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Colombia's rogue hippos could find refuge in India

Manuel Rueda

In Colombia, a plan to cull Pablo Escobar's invasive hippos is challenged by an Indian billionaire's offer to relocate dozens of the animals to India's wildlife reserve instead.
Kevin J. Beaty

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As federal government pulls back, Colorado charts independent course with vaccines

John Daley

As state leaders change laws to make vaccines more accessible, a coalition of doctors, public health advocates and everyday Coloradans is trying to start a public conversation about their importance.

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'Blue Film' is a disquieting sit for both characters and audience

Bob Mondello

Blue Film is clearly designed to be unsettling. Its performances are haunting.
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Court rejects Virginia redistricting in a blow to Democrats' counter to Trump, GOP

Larry Kaplow

Virginia voters approved redistricting that could help Democrats pick up four House seats. Democrats said it was to counter the gains that Trump and the GOP have picked up in Republican-led states.
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Rooted in nature, 'Silent Friend' will change the way you see the trees

Justin Chang

A new art-house drama tells three stories that span the century — and connect to one tree. Silent Friend will open your eyes to the beauty of the natural world.
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The U.S. fires on 2 Iranian tankers trying to evade its blockade in Gulf of Oman

The Associated Press

The U.S. military said its forces had fired upon and disabled two more Iranian tankers that were trying to breach an American blockade of Iran's ports, in the latest blows to a shaky ceasefire.

Soldiers of the U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Division build fighting positions along the beach of the La Paz sand dunes in Laoag City, Philippines, ahead of counterlanding exercises during annual Balikatan drills.

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Military drills on the edge: U.S. and allies test capabilities near Asia's flash points

Anthony Kuhn

From drone boats to long-range missiles, the U.S. and its allies tested new military tactics in the Philippines, sharpening deterrence as tensions with China intensify.

A Society of American Florists survey found that many florists are "leaning into value-focused offerings," including cheaper grab-and-go bouquets and smaller arrangements.

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Prices are up, but Mother's Day still means brunch

Alina Selyukh, Scott Horsley

Health workers in protective gear arrive to evacuate patients from the MV Hondius cruise ship at a port in Praia, Cape Verde, Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

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Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands

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What video got Kash Patel in the headlines this week? The quiz knows

Holly J. Morris

Plus: The Met Gala, GameStop, Canada and Banksy (again!).
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David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday

Lauren Frayer, Fatima Al-Kassab

He was born before the Great Depression, came of age in WWII, and is still making wildlife documentaries. Brits call David Attenborough a national hero, as he celebrates his 100th birthday.
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Trump's Truth Social lays bare narrow obsessions of an extremely online president

Danielle Kurtzleben

The bulk of the president's social media posts don't make news. But taken together they show what's on his mind as he leads the nation through war and domestic turmoil.
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Fallout from the Iran war may include a NATO where the U.S. is no longer its leader

Scott Neuman

President Trump's decision to leave NATO in the dark before launching strikes on Iran has inflamed tensions and is putting new urgency on rethinking the alliance.
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With Spirit in liquidation, here's what happens next to its planes

Joel Rose

When Spirit Airlines stopped flying last weekend, it left more than 90 planes scattered across the country. Many will go back to the companies that own them, while Spirit tries to monetize the rest.