Europe
Far-right surges in European parliamentary elections
byKaren Zamora,Justine Kenin,Mary Louise Kelly
6 min
Far-right surges in European parliamentary elections
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National
Black cowboys trail rides are an expression of family, tradition and Creole culture
byAnna Adams
4 min
Black cowboys trail rides are an expression of family, tradition and Creole culture
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The number of Americans who are wrongfully detained abroad has increased in the last decade. If they’re able to return to the U.S, they face bureaucratic hurdles to get their life back on track. Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images hide caption
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Politics
U.S. citizens detained abroad still face tax fines. Lawmakers want to change that
byBarbara Sprunt
4 min
U.S. citizens detained abroad still face tax fines. Lawmakers want to change that.
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This adult elephant in Kenya was named "Desert Rose" by researchers, but does she have her own elephant name? George Wittemyer hide caption
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Science
Wild elephants may have names that other elephants use to call them
byNell Greenfieldboyce
3 min
Wild elephants may have names
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Middle East
The U.S. effort to push a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
byDaniel Estrin,Michele Kelemen,Mary Louise Kelly
7 min
The U.S. effort to push a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
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National
A law in Vermont makes fossil fuel company pay for damages from climate change
byAbagael Giles
3 min
A law in Vermont makes fossil fuel company pay for damages from climate change
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Suppressing mosquitoes could give birds like the kiwikiu a chance to survive. “There is no place safe for them, so we have to make that place safe again,” says Chris Warren of Haleakalā National Park. “It’s the only option.”
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Climate
Hawaii's birds are going extinct. Their last hope could be millions of mosquitoes
byLauren Sommer,Ryan Kellman
8 min
Maui Birds vs. Mosquitos
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President Biden meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris on June 7. Biden announced another $225 million in weapons for Ukraine, part of the recently approved package of $60 billion in military assistance. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption
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Ukraine invasion — explained
How 2 unexpected wars are defining Biden's presidency
byGreg Myre
5 min
Biden's Two Wars
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Europe
French President Emmanuel Macron calls for snap elections
byEleanor Beardsley
3 min
French President Emmanuel Macron calls for snap elections
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Education
Moore High's graduating class of 74'finally walks
byJason Fuller,Linah Mohammad
2 min
Moore High's graduating class of 74'finally walks
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Economy
How an outdated Social Security policy is preventing couples from marrying
byJoseph Shapiro
8 min
How an outdated Social Security policy is preventing couples from marrying
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Middle East
U.S. Ambassador to U.N. on the Security Council's vote for a ceasefire in Gaza
byNoah Caldwell,Patrick Jarenwattananon,Ari Shapiro
7 min
U.S. Ambassador to U.N. on the Security Council's vote for a ceasefire in Gaza
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National
Florida beach reopens after being shut down following shark bite incidents
byGreg Allen
3 min
Florida beach reopens after being shut down following shark bite incidents
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The Rev. James Lawson, an architect of the Civil Rights Movement who preached nonviolent protest, has died. He's shown here speaking to union workers in 2011 on the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images hide caption
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Race
The Rev. James Lawson, key architect of the Civil Rights Movement, dies at 95
byDebbie Elliott
7 min
LAWSON, JAMES
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