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USA NPR Jun 1
AI giant Anthropic prepares to sell stock to the public; files preliminary IPO paperwork

The Anthropic IPO, and those of other AI-related firms like OpenAI, could be among the biggest in U.S. history.

USA NPR Jun 1
Serena Williams returns to tennis, announcing 'next chapter'

A tennis legend at 44, Serena Williams is returning to pro tennis this month, announcing plans to play in the HSBC Championships in London. Williams, a mother of two, retired nearly four years ago.

USA NPR Jun 1
A cancer vaccine made just for you. mRNA is back and it's fighting melanoma

A study finds that an mRNA vaccine is highly effective at preventing recurrence of this dangerous skin cancer, when used in combination with Keytruda, an immunotherapy drug.

USA NPR Jun 1
Violent clashes give way to peaceful PSG parade after Champions League win

A huge crowd of supporters gathered peacefully near the Eiffel Tower on Sunday to celebrate Paris Saint-Germain's victory, which was marred by violent clashes overnight that led police to detain hundreds of people.

USA NPR Jun 1
Right-wing candidate pulls ahead in first round of Colombia's presidential vote

Tough-on-crime outsider Aberaldo de la Espriella took the lead in Colombia's presidential race on Sunday night, setting up a runoff with Iván Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro.

USA PBS NewsHour May 31
Recovering wetlands fuel growth of flamingo population in Venice

The pale pink birds — called "fenicotteri" in Italian — are now flocking to Venice in record numbers, as ecological efforts to restore damaged wetlands could help expand their habitat and possibly induce them to nest in the lagoon.

USA PBS NewsHour May 31
WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as new treatment center opens in Congo

Five patients have recovered from a rare type of Ebola virus, the head of the World Health Organization said Sunday during a visit to Bunia in eastern Congo.

USA NPR May 31
Israel seizes medieval castle as it expands major offensive in southern Lebanon

Israel has captured the 12th-century Beaufort castle that overlooks southern Lebanon and northern Israel. The move suggests Israel is planning an extended military presence in Lebanon.

USA NPR May 30
PSG wins back-to-back Champions League titles after shootout victory against Arsenal

Paris Saint-Germain has won back-to-back Champions League titles by beating Arsenal on penalties in a dramatic final in Budapest.

USA PBS NewsHour May 30
Four men rescued from flooded Laos cave as search continues for 2 others

Rescue workers in Laos said Saturday they have safely evacuated four villagers trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days.

USA PBS NewsHour May 30
Thousands flock to Vilnius for festival celebrating Lithuania's iconic cold beet soup

A festival honoring Lithuania's iconic cold beet soup brought tens of thousands of visitors Saturday to its capital city, which was fully decked out in pink.

USA NPR May 30
Opinion: Pope Leo reminds us of the value of our shared humanity

Pope Leo's first encyclical voices his concerns about technology and AI. The pope cautions about the illusions AI bots can create, and how important actual human relationships are.

USA NPR May 30
Colombia's untapped wonder: The Mavecure Mountains

Far from Colombia's tourist hubs, the Mavecure Mountains rise from the Amazon jungle. Once off-limits during conflict, they now draw adventurous visitors to rare wildlife, sacred sites and vast views.

USA PBS NewsHour May 29
'The Hero Next Door' highlights overlooked sacrifices of service members

For more than two decades, Martha Raddatz has reported from the front lines of America's wars, bearing witness to courage under unimaginable circumstances. In her new book, the veteran ABC News journalist turns her attention to the service members, families and everyday Americans whose sacrifice often goes unnoticed. Geoff Bennett sat down with Raddatz to discuss "The Hero Next Door."

USA PBS NewsHour May 29
With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his war

Russia's warning to carry out "consistent and systematic" missile strikes on Kyiv, accompanied by a call for evacuating foreign embassies from the capital, signals Vladimir Putin's intention to expand Russia's barrage despite the heavy costs and potential international outrage.