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USA NPR Jun 5
A global World Cup tradition catches fire in the U.S.: Panini sticker collecting

Collecting Panini stickers is a World Cup tradition beloved in Europe and Latin America. In the U.S., interest has been building steadily, and this summer, the buzz is bigger than ever.

USA NPR Jun 5
Putin says Russia will bolster air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks

President Vladimir Putin says Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone attacks, which have reached deep inside his country and cast a cloud over his showcase economic forum in his hometown of St. Petersburg.

USA PBS NewsHour Jun 4
College graduates begin their job search in a world being transformed by AI

We are in commencement season, when graduates look back on their accomplishments and look ahead to their future ambitions. But shifts in the economy and the anxiety around it are changing how this generation sees their prospects. Ali Rogin speaks with New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor about her book, "How to Start: Discovering Your Life's Work." It's part of our series, "Rethinking College."

USA PBS NewsHour Jun 4
Putin says Russia will bolster its air defenses against Ukraine's long-range drone strikes

President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone attacks, which have reached deep inside his country and cast a cloud over his showcase economic forum in his hometown of St. Petersburg.

USA NPR Jun 4
A handful of American households pay for AI. Is the future free — or a subscription?

Just 3% of U.S. households pay for AI for personal use. Sign ups are growing — even though Americans have subscription fatigue.

USA NPR Jun 4
The $13 billion carrier with a plumbing problem is home. Now come the costly repairs

With 4,600 sailors finally home, USS Gerald R. Ford will finally receive some much needed repairs and an upgrade to its beleaguered sewage system.

USA NPR Jun 3
Michael Jackson's shadow of doubt

A sanded-down biopic about the King of pop and propaganda has resurfaced his music on the charts — along with questions about how his enduring magic became make-believe

USA NPR Jun 3
How a single decision made a century ago split a family in half by race

Pope Leo's Black family roots inspired journalist Susan Saulny to research her Creole great-uncle who moved to Chicago, became white and didn't return. She describes her journey to reunite her family.

USA NPR Jun 3
Greetings from Porto, whose lanes are lined with colorful textiles

Linen scarves, cotton aprons and dishtowels adorn the entrances to souvenir shops, many of which are run by Bangladeshis whose home country shares Portugal's rich tradition of textile manufacturing.

USA PBS NewsHour Jun 2
Why Sting challenges himself to push his artistry into new forms

Sting's music is known around the world. Over the course of his career, he has sold more than 100 million records, first as the frontman, principal songwriter and bassist for The Police, and later as a solo artist. Now, as he continues to tour internationally, he's also expanding his creative repertoire. Geoff Bennett met up with Sting for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

USA PBS NewsHour Jun 2
WATCH: Rubio says AI advancements could 'destabilize societies all over the world'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that "the United States right now is a global leader on AI," but "I think it is also wise to say that that lead is not irreversible."

USA PBS NewsHour Jun 2
U.S. job openings climbed to 7.6 million in April despite economic fallout from Iran war

The job vacancies that U.S. employers posted in April were up from 6.9 million in March and much higher than the 6.8 million economists had forecast.

USA NPR Jun 2
For veterans, a place where peace can take root

Iraq war veteran John Follmer leads vet volunteers who are rehabbing a neglected Japanese garden on the West LA Veterans Affairs Campus.

USA PBS NewsHour Jun 1
A Brief But Spectacular take on cooking with pride

From Michelin-starred kitchens to guest starring on Sesame Street, chef Melissa King has done it all, including breaking records on Top Chef. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on food, identity and the family recipes behind her debut book, "Cook Like a King."

USA NPR Jun 1
Justice Department says it will abide by court order pausing its 'anti-weaponization' fund

The Justice Department said it 'strongly disagrees' with the court's ruling that paused a $1.776 fund for victims of government "weaponization," but would still abide by it.