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Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test
A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin exploded during a test at the launch pad Thursday night, ahead of a satellite launch planned for next week....
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Shrey Parikh, 14, wins the Scripps Spelling Bee after a nail-biting 'spell-off'
This is the 101st year of the national spelling competition, and the third time it's been decided by a rapid-fire "spell-off" since the practice was intro...
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Explosion and fire at Dallas apartment causes fatalities, search for missing continues
An explosion at a Dallas apartment building engulfed the two-story complex in a towering and deadly blaze Thursday, shaking nearby homes and flinging debr...
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Rescuers try to reach 4 climbers who fell on Mount McKinley in Alaska
The climbers' conditions weren't immediately known following the fall, which was reported to Denali National Park and Preserve rangers overnight, and rang...
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Many spelling bee contenders pursue mastery. For a few, it's more about memorization
The opposing strategies of Scripps National Spelling Bee finalists have revived a long-running if good-natured debate in spelling circles: Which is more i...
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Crews recover remains of 6 of 9 workers missing after chemical tank rupture in Washington
The total death toll is 11, including three who are still missing. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the o...
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Progressive El-Sayed goes on offensive as Michigan Democrats clash in U.S. Senate debate
The clash underscored a broader fight inside the Democratic Party as it tries to recover from its 2024 losses and chart a path forward in a premier battle...
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Vance says U.S. and Iran make progress, but Trump's backing unclear
Vice President Vance said the U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for the full s...
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Suspect in plot to attack Taylor Swift's Vienna concert convicted and sentenced to 15 years
An Austrian court on Thursday convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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An up-close look at the Strait of Hormuz from both land and water
The Strait of Hormuz has been the focus of this war since Iran shut it down in the war's first days. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour He...
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News Wrap: Treasury taking steps for $250 bill featuring Trump's image
In our news wrap Thursday, the Treasury Department is laying the groundwork for a $250 bill featuring President Trump's image, a Trump-appointed judge is...
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Key things to know ahead of Pam Bondi's interview with House committee about her handling of the Epstein files
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to give a closed-door interview Friday over her handling of the federal government's investigation into the late,...
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Palestinian woman detained for a year after protesting war in Gaza describes experience
In 2024, massive pro-Palestinian protests swept college campuses across the country, including at Columbia University. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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How renaming PCOS to PMOS could improve care for millions of women
There is a new name and understanding of a health condition affecting many women. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links r...
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Think it's hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says
In the next five years, the Earth is overwhelmingly likely to surge again and again past the international climate threshold set as safe and shatter its h...
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What to know about a rare blue micromoon rising this weekend
Get set for a rare blue micromoon this weekend — a blue moon that's also the most distant and smallest-looking full moon of the year. Newsiline summarises...
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Trump's DOJ sues 4 Democratic-run states over denying undercover license plates for federal agents
The Department of Justice alleges in separate lawsuits announced Thursday that Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington state are imposing unconstitut...
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In California's packed race to replace Newsom, Democrats are shrugging at their choices
Though voting began in early May ahead of the June 2 primary, Democrats have been returning their ballots at a slower pace than normal after a chaotic cam...
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U.S. and Iran trade strikes. How will this affect deal to end war?
Do new strikes affect a potential deal to end the war with Iran? Newsiline summarises this report from NPR World and links readers to the original publish...
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Treasury Department prepares $250 bill with Trump's face on it
Congress needs to pass legislation in order for the bill's printing Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publi...
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A look at Trump's plan to build on the Abraham Accords
President Trump is pushing Saudi Arabia and Qatar to normalize relations with Israel, as part of an end to the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. Newsiline su...
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Hepatitis B drug may offer 'functional cure' for some patients
Researchers reported Thursday that in two international studies, about 1 in 5 patients given the experimental drug for six months saw their virus reduced...
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Talarico targets Paxton's scandals in Texas Senate race, pivoting from his sunny primary message
Texas Democrat James Talarico, a former middle school teacher and a state lawmaker from Austin, laid out a clear strategy for the months ahead: Litigating...
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Former senior CIA officer took home gold bars and millions in cash, FBI says
David Rush, a former senior CIA officer, is accused of theft and making false statements. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers...
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FIFA's World Cup ticket sales outraged fans. Now they are under investigation
FIFA has always had a peculiar way to sell tickets to the World Cup. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publ...
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Milli Vanilli and Morris Day say they won't perform at Trump-linked Freedom 250's DC shows
Artists disputed Wednesday's announcement. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for th...
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Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans' income and spending power erodes
A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, squeezing Americans' finances and creating political challenges for Presid...
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U.S. imposes sanctions on Iranian agency trying to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
The sanctions were announced late Wednesday after U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publ...
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Orthodox Jewish women in Israel may now take a rabbinic exam, like men
Until now, only Orthodox Jewish men in Israel have been allowed to take exams to become rabbis. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links r...
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Chinese online retailer Temu fined $232 million for unsafe toys and electronics
The European Union's fine follows preliminary findings last year that Temu was exposing consumers to a high risk of products sold on its platform like bab...
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Supreme Court rules for Black death row prisoner from Mississippi over racial bias in makeup of jury
By a 5-4 vote, the justices sided with Terry Pitchford, who was sentenced to death for his role in the killing of a grocery store owner. Newsiline summari...
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U.S. military accuses Iran of ceasefire violation after Kuwait comes under missile attack
U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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WATCH LIVE: Bessent holds White House briefing as jobless claims and inflation rise amid U.S.-Iran war
The Iran war has clouded the economic outlook as higher energy prices squeeze consumers and businesses. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour...
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Federal judge refuses to block Trump order to create federal voter list and limit mail voting
U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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WATCH LIVE: Conan O'Brien delivers Harvard commencement address
Comedian and television host Conan O'Brien will entertain Harvard University graduates at their commencement Thursday, at a time when the Ivy League schoo...
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WATCH LIVE: Vance delivers U.S. Air Force Academy commencement address
Vice President JD Vance is set to speak Thursday at the commencement ceremony for the U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines an...