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Federal prisoners said to be the most dangerous are sent to a special unit at an Illinois penitentiary. NPR and The Marshall Project have u...

Mexico's Maya train project stalls as legal battle drags

A judge delivers a fresh blow to the project which aims to link archaeological sites with beach resorts. from BBC News - World https://ift...

What do Russian papers say about sanctions?

As the EU announces new penalties, Steve Rosenberg looks at what Russian media has to say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M0rf9nO

Self-defense classes help Asian and Pacific Islander women feel safer in New York

The classes are taught by Jess Ng, a Muay Thai fighter who grew up in Queens. Ng decided to start the classes when Asian women at a recent ...

Arizona Cardinals player Jeff Gladney has been killed in a car crash at age 25

Gladney played for Texas Christian University before being selected as a first-round NFL draft pick for the Minnesota Vikings in 2020. (Im...

Iran building collapse: Protesters turn on government over disaster

Nightly protests continue as Iranians seethe, a week after the deadliest building collapse in years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...

Pelosi's husband was arrested on suspicion of DUI in California

The 82-year-old husband of U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi was taken into custody late Saturday in Napa County north of San Francisc...

Sick killer whale 'found dead in France'

Experts had tried to guide the four-metre orca back to the sea after it swam up the River Seine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DS9Z...

Schools around the U.S. increase security after the Uvalde shooting

In the aftermath of the elementary school massacre in Uvalde, Texas, schools around the U.S. have brought in additional security staff and ...

Sidhu Moose Wala: The edgy India rapper who died in gun violence

Sidhu Moose Wala won millions of fans but also upset some with his fascination for guns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MvdHCIK

Samuel Kanu: Nigeria's Methodist Church leader kidnapped

Samuel Kanu was taken in the south-east where separatists have been agitating for a breakaway state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...

Ukraine may soon get US long-range MLRS rocket system

The US looks set to send the weaponry, but Russia warns it would be a provocative escalation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xAF34jM...

Children among 31 killed at church fair stampede in Nigeria

A stampede Saturday at a church charity event in southern Nigeria left 31 people dead and seven injured at a program that aimed to offer ho...

Ukraine war: BBC interview with Russian ambassador to the UK

In a BBC interview, Andrei Kelin is shown CCTV footage of Russian soldiers committing alleged war crimes. from BBC News - World https://if...

U.S. House loses more 'swing' in 2022

Only a small fraction of U.S. House seats are now considered "swing" seats that could be won by either party. (Image credit: Gem...

Liverpool v Real Madrid: Champions League final kick-off delayed for 'security reasons'

Liverpool want an investigation into the "unacceptable issues" faced by fans which led to their Champions League final against Rea...

Unrest erupts at Jerusalem site ahead of nationalist march

Jewish pilgrims visited early Sunday ahead of a nationalist parade through the Old City, prompting Palestinians to throw rocks and firework...

Ethiopia set a world record for displacements in a single year: 5.1 million in 2021

The war there is responsible — and makes it difficult just to assess the scale of displacement. Details are in a new report from the Intern...

‘Yeah, That Happened.’ Joc Pederson Is Slapped Over Fantasy Football.

Joc Pederson of the San Francisco Giants discussed an incident in which he was slapped by Reds outfielder Tommy Pham. The Giants said M.L.B....

Teachers, how are you coping in the aftermath of the Texas shooting in Uvalde?

NPR would like to hear from teachers around the country about how they are feeling in the aftermath of the latest school shooting. We may c...

As a jury weighs if a lawyer lied to the FBI, Durham's legacy hangs in the balance

Michael Sussmann faces one charge of lying to the FBI ahead of the 2016 presidential election. It's the first courtroom test for specia...

Like The Linda Lindas, this teen girl band in Benin makes you dance — and think

The 7-member band hails from a conservative part of the country. They sing about female genital cutting, child marriage and gender equality...

What some gun owners are saying in the wake of America's latest mass shooting

The mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, has again raised the question "What should we do about gun violence?"...

'Switch off the TV': Former Russian-state journalist's plea to Russians

Zhanna Agalakova quit her job in March over the invasion of Ukraine and is now in hiding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f4wE6vJ

The Budding 19-Year-Old Star at the French Open Not Named Carlos Alcaraz

Holger Rune of Denmark is making his mark in Paris. His childhood rival is hogging the spotlight. That is just fine with him — for now. fr...

The Future of a Storied Race

Monaco’s contract with Formula 1 expires this year. Both sides are trying to work out a deal. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/DX48tgd ...

Aryan Khan: Drug charges dropped against Shah Rukh Khan's son

The anti-drug agency cleared Aryan Khan in the case, saying "no drugs have been found" on him. from BBC News - World https://ift...

Alfa Romeo Brings Back Some of Its Old Glory

The team is part of the foundation of Formula 1. After recent poor seasons, it is performing again. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/DG...

Uvalde shooting: Texas police change key details as criticism mounts

Confusion and questions remain on why officers took so long to storm the school and stop the attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...

Laverne Cox honoured as first transgender Barbie

The actress and activist rose to fame in the Netflix prison comedy Orange is the New Black. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RV28Xqs

There's a baby formula controversy in Kenya, too. But shortages are not the issue

Some media reports say the government is banning baby bottles. Not true. A new law clamps down on advertising for bottles and infant formul...

Tennessee is about to become the 1st state to make camping on public land a felony

On July 1, Tennessee will become the first U.S. state to make it a felony to camp on local public property such as parks. (Image credit: M...

Texas shooting: The teachers who sacrificed their lives to protect children

Eva Mireles and Irma Garcia were seen trying to shelter their students from the gunfire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f7q0TkV

'How to Murder Your Husband' writer found guilty of murdering her husband

A jury in Portland has convicted a self-published romance novelist — who once wrote an essay titled "How to Murder Your Husband" ...

Oklahoma governor signs the nation's strictest abortion ban

Oklahoma now becomes the first state in the nation to effectively end availability of the procedure. (Image credit: Sue Ogrocki/AP) fro...

More details and reactions emerge about the Texas school shooting and gunman

Local and state officials in Texas release more information, while Americans across the nation continue to express shock and grief at the m...

How to help Uvalde families following yesterday's elementary school shooting

The community is looking for blood donations, legal assistance and funds for victims' families. (Image credit: Jordan Vonderhaar/Getty...

Burkina Faso missing miners: Four dead bodies found

Another four miners remain missing more than a month after a Burkina Faso zinc mine was flooded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hts6...

Indiana Lawmakers Override Transgender Sports Veto

Gov. Eric Holcomb said the measure barring transgender girls from playing girls’ sports at school was unnecessary, but fellow Republicans in...

How to help Uvalde families following yesterday's elementary school shooting

The community is looking for blood donations, legal assistance and funds for victims' families. (Image credit: Jordan Vonderhaar/Getty...

A Chat With Barry Bonds Helped Joc Pederson Sink the Mets

Pederson’s three home runs and Brandon Crawford’s walk-off single propelled the Giants to victory. The Yankees, meanwhile, are dealing with ...

Texas shooting victims: 'The sweetest little boy I've ever known'

A boy who loved to dance and a teacher who shielded students from the shooter are among those killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...

Deepfake of murdered teen created to aid cold case

Sedar Soares was shot dead outside a Dutch metro station in 2003, his killer has not been found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WaDr...

Amid a Housing Crunch, Homes Pop Up on the Fairway

With large expanses of grass and trees, former golf courses are being reconsidered for housing, but developers face challenges, including co...

Here are the key primary election results from Arkansas

Voting concludes Tuesday in the Arkansas primary elections, where Sarah Huckabee Sanders is running for governor to replace incumbent and te...

Boston Celtics Romp Over Miami Heat

Boston and Miami keep trading blowout wins in their playoff series. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/Cgfklex

Coronavirus: Argentine President Fernández pays 'fine' over lockdown party

Leaked photos of the dinner party held while Covid lockdown measures were in force caused outrage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ny...

Luc Besson: French director cleared of rape charges by Paris court

The director of The Big Blue and Nikita was accused of repeatedly raping actress Sand Van Roy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6inPcT...

Ukraine war: Russia's jailed Navalny attacks invasion as judge rejects appeal

Russia's prominent opposition figure condemns a war "built on lies" as he faces many more years in jail. from BBC News - Wor...

Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine produces a strong immune response in kids under 5

Pfizer plans to submit the new data to the Food and Drug Administration this week, bringing families with young children one step closer to ...

French Open 2022: Iga Swiatek beats Lesia Tsurenko, Naomi Osaka loses to Amanda Anisimova

World number one Iga Swiatek underlines why she is the overwhelming favourite by starting her French Open campaign with a quick win over Ukr...

China and Taiwan: A really simple guide

Tension between China and Taiwan has risen and what happens next matters to us all from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jDKfmF

A Family Measures Milestones on an Alaskan Cycling Trip

In the shadow of the iconic Denali peak in Alaska, a family bikes over the next rise and into the great unknown. from NYT > Sports http...

E-Bike Bliss on Maui and Lanai, Two Hawaiian Islands

On Maui and Lanai, roads heave up hillsides, curl around cliffs and sail above thundering bays. Terrifying in a car. No sweat on an electric...

Paul O’Neill Book Excerpt: A Memorable Chat With Ted Williams

In his new book, the former Yankee Paul O’Neill recounts a conversation with the Hall of Famer Ted Williams that involved some crucial advic...

When her son died, a woman turned to gardening. Now, she feeds her entire community

Jenna Fournel lost her son in the fall of 2019. To keep his spirit alive, and connect with her community during the pandemic, she expanded ...

Professor Brian Cox: Maybe humans are the Martians

The renowned physicist reflects on whether civilisation, like us, exists in other galaxies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xP9maeK

These 90-Year-Old Runners Have Some Advice for You

Runners at the National Senior Games in Miramar, Fla., competed in events ranging from the 50 meters to 1,500 meters. Their secret? “You’ve ...

Haaland seeks healing for Native American boarding school survivors

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Interior Secretary Deb Haaland about her department's Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative Inv...

How a Ukrainian teacher helped students escape Russia's invasion, and still graduate

As residents return to a liberated town near Kyiv, a teacher and her high school students recount what it took to survive the war. (Image ...

Covid in North Korea: No response to US vaccine offer

On a visit to the region, President Joe Biden said the US could provide Covid-19 jabs "immediately". from BBC News - World https...

Carlos Alcaraz, at 19, Is a Favorite at the French Open

Alcaraz, 19, has arrived in Paris with an unusual level of buzz and momentum for his age. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/wr9uPfM

Roma refugees who fled from Ukraine to Moldova are now in limbo