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us missionary released following kidnap in niger christian group says

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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
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   Putin Feeds the Perpetual War Machine in Russia

   Russia continues to recruit tens of thousands into the army each month.

   Bloomberg By Anthony Halpin Mixed / center
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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
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   Russian ballistic attacks intensify as Kyiv claims Dnipropetrovsk advance

   Ukraine says it has liberated 26 settlements in the south as it retools under heavy bombardment.

   Al Jazeera Mixed / center
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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
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   House incumbents are having a historically bad year

   In today's issue: ▪ A bad year to be an incumbent ▪ New aircraft carrier heads to Middle East ▪ Kennedy Center reapproves closure ▪ Dayli…

   The Hill By Sarah Fortinsky Mixed / center
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   Sandisk is up more than 500% this year. JPMorgan says there are more gains ahead

   The investment bank upgraded the flash memory name to overweight from neutral.

   CNBC Mixed / center
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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
9. 9

   Philippines Won’t Host US Attacks In Case of Taiwan Conflict

   The Philippines won’t allow the US to launch attacks from its soil in case the conflict over Taiwan escalates, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr…

   Bloomberg Mixed / center
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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
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    Record-breaking rain in Japan leaves several dead, thousands stranded

    At least four people were killed, and one remains missing after record-breaking rain triggered flooding in Japan.

    Al Jazeera Mixed / center
12. 12

    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
13. 13

    GOP targets progressives as frustration over economy grows

    Republicans are increasingly training their fire on democratic socialists and Democratic Party’s progressive wing as they search for a winni…

    The Hill By Sudiksha Kochi Mixed / center
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    Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says

    A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.

    BBC World Mixed / center
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    Colombia Earthquake: President Deepens Push to Empower Remote Regions

    Yeiner Mena had only recently finished building a new home with his wife in the remote Colombian city of Quibdo when the strongest earthquak…

    Bloomberg By Mie Dahl Mixed / center
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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
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    Rising Australian golfer Bang dies of brain haemorrhage in Thailand aged 18

    Jessica Bang won her first professional event this year but died after collapse in Thailand and emergency surgery.

    Al Jazeera Mixed / center