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On board the mission to rescue 600 people from overcrowded fishing boat abandoned by its captain

The sun beats down on us. I’m sweating, and there is noise from every angle. Two marine engines thrum behind me, churning the water of the Mediterranean.

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Will Erdogan’s Victory Soften Turkey’s Opposition to Sweden in NATO?

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, re-elected as Turkey’s president, is expected to toughen up at home but seek better ties with Washington and ratify Swedish membership of the military alliance.

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When a North Dakota Teen’s Killing Became a Right-Wing Talking Point

When a teen’s killing became a right-wing talking point, the rush to outrage obscured a more complicated story.

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When a North Dakota Teen’s Killing Became a Right-Wing Talking Point

When a teen’s killing became a right-wing talking point, the rush to outrage obscured a more complicated story.

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Opinion | How Hard Will It Be for DeSantis to Beat Trump? Nixon vs. Reagan in 1968 Offers a Clue. – The New York Times

Opinion | How Hard Will It Be for DeSantis to Beat Trump? Nixon vs. Reagan in 1968 Offers a Clue.  The New York Times Ron DeSantis slams Donald Trump after announcing presidential campaign  USA TODAY For Trump, the More GOP Presidential Candidates

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North Korea Says It’s About to Launch Its First Military Satellite. Here’s What We Know So Far

Japan’s ballistic missile defense system has been put on alert after North Korea notified it of an impending satellite launch between May 31 and June 11. The preparation also came with a warning: any projectile posing a threat to Japan’s

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A fluorescent green Venice canal is beguiling residents. Police are on the case

A shock of bright green appeared in waters near the Grand Canal’s Rialto Bridge over the weekend. Authorities say they are working to identify the source of the unusually verdant color. (Image credit: Luigi Costantini/AP)

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How Taiwan used women’s voices to send secret messages into China and woo defectors

Decades ago, Taiwan set up propaganda broadcast stations on islands right off the coast of mainland China. One of its key tools: women’s voices. (Image credit: Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

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Missing 73 years, Medal of Honor recipient’s remains returned to Georgia: “He’s home” – CBS News

Missing 73 years, Medal of Honor recipient’s remains returned to Georgia: “He’s home”  CBS News Georgia Medal of Honor recipient’s family believed he would never be found; now his remains are home  Fox News Missing soldier to be buried at Andersonville National

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Stocks Rise as U.S. Nears Deal to Lift Debt Ceiling

Futures referencing the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq were up 0.3% to 0.5% during Asian trading hours. U.S. markets, as well as most major stock exchanges in Europe, are closed for public holidays.

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