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Ukraine's southern forces have been striking the island in recent days to take out Russian outposts. Russia's defense ministry said...

Patrice Lumumba: DR Congo buries tooth of independence hero

The tooth is all that remains of the murdered independence leader whose body was dissolved in acid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G...

The barista uprising: Coffee shop workers ignite a union renewal

Baristas at Starbucks as well as independently owned coffeehouses have driven a surge in union organizing. They see their activism as benef...

President Xi in Hong Kong for handover anniversary

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Hong Kong to mark 25 years since the former British colony was returned to Beijing's rule. fro...

Pete Buttigieg launches $1B pilot to build racial equity in America's roads

The transportation secretary announces a first-of-its-kind pilot program aimed at helping reconnect cities and neighborhoods racially segre...

Ex-F1 boss Ecclestone says he'd take a bullet for Putin

Formula 1 says comments by the sport's former boss Bernie Ecclestone on Vladimir Putin and racism are in "stark contrast" to &...

Yankees Manage Workloads of Nestor Cortes and Luis Severino

The Yankees have one of the best rotations in baseball. Keeping it that way will involve some careful planning. from NYT > Sports https...

What's causing inflation? One expert walks through some of the factors

As many Americans continue to struggle financially because of inflation, we set out to clear the air on some common claims about what's...

Bruce's Beach returned to family nearly a century after seizure

A prime beachfront space in Manhattan Beach is given back to its black owners after its 1924 seizure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...

Paris attacks trial: Verdicts due for 20 accused of mass murder

The biggest trial in modern French history readies verdicts for 20 accused over the 2015 atrocity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N1...

We asked 5 students: What inspired you to become a gun control activist?

NPR spoke with high school and college students who have been impacted by gun violence, and are now working to make sure others won't b...

Fossils: Cave woman one million years older than thought

New research complicates our current understanding of where humans came from. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aDFmnQ2

Ukraine war: CCTV shows missile striking shopping mall in Kremenchuk

Ukraine's President Zelensky releases footage of missile strike, which killed at least 20 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...

Timed Teaser: Who rocked Glastonbury with McCartney?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go! from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kd8y5UE

Dansby Swanson Has Atlanta Braves Surging in NL East

Dansby Swanson is leading the way for a team that started slowly but is now hot on the Mets’ heels. If it feels familiar, it should. from ...

A German court sentences 101-year-old to 5 years for role as Nazi guard

The regional court in Germany convicted the man of 3,518 counts of being an accessory to murder for serving at the Nazis' Sachsenhausen...

The Eliud Kipchoge Ripple Effect: Sub-7 and Sub-8-Hour Triathlons

Kipchoge’s sub-two-hour marathon in 2019 inspired efforts to reach previously unimaginable times for men and women in the triathlon. from ...

Track National Championships: Sha’Carri Richardson Fails to Qualify for Worlds and Other Key Moments

Sha’Carri Richardson did not qualify for the world championships, Sydney McLaughlin bests her own world record and a new rivalry heats up. ...

Democrats are bankrolling ads promoting fringe Republican candidates. Here's why

As the midterm primary season rolls along, voters may have noticed a strange phenomenon of political advertising: Democrats paying for ads ...

Sofia Sapega: Belarus Ryanair plane arrest student appeals for pardon

Sofia Sapega's plea comes a year after she was detained by the KGB on a diverted flight in Minsk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...

Ecuador promises fuel price cuts amid protests

President Lasso makes a concession during a protest respite, but no deal has been reached. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7i6LkJo

'Show them our pecs' - G7 leaders mock Putin

At the first meeting of the summit, the Russian leader's so-called macho image is made fun of, from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Cn...

Huge fire engulfs ferry in Philippines

All but two of 165 people who were aboard a blazing ferry are rescued in the central Philippines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5dG...

With Relief Room, a Fan Pays Tribute to Phillies Relievers

With the Relief Room, a Phillies fan has created an over-the-top shrine to baseball’s most unsung players. It is in his downstairs bathroom....

Will LIV Golf Diminish PGA Tour Events Like the Travelers Championship?

A prized mainstay of Connecticut’s sporting calendar for 70 years, the Travelers has become more than just a golf tournament. from NYT >...

'Peanuts,' one of the world's most popular cartoons, pushed for Title IX in the 1970s

Ukraine war: Helping families find missing loved ones

A Red Cross call centre is reuniting Ukrainian and Russian prisoners of war with their loved ones. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sv...

Russia strikes Kyiv as troops consolidate gains in the east

Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital Sunday, hitting at least two residential buildings, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. He said "i...

Biden signs gun safety bill into law

The president's signing comes just over a month after the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, killed 19 children an...

Afghanistan earthquake: hospital struggles to help survivors

Caring for victims is a challenge in a country already in the grip of a humanitarian crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/woIskBy

The Jan. 6 committee has learned some lessons from previous televised hearings

The most telling testimony against the Republican former president has come from Republicans he appointed or who supported him and voted fo...

With Roe v. Wade overturned, disabled people reflect on how it will impact them

Bodily autonomy is a principle of the disability rights movement. With the overturn of Roe v. Wade , people with disabilities worry about h...

Devon Allen is a Top Hurdler. But His True Love is Football.

Devon Allen is one of the best hurdlers in the world. He’ll soon shift his focus to N.F.L. training camp. from NYT > Sports https://ift...

Graduating Uvalde High School class remembers those killed in mass shooting

School officials praised the students for their strength and resilience through three COVID-19 pandemic years, three changes of principals ...

Roe v Wade: US Supreme Court strikes down abortion rights

Millions of women lose the legal right to abortion after the Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0Ukr...

Israeli gunfire killed journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, U.N. says

"We have found no information suggesting that there was activity by armed Palestinians in the immediate vicinity," U.N. Human Rig...

Shireen Abu Aqla: UN says an Israeli shot killed Al Jazeera journalist

It is the first UN probe into the death of Shireen Abu Aqla, shot during an Israeli operation in May. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...

Pete Alonso and the Mets Are Breathing Deeply and Winning Games

The top team in the National League has improved in numerous ways. Part of that process was slowing down and finding a way to maintain focus...

Japanese man loses USB stick with entire city's personal details

A Japanese worker lost a USB stick containing the data of 460,000 people during a night out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tXGnqeA

Joe Musgrove Finds Success by Visualizing Failure

In building himself up, and challenging his own limits, Joe Musgrove of the San Diego Padres has found it valuable to imagine what might go ...

American Swimmer Is Rescued After Fainting During World Championships

Anita Alvarez, an American artistic swimmer, lost consciousness while performing her solo routine in Budapest. She was “fine” afterward, her...

Ukraine war: Russia aiming to 'destroy' Donbas, Zelensky says

An advisor to Mr Zelensky says the battle for two key Donbas cities has reached a 'fearsome climax'. from BBC News - World https:/...

Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar ex-leader sent to solitary confinement

Myanmar's deposed pro-democracy leader, who is 77, was arrested after a military coup last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...

Trumpet, a Bloodhound, Wins Best in Show at Westminster

Trumpet, 4, fended off a tough field of fellow champions, earning Best in Show out of the hound group. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt...

What to know about bloodhounds, after the breed takes best in show at Westminster

Trumpet won out of six other pooches, including a French bulldog, a German shepherd, a Maltese, an English setter, a Samoyed and a Lakeland...

Germany takes step closer to gas rationing

The country triggers the "alarm" stage of its emergency gas plan after a drop in Russian supplies. from BBC News - World https:/...

How to Watch the 2022 Westminster Dog Show

The 2022 competition is underway, with dogs of all shapes and sizes basking in the sunlight of a contest that needed to be relocated for a s...

Half Russian separatist force dead or wounded - UK

UK military intelligence believes the Donetsk militia in occupied Ukraine has lost 55% of its force. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...

White House unveils plans to reduce nicotine in cigarettes

The plan could dramatically reduce cancer deaths - a goal of President Joe Biden's administration. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...

Bulldozer crushes 100 seized vehicles in New York

It is illegal to ride dirt bikes and ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) on the US city's streets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e0sxKGg

Allyson Felix’s Retirement Plan Has Already Started

The 11-time Olympic medalist is running her final competitive season. Up next? Full-time advocacy and mentorship. from NYT > Sports htt...

Saudi crown prince visits Turkey for first time since Khashoggi murder

President Erdogan and Crown Prince Mohammed want to repair ties damaged by Jamal Khashoggi's killing. from BBC News - World https://if...

Kaliningrad: Russia warns Lithuania of consequences over rail transit blockade

Lithuania banned the transit of certain goods to Russia's Kaliningrad region over EU sanctions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y...

Uvalde mass shooting: First photo emerges of armed police waiting in school hallway

Armed officers waited at Uvalde's school for 58 minutes as a gunman was shooting pupils, media say. from BBC News - World https://ift....

Ben Stiller: Actor speaks about 'distressing' scenes on visit to Ukraine

The Hollywood actor visits the war-torn nation in his role as a UN goodwill ambassador. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jSq102r

How Wasabi, the 2021 Westminister Dog Show Winner, Spends Retirement

Last year’s Westminster dog show winner was not in it for the money — there is no prize money — and he is very much a dog, even if it can be...

The Jan. 6 committee holds its fourth hearing today. Here's what we know

Tuesday's hearing is expected to focus on former President Trump's pressure on officials to change the results of voting in their s...

Tangshan: Chinese police deputy dismissed over attack on female diners

The police were criticised for their handling of a case which has shocked people in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6bAYs3f

‘Jersey Is Taking Over’: N.J. Hoopers Outshine the Shadow of New York

Far more N.B.A. players have come from New York than its neighbor state. But a wave of rising stars in boys’ basketball can shift the trend....

Russia blockading Ukrainian grain is a 'real war crime' - EU

Russia is stopping grain leaving Ukrainian ports, sparking warnings tens of millions risk famine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TAC...

France elections: Political uncertainty as Macron party slumps

The French government seeks to avoid political paralysis after losing its parliamentary majority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YBH...

Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez: A new era for Colombia

Victory for Gustavo Petro and running mate Francia Márquez puts the country on a new political path. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...

Japan: Osaka court rules ban on same-sex marriage constitutional

The ruling is a setback for activists hoping the government will change the country’s marriage law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C...

He's the first buyer of the electric F-150. Why he's the future of the car industry

Legacy auto makers such as Ford and GM are racing to catch up to Tesla by investing billions of dollars to develop electric cars. (Image c...

Oscar-winning director Paul Haggis arrested over alleged sexual assault

The Crash filmmaker is arrested in Italy and denies the allegations according to local agencies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ztfo...

Vincent Chin was killed 40 years ago. Here's why his case continues to resonate

Forty years have passed since Vincent Chin was killed. But today's wave of hate incidents against Asian Americans make what happened in...

US Open 2022: Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris lead going into final round

Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris share the US Open lead after the third round at Brookline Country Club. from BBC News - World https://...

Exploring the stigma of sickle cell anaemia

Jameisha Prescod explores the root of stigma towards sickle cell. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VjI24wu

Crypto billionaire says Fed is driving current downturn

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried says that, until investors get used to higher interest rates, risk assets, including cryptocurrency, won't re...

Three single, gay dads reflect on fatherhood, surrogacy journeys

For Father's Day, NPR spoke to three, gay single fathers who made the choice to become parents via surrogacy. (Image credit: Jackie Mo...

On Juneteenth weekend, Black activists march for abortion rights

Black abortion rights leaders say reproductive justice and racial justice are inextricably connected. (Image credit: Sarah McCammon/NPR) ...

Ukraine deserve to host Eurovision - Boris Johnson

Ukraine should be given the chance to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023, the UK prime minister has said. from BBC News - World http...

A new exhibit takes visitors closer to the National Museum of the American Latino

The National Museum of the American Latino in Washington, D.C., won't be finished for another decade, but a pop-up exhibit from the muse...

Europe wilts under early heat wave from Med to North Sea

A blanket of hot air stretching from the Mediterranean to the North Sea is bringing much of Western Europe its first heat wave of the summe...

Eurovision: Ukraine deserves to host 2023 contest, says Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson says the contest should go ahead in Ukraine, even as organisers fear it will be unsafe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...

Bill Cosby civil trial jury must start deliberations over

After two days of deliberations, jurors in a civil trial who were deciding on sexual abuse allegations against Bill Cosby will have to star...

18 dead in India, Bangladesh floods; millions without homes