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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. The Hill
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   Live updates: White House appeals ballroom ruling to Supreme Court; Trump will visit NY to tout decline in crime

   President Trump heads Friday to Long Island, N.Y., to highlight his administration's efforts to fight crime. He'll tour the Nassau County Po…

   The Hill By The Hill Staff Mixed / center
6. Bloomberg
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   US Readies Unprecedented ‘Economic Isolation’ Plan for Iran

   The US will soon announce unprecedented economic measures against Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, intensifying the Trump admini…

   Bloomberg Mixed / center
7. CNBC
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   Drone stocks rally after Trump orders tariffs on foreign-made components

   The U.S. is looking to scale defense manufacturing and chip away at China's drone dominance.

   CNBC 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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   US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs

   A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.

   BBC World Mixed / center
10. NPR
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    New aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln

    The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East as reports have emerged of mental health a…

    NPR 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. The Hill
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    Trump asks Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom construction

    The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to immediately allow construction of the White House ballroom and berated lower c…

    The Hill By Zach Schonfeld Mixed / center
13. 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
14. CNBC
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    Property Play: Housing investors say this is their worst market in at least 3 years

    Mortgage rates hit a recent low at the end of February but rose sharply at the start of the war with Iran. They are now at their highest lev…

    CNBC Mixed / center
15. Al Jazeera
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    Israeli forces block activists from reaching besieged Qusra families

    About 15 Palestinians, including two children, have been trapped in three homes in Qusra for nearly a week.

    Al Jazeera Mixed / center
16. BBC World
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    Palestinians told to leave homes in village where Israeli settlers besieged houses

    The mayor of Qusra says Israeli troops have been telling families to leave their houses, using some as barracks.

    BBC World Mixed / center
17. 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
18. Christian
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    Taking heed of nature’s chorus – and of each other

    “Soundwalking” – or giving an ear to all that the natural environment communicates – holds lessons for how can better listen to one another.…

    Christian Science Monitor By the Monitor's Editorial Board Mixed / center
19. 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
20. 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