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1 million people flood Madrid streets to see the pope's flower-carpeted procession

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass marking the Catholic feast of Corpus Christi at Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, June 7, 2026, on the second day of his seven-day apostolic visit to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands.

The crowd cheered and shouted "This is the youth of the pope!" as Pope Leo arrived for Mass at a central Madrid plaza. It's the first papal visit to Spain in 15 years.

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At least 12 people shot at an Ohio festival and a search for suspects is still ongoing, police say

The Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum is shown where multiple people were shot at a community festival Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Toledo, Ohio.

Gunfire erupted Saturday near a busy street festival in Ohio, wounding at least 12 people and sending some eventgoers scrambling for cover while others rushed to help the victims.

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4 takeaways from the U.S. men's final tune-up games before the World Cup

Players of the United States pose for a team photograph prior to their World Cup tune-up match against Germany at Chicago

The U.S. men's national team chose to play a pair of highly-ranked, super competitive teams in the final lead-up to the World Cup: Senegal and Germany. The matches showed the U.S. is ready.

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When U.S. foreign aid changed, AIDS workers in Africa felt it

People queue outside the Unjani Clinic in Braamfischerville, Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa on May 25, 2026.

In South Africa and Mozambique, health care providers say cancellation or redirection of U.S. PEPFAR funding under the Trump administration have already endangered vulnerable people and cost lives.

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Bumblebees have tiny brains but they can solve problems like chimps and elephants

Bumblebees figured out how to get to an out-of-reach reward in a new study, proving they can problem-solve on the fly.

New research suggests the fuzzy insects may be capable of spontaneously solving problems the way animals with much larger brains do.

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SoFi Stadium workers vote to authorize strike ahead of World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2026 signage is displayed at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on June 1, 2026.

Negotiations between the union representing the workers, the hospitality group at the Los Angeles stadium and FIFA are set to continue Monday.

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Why one historian uses social media to remember D-Day in real time

At the National World War II Memorial, historian Alex Kershaw has found an unlikely way to keep D-Day alive: live social media posts timed to the events of June 6, 1944.

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Who will face Karen Bass? LA voters still waiting to find out

Results are still coming in from the mayoral primary in Los Angeles. LAist reporter Frank Stoltze discusses who may emerge to face Karen Bass in November.

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Israel has reportedly used white phosphorus near Lebanese cities and towns. What is it?

A piece of alleged white phosphorus still burns at UNRWA

White phosphorus is not banned under international law, but can "create cruel injuries" and indiscriminate harm in civilian areas.

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Pope Leo says war with Iran is not a 'just war'

Pope Leo XIV talks to journalists aboard the papal flight from Rome to Madrid on June.

Pope Leo XIV said the war in Iran does not qualify as a "just war" according to Catholic teaching, while answering questions by journalists aboard the papal plane for his six-day visit to Spain.

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Despite a competitive market, finding a summer job is highly beneficial for teens

A lifeguard overlooks an outdoor swimming pool.

Teenagers looking for summer jobs face a tough labor market. But the personal benefits are huge.

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As American elections become more tense, officials are turning to local police

Police officers stand outside a polling station in Las Vegas on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024. In recent years, election administrators have formed closer working relationships with local law enforcement.

Since the 2020 election, local law enforcement has increasingly been playing a bigger role in helping local officials secure elections.

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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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