Thursday, 30 June 2022

Ukraine wins back control over Snake Island

A T-shirt, worn at a Berlin rally this month to support European aid to Ukraine, celebrates the Ukrainian soldiers on Snake Island who refused to surrender to Russian naval forces.

Ukraine's southern forces have been striking the island in recent days to take out Russian outposts. Russia's defense ministry said its troops left as a "goodwill gesture."

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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.

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The barista uprising: Coffee shop workers ignite a union renewal

Barista Steph Achter, who led the union campaign at the Milwaukee café now known as Likewise, has worked in different coffee shops for 17 years and wants others to be able to make a career of it as well.

Baristas at Starbucks as well as independently owned coffeehouses have driven a surge in union organizing. They see their activism as benefiting not just themselves, but working people broadly.

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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.

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

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg listens at an event in Philadelphia, on Jan. 14, 2022.

The transportation secretary announces a first-of-its-kind pilot program aimed at helping reconnect cities and neighborhoods racially segregated or divided by road projects.

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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 "modern values".

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Wednesday, 29 June 2022

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.

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

President Joe Biden delivered remarks at an event in the Port of Los Angeles, touching on inflated gas prices.

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

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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.

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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.

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

Zoe Touray (left) Eliyah Cohen (middle) and RuQuan Brown (right) are some of the student activists leading the charge for gun reform.

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 be.

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Fossils: Cave woman one million years older than thought

New research complicates our current understanding of where humans came from.

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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.

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Tuesday, 28 June 2022

Timed Teaser: Who rocked Glastonbury with McCartney?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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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.

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

The accused Josef S. covers his face as he sits at the court room in Brandenburg, Germany, Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

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

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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.

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Monday, 27 June 2022

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.

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

A screenshot from a television ad promoting Chris Mathys, who ran for the GOP nomination in California

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

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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.

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Ecuador promises fuel price cuts amid protests

President Lasso makes a concession during a protest respite, but no deal has been reached.

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'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,

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Sunday, 26 June 2022

Huge fire engulfs ferry in Philippines

All but two of 165 people who were aboard a blazing ferry are rescued in the central Philippines.

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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.

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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.

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

The Peanuts characters reminded readers of the importance of Title IX at a moment when many schools and athletic programs were resistant to it.

Peanuts was a place where female athletes saw their presence on the playing field explicitly supported.

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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.

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Russia strikes Kyiv as troops consolidate gains in the east

Firefighters work at the scene of a residential building following explosions in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 26, 2022.

Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital Sunday, hitting at least two residential buildings, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. He said "it is maybe a symbolic attack" ahead of this week's NATO summit.

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Saturday, 25 June 2022

Biden signs gun safety bill into law

President Biden signs into law the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act gun safety bill, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Saturday as first lady Jill Biden looks on.

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

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Afghanistan earthquake: hospital struggles to help survivors

Caring for victims is a challenge in a country already in the grip of a humanitarian crisis.

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

Marine Corps Lt. Col. Oliver North, accompanied by his lawyer Brendan Sullivan, was a central figure in the Iran-Contra hearings.

The most telling testimony against the Republican former president has come from Republicans he appointed or who supported him and voted for him (and, in some cases, say they would do so again).

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

People with disabilities worry about how they will be disproportionately affected by the Supreme Court

Bodily autonomy is a principle of the disability rights movement. With the overturn of Roe v. Wade, people with disabilities worry about how they will be disproportionately affected.

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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.

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Graduating Uvalde High School class remembers those killed in mass shooting

Investigators search for evidences outside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on May 25, 2022.

School officials praised the students for their strength and resilience through three COVID-19 pandemic years, three changes of principals and then the May 14 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.

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Friday, 24 June 2022

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.

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

Palestinian artists paint a mural in honor of slain veteran Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in Gaza City, after she was killed on May 11. A new U.N. report says Israeli forces fired the shots that killed Abu Akleh and injured a colleague.

"We have found no information suggesting that there was activity by armed Palestinians in the immediate vicinity," U.N. Human Rights Office spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani said.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 wrong. It could get him a Cy Young Award.

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Thursday, 23 June 2022

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 coach said.

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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'.

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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.

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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.

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

Trumpet, a bloodhound, competes for best in show at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. Trumpet won the title.

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

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Germany takes step closer to gas rationing

The country triggers the "alarm" stage of its emergency gas plan after a drop in Russian supplies.

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Wednesday, 22 June 2022

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 second straight year.

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Half Russian separatist force dead or wounded - UK

UK military intelligence believes the Donetsk militia in occupied Ukraine has lost 55% of its force.

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White House unveils plans to reduce nicotine in cigarettes

The plan could dramatically reduce cancer deaths - a goal of President Joe Biden's administration.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Tuesday, 21 June 2022

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 hard to tell from a distance.

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

Gabriel Sterling, one of Georgia

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

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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.

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‘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.

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Monday, 20 June 2022

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

Russia is stopping grain leaving Ukrainian ports, sparking warnings tens of millions risk famine.

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France elections: Political uncertainty as Macron party slumps

The French government seeks to avoid political paralysis after losing its parliamentary majority.

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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.

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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.

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

Nick Schmidt poses with his wife after picking up his brand new electric F-150. Schmidt was the first buyer to get the F-150 Lightning as auto makers are betting billions in an electric future.

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

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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.

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Sunday, 19 June 2022

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

Activist and author Helen Zia stands next to a painting of Vincent Chin in Detroit. The city is partnering with The Vincent Chin 40th Remembrance & Rededication Coalition to honor civil rights efforts that began with Chin

Forty years have passed since Vincent Chin was killed. But today's wave of hate incidents against Asian Americans make what happened in 1982 even more relevant in the fight for civil rights.

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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.

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Exploring the stigma of sickle cell anaemia

Jameisha Prescod explores the root of stigma towards sickle cell.

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Crypto billionaire says Fed is driving current downturn

Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder and chief executive officer of FTX, in Hong Kong, China, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.

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

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Three single, gay dads reflect on fatherhood, surrogacy journeys

Cenk Bulbul, a single dad by choice, with his youngest daughter Gaia Bulbul in New York, NY. Cenk had both his daughters via the same surrogate using donor eggs and his sperm to make the embryos that were implanted.

For Father's Day, NPR spoke to three, gay single fathers who made the choice to become parents via surrogacy.

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On Juneteenth weekend, Black activists march for abortion rights

Black abortion rights leaders say reproductive justice and racial justice are inextricably connected.

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Saturday, 18 June 2022

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.

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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 museum has opened on the National Mall

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Europe wilts under early heat wave from Med to North Sea

A child plays in a fountain in the warm weather in London, Friday, June 17, 2022. A blanket of hot air stretching from the Mediterranean to the North Sea is giving much of western Europe its first heat wave of the summer, with temperatures forecast to top 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) from Malaga to London on Friday.

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 summer.

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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.

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Bill Cosby civil trial jury must start deliberations over

FILE - Bill Cosby arrives for a sentencing hearing following his sexual assault conviction at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown Pa., on Sept. 25, 2018.

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

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18 dead in India, Bangladesh floods; millions without homes

People wade through flooded waters in Sylhet, Bangladesh, Saturday, June 18, 2022. At least 18 people have died as floods cut a swatch across northeastern India and Bangladesh, leaving millions of homes underwater.

At least 18 people have died as massive floods ravaged northeastern India and Bangladesh, leaving millions of homes underwater and severing transport links.

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Friday, 17 June 2022

Eurovision winner Ukraine can't host next year's contest because of the war

Ukraine

Public broadcasters and security experts concluded it's not feasible for the war-torn country to host, organize and produce the event. They're now turning to the U.K., which placed second this year.

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