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Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain

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Labour's Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election for a seat in Parliament that puts him in a position to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the country.

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US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean

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 latest attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the U.S. military to at least 211 since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" in early September.

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Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup

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Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup.

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Luigi Mangione's lawyers withdraw plans for psychiatric defense

Luigi Mangione appears for a pretrial hearing at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, June 17, 2026.

In a court filing Thursday, Mangione's legal team said they won't file psychiatric evidence in the 28-year-old's state murder case. The move came a day after his lawyers said they planned to pursue a psychiatric defense.

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Key FDA committee unanimously recommends its first vaccine since 2023

The recommended flu vaccine by the FDA advisory committee uses the same mRNA technology that helped develop the COVID-19 vaccine.

All nine members of the committee unanimously voted to recommend Moderna's new mRNA influenza vaccine for adults 50 and over.

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In photos: The Knicks celebrate their first NBA championship in more than 50 years

Rick Brunson and Jalen Brunson of The New York Knicks celebrate winning the 2026 NBA Championship with a ticker tape parade at City Hall.

The New York Knicks celebrate their NBA championship win with a ticker tape parade in Manhattan.

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U.S. lifts blockade on Iranian ports as 60-day clock for a final deal starts ticking

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The U.S. is allowing ships to enter and exit Iranian ports and coastal areas as the countries move to a new phase of negotiations over the next 60 days.

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Student loan borrowers will get an interest rate cut if they sign up for auto pay

Student loan borrowers who sign up for, or already use, auto pay will get a 1 percentage point discount on interest for two years, starting July 1.

The Trump administration wants to jumpstart student loan repayment, with federal student loan debt approaching $2 trillion.

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Read the full text of Trump's preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement to end the war

President Trump arrives for a gala dinner at the Versailles Palace in Versailles, France, on Wednesday, where the White House later said he signed the memorandum of understanding with Iran.

Here is the text of the memorandum of understanding that was signed Wednesday by President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, as well as Pakistan's prime minister.

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Ukraine hits a Moscow oil refinery and other sites in a large-scale drone attack

Black smoke rises from the area of the Russian oil producer Gazprom Neft

Ukraine launched a new wave of drone attacks on Russia early Thursday, amounting to one of the largest attacks on the Russian capital since the Kremlin ordered the invasion of Ukraine more than four years ago.

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You're probably using too many skin care products. Here are the 3 essentials

Today, many of us have a veritable beauty counter in our bathrooms. It

We asked half a dozen skin care experts: Which products do you really need to keep your skin healthy and attractive? Here's what they said.

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The head of the family is 17. Money is tight. The roof leaks. How did this happen?

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Three brothers say their mother and father died after losing access to their HIV medications. Now the boys are figuring out how to navigate life.

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Supreme Court sides with marijuana user who was barred from owning guns

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The court ruled that the law used to prosecute a marijuana user violated his Second Amendment right to bear arms and is unconstitutionally vague.

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In the summer of 2020, sixteen-year-old Antonio Mays Jr. traveled a thousand miles to join the racial justice movement of his generation. He arrived in Seattle during the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest, known as CHOP. Less than a week later, he was shot and killed there. The case remains unsolved.

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Report: Russia's nuclear-powered 'Skyfall' missile is dirty and dangerous

A missile is shot from a Russian island in the Arctic Circle on Oct. 21, 2025. The new weapon, known in Russian as Burevestnik and by NATO as Skyfall, was powered by a small nuclear reactor.

MIT researchers think they've worked out exactly how Russia's Burevestnik nuclear-powered missile flies. "It's almost certainly a terrible idea," one analyst said. "But it's not an impossible idea."

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Trump signs agreement with Iran. And, the president's approval hits record lows

President Trump speaks during a bilateral meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit on June 17, 2026 in Evian-les-Bains, France.

Trump signed a preliminary agreement with Iran yesterday to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. And, the president's approval rating has hit a record low, according to a new NPR poll.

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Trump's FISA threat is like 'cutting off your nose to spite your face,' says Sen. Slotkin

Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., speaks during a news conference introducing the Protect Our Polls Act at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, June 18.

Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., says Trump's threat to block FISA reauthorization is like "cutting off your nose to spite your face."

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The price of jet fuel is falling, but don't expect airfares to follow any time soon

A technician prepares to refuel a Delta Air Lines plane at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in April.

The average price of jet fuel has fallen to its lowest level since the beginning of the war with Iran. But aviation experts say the cost of airfare is likely to stay high, at least for now.

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The Obama Presidential Center will be dedicated Thursday. Here's what to expect

Former President Barack Obama (R) speaks next to former first lady Michelle Obama at an event at the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on June 16.

The Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony will be a star-studded event. The center's museum highlights the legacy of the former president, but it is not a traditional presidential library.

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As America turns 250, one museum makes history possible to touch

The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia offers guided tactile tours aimed at blind and low vision visitors in a gallery called Signers

Federal law requires most museums and other buildings to be accessible to people with disabilities. But access to what's actually inside is often still limited.

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Poll: Most Americans have the summer blues about Trump and the economy

In this file photo, President Trump speaks about the economy at a rally Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, in Clive, Iowa.

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds a record low share of Americans approve of President Trump's job performance and his handling of the economy heading into the summer before a key midterm election.

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What — and who — will be at the Great American State Fair? Here's a primer

Preparations underway for the Great American State Fair, as seen on Washington, D.C.

Several state governments have declined to participate in the 16-day event, though organizers say all U.S. states and territories will be represented by booths on the National Mall.

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Hegseth announces in Brussels a review of U.S. forces in Europe, and a 'NATO 3.0'

United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a press statement on arrival for a meeting of NATO defense ministers at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Thursday, June 18, 2026.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at NATO allies on Thursday, announcing a review of American forces in Europe, and calling for a reboot of the organization to turn it into a "NATO 3.0."

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All detainees from immigration facility 'Alligator Alcatraz' have been transferred

FILE - Trucks come and go from the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, Aug. 28, 2025, in Collier County, Fla.

All detainees at the detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," have been transferred to other facilities, the Department of Homeland Security said, citing concerns related to the hurricane season.

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New Yorkers are set to fete the Knicks with a ticker-tape parade

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New York is celebrating the Knicks in classic style Thursday, throwing a ticker-tape parade for the team that brought home the NBA championship longed for by generations of fans.

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FIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism. But what do they actually do?

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For the first time in World Cup history, FIFA is mandating all soccer players take hydration breaks to protect them from the threats of extreme heat. But the new rule has sparked criticism.

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Over 1,000 people killed during Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian authorities say

Palestinians collect their belongings from their evacuated homes after the Israeli army issued a number of short term access permits for residents of the occupied West Bank refugee camp of Tulkarem, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip have killed 1,005 Palestinians since a ceasefire was reached between Israel and the militant group Hamas last October, according to Gaza Health Ministry.

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As western fires erupt, Trump's Forest Service says it's now fully staffed

A U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighter in Idaho

The Forest Service says it's fully staffed with seasonal firefighters going into summer but there are still questions about whether the government is prepared if major wildfires get out of hand.

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Here's how much the the Iran war cost -- and how its effects will linger

A man walks past a billboard featuring the portraits of (right to left) Iran

More than three months after the U.S. and Israel launched their war on Iran, the costs and aftereffects are felt around the world.

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An inside look at President Trump's campaign to acquire Greenland

New Yorker writer Ben Taub says while the idea of acquiring Greenland is out of the headlines, it hasn't been dropped. Taub describes how Trump's ongoing efforts have broken the trust of our allies.

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