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Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales

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Officials in Russia-occupied Crimea suspended civilian gasoline sales Sunday as Ukraine ramped up attacks on fuel supplies on the Black Sea peninsula.
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Trump claims vandals damaged D.C. Reflecting Pool, and says it will be drained again

Willem Marx

The president posted on Truth Social claiming vandals slashed the pool's lining and poured chemicals into the water, saying arrests have been made. He provided no evidence for his claims.

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Colombia runoff vote shaped by security fears and conflict warnings

John Otis

Voters head to a runoff in Colombia Sunday between candidates offering sharply different approaches to armed groups, with the frontrunner calling for intensified military action over peace talks
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Adrian Chiarella's "Leviticus" shows that horror's final boys can find love

Ryan Benk

Homophobia lives, and stalks, in Adrian Chiarella's debut feature.
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A new survey on dads found that 9 out of 10 had a surprising reaction to fatherhood

Kamala Thiagarajan

Men are traditionally thought of as providers for their children. But a report that interviewed thousands of fathers found them embracing another role.
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Cambodia cracked down on scams costing Americans billions. It created a new crisis

Shibani Mahtani

Cambodia's crackdown on scam centers has created a secondary crisis: thousands of stranded foreign workers are now roaming the streets of Phnom Penh.

The sit-to-stand movement, demonstrated above, is one way to hone your explosive power, or your body's ability to rapidly generate a lot of force. Scroll down for more recommended exercises.

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Want to improve your agility? Try these exercises that combine speed and strength

Marielle Segarra, Clare Marie Schneider, Margaret Cirino

These simple movements combine speed and strength to train your body's ability to rapidly generate force. They can also help prevent injury and boost agility.

The exterior of the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice building is pictured on May 4, 2021, in Washington, D.C.

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DOJ memo stokes fear among disability advocates of a return to institutionalization

Cory Turner

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Opinion: Algae doesn't care about our party lines

Scott Simon

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Judy Blume says she's done writing: '50 years is enough!'

Scott Simon, Samantha Balaban

Judy Blume wrote her last book more than a decade ago. At the Santa Fe International Literary Festival, NPR's Scott Simon talked to Blume about her long career and why she doesn't miss writing.
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These nuns spent a lifetime helping others. In their last years, who will help them?

Sophie Neiman

The sisters of Uganda are teachers, health-care advocates and more. Those who are in their twilight of their life need help. Who will come to their aid?
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JD Vance arrives in Switzerland for talks with Iran over fragile peace deal

Willem Marx, Chandelis Duster, Robbie Griffiths

JD Vance arrived in Switzerland on Sunday for talks with Iranian officials, hoping to consolidate the fragile interim deal to end the war and kickstart fresh discussions over Tehran's nuclear program.
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Palestinian-American kids find inspiration, and escape, on the soccer pitch

Jasmine Garsd, Liz Baker

A dozen miles away from the World Cup games in New York/ New Jersey Stadium, Palestinian-American kids turn to soccer as an escape from the realities of war.
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A California man's case highlights gaps in care and oversight at DHS detention centers

Ximena Bustillo

Federal officers shot Ricardo Parias eight months ago during an ICE operation to detain him. His lawyer says he is still in pain, highlighting gaps in oversight and care in DHS facilities.