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Minnesota lawmaker’s killer pleads guilty, avoids potential death penalty trial

Washington Post Jun 11, 2026

The shooting rampage last year, which left two dead and two critically injured, roiled the state and stoked concern about rising rates of politically motivated violence in the United States.

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'I haven't left my house, I'm scared' says Mean Girls actor as Belfast shows cancelled over violence

BBC Entertainment Jun 11, 2026

The Mean Girls musical's run in Belfast is cancelled following disorder in the city.

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Mis-Teeq on reuniting, UK garage and Alesha Dixon's ad libs

BBC Entertainment Jun 11, 2026

The noughties girl group are back for a reunion gig to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut album.

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Why religious construction is on the rise when most other building has stalled

Washington Post Jun 11, 2026

Spending rose 17 percent last year, with a focus on affordable housing, as congregations grapple with the changing role of faith institutions.

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Trump's pick for intel chief could imperil a key U.S. spy tool. Who is Bill Pulte?

NPR Jun 11, 2026

Pulte's appointment has scrambled talks to renew a spy tool known as FISA 702, as lawmakers in both parties have been vocal about his lack of national security experience and role as a Trump loyalist.

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How 'algorithm' got its name from a 9th-century Persian mathematician

NPR Jun 11, 2026

In the 9th century, Muhammad ibn Musa al-Kharizmi helped solidify the concept of algorithms in mathematics and popularized algebra and the use of the zero.

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SpaceX is poised for blastoff with an IPO likely to break records

NPR Jun 11, 2026

Elon Musk's rocket company, recently merged with xAI, is aiming to raise $75 billion in its initial public stock offering. It's the first of a trio of mega-IPOs from AI companies expected this year.

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World Cup facts and figures to get you sounding like an expert

NPR Jun 11, 2026

With a record 48 teams and 1,248 players, there's an endless number of stats about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are a few to get you started.

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From neon mosquitoes to winged migrations, top images captured by scientists

NPR Jun 11, 2026

Five winning images from a photo contest show scientists at work and capture the wonder of research and discovery.

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Along the 7 train in Queens, World Cup fans welcome the 'beautiful game'

NPR Jun 11, 2026

The 2026 World Cup is being played in New Jersey, but in Queens, New York, home to immigrants from all over the world, soccer is not just a sport. It's a way of life.

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Morning news brief

NPR Jun 11, 2026

U.S. launches a second-round of strikes against Iran, inflation jumps to its highest level in more than three years, 2026 World Cup kicks off in Mexico.

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Amnesty accuses Israel's government of 'ethnic cleansing' of West Bank Palestinians

NPR Jun 11, 2026

The London-based rights group says the Israeli government is deliberately trying to annex the Palestinian territory.

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Police blast water cannons at protesters amid unrest over stabbing in Belfast

NPR Jun 11, 2026

Protesters in Northern Ireland set small fires and hurled bricks and bottles at the police during a second night of violence over a stabbing in Belfast. The incident sparked anti-immigrant violence.

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Teacher abandons holiday to duet with Ed Sheeran

BBC Entertainment Jun 11, 2026

Lianne Kaye says performing with the singer was "honestly unbelievable".

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Knicks rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs for 3-1 NBA Finals lead

NPR Jun 11, 2026

The New York Knicks made a record comeback from 29 points down and moved to the brink of their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 on Wednesday night.

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