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A park famed for rare gorillas gears up to fight Ebola and protect its primates

Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo is home to several hundred mountain gorillas -- about a third of the population. Rangers are setting up checkpoints to screen visitors for Ebola and trying to protect the primates, who are very vulnerable to the virus.

In Virunga National Park, rangers are on the frontlines — playing a critical role to contain the surging virus while coping with an upsurge in conflict-related violence.

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Israeli airstrikes kill 9 including Lebanese army officers after ceasefire deal

A view of Beaufort Castle, southeast Lebanon, Friday, June 5, 2026.

The Israeli military confirmed hitting a vehicle and said the incident is being reviewed. Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun called the strike "a flagrant violation to Lebanese sovereignty and international law."

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Filipino sailors say they were falsely accused of possessing child porn and deported

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NPR has tracked deported Filipino sailors who say they were accused without evidence of possessing child sexual exploitation material. Almost none have been charged or prosecuted.

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Peru is set to elect its 10th president in a decade

A supporters hols a banner of presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori during her closing campaign rally in Lima, Peru, Thursday.

Peruvians will elect their new president Sunday with polls suggesting a polarized but tight race between hard-right candidate Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sánchez.

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In Ohio, the Sikh community passes traditions to the next generation

Agam Singh Brar, 7, plays with Kermit the Frog alongside his cousins behind his grandfather at their home in Twinsburg, Ohio. Agam

Photographer Akash Pamarthy has documented the Sikh religious community in Ohio over several years. His photos tell a story.

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The Forest Service says it's closing offices to cut costs. But the math doesn't add up

Former Forest Service researcher, Morgan Grove, examines a white oak tree planted by agency scientists in the Cylburn Arboretum in Baltimore, MD.

The Forest Service is trying to shut down research hubs because it says it needs to live within its means. But the agency plans to close facilities that cost less than $1 to rent while keeping open one that costs $1 million.

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Knicks beat Spurs by one point for 2-0 lead in NBA Finals

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama walks off the court as time expires during the second half of Game 2 of the NBA Finals basketball series as New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet (44), guard Josh Hart (3), and center Mitchell Robinson (23) celebrate, Friday, June 5, 2026, in San Antonio.

The red-hot Knicks are going home, two wins away from an NBA championship that the capital of the world has been waiting to see for generations.

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U.S. military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Gulf allies

President Donald Trump arrives to speak to reporters aboard Air Force One en route from Joint Base Andrews, Md., to Eau Claire, Wis., Friday, June 5, 2026.

The exchange of strikes comes as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Iran to make a deal to end the conflict.

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Democrat Xavier Becerra wins the top spot in November's race for California governor

Democratic candidate for governor in California, Xavier Becerra, speaks to supporters during his election night gathering at La Plaza de Cultura y Artes on June 02, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has clinched the top spot on California's ballot for governor. With millions of ballots still to be counted, his November challenger is unknown.

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After D.C.'s Reflecting Pool gets repainted, visitors ask: What changed?

Workers refill the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Friday, after a weeks-long project to resurface and repaint the basin.

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is refilling after President Trump had it painted "American flag blue." Some visitors say the results of the project — which reportedly cost millions — are subtle.

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CDC report: Ebola outbreak could rival the worst on record unless world acts

Health workers don protective equipment at an Ebola treatment center on June 2, 2026 in Monigi, Democratic Republic of Congo.

New modeling from the CDC shows that if measures aren't taken immediately, this outbreak could sicken more than 20,000 people in the next three months.

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Graham Platner isn't going anywhere in Maine Senate race after latest controversy

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks at a "Fighting Oligarchy" tour stop held by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) in Orono, Maine. Platner the presumptive Democratic nominee and will face incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) for Maine

Graham Platner is denying accusations of being physically rough with former girlfriends saying that report in The New York Times and other controversies are a sign his campaign is gaining momentum.

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Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019

People watch a TV screen showing a file image of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, June 5, 2026.

The announcement was made by both countries Friday a day after North Korea unveiled a new facility to produce nuclear fuel.

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South Africa rolls out game-changing HIV shot amid funding shortfalls

Nurse Mpho Matloane  prepares a syringe filled with the drug Lenacapavir which he prepares to administer to Kegoratile Aphane (left) at the Phedisong clinic in Ga-Rankuwa, north-west of Pretoria, on Dec. 2, 2025.

A new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection could transform South Africa's fight against the epidemic — but U.S. aid cuts and limited doses threaten to slow its impact.

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The U.S. adds 172,000 jobs as the labor market picks up steam

Restaurants and bars added 48,000 jobs in May, contributing to a solid month of employment gains. Local government and healthcare were also hiring last month.

U.S. employers added jobs for the third month in a row in May, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. But wage gains softened and likely failed to keep pace with rising prices.

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China's highest bridge brings tourists and internet access to remote communities

Tourists pose for photos near the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, considered to be the world

A link to the highway that cuts travel times from hours to just minutes, and a symbol of a flow of investment that has provided unprecedented access to high-speed internet in this remote region.

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Senate passes immigration bill. And, Jill Biden discusses her husband's 2024 campaign

(L/R) US Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Republican from South Dakota, walks with Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican from South Carolina, on their way to the Senate Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on June 4, 2026.

The Senate passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill after an overnight vote. And, former first lady Jill Biden discusses her husband's 2024 campaign with NPR's Newsmakers.

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The World Cup vs. bugs, germs and heat: Here's the game plan

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MAY 16: Attendees stand in line for the fan mart during the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour on May 16, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Despite a diminished federal presence, public health departments are preparing for common ailments that could afflict fans who gather for the event — and are keeping an eye on the Ebola outbreak, too.

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Senate Republicans pass immigration funding after overnight vote

A view of the U.S. Capitol on June 4, 2026.

After a marathon 18-hour vote, the Senate has funded immigration enforcement. The GOP bill funds ICE and the Border Patrol for three years.

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Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill without limits on Trump settlement fund

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., walks to the chamber during votes on the immigration enforcement funding package, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, June 4, 2026.

The Senate passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agencies early Friday morning, after weeks of delays and fierce backlash to an unrelated $1.776 billion settlement fund that threatened to derail the bill.

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The quiz tracked Trump's wins and losses this week. Can you win bigly?

From left: George Santos, Serena Williams, Snooki.

Plus, Serena Williams, Peabo Bryson, Kalshi and United Airlines make an appearance. Have you been paying attention?

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Scientists are teaching AI-powered robots to run lab experiments

Reshma Shetty, co-founder and COO of Ginkgo Bioworks, walks through an autonomous lab where AI robots replace lab benches. Shetty says using AI has already fundamentally changed the way she practices science. "The really wild moment was the first time I saw a lab notebook entry written by the model," she says.

Scientists are building autonomous robotic labs powered by artificial intelligence. The goal, they say, is for these robots to take over human researchers' most laborious, time-consuming tasks.

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The Supreme Court has left limited alternatives for protecting minority voting rights

A demonstrator holds a sign saying "PROTECT OUR VOTE!" at a May 16 rally in Montgomery, Ala., responding to the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakens Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination in redistricting.

After a major Supreme Court ruling, state-level voting rights acts and redistricting strategies in Democratic-led states are among the limited ways left for protecting racial-minority voters' power.

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Most K-12 teachers say AI's impact on education will eclipse the internet or computers

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A new NPR/Ipsos poll shows many teachers are using AI to save time, but a majority are also worried the technology is making it harder for students to learn to think for themselves.

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My husband planned our 'just us' trip and it was perfect. Here's why it worked

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For a smooth, rewarding and drama-free couples trip, take as much stress out of the equation as you can — and get comfortable with the fact that a fight may arise (and that's OK).

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For many fans, the World Cup begins with a pack of stickers. The U.S. is catching up

A sticker enthusiast shows off some of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Panini stickers bought at the Soccer Locker on June 2 in Miami.

Collecting Panini stickers is a World Cup tradition beloved in Europe and Latin America. In the U.S., interest has been building steadily, and this summer, the buzz is bigger than ever.

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Morning news brief

Senate Republicans worked overnight to try to pass ICE funding, Trump's agenda tests the limits of some lawmakers' support, John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified information.

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Putin says Russia will bolster air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, looks at President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua, right, while speaking to representatives of international news agencies as General Director of the Russian news agency TASS, Andrey Kondrashov, left, sits near on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

President Vladimir Putin says Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone attacks, which have reached deep inside his country and cast a cloud over his showcase economic forum in his hometown of St. Petersburg.

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I wrote about George Santos. Then he made a violent threat and lied about it

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is being investigated for trades on the prediction market Kalshi where he appears to have profited by deceiving the public about attending Trump

NPR reported on new federal investigations examining the former Congressman's bets on the prediction market site Kalshi. Then he threatened the NPR reporter who broke the story.

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Republicans' sweeping election overhaul fails in the Senate

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., center, speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol Tuesday about the SAVE America Act and other topics.

The SAVE America Act, a far-reaching Republican election overhaul that President Trump said should be his congressional allies' top priority, has failed in the Senate.

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