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As an Olympic medalist and world champion swimmer, swimming has been a constant in my life for many years. But it wasn’t always this way. At 5 years old, I nearly drowned in a crowded Pennsylvania water park. Thanks to

Two Greenlanders share contrasting views on U.S. overtures to acquire their homeland, following a January visit to the territory by President Trump’s eldest son.

AP sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech  The Associated Press

Students in an elementary school broadcasting club in California are among the youngest winners of NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge. (Image credit: Alan Nakkash for NPR)

The tech titan and President Trump say they will avoid any conflicts of interest, but it’s difficult for the public to verify that. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik)

Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas’ family says returned body is hers  BBC.com Remains of Shiri Bibas, mom of two killed, allegedly returned to Israel following Hamas’ broken promise  Fox News Shiri Bibas’ family says her remains have been returned  CBS News Hamas releases Israeli

Two Greenlanders share contrasting views on U.S. overtures to acquire their homeland, following a January visit to the territory by President Trump’s eldest son.

We remember Paquita la del Barrio, who sang about romantic heartbreak and the pain of infidelity, spitting out insults with relish, and empowering a whole generation of women. Our correspondent in Mexico explains what she meant to her fans.

Kibbutz Nir Oz announces Shiri Bibas was murdered in Gaza captivity  The Times of Israel Remains of Shiri Bibas, mom of two killed, allegedly returned to Israel following Hamas’ broken promise  Fox News Body of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas has been returned,

Column: Bass fires the L.A. fire chief, but her own smoldering political crisis is far from over  Los Angeles Times Bass ousts L.A. fire chief, saying LAFD needs new leadership  Los Angeles Times LA mayor sacks fire chief, blaming her for mishandling