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Greetings from a wildlife park in central Sri Lanka that's a haven for elephants
Diaa Hadid
At a time of increased conflict between elephants and humans, as elephant habitats are converted to intensive agriculture, the Hurulu Eco Park is a place where the animals can graze unimpeded.
Family educator Lisa Benson-Nuyen addresses her students in a circle in the Northern Lights classroom at the Meadow Lakes CCS Early Learning, a Head Start center, in Wasilla, Alaska, in 2024. The center has since closed because of a lack of staff and money.
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Education and Community Culture
Trump administration moves to deregulate Head Start, opening door for sweeping change
Sequoia Carrillo
Cambodia is the first country in Asia to meet the U.N. targets for controlling HIV. Above: A vendor in Phnom Penh sits by a banner marking World AIDS Day.
Tang Chhin Sothy
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How Cambodia became the first Asian country to hit an elusive HIV target
Durrie Bouscaren

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In this episode, Rich Carvell discusses Forester in Scott County.
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U.S. Democratic Senate candidate from Michigan Abdul El-Sayed addresses supporters at his election night event at The Majestic Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, on Aug. 4, 2026.
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Policy and Politics
El-Sayed wins Michigan's primary. And, Fauci faces contempt of Congress vote
Brittney Melton
Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary and will face Republican Congressman Mike Rogers in the midterms. And, today, Dr. Anthony Fauci faces a contempt of Congress vote.
In bodycam footage released by the Milwaukie Police Department, 26-year-old Jean Descamps can be seen in a hospital bed at the Providence Milwaukie Hospital emergency room in Milwaukie, Ore., in December 2023. Soon after he was discharged by the hospital, Descamps died from drugs already in his system.
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Health and Sports
Hospital staff said he was faking it and released him. He died from an overdose soon after
Brian Mann
TMZ made a name for itself with scoops on Hollywood celebrities but is now turning its lens on members of Congress.
Gabriel Bouys
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Celebrity culture is one thing. For TMZ, Congress is the new 'reality show'
Claudia Grisales

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Agriculture
Turn the last few ingredients and leftovers in your fridge into completely new dishes you can enjoy
  1. Hate food waste? 7 creative ways to turn your leftovers into a new meal
  2. This mindset shift can help you get better at using up your leftovers
  3. The "Garden Variety" podcast offers tips and tricks for plant parents of all levels
Business & Economy
  1. Antitrust lawsuit threatens Paramount's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
  2. SpaceX's revenue rises as its once-soaring stock price drifts back to Earth
  3. Yen-tervention: Why the U.S. bought Japan's currency
Education & Community Culture
Carly Rae Jepsen performs during Tiny Desk on Nov. 13. (Photo by Mhari Shaw/NPR)
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  2. 'Furious' is an unforgettable thriller, not just a 'Black Widow' remake
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Health & Sports
FIFA president Gianni Infantino leaves after attending a Women AFCON 2026 soccer match between Malawi and Zambia, in Rabat, Morocco, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
  1. Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president
  2. Most U.S. doctors avoid treating patients with addiction, leaving millions vulnerable
  3. An FDA decision could give us the first mRNA flu vaccine
Policy & Politics
  1. Senate Finance Committee wrestles with how to sustain Social Security benefits
  2. Trump touts economy during Vegas speech, but workers say his policies aren't helping
  3. Senate Homeland Security committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
Public Safety & Social Justice
Stewart Rhodes, founder of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group, attends a hearing with the House Select Subcommittee on January 6th in January 2026 in Washington, D.C.
  1. Judge reluctantly dismisses case against Oath Keepers militia group over Jan. 6 riot
  2. Legal analyst breaks down Justice Department's move to drop Reflecting Pool case
  3. Ripple effects: Three people have Reflecting Pool charges dropped after Hearn request
Environment & Infrastructure
  1. EPA issues new rules for controversial herbicide, but opponents worry dangers remain
  2. What an increase in dust storms means for health and the economy
  3. Could climate change be playing a role in this current Cyclospora outbreak?