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U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Pacific Ocean, in fourth attack this week
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Israel seizes medieval castle as it expands major offensive in southern Lebanon
Israel has captured the 12th-century Beaufort castle that overlooks southern Lebanon and northern Israel. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News a...
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Experimental pill promises new hope for deadly pancreatic cancer
A novel pill helped people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, researchers reported Sunday, raising hopes of long-needed better treatments for on...
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Israel is extending its footprint through war. For some, it's part of a greater plan
On the fringes of Israel's far right, some activists and political leaders dream of a Greater Israel, extending the country's area of control into neighbo...
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Israel is extending its borders through war. For some, it's part of a greater plan
On the fringes of Israel's far right, some activists and political leaders dream of a Greater Israel, extending the country's borders into neighboring cou...
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The biggest permanent desert lake threatens with rising waters and hungry crocs
Kenya's Lake Turkana is the world's largest permanent desert lake. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publis...
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Democrats and Republicans think control of Congress runs through Iowa
Iowa is no stranger to political attention in presidential elections, but surprisingly competitive midterm contests highlight the state's importance for b...
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Reality TV can be unserious and dramatic. It's also training political candidates
Reality shows are an escape with characters who can be larger than life. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original...
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These AI models are free, private, and will never say 'no'
Open-weight AI models with advanced capabilities and no safeguards are becoming much more accessible. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and l...
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San Antonio Spurs win the West, beating Oklahoma City Thunder to head to NBA Finals
The San Antonio Spurs celebrated after beating the odds and defeating the defending champions Oklahoma City Thunder, to advance to the NBA Finals Newsilin...
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Wembanyama, Spurs win the West, topple Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 to head to NBA Finals
The San Antonio Spurs celebrated after beating the odds and defeating the defending champions Oklahoma City Thunder, to advance to the NBA Finals Newsilin...
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Immigrant detainees sue over 'horrific' conditions at Texas ICE facility
Immigrant detainees accuse the federal government of 'inhumane' abuse and treatment at Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Do you need SPF 30, 50 or 100? Dermatologists answer your burning sunscreen questions
PolitiFact asked board-certified dermatologists to answer people's burning questions about SPF. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlin...
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Judge agrees to review Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund
The fund has sparked a broad backlash since it was announced earlier this month, exposing fractures within the Republican Party. Newsiline summarises this...
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Trump plans to appeal ruling letting importers seek refunds of paid struck-down tariffs
Businesses big and small have started receiving tariff refunds after the U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links reade...
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PSG wins back-to-back Champions League titles after shootout victory against Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain has won back-to-back Champions League titles by beating Arsenal on penalties in a dramatic final in Budapest. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Trump says a ceasefire extension deal with Iran is near, but core issues remain
President Trump has not yet decided whether he'll extend a ceasefire with Iran, and Israel continues to attack targets in Lebanon, in spite of a ceasefire...
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Over a thousand Palestinians from Gaza held in Israeli detention without charge
A controversial law allows Israel to hold Palestinians in prison without charge or trial. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR World and links reader...
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Fact-checking Trump on National Mall's Reflecting Pool renovations
As President Donald Trump delves into several projects to remake the monumental core of the nation's capital, PolitiFact fact-checks statements he's made...
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Bus driver charged after Virginia crash kills 5, including family headed to wedding
A family of four from Massachusetts who were killed when a bus crashed into multiple vehicles in Virginia were traveling to a wedding with a carload of ho...
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Relative says 4 of 5 Virginia bus crash victims were traveling to a family wedding
A family of four from Massachusetts who were killed when a bus crashed into multiple vehicles in Virginia were traveling to a wedding with a carload of ho...
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Colombia accuses Ecuador of interfering in its general election
Colombia's government rejected a move by Ecuador's president to eliminate tariffs on Colombian imports because of a tariff commitment made to an oppositio...
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U.S. says it stopped a merchant ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran
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U.S. says it disabled another ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran
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Four men rescued from flooded Laos cave as search continues for 2 others
Rescue workers in Laos said Saturday they have safely evacuated four villagers trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Autopsy planned for dead humpback whale brought ashore in Denmark
The carcass of a humpback whale, whose life and death captivated Germans for months as the mammal became repeatedly stranded in the Baltic Sea, was dragge...
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Thousands flock to Vilnius for festival celebrating Lithuania's iconic cold beet soup
A festival honoring Lithuania's iconic cold beet soup brought tens of thousands of visitors Saturday to its capital city, which was fully decked out in pi...
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WHO chief visits Congo Ebola epicenter as cases outpace response
The head of the WHO on Saturday visited eastern Congo's Bunia, a city at the heart of an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola, where the virus is spreading fa...
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Pride celebrations struggle as corporate sponsorships dry up
Public support for the LGBTQ+ community by corporations has become politically risky, public relations expert says. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Carcass of Timmy the humpback whale brought to shore in Denmark
The humpback whale, nicknamed "Timmy" by German media, died following a controversial failed rescue effort. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News...
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Opinion: Pope Leo reminds us of the value of our shared humanity
Pope Leo's first encyclical voices his concerns about technology and AI. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original...
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Hegseth urges Asian leaders to boost military spending against China
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U.S. Embassy in India launches Trump-themed rickshaws to mark America's 250th birthday
Delhi's rickshaws are plying the roads with a new message: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA" emblazoned with Trump's face. Newsiline summarises this report from NP...
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Colombia's untapped wonder: The Mavecure Mountains
Far from Colombia's tourist hubs, the Mavecure Mountains rise from the Amazon jungle. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to...
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The NTSB tries to keep cockpit audio recordings private. AI is making that harder
The National Transportation Safety Board temporarily pulled its docket system offline after digital images were used to reconstruct cockpit voice recordin...
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What it means to be a man is a theme in Texas Senate race as Paxton attacks Talarico
Soon after winning the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff, Ken Paxton attacked Democratic nominee, state Rep. Newsiline summarises this report from NP...