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What to know about US military strikes on alleged drug boats

President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Washington, as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, looks on.

The U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats have killed over 200 people. The attacks began in September and aim to stem drug flow, but critics question their legality and effectiveness.

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Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least 11 and traps others in damaged buildings

People react as they look at the site of a Russian missile strike that hit a residential building in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Russia attacked Ukraine overnight Tuesday, killing at least 11 people and trapping others, authorities said. Residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure were damaged in eight of Kyiv's districts.

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Iran halts talks with U.S. over Israeli actions in Lebanon, Gaza

A boy looks through a damaged room of the Jabal Amel Hospital into a destroyed building that was hit in an Israeli airstrike in the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, June 1, 2026.

Trumps says Israel and Hezbollah will stop fighting after Iran stops talks with U.S. over Israeli operations in southern Lebanon, Gaza

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Justice Department says it will abide by court order pausing its 'anti-weaponization' fund

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche testifies during a Senate appropriations hearing on May 19, 2026 in Washington, D.C.

The Justice Department said it 'strongly disagrees' with the court's ruling that paused a $1.776 fund for victims of government "weaponization," but would still abide by it.

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Florida sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over alleged safety lapses

The lawsuit, filed in Florida state court on Monday, accuses OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, of failing to warn users that ChatGPT could be dangerous and instead marketing it as safe and reliable, including for children.

The lawsuit accuses the company of failing to warn users that ChatGPT could be dangerous and instead marketing it as safe and reliable.

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AI giant Anthropic prepares to sell stock to the public; files preliminary IPO paperwork

Anthropic is an American artificial intelligence (AI) company founded in 2021.

The Anthropic IPO, and those of other AI-related firms like OpenAI, could be among the biggest in U.S. history.

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Serena Williams returns to tennis, announcing 'next chapter'

Serena Williams is returning from retirement to play doubles tennis at the HSBC Championship in London. Welcoming the news, the tournament stated, "THE QUEEN RETURNS." Williams is seen here at last month

A tennis legend at 44, Serena Williams is returning to pro tennis this month, announcing plans to play in the HSBC Championships in London. Williams, a mother of two, retired nearly four years ago.

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Remote work -- not AI -- has sidelined recent college graduates, research finds

New research finds remote work has sidelined younger college graduates since the pandemic.

Research from the New York Fed finds that younger college graduates have been sidelined by remote work in recent years, as companies may be reluctant to hire those needing more training and mentoring.

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A cancer vaccine made just for you. mRNA is back and it's fighting melanoma

Connie Franciosi, 80, was part of a trial that looked at using an mRNA vaccine and an immunotherapy drug to prevent the recurrence of melanoma.

A study finds that an mRNA vaccine is highly effective at preventing recurrence of this dangerous skin cancer, when used in combination with Keytruda, an immunotherapy drug.

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U.S. strikes Iranian military sites. And, Trump's $1.8 billion fund faces scrutiny

A plume of smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike on the outskirts of Tyre, southern Lebanon, on June 1.

American aircraft fired on a number of Iranian sites over the weekend, including Qeeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. And, Trump's anti-weaponization fund faces scrutiny in Congress and the courts.

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Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo reach 282 as survivors describe their recoveries

Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, visits health workers at the Evangelical Medical Centre (CEM) in Bunia, Congo, Sunday, May 31, 2026.

The outbreak remains focused in Congo's eastern Ituri province. Congo has reported over 1,000 suspected cases with the Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved treatment or vaccine.

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Is bovine colostrum really 'liquid gold' for gut health?

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Baby calves rely on it to build up their immune systems and gut. And now marketers are promoting it for humans. Here's what scientists say.

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'At what point does it make sense to ditch a gas car for an electric vehicle?'

Guadalupe Higuera stands in front of trucks being repaired at his family

"At what point does it make sense to ditch a gas car for an EV?" NPR listener Guadalupe Higuera of Phoenix asked this question and worked with Climate Desk reporter Jeff Brady to answer it.

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One by one, U.S. civil rights agency dismantles tools to fight discrimination

The EEOC was established by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to address entrenched discrimination in employment.

The EEOC is seeking to overturn rules created decades ago to tackle discrimination in employment. The Trump administration says those rules have led to more discrimination —against white people.

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Israel expands Lebanon offensive as U.S.-Iran peace talks stall, Congress returns to D.C. with long to-do list, rulings create more obstacles for Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund.

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Violent clashes give way to peaceful PSG parade after Champions League win

PSG fans celebrate the day after winning the Champions League title, at the Eiffel Tower, in Paris, Sunday, May 31, 2026.

A huge crowd of supporters gathered peacefully near the Eiffel Tower on Sunday to celebrate Paris Saint-Germain's victory, which was marred by violent clashes overnight that led police to detain hundreds of people.

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Right-wing candidate pulls ahead in first round of Colombia's presidential vote

Presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella of the Defenders of the Motherland movement salutes after voting during the presidential election in Barranquilla, Colombia, Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Tough-on-crime outsider Aberaldo de la Espriella took the lead in Colombia's presidential race on Sunday night, setting up a runoff with Iván Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro.

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U.S. bombs Iranian military sites and Kuwait is hit by drone and missile fire

This is a locator map for the Gulf Cooperation Council member states: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and United Arab Emirates.

The U.S. military says it bombed Iranian radar and drone control sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American MQ-1 Predator drone this weekend. Kuwait said its air defenses opened fire on Monday.

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How aid cuts are hampering the frontline response to the Ebola crisis

Healthcare workers participate in a simulation exercise in Uganda, practicing how to conduct a safe and dignified burial for a deceased Ebola patient.

Aid workers in Uganda are watching the Ebola crisis unfold in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. They're doing what they can to prepare for an uptick in cases, but foreign aid cuts aren't helping.

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The terrifying day the U.S.-Iran war reached a sleepy Sri Lankan town

A deadly strike during the first days of the Iran war hit far away in the Indian Ocean, jolting a quiet seaside town and showing how far the conflict's reach extends.

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Trump floats MAGA rally instead of concert after musicians drop out of Freedom 250

President Trump speaks at the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery on May 25 in Arlington, Va.

Several artists, including country singer Martina McBride, have withdrawn from the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C.

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United Airlines flight to Spain pulls U-turn, apparently over Bluetooth device name

In this July 18, 2018, file photo, United Airlines commercial jets sit at a gate at Terminal C of Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J.

The flight to Palma de Mallorca diverted back to Newark late on Saturday. Air traffic audio and social media posts indicate an onboard Bluetooth device raised security concerns.

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U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Pacific Ocean, in fourth attack this week

President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Washington, as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, looks on.

The U.S. military said it carried out another strike on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Pacific Ocean, killing three in the fourth attack this week and putting the total death toll at 205.

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Israel seizes medieval castle as it expands major offensive in southern Lebanon

Israeli troops patrol at the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon. Israel said Sunday it had captured the hilltop castle, which provides a commanding view of southern Lebanon and northern Israel. Israel has been rapidly expanding its offensive in Lebanon in recent days.

Israel has captured the 12th-century Beaufort castle that overlooks southern Lebanon and northern Israel. The move suggests Israel is planning an extended military presence in Lebanon.

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Experimental pill promises new hope for deadly pancreatic cancer

This undated microscope image from USC via the NIH shows pancreatic cancer cells, nuclei in blue, growing as a sphere encased in membranes, red.

A novel pill helped people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, researchers reported Sunday, raising hopes of long-needed better treatments for one of the deadliest types of cancer.

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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 borders into neighboring countries.

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The biggest permanent desert lake threatens with rising waters and hungry crocs

School children walk through the shallows past submerged and abandoned school buildings at the El Molo Bay primary school in Komote, Kenya. Teachers at the school say the buildings have become a breeding ground for crocodiles.

Kenya's Lake Turkana is the world's largest permanent desert lake. Its waters have long sustained hundreds of thousands. Now the lake is facing multiple threats — and threatening those who rely on it.

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Democrats and Republicans think control of Congress runs through Iowa

Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz speaks at the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition

Iowa is no stranger to political attention in presidential elections, but surprisingly competitive midterm contests highlight the state's importance for both parties as it holds its primary Tuesday.

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Reality TV can be unserious and dramatic. It's also training political candidates

Luke Gulbranson is running for Congress as a Democrat in Minnesota

Reality shows are an escape with characters who can be larger than life. But some stars use the experience of fame as a stepping stone toward another challenge: running for political office.

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These AI models are free, private, and will never say 'no'

Participants hold their laptops in front of an illuminated wall at the annual Chaos Computer Club (CCC) computer hackers

Open-weight AI models with advanced capabilities and no safeguards are becoming much more accessible. While they can be useful, AI safety experts have concerns.

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