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★ Lead story · Jun 1

WATCH: Preview of 'History's Greatest Machines'

"GMA" shares a sneak peek at the new series exploring some of the most innovative and influential machines ever created.

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BBC News73

May 31

Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory

Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.

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NPR72

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…

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BBC News67

Jun 1

Marilyn Monroe 'lookalikes' gather to celebrate her 100th birthday

Fans set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate what would have been the legendary actress’ centenary.

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BBC News65

Jun 1

France seized sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK help, Macron says

A British helicopter provided support during the operation on Sunday, the UK ministry of defence says.

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Al Jazeera64

Jun 1

Israel bombs a beloved Lebanese landmark, chef Husen Fayad’s restaurant

Israel destroyed Arch Almoulouk, a resort and restaurant owned by famous Lebanese chef Husen Fayad in Wadi al-Hujeir.

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ABC News62

May 30

WATCH: Wedding crashers welcome? Couples invite strangers to the big day

Karina and Jeff Besen, founders of “Not a Wedding Crasher,” join ABC News to explain how their platform connects couples with strangers willing to attend weddings as invited guests.

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ABC News61

Jun 1

WATCH: Hundreds arrested in violent clashes after Champions League win

Fans of Paris Saint-Germain celebrated a remarkable win before chaos on the streets of France erupted with hundreds arrested for rioting, vandalizing and setting fires.

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DW61

Jun 1

How China keeps North Korea's economy alive

Pyongyang relies on China for 95% of its legitimate trade; hacking, arms deals and remittances also help it stay afloat.

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BBC News60

May 31

'Cancel it', Trump says after artists drop out of US Freedom 250 festival

Trump suggests holding a "Make America Great Again" rally instead after most headliners drop out of White-House-linked event.

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DW60

May 31

Shangri-La conference: Asia-Pacific on path to rearmament

Military budgets are rising worldwide. At the security conference in Singapore, the focus was also on achieving greater security through more weapons — as the growing rivalry between the US and China…

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ABC News59

Jun 1

WATCH: America Strong: When most are slowing down, he's just getting started!

90-year-old Bill Schwarz runs his very first marathon in San Diego.

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The Guardian59

Jun 1

‘Our democracy is run by two private clubs’: can a pro-hunting Democrat lead a blue wave in Iowa?

As Trump’s approval ratings dip and gas prices rise, Democrats see an opening with Rob Sand Rob Sand, the best-known Democrat in Iowa, appears on podcasts to discuss his love of hunting, begins…

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The Guardian59

Jun 1

Labor to highlight ‘risk’ of One Nation to cost of living in bid to dent Pauline Hanson’s popularity

Labor MP Mike Freelander says party must continue to help under-pressure workers, including considering further income tax cuts Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Labor will…

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The Guardian58

Jun 1

Colombia’s far-right presidential candidate De la Espriella wins first round of vote ahead of runoff

Lawyer and Trump admirer has risen rapidly in the polls and will face Iván Cepeda in election runoff in three weeks The far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella won the first round of Colombia’s…

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ABC News58

May 29

WATCH: Innovative strategies the wine industry is using to adjust to climate change

Anthropogenic, or human-caused, climate change is causing the wine industry to change course.

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Al Jazeera57

Jun 1

Vinicius brings Maracana curtain-raiser to life as Brazil rout Panama 6-2

Christian Pulisic breaks goal drought as US beat Senegal 3-2 in international friendly ahead of World Cup.

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BBC News57

May 30

Trump's doctor says he's in excellent health - but are US presidents' health checks a PR exercise?

Every president in modern history - including Donald Trump this week - has taken an annual physical exam that is as much about messaging as it is about health.

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ABC News57

May 29

Trump says 'no interest' in Kennedy Center overhaul after judge's ruling 

The judge ruled the Kennedy Center can't be officially named for anyone else unless Congress approves it.

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NPR56

Jun 1

Is bovine colostrum really 'liquid gold' for gut health?

Baby calves rely on it to build up their immune systems and gut. And now marketers are promoting it for humans. Here's what scientists say.

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ABC News55

Jun 1

Laos cave rescue workers report 'knocking sound' in search for last 2 missing people

Rescue workers searching flooded caves in Laos reported hearing "a knocking sound" from inside the system as they sought to extricate two people.

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NPR55

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.

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ABC News55

Jun 1

Kelly Curtis dies at 69: Jamie Lee Curtis remembers her 'first friend'

The Oscar winner said her older sister died Saturday.

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