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RESCUERS ARE SEARCHING FOR THE HELICOPTER THAT WAS CARRYING THE PRESIDENT OF
IRAN

The state-run IRNA media outlet reported that the aircraft carrying President
Ebrahim Raisi and other senior officials went down as the president returned
from an event on the border with Azerbaijan.

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AT MOREHOUSE, BIDEN SAYS DISSENT SHOULD BE HEARD BECAUSE DEMOCRACY IS 'STILL THE
WAY'

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University president Nemat Shafik during a House committee hearing on
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IN KNESSET SPEECH, GOP'S ELISE STEFANIK CALLS FOR UNRESTRICTED U.S. WAR AID TO
ISRAEL

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emergency call-out in the Red Zone neighborhood of Philippi East in Cape Town,
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HEALTH


A LOOK AT WHAT COULD BE THE FUTURE FOR POSTPARTUM CARE IN AMERICA

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ZOMBIE 2ND MORTGAGES ARE COMING TO LIFE, THREATENING THOUSANDS OF AMERICANS'
HOMES

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Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker speaks to the media during NFL
football Super Bowl 58 opening night on Feb. 5, 2024, in Las Vegas. Butker
railed against Pride month along with President Biden's leadership during the
COVID-19 pandemic and his stance on abortion during a commencement address at
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BENEDICTINE COLLEGE NUNS DENOUNCE HARRISON BUTKER'S SPEECH AT THEIR SCHOOL

"Instead of promoting unity in our church, our nation, and the world, his
comments seem to have fostered division," the sisters wrote of the NFL kicker's
controversial commencement address.

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'MAGIC UNITED': DISNEYLAND CHARACTERS VOTE TO UNIONIZE

Disneyland employees in California, including those who perform as characters
from Mickey Mouse to Moana, have voted to unionize. The 1,700 workers will be
represented by Actors' Equity Association.

Benny Gantz speaks at the Pentagon in December 2021 in Arlington, Va. Gantz, a
former army chief and current minister in Israel's three-member war cabinet,
said he would quit the government in three weeks if Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu does not advance a plan to replace Hamas in Gaza. Alex Wong/Getty
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MIDDLE EAST


A MEMBER OF ISRAEL'S WAR CABINET SAYS HE'LL QUIT IF THERE IS NO PLAN TO REPLACE
HAMAS

The ultimatum by war cabinet member Benny Gantz reflects discontent among
Israel's leadership about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the
Gaza war and his far-right political partners.


AN AIRSTRIKE KILLS 20 IN CENTRAL GAZA AS ISRAEL'S LEADERS AIR WARTIME DIVISIONS

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OTHER COUNTRIES HAVE BETTER SUNSCREENS. HERE'S WHY WE CAN'T GET THEM IN THE U.S.

KFF Health News

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. and we need all the protection
we can get. So why is it so hard to get newer, more effective ingredients
approved here?

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briefing at the White House in Washington, Monday, May 13, 2024. Susan Walsh/AP
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US NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER AND SAUDI ARABIA CROWN PRINCE HOLD SECURITY DEAL
TALKS

President Joe Biden's national security adviser met early Sunday with Saudi
Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss a wide-ranging security
agreement between the countries.

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undisputed heavyweight world championship boxing fight at the Kingdom Arena in
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UKRAINE'S OLEKSANDR USYK IS THE FIRST UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOXING CHAMP IN 24
YEARS

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk became the world's first undisputed heavyweight
boxing champion in 24 years by beating British fighter Tyson Fury in Saudi
Arabia's Riyadh.



Former President Donald Trump addressed the National Rifle Association on
Saturday. Gov. Greg Abbott also spoke at the NRA's Leadership Forum. Trump
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AMID LEGAL BATTLES AND POLITICAL TURMOIL, TRUMP AND THE NRA WOO GUN OWNERS AND
TEXAS

KERA News

Former President Donald Trump traveled to Dallas to speak to the National Rifle
Association. Speeches by Trump, Gov. Greg Abbott and others at the NRA's
Leadership Forum would have been at home at a political rally.


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THESE TEENS WERE MISSING TOO MUCH SCHOOL. HERE'S WHAT IT TOOK TO GET THEM BACK

Since the pandemic, chronic absenteeism in the nation's K-12 schools has
skyrocketed. These teens are working to get their attendance back on track.

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THE JAWBONE OF WASHED-UP WHALE IN NEW ZEALAND WAS REMOVED WITH CHAINSAW AND
STOLEN

The jawbone of a nearly 50-foot sperm whale that washed ashore in New Zealand's
southernmost region has been removed. While the act is illegal, it's also
considered disrespectful to the Māori people.

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the first half at Saputo Stadium on May 11 in Montreal, Canada. Minas
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SPORTS


NAPKIN SECURING LIONEL MESSI'S FIRST CONTRACT FETCHES NEARLY $1 MILLION AT
AUCTION

The handwritten restaurant napkin from the year 2000 was the starting point for
an agreement between the then 13-year-old Messi and FC Barcelona.

Jaime Torres, atop Seize The Grey, reacts after crossing the finish line to win
the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday in Baltimore.
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SEIZE THE GREY WINS THE PREAKNESS, ENDING MYSTIK DAN'S TRIPLE CROWN BID

Seize the Grey ended Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid by
going wire to wire to win the Preakness, giving trainer D. Wayne Lukas his
seventh victory in the race.

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THIS NEW SHOW GIVES A LITTLE HEARD PERSPECTIVE ON THE VIETNAM WAR

Hollywood depictions have long helped inform America's understanding of the
Vietnam War. But there was usually one thing missing: the Vietnamese
perspective. Can HBO's The Sympathizer change the tide?

THIS NEW SHOW GIVES A LITTLE HEARD PERSPECTIVE ON THE VIETNAM WAR

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Francisco federal courtroom on Nov. 16, 2023, as U.S. District Judge Jacqueline
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NEW SENTENCING HEARING IS ORDERED FOR THE MAN CONVICTED OF ATTACK ON PELOSI'S
HUSBAND

The federal judge presiding over the trial of David DePape ordered a sentencing
redo on Saturday, acknowledging that the court failed to ask him if he would
like to make a statement before handing down a 30-year prison term.

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A U.S. DOCTOR IN GAZA WANTS PRESIDENT BIDEN TO KNOW 'WE ARE NOT SAFE'

Dr. Adam Hamawy is a former U.S. Army combat surgeon currently in Gaza. He said
he's treating primarily civilians, rather than combatants: "mostly children,
many women, many elderly."

A U.S. DOCTOR IN GAZA WANTS PRESIDENT BIDEN TO KNOW 'WE ARE NOT SAFE'

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Glock switch. The small piece, which is illegal and not manufactured by Glock,
can convert a semi-automatic pistol into a fully automatic one. Matt Stone/USA
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NEW YORK PROPOSES A BAN ON GUNS THAT ARE EASY TO CONVERT TO ILLEGAL AUTOMATIC
WEAPONS

Meanwhile, Maryland's governor signs a bill to address the surge of conversion
devices, including Glock switches, that bypass a pistol's trigger mechanism,
allowing the weapon to fire fully automatic.

Basil Rodriguez was arrested linking arms outside Hamilton Hall, but said the
arrest had strengthened their resolve to continue protesting. The trespassing
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ARRESTED. INJURED. SUSPENDED. 6 NYC UNIVERSITY STUDENTS SAY THEY'LL KEEP
PROTESTING

Students arrested at Columbia University and the City College of New York spoke
with NPR about their choice to risk legal and academic consequences.

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EUROPE


GEORGIAN PRESIDENT VETOES 'FOREIGN AGENTS' BILL THAT HAS CAUSED WIDESPREAD
PROTESTS

Georgia's ruling party appears to have the votes to override President Salome
Zourabichvili's veto. Supporters say the law is about preventing outside
influence. Critics say it's modeled on a Russian law to clamp down on dissent.

Republican primary challenger for Rep. Richard Pombo's seat, former Rep. Pete
McCloskey, is shown at his law office in Redwood City, Calif., March 16, 2006.
Former California Rep. McCloskey, who ran as a Republican challenging President
Richard Nixon in 1972, died on May 8 at age 96. Jeff Chiu/AP hide caption

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POLITICS


PETE MCCLOSKEY'S LIFE REMINDS US HOW POLITICS LONG IN THE PAST LIVE ON IN THE
PRESENT

McCloskey's story has both deep roots and burgeoning relevance. He died this
month at 96 and had long been out of the limelight, but the issues he had been
willing to champion are as salient as ever.

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IOWA SUPERINTENDENT AND FORMER OLYMPIAN BESTED IN FOOTRACE BY A 5TH-GRADER

Ian Roberts has competed in some of the most high-profile races in the world.
But his biggest competition to date was a determined fifth-grader in jean shorts
and Nike tennis shoes.


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OHIO IS REVIEWING RACE-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS AFTER SUPREME COURT AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
RULING

Higher education officials in Ohio are reviewing race-based scholarships after
last year's Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action.

OHIO REVIEWING RACE-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS AFTER SUPREME COURT AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
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BOEING'S TROUBLED STARLINER SPACECRAFT LAUNCH IS DELAYED AGAIN

A helium leak pushed back a planned launch to May 25. Boeing's program that
would shuttle astronauts to and from the International Space Station has been
plagued with problems.

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intersection of Sowden and Bingle in the aftermath of a severe storm on Friday,
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WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES FROM DEADLY HOUSTON STORM RAISE NEW RISK: HOT WEATHER

As the Houston area works to clean up and restore power to thousands after
deadly storms, it will do so under a smog warning and as all of southern Texas
starts to feel the heat.

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THIS WHOLESOME BANGER FROM A GROUP OF IRISH KIDS IS THE SPARK YOU NEED

A shot of pure joy to start off the weekend: a charming video of kids from Cork,
Ireland, rapping about finding and following their creative voice.

Jeffery Christian, right, speaks at a press conference in Chicago, on May 7.
Christian and dozens of others claim they were sexually abused as children while
incarcerated at Illinois juvenile detention centers, as part of a lawsuit
recounting decades of allegations of systemic child abuse. Teresa Crawford/AP
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YOUTH DETENTION FACILITIES FACE INCREASED SCRUTINY AMID A WAVE OF ABUSE LAWSUITS

A new lawsuit alleges widespread sexual abuse of juveniles took place over
decades at Illinois youth detention facilities. Similar suits have been filed
this year in other states.

YOUTH DETENTION FACILITIES FACE INCREASED SCRUTINY AMID A WAVE OF ABUSE LAWSUITS

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HOLD ON TO YOUR WISHES — THERE'S A 'SPIDER IN THE WELL'

There's trouble in the town of Bad Göodsburg! A wishing well has stopped
working! NPR's Tamara Keith talks with Jess Hannigan about her new children's
book, "Spider in the Well."

HOLD ON TO YOUR WISHES — THERE'S A 'SPIDER IN THE WELL'

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A TALE OF TWO CITIES: 'PORTAL' PANDEMONIUM

An art installation called The Portal was shut down this week in New York and
Dublin because of rude gestures and other bad public behavior, as NPR's Scott
Simon explains.

OPINION: A TALE OF TWO CITIES' 'PORTAL' PANDEMONIUM

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RACE


IN A DEBATE OVER A SCHOOL NAME, IT'S NOT JUST PARENTS WHO ARE ATTACHED TO THE
PAST

At the height of the racial reckoning, a school district in Virginia voted to
rename two schools that had been previously named for Confederate generals. This
month, that decision was reversed.


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 * USE LIMITED DATA TO SELECT ADVERTISING 107 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS PURPOSE
   
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   Advertising presented to you on this service can be based on limited data,
   such as the website or app you are using, your non-precise location, your
   device type or which content you are (or have been) interacting with (for
   example, to limit the number of times an ad is presented to you).
   
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 * CREATE PROFILES FOR PERSONALISED ADVERTISING 81 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS PURPOSE
   
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   Information about your activity on this service (such as forms you submit,
   content you look at) can be stored and combined with other information about
   you (for example, information from your previous activity on this service and
   other websites or apps) or similar users. This is then used to build or
   improve a profile about you (that might include possible interests and
   personal aspects). Your profile can be used (also later) to present
   advertising that appears more relevant based on your possible interests by
   this and other entities.
   
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 * USE PROFILES TO SELECT PERSONALISED ADVERTISING 79 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS
   PURPOSE
   
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   Advertising presented to you on this service can be based on your advertising
   profiles, which can reflect your activity on this service or other websites
   or apps (like the forms you submit, content you look at), possible interests
   and personal aspects.
   
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 * CREATE PROFILES TO PERSONALISE CONTENT 44 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS PURPOSE
   
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   Information about your activity on this service (for instance, forms you
   submit, non-advertising content you look at) can be stored and combined with
   other information about you (such as your previous activity on this service
   or other websites or apps) or similar users. This is then used to build or
   improve a profile about you (which might for example include possible
   interests and personal aspects). Your profile can be used (also later) to
   present content that appears more relevant based on your possible interests,
   such as by adapting the order in which content is shown to you, so that it is
   even easier for you to find content that matches your interests.
   
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 * USE PROFILES TO SELECT PERSONALISED CONTENT 35 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS PURPOSE
   
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   Content presented to you on this service can be based on your content
   personalisation profiles, which can reflect your activity on this or other
   services (for instance, the forms you submit, content you look at), possible
   interests and personal aspects, such as by adapting the order in which
   content is shown to you, so that it is even easier for you to find
   (non-advertising) content that matches your interests.
   
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 * MEASURE ADVERTISING PERFORMANCE 140 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS PURPOSE
   
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   Information regarding which advertising is presented to you and how you
   interact with it can be used to determine how well an advert has worked for
   you or other users and whether the goals of the advertising were reached. For
   instance, whether you saw an ad, whether you clicked on it, whether it led
   you to buy a product or visit a website, etc. This is very helpful to
   understand the relevance of advertising campaigns.
   
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 * MEASURE CONTENT PERFORMANCE 70 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS PURPOSE
   
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   Information regarding which content is presented to you and how you interact
   with it can be used to determine whether the (non-advertising) content e.g.
   reached its intended audience and matched your interests. For instance,
   whether you read an article, watch a video, listen to a podcast or look at a
   product description, how long you spent on this service and the web pages you
   visit etc. This is very helpful to understand the relevance of
   (non-advertising) content that is shown to you.
   
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 * UNDERSTAND AUDIENCES THROUGH STATISTICS OR COMBINATIONS OF DATA FROM
   DIFFERENT SOURCES 81 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS PURPOSE
   
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   Reports can be generated based on the combination of data sets (like user
   profiles, statistics, market research, analytics data) regarding your
   interactions and those of other users with advertising or (non-advertising)
   content to identify common characteristics (for instance, to determine which
   target audiences are more receptive to an ad campaign or to certain
   contents).
   
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 * DEVELOP AND IMPROVE SERVICES 108 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS PURPOSE
   
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   Information about your activity on this service, such as your interaction
   with ads or content, can be very helpful to improve products and services and
   to build new products and services based on user interactions, the type of
   audience, etc. This specific purpose does not include the development or
   improvement of user profiles and identifiers.
   
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 * USE LIMITED DATA TO SELECT CONTENT 32 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS PURPOSE
   
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   Content presented to you on this service can be based on limited data, such
   as the website or app you are using, your non-precise location, your device
   type, or which content you are (or have been) interacting with (for example,
   to limit the number of times a video or an article is presented to you).
   
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ACTIVELY SCAN DEVICE CHARACTERISTICS FOR IDENTIFICATION 26 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS
PURPOSE

Actively scan device characteristics for identification

With your acceptance, certain characteristics specific to your device might be
requested and used to distinguish it from other devices (such as the installed
fonts or plugins, the resolution of your screen) in support of the purposes
explained in this notice.

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ENSURE SECURITY, PREVENT AND DETECT FRAUD, AND FIX ERRORS 106 PARTNERS CAN USE
THIS PURPOSE

Always Active

Your data can be used to monitor for and prevent unusual and possibly fraudulent
activity (for example, regarding advertising, ad clicks by bots), and ensure
systems and processes work properly and securely. It can also be used to correct
any problems you, the publisher or the advertiser may encounter in the delivery
of content and ads and in your interaction with them.

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DELIVER AND PRESENT ADVERTISING AND CONTENT 100 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS PURPOSE

Always Active

Certain information (like an IP address or device capabilities) is used to
ensure the technical compatibility of the content or advertising, and to
facilitate the transmission of the content or ad to your device.

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MATCH AND COMBINE DATA FROM OTHER DATA SOURCES 80 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS PURPOSE

Always Active

Information about your activity on this service may be matched and combined with
other information relating to you and originating from various sources (for
instance your activity on a separate online service, your use of a loyalty card
in-store, or your answers to a survey), in support of the purposes explained in
this notice.

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LINK DIFFERENT DEVICES 61 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS PURPOSE

Always Active

In support of the purposes explained in this notice, your device might be
considered as likely linked to other devices that belong to you or your
household (for instance because you are logged in to the same service on both
your phone and your computer, or because you may use the same Internet
connection on both devices).

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IDENTIFY DEVICES BASED ON INFORMATION TRANSMITTED AUTOMATICALLY 100 PARTNERS CAN
USE THIS PURPOSE

Always Active

Your device might be distinguished from other devices based on information it
automatically sends when accessing the Internet (for instance, the IP address of
your Internet connection or the type of browser you are using) in support of the
purposes exposed in this notice.

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