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us missionary kidnapped in niger released after nine months in captivity

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1. Al Jazeera
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   US missionary kidnapped in Niger released after nine months in captivity

   Kevin Rideout, a pilot with the evangelical missionary agency SIM International, was abducted in the capital, Niamey.

   Al Jazeera Mixed / center
2. BBC World
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   US missionary released following kidnap in Niger, Christian group says

   Kevin Rideout, who was kidnapped outside his home in the capital last October, is now with US officials.

   BBC World Mixed / center
3. NPR
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   U.S. missionary who was kidnapped in Niger is released

   Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of US officials," SIM International said in a statement, adding he would soon be reunited with …

   NPR By Jewel Bright Lean left
4. Christian
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   A climbing gym in Damascus allows Syrians to scale new heights after a long war

   Siblings Moaz, Yasseen, and Zahira Tasabehji founded a climbing gym known as Jabalna (Arabic for “our mountain”).

   Christian Science Monitor By Adri Salido Mixed / center
5. Bloomberg
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   Trump Asks Supreme Court to Back More Ballroom Construction

   President Donald Trump sought US Supreme Court approval to keep building his massive new White House ballroom after two lower courts said he…

   Bloomberg By Greg Stohr Mixed / center
6. CNBC
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   Trump asks Supreme Court to let White House ballroom construction continue

   President Donald Trump tore down the White House East Wing to make way for the ballroom project.

   CNBC Mixed / center
7. The Hill
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   Muslims in public office are not a threat to America. The attacks on them are.

   An op-ed by Zainab Chaudry argues that recent rhetoric from prominent politicians targeting Muslim Americans constitutes a dangerous religio…

   The Hill Mixed / center
8. Al Jazeera
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   Russia stance will be defended in court, pledges World Athletics chief Coe

   Russian Athletics has lodged new claim at Court of Arbitration for Sport to challenge sanctions, but WA will fight it.

   Al Jazeera Mixed / center
9. BBC World
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   Conditions on US aircraft carrier at sea for more than 250 days raise alarms

   Thousands of sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping over…

   BBC World Mixed / center
10. NPR
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    Feds probe 'mention markets.' And, lawmakers call for investigation into USS Lincoln

    Federal regulators are reviewing 'mention markets' that allow wagers on what public figures will say. And, Democratic lawmakers call for an …

    NPR By Brittney Melton Lean left
11. Christian
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    Why former Soviet states now challenge Russia over Ukraine war

    Former Soviet states in Central Asia are questioning Russia’s war with Ukraine

    Christian Science Monitor By Fred Weir Mixed / center
12. Bloomberg
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    AMLO’s Son Says US Revoked His Visa, Putting Sheinbaum in Bind

    The son of former Mexican leader Andrés Manuel López Obrador accused the US of revoking his visa for political reasons, increasing pressure …

    Bloomberg By Gonzalo Soto Mixed / center
13. The Hill
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    Pirro announces charges in WWII vandalism case

    A suspect has been taken into custody for allegedly vandalizing the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro a…

    The Hill By Finya Swai Mixed / center
14. NPR
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    ICE uses controversial program to boost deportations. Here's how it works in 1 county

    Details on how ICE cooperation agreements work in practice have been hard to come by. NPR took a close look at how sheriff's deputies in Wal…

    NPR By Jaclyn Diaz Lean left
15. Bloomberg
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    US Targets Iran with New Sanctions and 'Economic Fury'

    The US has promised a new round of economic sanctions in order to bring Iran back to the negotiating table after months of war. But the Isla…

    Bloomberg Mixed / center
16. The Hill
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    FDA assigns highest-risk Class I status for recall of nearly 1.6 million cartons of eggs

    A Class I recall indicates “a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will c…

    The Hill By Michael Bartiromo Mixed / center