Moral Fabric' Of U.S.

The labor union representing asylum officers claims the policy formally known as the Migrant Protection Protocols is a "widespread violation" of international and domestic law.

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Australian student arrested in North Korea, reports say

Media reports have identified him as Alek Sigley, a 29-year-old masters student living in Pyongyang.

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Libya crisis: UN-backed government 'retakes' key town of Gharyan

Gharyan was a main supply base for an offensive on Tripoli by insurgents loyal to Khalifa Haftar.

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Trump Orders Rule Allowing Military Academy Grads To Defer Service To Play Pro Sports

Under Department of Defense policy established in 2017, those enrolled in military academies couldn't play sports before serving at least two years in the armed forces.

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Appeals over Russia holiday camp deaths

Three years ago, tragedy struck for a group of children out on boats at Lake Syamozero in Russia's Karelia region.

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The Argument For — And Against — Publishing The Traumatic Photo From Mexican Border

While the graphic image has news value, news organizations are concerned that its overuse will lessen its impact and unnecessarily upset the intended audience.

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1st Democratic Debate: Live Analysis Of Night 1

While you watch the presidential candidates, follow NPR reporters for extra context and fact checks. The two-hour debate begins at 9 p.m. ET, with 10 candidates Wednesday night and 10 on Thursday.

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FAA Finds New Problem With 737 Max Jets, Delaying Their Return To Flight

Southwest, American and United Airlines have already pulled the aircraft from their schedules through Labor Day weekend. Two of the planes crashed last year, killing hundreds of people.

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Turmoil At The NRA: TV Channel Ends, Lobbyist Resigns, A New Hill Probe Begins

National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre announced NRATV will stop production. A top lobbyist for the group also stepped down and allegations persist of financial misconduct.

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Rio Grande drowning: 'I knew it was the last time I would see my son'

The mother of a man who drowned trying to cross into the US recalls the moment he set out on the journey.

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Yankees Hold Off Complacency, and Blue Jays, to Secure Sweep

The Yankees earned a walk-off victory after coming back twice against Toronto. They next head to London to face the Red Sox.

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Russia says Georgia isn't safe. Russians in Georgia say otherwise

Russian citizens in Georgia say otherwise.

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What Facebook Privacy? Candidates’ Tough Talk Is Just That

More than 50 percent of US lawmakers use Facebook tracking technology known as a pixel—including some of Facebook's biggest critics.

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The tropical islands that fell into ruin

A picture of decline mars Australia's Great Barrier Reef, where a number of island resorts lie derelict.

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Why Morocco could be next for revolution, after Sudan and Algeria

Half of Moroccans asked by a major BBC Arabic survey say they want immediate political change.

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Democratic Presidential Debate: See The 20 Candidates Who Will Be Onstage

The large field will be split into two groups for Wednesday and Thursday, after a selection process that was a source of controversy. With so many contenders, answers will be limited to 60 seconds.

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Meet The 74-Year-Old Queen Of Bangkok Street Food Who Netted A Michelin Star

Chef Jay Fai cooks everything herself over two blazing charcoal fires in the alley, using only the highest-quality ingredients to serve customers who are willing to wait several hours to nab a table.

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Black Women, Motivated To Oust Trump, Aren't Convinced Of Any Democrat Yet

While former Vice President Joe Biden has a commanding lead in early polling for the Democratic nomination, black women interviewed by NPR all say they are still weighing their options.

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Spirited Away: Japanese anime trounces Toy Story 4 at China box office

The Japanese cartoon from 2001 made more than twice as much as Toy Story 4 over the weekend.

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Baby girl found in plastic bag

The girl now known as 'Baby India' was found after nearby residents heard cries.

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How do you win the race to become US president?

Who gets to be president? How do you win? All your questions and more in one handy explainer.

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Migrant children crisis: Democrats agree $4.5bn aid for migrants at border

A bid to ease the crisis, which has seen migrants dying on the border, faces a tough Senate battle.

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For U.S. Men’s Soccer Team, Gold Cup Offers Path Back From the Abyss

Trinidad, which sent the Americans crashing out of the last World Cup, has been vanquished. Now Panama poses the first real challenge for a new-look team.

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As the Twins Stay Hot, La Tortuga Earns a Warm Embrace in Minnesota

Willians Astudillo, a.k.a. la Tortuga (or the Turtle), doesn’t look like most major leaguers. And with a rare ability to make contact, he doesn’t hit like them, either.

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US migrant children 'hungry, dirty, sick and scared'

A lawyer says migrant children are being held in Texas in "the most degrading and appalling conditions".

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'Triple whammy' threatens UN action on climate change

Efforts by Saudi Arabia, the EU and Japan are seen as part of a backlash against UN climate action.

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Illinois' Governor Signs Law Legalizing Recreational Use Of Marijuana

The state becomes the 11th in the country to legalize recreational pot. The Illinois law, which goes into effect on Jan. 1, also expunges the criminal records of some 800,000 past offenders.

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Sheryl Crow: Universal Studios fire destroyed all my master tapes

The star says all her master tapes were destroyed in an "apocalyptic" 2008 blaze at Universal Studios.

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Over 100 migrant children returned to 'horrific' border station

The Texas facility reportedly made changes to alleviate its overcrowding in order to house the children.

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Kim Kardashian West's Kimono underwear meets Japanese backlash

The shapewear range is touted as inclusive, but Japanese people say the name disrespects tradition.

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Tempers Flare as the Phillies Strike Late Against the Mets

Maikel Franco hit a go-ahead two-run homer for the second straight game, and the Phillies beat the Mets, 7-5, on Tuesday night.

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Robert Mueller To Testify In Open Hearing On July 17 Before House Committees

Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler announced that, after being subpoenaed, the Russian investigation special counsel agreed to appear before the Justice and Intelligence Committees.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Stars in a New Ad Plugging Electric Cars

The former Terminator and California governor poses as a sleazy car salesman and makes patently ridiculous arguments against going electric.

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Lula: Brazil court rejects request to free ex-president pending appeal

Judges dismissed a request to free the ex-president and delayed a decision on his latest appeal.

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Robert Mueller agrees to testify before joint House panel July 17 after subpoena, Nadler and Schiff announce

06/25/19 6:15 PM

Westerners 'fuelling Philippine child sex video rise'

Philippine children are being forced into online sex abuse videos by family, paid for by people in the West.

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Yankees Break a Record With Home Run in 28th Straight Game

D.J. LeMahieu hit a home run in the Yankees’ first at-bat of the game to break the record held by the 2002 Texas Rangers.

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Beauty queen 'raped by Gambia's ex-President Jammeh'

Three women tell HRW how they were assaulted by the now exiled leader - allegations his party deny.

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Texas migrant children moved from 'horrific cells' after outcry

"It is degrading and inhumane and shouldn't be happening in America," one lawyer said.

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Jussie Smollett: Police bodycam noose footage released

The 37-year-old ex-Empire actor is accused of staging a homophobic and racist attack on himself.

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Tennis Travails, Not Triumphs, Gain a Spotlight in an Instagram Series

Through “Behind the Racquet,” players are opening up about anxieties regarding injuries, finances and mental health.

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Trump says sexual assault accuser E Jean Carroll 'not my type'

Donald Trump has denied allegations he sexually assaulted columnist E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s.

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Israel Folau: Rugby star recoups donations in sacking row

Israel Folau draws new support for his fight against Rugby Australia over his anti-gay online posts.

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Rhino release: European parks bring animals to Rwanda

Five critically endangered rhinos from European zoos are flown to Rwanda to be released into the wild.

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Gangnam: The scandal rocking the playground of K-pop

The BBC hears shocking allegations of drugging and rape inside South Korea's glamorous nightclub scene.

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Iran says latest US sanctions end any hope for diplomacy

06/24/19 10:19 PM

Malaysia air pollution: Schools shut after illness hits children

The same part of Malaysia was hit by toxic air pollution in March, making more than 4,000 people ill.

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South Korea's Gangnam rocked by rape scandals

South Korea's glamorous nightclub scene has been hit by allegations of drugging and rape.

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Oregon Republicans Are On The Lam Over A Climate Bill

Senate Republicans in Oregon have refused to come to the Capitol, denying the legislature the quorum needed to vote on a cap-and-trade bill. The state police has been sent to retrieve them.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Is Named M.V.P. at N.B.A. Awards

Antetokounmpo, a 24-year-old from Greece, beat out Paul George of Oklahoma City and James Harden of Houston, who won the award last year.

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A Likely Chinese Hacker Crew Targeted 10 Phone Carriers to Steal Metadata

In one case, they stole the location and call record data of 20 specific individuals.

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Yankees Hit Home Run in 27th Straight Game, Tying Major League Record

Aaron Hicks and Giancarlo Stanton each had three-run shots, moving the Yankees into a tie with the 2002 Rangers, who had Alex Rodriguez.

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Famed Mexican rescue dog Frida retires after nine years' duty

Frida is credited with saving the lives of 12 people and has worked across four different countries.

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Amazon Prime Day 2019: Everything you need to know about Amazon's shopping extravaganza

It might only be summer, but Amazon wants you to pull out your wallet like it's Black Friday. Here's what you need to know about the retailer's upcoming sale bonanza.

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After Fan Is Hit by a Cody Bellinger Foul, Dodgers Say They Are Studying Extra Netting

The team said it would put the recommended changes into effect and extend the netting but provided no timeline or details on possible changes.

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Italy Will Host The 2026 Olympic And Paralympic Winter Games

A joint bid by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo aces out the runner-up Stockholm, Sweden. Italy hosted the Winter Games in 2006 in Turin.

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