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As Pandemic Ebbs, an Old Fear is New Again: Mass Shootings
Americas

As Pandemic Ebbs, an Old Fear is New Again: Mass Shootings

Mexico City Metro Overpass Collapse Kills 23
Americas

Mexico City Metro Overpass Collapse Kills 23

‘Mountain of Opioid Pills’ from Distributors Fueled Crisis, Lawyer Says in Case Against Big Pharma
Society & Lifestyles

‘Mountain of Opioid Pills’ from Distributors Fueled Crisis, Lawyer Says in Case Against Big Pharma

At 100 Years Old, Northern Ireland Is Still in an Identity Crisis
Europe

At 100 Years Old, Northern Ireland Is Still in an Identity Crisis

Scientist: Extent of DDT Dumping Off California Coast Is “Staggering”
Weather & Environment

Scientist: Extent of DDT Dumping Off California Coast Is “Staggering”

Afghan War Map Shows Taliban Stronger After 20 Years
Middle East

Afghan War Map Shows Taliban Stronger After 20 Years

Amid Threats from China, Australia Spends Half a Billion on Defense Upgrades
Australia & South Pacific

Amid Threats from China, Australia Spends Half a Billion on Defense Upgrades

‘Cannon Fodder’: Medical Students in India Feel Betrayed
Health Issues

‘Cannon Fodder’: Medical Students in India Feel Betrayed

Surge in Violence Rattles Haiti as Poverty, Fear Deepens
International

Surge in Violence Rattles Haiti as Poverty, Fear Deepens

Why India Is Facing an Oxygen Crisis as COVID Cases Mount
Health Issues

Why India Is Facing an Oxygen Crisis as COVID Cases Mount

U.S., Other Countries Deepen Climate Goals at Earth Day Summit
Weather & Environment

U.S., Other Countries Deepen Climate Goals at Earth Day Summit

UK Lawmakers Pass Motion Saying China Committing Genocide
Geopolitics

UK Lawmakers Pass Motion Saying China Committing Genocide

Syrian Missile Explodes in Area Near Israeli Nuclear Reactor, Israel Retaliates
Middle East

Syrian Missile Explodes in Area Near Israeli Nuclear Reactor, Israel Retaliates

Vladimir Putin Warns West of Harsh Response if it Crosses Russia’s ‘Red Lines’
Geopolitics

Vladimir Putin Warns West of Harsh Response if it Crosses Russia’s ‘Red Lines’

Rebels Vow to Take Capital after Chadian President Killed
Africa

Rebels Vow to Take Capital after Chadian President Killed

China Says U.S.-Japan Actions Are Stoking Division
Geopolitics

China Says U.S.-Japan Actions Are Stoking Division

Riot Declared in Portland Protests After Police Kill Man
Crime & Punishment

Riot Declared in Portland Protests After Police Kill Man

End of an Era: Raul Castro Confirms His Resignation
Geopolitics

End of an Era: Raul Castro Confirms His Resignation

Police: 8 Dead in Shooting at FedEx Facility in Indianapolis
Crime & Punishment

Police: 8 Dead in Shooting at FedEx Facility in Indianapolis

U.S. Sanctions Russia for ‘Malign’ Acts, Moscow Reacts Angrily
Geopolitics

U.S. Sanctions Russia for ‘Malign’ Acts, Moscow Reacts Angrily