Frank Lucas: Man who inspired American Gangster dies aged 88

Frank Lucas, played on-screen by Denzel Washington, was known for peddling heroin in Harlem.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Phoenix Mercury Starters Use Balanced Attack to Spoil Liz Cambage's Aces Debut

The Mercury's starters scored all but two of the team's points and A'ja Wilson missed two contested shots before the buzzer as Phoenix earned a thrilling win over the Las Vegas Aces in Liz Cambage's debut for her new team.

Spelling Bee Quiz: Do You Know the Meanings of the Winning Words?

By ALAN BLINDER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Ie6UxX

Mystery in a Wealthy Town: She Dropped Off Her Children, Then Went Missing

By MICHAEL GOLD from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2Waacas

Photos of the Tiananmen Square Protests Through the Lens of a Student Witness

By TIFFANY MAY from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2QIIzUR

Tariffs, Mr. Trump’s Miracle Cure

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2VZqsLf

Canadian national inquiry: Giving a voice to missing and murdered women

Beverley Jacobs and Terri Brown fought tirelessly on behalf of missing and murdered indigenous women.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Tyler Breeze Talks Returning to NXT for TakeOver XXV And Facing Velveteen Dream

Breeze will challenge Velveteen Dream for the North American championship at this Saturday’s TakeOver: XXV.

New on Sports Illustrated: NWHL Cancels Expansion Plans to Canada, Open to Talk of New League

The NWHL is canceling plans to add a pair of Canadian teams for the 2019–20 season for now and making clear it is open to doing what's best for women's hockey.

New on Sports Illustrated: Was NBA Justified in Fining Doc Rivers After His Comments About Kawhi Leonard?

Was the NBA's action to fine Doc Rivers $50,000 for violating the NBA's tampering rules while talking about Kawhi Leonard appropriate? What action should other coaches and executives in the league take in the future when in similar situations? 

Deaths of indigenous women was 'a Canadian genocide', leaked report says

Leaked national report describes possibly thousands of deaths of indigenous women as genocide.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Tiger Woods: Hank Haney 'Deserved' Suspension After Offensive LPGA Comments

Haney served as Woods's coach on the PGA Tour from 2004-10. 

Tony Soprano’s House Hits the Market

By STEFANOS CHEN from NYT Real Estate https://nyti.ms/2WDpOaz

Could Prostitution Be Next to Be Decriminalized?

By JESSE McKINLEY from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2Ic4sYt

11 Killed in Shooting at Virginia Beach Municipal Center, Officials Say

By CHRISTOPHER MELE from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2ELlD2u

UK's Chagos Islands descendants feel like 'lost nation'

Evicted from their homeland, Chagos Islands families living in the UK are divided by immigration law.

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Venezuela crisis: What happened to uprising against Maduro?

A beleaguered people say they had hopes their misery would end but now they go back to one thing - survival.

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Sayyida Salme: The tragic life of Zanzibar's rebel princess

Sayyida Salme is a little known 19th Century princess who fled Zanzibar after scandalising the royals.

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MacKenzie Bezos: Novelist and Amazon shareholder

What do we know about the novelist who is the third-richest woman in the world?

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Tiananmen 30 years on - China's great act of 'forgettance'

Older people are not allowed to remember; the younger generation aren't even allowed to know.

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New on Sports Illustrated: SEC Schools Can Finally Sell Alcohol at Stadiums. But That Doesn't Mean They Will

Several SEC schools have decided they will not serve alcohol in their stadiums, even after the conference-wide ban was lifted on Friday.

New on Sports Illustrated: Golden Nugget Releases Opening Lines for Top 2019 College Football Games

Here are the opening lines for the best games of the 2019 college football season.

New on Sports Illustrated: UFC Champion Jessica Andrade Robbed at Gunpoint in Home Country of Brazil

Jessica Andrade and her wife were robbed in Brazil, about 25 miles from where Andrade won the strawwieght championship earlier this month.

Trump announces tariffs on Mexico in latest anti-immigration measure

The US president says he will impose rising tariffs until Mexico ends illegal immigration into the US.

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GM fungus rapidly kills 99% of malaria mosquitoes, study suggests

A fungus has been genetically modified with spider venom to kill the mosquitoes that spread malaria.

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Louisiana passes law banning abortions after heartbeat is detected

Restrictive abortion law signed by the Democratic governor could ban abortions after just six weeks.

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Hungary boat crash: Captain of vessel involved in collision arrested

The collision between the vessel and a tour boat in Budapest has left at least seven people dead.

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Trump: Robert Mueller 'conflicted' and a 'Never Trumper'

The US president launches a fierce personal attack on the special counsel in the Russia inquiry.

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Spelling Bee: Can these parents spell as well as their kids?

Children at this year's US National Spelling Bee are facing words like horripilation and parochialism.

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Ethan Bramble: Tattooed model mocks arrest warrant in Australia

Police are seeking 23-year-old Instagram model Ethan Bramble, who has tattoos to 98% of his body.

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Philippines sends tonnes of rubbish back to Canada

The Philippines says the rubbish was falsely labelled as plastic recycling when it was sent in 2014.

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Uber posts $1bn loss weeks after stock market listing

The taxi company's first set of figures since going public come after its share price slumped.

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Claus von Bülow: Socialite cleared of trying to murder his wife dies aged 92

The socialite was convicted but later acquitted of giving his heiress wife an insulin overdose.

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R. Kelly facing 11 more sex crime charges

The new charges carry heavier sentences than the 10 others he already faces.

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The man who might have stopped Sri Lanka's Easter bombings

Few realised before the attacks that Sri Lanka had a problem with Islamist militancy. One man who did was Mohammad Razak Taslim.

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My Ramadan Diary: Fasting for 18 hours with depression and anxiety

We spent the day with Maryam to find out how she copes with her mental health issues while fasting for Ramadan.

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The sea-cooled eco-resort that's nearly mosquito-free

The Brando resort in French Polynesia is close to being carbon neutral and self-sustainable.

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Australia's 'new wave' of stereotype-shunning comedy

A new era of "seriously formidable" acts have shunned past stereotypes to find global success.

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Fran Rivera: Bullfighter sparks revenge porn row in Spain

Spanish women hit back at Fran Rivera's comments after a revenge porn victim took her own life.

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Champions League final: Everything you need to know

As Liverpool and Tottenham prepare to face each other in the Champions League final in Madrid, football broadcaster Lynsey Hooper shares an easy guide to the game.

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Erosion forcing Nigerian families to abandon their homes and farms

A community in southern Nigeria face losing their homes and food shortages due to erosion.

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Philippines sends rotting exported waste back to Canada

Exported waste, intended for recycling, is being sent back to Canada by the Philippines.

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Weighing little more than an apple at birth, Saybie is the smallest baby to ever survive

Saybie is believed to be the world's smallest infant to survive after weighing just 8.6 ounces or 245 grams at birth.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Dwight Smith Jr. Leads This Week's Fantasy Baseball Droppables

Dwight Smith Jr. burst onto the fantasy scene with a hot April, but his recent downturn makes him a cut candidate in all leagues. The outfielder tops our list of fantasy baseball Droppables as the calendar turns to June.

Julian Assange 'too ill' to appear for court hearing, says lawyer

WikiLeaks says its founder has been moved to the medical ward of Belmarsh Prison.

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Adel al-Jubeir: 'Saudi Arabia does not want a war with Iran'

The kingdom is hosting two summits of Gulf and Arab leaders to discuss growing tensions in the region.

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New on Sports Illustrated: How Raptors' Fred VanVleet Found His Shooting Stroke Ahead of NBA Finals

All it took for Toronto's Fred VanVleet to find his stroke—and reassert himself as a Finals threat—was becoming a father.

New on Sports Illustrated: Arsenal Transfers: Fixing All of the Gunners Squad Problems for Less Than the £40m Budget

New on Sports Illustrated: Cesc Fabregas Blasts Chelsea for Highlighting 'Constant Negativity' Despite Successful Season

New on Sports Illustrated: El trueque Dembélé-Neymar es el golpe de efecto que necesita este Barça

New on Sports Illustrated: Cinco motivos por los que el fichaje de Hazard es bueno para el Real Madrid

New on Sports Illustrated: Atletico Madrid Join Manchester City in Race to Sign Leicester City Star Ben Chilwell

New on Sports Illustrated: Alisson Discusses Loris Karius Mistakes as Loaned Out Keeper Plans to Avoid Champions League Final

New on Sports Illustrated: USWNT Visit Alpaca Farm for Team Bonding as Preparations for 2019 World Cup Gather Pace

New on Sports Illustrated: Arsenal's Sinking Ship Finally Begins its Descent Into the Abyss

'World's smallest' surviving premature baby released from US hospital

Baby Saybie was given just hours to live when she was born weighing just 245g (8.6oz) in San Diego.

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France's MeToo creator on trial for defaming man she accused

A French court hears a man whose career has been "ruined" after being accused of harassment.

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'Emotional support dog attack' on plane sparks US lawsuit

The American says he needed 28 stitches after the incident on a Delta Airlines flight.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Real Madrid Join Barcelona in Matthijs de Ligt Saga as Man Utd Drop Out to Re-Prioritise

New on Sports Illustrated: Fabregas sobre Hazard: "Podría ganar el Balón de Oro en Madrid"

New on Sports Illustrated: El futbolista del Liverpool que rechazó cambiar su camiseta con Leo Messi

New on Sports Illustrated: Chelsea Transfers: How the Blues Could Look in 2018/19

New on Sports Illustrated: Barcelona Issue Ousmane Dembele Ultimatum as Catalan Giants Weigh Up Neymar Return

New on Sports Illustrated: Chelsea Players Wild Celebrations Captured on Social Media Following Europa League Triumph

New on Sports Illustrated: Bayern Munich 'Serious' About Mega Money Move for Paulo Dybala as Bavarians' Summer Rebuild Begins

White House Asked Navy to Hide McCain Warship

By MAGGIE HABERMAN and HELENE COOPER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2I5Rc7T

Worry About Facebook. Rip Your Hair Out in Screaming Terror About Fox News.

By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2JHjSXW

New on Sports Illustrated: Juventus Chairman Seen at Chelsea Hotel in Baku as Serie A Side 'Confident' of Maurizio Sarri Deal

New on Sports Illustrated: El Barcelona pone a Coutinho en el mercado

New on Sports Illustrated: Hazard sería presentado el próximo lunes en el Santiago Bernabéu

New on Sports Illustrated: Higuaín la pifia de nuevo cantando “We are the champions” y las redes lo trollean

New on Sports Illustrated: Unai Emery: "El primer gol del Chelsea cambió el partido"

New on Sports Illustrated: 8 Football Documentary Series the World Absolutely Needs to See

New on Sports Illustrated: 6 Completely Serious Reasons Why Matthijs de Ligt Should Turn Down Barcelona for Manchester United

New on Sports Illustrated: Inter Sack Manager Luciano Spalletti Just Days After Champions League Qualification

New on Sports Illustrated: Los propietarios del PSG valoran comprar el Leeds United de Bielsa

New on Sports Illustrated: Las mejores colecciones de camisetas de los futbolistas

New on Sports Illustrated: Los mejores 'memes' de la final de la Europa League: Goleada del Chelsea, el adiós de Hazard y más

New on Sports Illustrated: Man Utd, Chelsea & PSG Still Linked With Philippe Coutinho Ahead of Crucial Copa America

New on Sports Illustrated: Ferland Mendy Edges Closer to Real Madrid as Left-Back Says 'Yes' to Zinedine Zidane

New on Sports Illustrated: El Real Madrid se suma al interés del FC Barcelona por De Ligt

New on Sports Illustrated: Romelu Lukaku 'Told He Can Leave' by Man Utd Amid Ongoing Inter & Juventus Rumours

New on Sports Illustrated: Maurizio Sarri Claims He 'Deserves to Stay' at Chelsea Following Blues' Europa League Triumph

New on Sports Illustrated: Unai Emery Insists Players Will Still Want to Join Arsenal Despite No Champions League Football

New on Sports Illustrated: West Ham Kit 2019/20: Irons Officially Unveil New Home & Away Strips Inspired by Class of '80

New on Sports Illustrated: Steven Gerrard Admits He Is 'Jealous' of Current Liverpool Players Under Jurgen Klopp

Disney could pull productions from Georgia over abortion law

Disney's CEO says it would be "difficult " to over-rule people who didn't want to work in the state.

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South Africa gets gender-balanced cabinet

For the first time in the country's history, half of all ministers in South Africa's cabinet are women.

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Nesamani: Who is he and why is the world praying for him?

Who is Nesamani and why is seemingly everyone in the world praying for him on Twitter?

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White House 'asked Navy to hide warship USS John S. McCain'

President Donald Trump denies making the request, saying he was "not informed about anything".

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New on Sports Illustrated: With Sweet Relief, Blues Finally Get First Stanley Cup Final Win

It took nearly five decades before St. Louis would compete for a championship again, but even then the franchise hadn’t won a single Cup final game until Wednesday night.

To Stop Border Crossings, the U.S. Made the Journey Deadlier

By LEAH VARJACQUES and JESSIA MA from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2KbrykF

In Defeat for Netanyahu, Israel Moves to Hold New Election

By ISABEL KERSHNER from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2KaUgSQ

Anchors From Fox and Chinese State TV Hold Live Debate on Trade

By AMY QIN from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2JJzMBd

Full Transcript of Mueller’s Statement on Russia Investigation

By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2wsw9XK

Mueller, in First Comments on Russia Inquiry, Declines to Clear Trump

By SHARON LaFRANIERE from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2JGMRuY

McConnell Says Republicans Would Fill a Supreme Court Vacancy in 2020, Drawing Claims of Hypocrisy

By DANIEL VICTOR from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2K9yMFW

Tornado Warning and Storms Jolt New York Region

By AZI PAYBARAH, DEREK M. NORMAN and MICHAEL GOLD from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2JMwEVh

More Than Patriotism on Their Sleeves: Military Patches Sport Trump Likeness

By ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2QrJ59k

30 Years After Tiananmen, a Chinese Military Insider Warns: Never Forget

By CHRIS BUCKLEY from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2YU4NWq

Nigel Farage Is the Most Dangerous Man in Britain

By RICHARD SEYMOUR from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2MfW3sp

New on Sports Illustrated: Carl Gunnarsson Promises Blues' Win During Bathroom Break

Gunnarsson scored the Blues' overtime winner in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Ex-College Athlete Charged With Sending Death Threats After Lost Sports Bets

Addison Choi threatened to kill one athlete and their family, and "hang them from a tree" in July 2017, according to prosecutors.

New on Sports Illustrated: Blues' Physical Tone Evens Stanley Cup Final

St. Louis returned to its hard-nosed style of play and outlasted Boston 3–2 in overtime to pick up the franchise's first-ever Stanley Cup Final win. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Blues Beat Bruins in OT, Win First-Ever Stanley Cup Final Game

Defenseman Carl Gunnarsson scored the game-winner with his first career playoff goal.

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Zaire Wade, LeBron James Jr. Teaming Up at Sierra Canyon High School

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade spent four seasons together with the Miami Heat and won two NBA championships together.

New on Sports Illustrated: Kansas' Quentin Grimes Pulls Name From NBA Draft, Enters Transfer Portal

Grimes started all 36 games for the Jayhawks last season.

New on Sports Illustrated: Congratulations to Chelsea - And to Maurizio Sarri, Who Stuck it to the Critics of 'Sarriball'

New on Sports Illustrated: Nick Foles's Wife Shares That Couple Suffered Miscarriage

Nick Foles had been ruled out from participating during the Jaguars' OTAs due to personal reasons.

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Clippers Considered Buying Rights to Nike 'Klaw' Logo to Sway Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard will be a free agent following the conclusion of the 2018-19 season.

New on Sports Illustrated: Carlos Correa Fractured a Rib During Massage at His Home

Correa is expected to miss four to six weeks with the injury.

New on Sports Illustrated: Atlanta Braves to Host 2021 MLB All-Star Game at SunTrust Park

For the first time in two decades, the MLB will bring its All-Star game to the metro Atlanta in 2021.

New on Sports Illustrated: Grim Summer Looms as Arsenal’s Backdoor to the Champions League Is Slammed Shut By Chelsea

New on Sports Illustrated: Twitter Reacts as Hazard & Giroud Pounce on Arsenal Collapse to Crown Chelsea UEL Champions

New on Sports Illustrated: Eden Hazard Says 'Goodbye' to Chelsea After Europa League Title

Eden Hazard dropped even more hints about an imminent exit from Chelsea.

New on Sports Illustrated: Chelsea 4-1 Arsenal: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Blues Run Riot to Claim Europa League Glory

New on Sports Illustrated: Hazard asume frente a las cámaras que la final de la Europa League fue su despedida del Chelsea

New on Sports Illustrated: El 1x1 del Chelsea campeón de la Europa League

New on Sports Illustrated: El 1x1 de los futbolistas del Arsenal en la final de la Europa League

New on Sports Illustrated: 'Super Old' Federer to Play Old Contemporary's Son at French Open

Roger Federer advanced to the third round of the French Open, where he'll face 20-year-old Casper Ruud. 

New on Sports Illustrated: ESPN's 'Sunday Night Baseball' Crew to Call Yankees-Red Sox Game from Judge's Chambers

Jessica Mendoza, Matt Varsgersian and Alex Rodriguez will call Sunday's Yankees-Red Sox game while sitting in the special section at Yankee Stadium.

Hungary boat capsize: Seven South Koreans die on Danube

The victims on the Danube in Budapest are all South Korean, with another 19 of their group missing.

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Israel to hold fresh election as Netanyahu fails to form coalition

Lawmakers vote to dissolve parliament after Prime Minister Netanyahu fails to form a coalition.

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More Democrats call for impeachment after Mueller makes statement

Three more Democratic presidential hopefuls join chorus calling for President Trump's impeachment.

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What are the real reasons behind Venezuela’s blackouts?

The country's political crisis is resulting in power cuts and blackouts - is it sabotage, or something simpler?

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Terrill Thomas death: Family to receive $6.75m settlement

Terrill Thomas died in a Milwaukee jail after officers turned off his water supply for a week.

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US energy department rebrands gas exports 'molecules of freedom'

Department of Energy announces plan to spread "molecules of US freedom" throughout the world.

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Baseball player distraught after child hit

A child is taken to hospital after she was hit by a foul ball off the bat of Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr at the Houston Astros' stadium, leaving the player in tears.

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Fukushima: How to move a mountain of radioactive soil

Eight years after the disaster at the Japanese nuclear power station, the clean-up is continuing.

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Russia 'probably' conducting banned nuclear tests, US official says

Moscow is likely testing low-yield nuclear weapons in the Arctic, a US intelligence official says.

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Papua New Guinea chooses James Marape as new prime minister

A former finance minister takes the reins after weeks of upheaval in the South Pacific nation.

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Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg: 'We apologise to the families'

Dennis Muilenburg gives his first interview since the two 737 Max crashes that killed more than 300 people.

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What happened after BBC exposed Cameroon killings?

BBC Africa Eye identified who killed a group of women and children last year, but what happened next?

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Miss India contest: Why do all the finalists 'look the same'?

A photo of this year's finalists has placed them at the centre of a storm over skin colour.

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Octavia Spencer: Ditching the 'sassy black woman' for horror

The Oscar winner on why she hopes horror film MA, her first lead role, can change Hollywood for black actresses.

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How damaging is the Huawei row for the US and China?

What do Washington's latest moves against Huawei mean for any US-China trade deal?

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Cartoon scavenger hunts brighten Portland

Wooden cutouts of famous cartoon characters and memes are popping up all over the city in Oregon.

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Burkina Faso's war against militant Islamists

Attacks on Christians by armed groups in Burkina Faso signals a worrying new shift, experts say.

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Trump Russia investigation: Charging Trump 'not an option', says Mueller

The US Special Counsel spoke publicly for the first time since publishing the results of the Russia inquiry

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Thousands pay respects to Niki Lauda

Formula 1 stars including Lewis Hamilton and other celebrities in Vienna as Lauda's body lay in state at St Stephen's Cathedral.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Picks and Daily Fantasy Plays for the Memorial Tournament

Whom you should bet on and roster for this week's Memorial Tournament, which features an elite field of PGA Tour stars. 

New on Sports Illustrated: A Case for Kyler Murray as an Elite Fantasy Quarterback in 2019

Forget about rookie growing pains. Everything is aligned for Kyler Murray to be a fantasy football star in 2019.

New on Sports Illustrated: Stock Ticker: Brad Peacock Is Flying, While Manny Machado's Value Is Slipping

Brad Peacock is rising, while Manny Machado is falling, in the latest fantasy baseball Stock Ticker.

New on Sports Illustrated: Declan Rice Responds to Rumours of Man Utd Move & Reveals Champions League Aspirations

New on Sports Illustrated: Lazio President Claims Juventus Have 'Never Asked' About Potential Sergej Milinkovic-Savic Deal

New on Sports Illustrated: Women's World Cup Group E Preview: Netherlands, Canada, New Zealand, Cameroon

New on Sports Illustrated: Champions League: Remembering the Last Meeting Between Liverpool & Spurs in a Major Final

New on Sports Illustrated: El Larguero revela un extracto de la dura discusión entre Florentino y Sergio Ramos

New on Sports Illustrated: Zapata, futbolista revelación de la Serie A, se deja querer por el Real Madrid

New on Sports Illustrated: El Real Madrid dejará salir a Ramos si trae una oferta firme

New on Sports Illustrated: The 16-Game Player: Why Draymond Green Thrives in the NBA Playoffs

Sure, his regular-season stats were pedestrian, but the playoffs are when Draymond Green thrives. By putting up historic numbers en route to Golden State's fifth straight Finals, the dime-dropper and defensive dominator is showing he's one of the best "16-game" players the league has ever seen.

New on Sports Illustrated: Europa League Final Preview: Chelsea & Arsenal's Legendary Journeys Reach Their Conclusion in Baku

New on Sports Illustrated: Women's World Cup Group D Preview: England, Scotland, Argentina, Japan

New on Sports Illustrated: Barack Obama Offers 'Wonderful' Lionel Messi & Argentina Words of Wisdom Ahead of 2019 Copa America

Hells Angels bikers banned by Netherlands court

The court says the group - which has thousands of members worldwide - is a danger to public order.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Jordan Henderson Discusses Facing Lionel Messi & Why He Didn't Ask for Barcelona Star's Shirt

New on Sports Illustrated: Women's World Cup Group C Preview: Australia, Italy, Brazil & Jamaica

New on Sports Illustrated: VIDEO | El codazo de David Luiz a Higuain en el entrenamiento que desató la ira de Sarri

New on Sports Illustrated: El feo gesto de Neymar al recibir un caño en el entrenamiento de la selección de Brasil

New on Sports Illustrated: El PSG y el FC Barcelona preparan un trueque Neymar-Dembélé

New on Sports Illustrated: Ernesto Valverde se salva de la destitución, por ahora

New on Sports Illustrated: Frank Lampard: Why the Time Is Right for the Chelsea Legend to Take the Reins at Stamford Bridge

New on Sports Illustrated: Griezmann estaría molesto por el "veto" de los jugadores del Barcelona

Nusrat Jahan Rafi: 16 charged in Bangladesh for burning girl alive

The schoolgirl was set on fire after filing a sexual harassment complaint against her principal.

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Myanmar military accused of fresh war crimes in Rakhine

Amnesty International says the army is killing, torturing and attacking civilians in Rakhine state.

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Argentina abortion: Crowds gather to back pro-choice bill

The demonstrators support a bill which aims to legalise abortion in the first 14 weeks of pregnancy.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Atletico Madrid Transfers: How Diego Simeone's Team Could Look in 2019/20

Trump Undercuts Bolton on North Korea and Iran

By PETER BAKER and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2I5KVZH

New on Sports Illustrated: La ley fiscal que aprobará Italia para atraer más futbolistas a la Serie A

New on Sports Illustrated: Amazon Confirm 'Intimate' Four-Part Documentary Following Borussia Dortmund's 2019/20 Campaign

New on Sports Illustrated: Toni Kroos Drops Trailer for Upcoming Biopic Featuring Several of Football's Biggest Names

New on Sports Illustrated: Juventus Third Kit 2019/20: Old Lady Continue Trend of Bold Designs With Camouflage Shirt

New on Sports Illustrated: Real Madrid to Allow Sergio Ramos to Leave if Right Bid Comes in as Details of Perez Chat Emerge

New on Sports Illustrated: Erik Lamela Considers Champions League Final a 'Present' After Injury Troubles at Tottenham

New on Sports Illustrated: 10 Clubs With the Most Players Going to the 2019 Women's World Cup in France

New on Sports Illustrated: Jurgen Klopp Calls Juventus Links 'Bullsh*t' as He Insists He's Staying at Liverpool

New on Sports Illustrated: Raúl González dirigirá al Real Madrid Castilla la próxima temporada

New on Sports Illustrated: Tremendo 'zasca' de Klopp a Guardiola a 3 días de la final de la Champions

New on Sports Illustrated: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Sets Deadline to Remove Man Utd Deadwood With Up to 8 Stars Set for Exit

New on Sports Illustrated: Roberto Martinez to Discuss Future With Belgian FA Amidst Links With Barcelona Job

New on Sports Illustrated: Unai Emery Reveals Plan to Use Departing Trio to 'Touch Something Emotional' in Europa League Final

New on Sports Illustrated: El Real Madrid está muy cerca de fichar a Ferland Mendy

Tankers almost certainly damaged by Iranian naval mines, US says

National Security Adviser John Bolton blames Iran for attacks off the UAE, but provides no evidence.

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Ellen DeGeneres opens up about sexual abuse

The US chat show host speaks out "because I want other girls to not ever let someone do that".

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New on Sports Illustrated: Mohamed Salah Eyes Club & International Double as Liverpool Look to Banish Kiev Memories

Niki Lauda: F1 stars attend Mass for late racing legend in Austria

They are among thousands paying tributes to the late Austrian driver at a Mass in Vienna.

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The diggers guided by satellites and drones

Moving earth is messy - but new technology means we can dig with an accuracy of a few centimetres.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2K7sLcV

New on Sports Illustrated: 8 Players Who Destroyed Every League They Played in

New on Sports Illustrated: Arsenal Join Man Utd in Race for PSG Defender Thomas Meunier as Unai Emery Eyes €30m Deal

New on Sports Illustrated: Barcelona President Confirms Ernesto Valverde Will Remain as Manager for Next Season

New on Sports Illustrated: Real Madrid 'Agree £115m Fee' With Chelsea to Sign Eden Hazard This Summer

New on Sports Illustrated: Harry Wilson 'Decides to Leave Liverpool' in Search of Regular Top-Flight Action

New on Sports Illustrated: Romelu Lukaku 'Accepts Pay Cut' to Join Inter as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Sets Deadline to Sell Players

New on Sports Illustrated: Max Kepler Tops List of Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets

Max Kepler, like seemingly everyone in a Twins uniform, is on a tear. He's someone fantasy baseball owners should be trying to acquire on the trade market.

New on Sports Illustrated: What's Next for Phillies Outfielder Odubel Herrera Following His Domestic Violence Arrest?

Herrera faces an assault charge for a domestic violence incident in Atlantic City’s Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino.

New on Sports Illustrated: Chipotle Will Be Live Tweeting $1 Million Worth of Free Burritos During NBA Finals

Any time an on-air announcer says the word "free" during the NBA Finals that means free food.

New on Sports Illustrated: Only Jeanie Buss Can Fix the Sinking Lakers' Ship

Maybe the Lakers will still trade for Anthony Davis or sign another superstar to join LeBron James in free agency, but it's up to Jeanie Buss to end the front office melodrama. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Megan Gustafson to Play in The Basketball Tournament After Being Cut by Wings

Gustafson will participate in the primarily male-dominated tournament this summer.

New on Sports Illustrated: Oklahoma State Eases Into NCAA Golf Semifinals

The Cowboys earned the No. 1 seed with a 31-shot victory in stroke play at Blessings Golf Club

New on Sports Illustrated: Reds' Derek Dietrich Crushes Three Consecutive Home Runs in Game vs. Pirates

Derek Dietrich now has 17 homers for the season.

New on Sports Illustrated: South American Soccer Match Ends With On-Field Fracas, Two Players Red-Carded

Colón defeated River Plate 3–1 on aggregate to advance in the Copa Sudamericana.

New on Sports Illustrated: Chris Harris, Broncos Agree to New One-Year Deal

Chris Harris, an All-Pro cornerback, had reportedly told the Broncos he wanted a new deal or to be traded.

New on Sports Illustrated: National Soccer Hall of Fame Voting Remains a Grossly Flawed Process

The small problem is Abby Wambach only received 80% of the vote. The big problem is she was the only player elected. Another year, another set of baffling circumstances surrounding the building that is supposed to tell the story of American soccer.

New on Sports Illustrated: Magic Johnson: 'I've Never Abused an Employee' While Working for Lakers

Magic Johnson joined SportsCenter on Tuesday evening to deny an ESPN report alleging he "berated staffers."

New on Sports Illustrated: Patrice Bergeron Has Always Been the Perfect Fit in Boston

Patrice Bergeron is a 33-year-old who represents the no-frills foundation upon which this current core of the Boston Bruins was built.

New on Sports Illustrated: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to Explore Midseason Tournament, Late-Season Play-in

Silver said the league can potentially follow the European soccer model with another tournament aside from the NBA playoffs. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: 2019 Gavitt Games Matchups Set Between Big East, Big Ten

The eight matchups for the 2019 Gavitt Tipoff Games are reportedly in place.

New on Sports Illustrated: LSU's Will Wade Caps Turbulent Year With Fittingly Complicated Press Conference

The coach who led the Tigers to the SEC title but was suspended for their tournament run was long on apologies but short on hard answers.

New on Sports Illustrated: Wojciech Szczesny Undergoes Successful Operation on Right Knee After Missing Sampdoria Defeat

New on Sports Illustrated: Mount Vernon Superintendent Says School Did Not Speak With NCAA When Vetting Art Briles

Mount Vernon's superintendent said the school did not speak with anyone from the NCAA or any Baylor sexual assault victims.

New on Sports Illustrated: Hauser Brothers Sam and Joey Transfer to Virginia and Michigan State, Respectively

The brothers visited Virginia, Michigan State and Wisconsin after announcing their decision to transfer in April.

New on Sports Illustrated: R.J. Hampton's Decision to Turn Pro Embodies the Modern Challenge Facing College Basketball

Top recruit R.J. Hampton's decision to play overseas shows why college hoops may be wise to adapt to today's reality of the sport.

New on Sports Illustrated: Arsenal vs Chelsea: The Stat That Proves History Is Against Gunners Ahead of Europa League Final

New on Sports Illustrated: Barcelona 'Open Negotiations' With PSG Over Potential Swap Deal Between Neymar & Ousmane Dembele

Huawei: US blacklist will harm billions of consumers

Huawei says the US is "using the strength of an entire nation to come after a private company".

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Johnson & Johnson faces trial over opioid crisis in Oklahoma

The battle over who is responsible for the US opioid crisis begins playing out in an Oklahoma court.

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Belgium's ex-King Albert II submits DNA in paternity case

Albert II provides a sample to avoid daily fines amid claims he fathered a love-child in the 1960s.

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Australia's 'Egg Boy' gives donations to NZ attack survivors

The Australian teenager was flooded with donations after egging a controversial far-right lawmaker.

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Malaysia orders tonnes of imported waste to be returned

The country's government says it has become a dumping ground for wealthier nations.

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New Zealand budget: National party denies hacking Treasury

New Zealand's opposition party says it wasn't behind 2,000 hacking attempts on government systems.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EDKO6U

Real Madrid 'most valuable club in Europe', says KPMG

The Spanish club tops KPMG's study of top sides' "enterprise value", ahead of Man Utd and Bayern Munich.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EFPARv

UN staff caught up in Kosovo police anti-smuggling sweep

The pair were held in a police raid in the north, which has a majority ethnic Serbian population.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2K9UQAj

Pakistan vet charged with blasphemy over medicine 'wrapped in religious text'

The vet allegedly wrapped medicine in pages from a school book containing Islamic religious text.

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Biden team says Trump's taunts 'beneath dignity of the office'

The Biden camp accuses President Trump of siding "repeatedly with a murderous dictator".

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HIyl3J

The preachers getting rich from poor Americans

Some televangelists ask people to give cash to earn financial favour from God - it's often the hardest-up giving their last pennies.

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Could making recycling pay save the planet?

Encouraging recycling as a moral good may not make sense.

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How Nigeria and its president are being held to ransom

Tackling kidnapping is Muhammadu Buhari's biggest challenge as he is sworn in for another four years.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W8EdMy

The bullying that led this doctor to take her own life

Payal Tadvi, 26, took her own life after months of alleged harassment over her caste, her family say.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XdEw59

Are rare earth minerals China's trump card in its trade war with US?

There is speculation that China might restrict rare earth minerals to the US. What could the impact be?

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VXPOsS

The Yazidi family reunited after being IS slaves

Thousands of Yazidis were killed or enslaved by IS but Nashaat and his mother survived, and are about to be reunited.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EEUu0Z

Growing crops in the shadow of Fukushima

Eight years on from the nuclear disaster, some have chosen to return to the small town of Okuma in Japan.

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Your Tales of Subway Oddities: Dog in a Bag Edition

By EMMA G. FITZSIMMONS from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/30KSMol

Japan Rolled Out the Red Carpet. Trump Veered Off Into Personal Fixations.

By ANNIE KARNI from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2WtY0p0

After Death on Airliner, Autopsy’s Grim Discovery: 246 Packs of Cocaine

By PALKO KARASZ from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2EDhOMp

Kansas City-Area Tornadoes Add to 12 Straight Days of Destruction

By KEVIN WILLIAMS and ALAN BLINDER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2XdxYDw

Elizabeth Warren Gains Ground in 2020 Field, One Plan at a Time

By THOMAS KAPLAN and ASTEAD W. HERNDON from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2X8HDvj

Google’s Shadow Work Force: Temps Who Outnumber Full-Time Employees

By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2XhzFQF

Tony Horwitz Dies at 60; Prize-Winning Journalist and Best-Selling Author

By SAM ROBERTS from NYT Obituaries https://nyti.ms/2W8fEzq

Wife of Slain Wall Street Banker: My Son Did It, but He ‘Is Nuts’

By EDGAR SANDOVAL from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2MoAFkC

Dementia Stopped Peter Max From Painting. For Some, That Spelled a Lucrative Opportunity.

By AMY CHOZICK from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2EDYy1D

18 Schoolchildren Stabbed, and Girl and Man Killed, in Attack in Japan

By MOTOKO RICH and HISAKO UENO from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2W6zJpI

How to Bullyproof Your Child

By ESTELLE ERASMUS from NYT Well https://nyti.ms/2Wmux08

New on Sports Illustrated: Tuesday’s Hot Clicks: This Torey Krug Shift Is Stanley Cup Finals Hockey at Its Finest

Clean, high-effort, rough and tumble hockey. That’s what makes the Stanley Cup finals so much fun. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Fernando Muslera podría llegar a River en el próximo mercado de pases

New on Sports Illustrated: Divock Origi Claims He 'Practised' Barcelona Goal as Liverpool Stars Relive Historic Moments

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Magic Johsnon Used Bullying, Intimidation As Lakers President

Lakers staffer on Magic Johnson: "He used intimidation and bullying as a way of showing authority."

New on Sports Illustrated: Leeds Activate Extension Clause to Keep Marcelo Bielsa at Elland Road for Next Season

New on Sports Illustrated: Fabian Delph Rumours, Surprise Mario Balotelli Links, Shinji Kagawa Interest: West Ham News Roundup

New on Sports Illustrated: Chelsea - Arsenal | Previa, horario, transmisión de TV, streaming online y posibles alineaciones

New on Sports Illustrated: Lopetegui habla por primera vez sobre su fichaje y posterior salida del Real Madrid

North Korea: UN report says people 'trapped in cycle of corruption'

A UN report says people are forced to bribe officials in order to survive in the secretive state.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2woip03

New on Sports Illustrated: Arsenal vs Chelsea: Picking the Best Available Combined XI Ahead of Wednesday's Europa League Final

New on Sports Illustrated: Newcastle United 'Sceptical' That Bid From Sheikh Khaled Will Lead to Immediate Sale of Club

New on Sports Illustrated: La verdadera razón por la que Sergio Ramos querría irse a China además del sueldo

New on Sports Illustrated: El Atlético iría a por este delantero 'top' si se marcha Diego Costa

New on Sports Illustrated: Florentino Pérez confiesa que no se arrepiente de la marcha de Cristiano Ronaldo

New on Sports Illustrated: La envidiable colección de camisetas de Luciano Spalletti

New on Sports Illustrated: Analyzing NBA Draft Prospects With Overinflated Stocks

The NBA draft is right around the corner and teams generally have a good feel for the players they could potentially select in June. But even with all of the information available, there are a few prospects whose stocks remains too high.  

Ohio tornadoes: Widespread damage, injuries and power cuts

Several people were injured in the cities of Dayton and Celina, but no deaths have been reported.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Luka Jovic Talks Up Premier League or Serie A Move as Real Madrid Talks Stall

New on Sports Illustrated: La estrella mundial que quiere el vestuario madridista para su equipo

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: NFL, Players Union Start Labor Talks

The NFL and NFLPA reportedly have started negotiations to reach a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement.

New on Sports Illustrated: Arsenal vs Chelsea: 6 Classic Encounters Ahead of the Europa League Final

New on Sports Illustrated: Maurizio Sarri Set for Huge Pay Rise as He Agrees Three-Year Deal to Leave Chelsea for Juventus

New on Sports Illustrated: Naby Keita Officially Ruled Out Of Champions League Final Through Injury

New on Sports Illustrated: Xabi Alonso explica cómo les enseñó Mourinho a defender a Messi

New on Sports Illustrated: Roberto Martínez es el gran favorito para ocupar el banquillo del Barça la temporada que viene

New on Sports Illustrated: La oferta del Atlético de Madrid por Joao Félix que habría rechazado el Benfica

Egypt's Sinai: 'War crimes' being committed, says Human Rights Watch

Children as young as 12 are being held in secret prisons, Human Rights Watch says.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EDM8GT

Europe's leaders launch fight for EU top jobs in Brussels

EU leaders will begin intense haggling over candidates for the EU's top jobs.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Wa40UK

New on Sports Illustrated: Los señalados del Barça tras la final de Copa del Rey

New on Sports Illustrated: La cifra récord que espera ingresar el Real Madrid por ventas durante el mercado

New on Sports Illustrated: Atletico Madrid Confirm Signing of FC Porto Defender Felipe as Rebuild Begins

New on Sports Illustrated: Ousmane Dembele Among Stars Available for Sale as Ivan Rakitic Plans to Fight for Barcelona Future

New on Sports Illustrated: Las botas con las que el capitán del Aston Villa jugó el partido por el ascenso a la Premier League

New on Sports Illustrated: Florentino Pérez reconoce el interés del Real Madrid por fichar a Hazard

New on Sports Illustrated: Jose Mourinho Claims Arsenal Are Under 'More Pressure' Than Chelsea Ahead of Europa League Final

New on Sports Illustrated: Madrid Bar Owners Voice Fear of English 'Hooligans' as 70,000 Liverpool & Spurs Fans Head for Madrid

New on Sports Illustrated: Man Utd Kit Leak: Images Emerge Online of Commemorative 2019/20 3rd Strip

New on Sports Illustrated: Barcelona Eye Roberto Martinez as New Coach With Ernesto Valverde Set for Sack

New on Sports Illustrated: UEFA to Prevent Arsenal Players From Showing Support for Henrikh Mkhitaryan in Europa League Final

New on Sports Illustrated: Felipe se convierte en el primer fichaje del Atlético de Madrid para la próxima temporada

Japan knife attack: 'I saw children screaming and crying'

A man wielding knives attacked schoolchildren waiting to board a bus in the city of Kawasaki.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EFk6e5

Match-fixing in football: Spanish police make arrests in top two divisions

Current and former players from Spain's top two divisions are arrested as part of a La Liga investigation into match-fixing.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2wq6ChQ

Australian jailed for UK backpacker's kidnap and rape ordeal

Marcus Martin held the British woman hostage on a month-long road trip across Queensland.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WAC4c5

New on Sports Illustrated: Detenidos varios jugadores de primera y segunda y el presidente del Huesca por amaños de partidos

New on Sports Illustrated: Jan Vertonghen Provides Injury Update Ahead of Champions League Final

New on Sports Illustrated: La RFEF confirmó la 'Final Four' para la próxima Supercopa de España

Iggy Azalea 'felt violated' by nude photo leak

The rapper deletes her social media accounts after receiving "vile" messages about leaked photos.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ECtKhr

'Holy Spirit' saves German driver from speeding fine

Police decide to "leave the speeder in peace" after a perfectly placed white dove obscures his face.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2I1Z22p

New on Sports Illustrated: Multiple La Liga Players Arrested for Alleged Match Fixing

New on Sports Illustrated: Gennaro Gattuso Resigns as AC Milan Manager After Failing to Make Champions League

Papua New Guinea PM Peter O'Neill tries to stall own resignation

Peter O'Neill said on Sunday he would step down but has now tried to block a no-confidence vote.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HHea6q

New on Sports Illustrated: Eden Hazard Promises Chelsea Fans He'll Never Play for Another Premier League Club as Exit Looms

New on Sports Illustrated: Bernd Leno Hits Out at Europa League Final 'Scandal' With Henrikh Mkhitaryan Out of Squad

New on Sports Illustrated: Real Madrid President Confirms Sergio Ramos Asked to Leave Los Blancos for Free This Summer

Ken Wyatt: Australia's first indigenous cabinet minister

Ken Wyatt's elevation also makes him the first Aboriginal person ever to oversee indigenous affairs.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WvTLsU

New on Sports Illustrated: Hitching Its Wagon to Lil Nas X Is a Smart Move for the NHL

The NHL isn’t known for being incredibly hip when it comes to musical choices, but the leauge nailed it by having Lil Nas X kick off the Stanley Cup Final.

New on Sports Illustrated: Bruins' Fourth Line Proves Reliable in Boston's Comeback Win

The credit deserves to be spread around, but it was Sean Kuraly and the Bruins’ fourth line that shone the most in Boston’s Game 1 win against the Blues.

New on Sports Illustrated: John Calipari Gifts Custom Kentucky Jersey to Mom of Slain Arkansas Teen

Kentucky fan and high school student Taylon Vail was killed in a drive-by shooting in West Memphis, Arkansas in April. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Neymar Loses Brazil Captaincy to Dani Alves for 2019 Copa America

Brazil's football confederation said in a statement on Monday that Alves, a close friend of Neymar's who plays with him at Paris Saint-Germain, will start wearing the armband in the friendly against Qatar on June 5 in Brasilia.

New on Sports Illustrated: Bruins Bounce Back From Slow Start to Take Game 1 Against Blues

After a slow first period, the Bruins unleashed four straight goals en route to a 4–2 win in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Duke Center Marques Bolden Forfeits Eligibility, Stays in NBA Draft

Bolden averaged 1.7 blocks and 19 minutes per game as a junior in 2018-19. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Lil Nas X Brings 'Old Town Road' to Stanley Cup Final

The NHL has the horses in the back. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Evgeny Kuznetsov Denies Cocaine Use After Appearing Next to Lines of White Powder

Kuznetsov says he left a Las Vegas hotel room in June 2018 after seeing "strange substances on the table."

New on Sports Illustrated: Bill Buckner Deserves to Be Remembered for More Than One Play

A groundball went through Bill Buckner's legs in the World Series, but his 22-year career shouldn't boil down to one moment.

New on Sports Illustrated: Steve Kerr: Kevin Durant to Miss Game 1 of NBA Finals

Durant has been out since Game 5 of the second round. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Luis Suarez Considered 'Transferable' by Barcelona Board as Doubts Arise Over Striker's Commitment

New on Sports Illustrated: Contract Talks Between Nicolo Zaniolo and Roma Halt as Tottenham Prepare Offer

New on Sports Illustrated: NBA Finals Schedule: Warriors vs. Raptors Dates, Times, Streaming Info

The Finals begin Thursday, May 30 from Toronto. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Warriors Coach Steve Kerr on Raptors' Biggest Fan: 'I'm Not Worried About Drake'

Warriors coach Steve Kerr isn't stressed about the Raptors' most public fan: rapper Drake. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Transfer Rumours: Lo Celso to Spurs, Manchester Clubs in for Cancelo, Palacios to Arsenal & More

New on Sports Illustrated: MLB Players, Baseball World Share Tributes After Bill Buckner Dies at 69

Former MLB players and others around the league played tribute to Bill Buckner after he died Monday. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Patriots' Adjustments to Benjamin Watson's Suspension, Jets' GM Search Heats Up, More NFL Notes

Also, a thought from Nate Boyer for those who have a hard time celebrating on Memorial Day.

New on Sports Illustrated: England Confirm 23-Man Squad for Nations League Finals in June

New on Sports Illustrated: Virginia Defeats Yale, Captures Sixth Lacrosse National Championship

The Cavaliers beat Yale, 13–9, to win the 2019 Division I men's lacrosse national championshi

New on Sports Illustrated: UCLA Claims No. 1 Seed in NCAA Baseball Tournament

The Bruins are the nation's top seed while the SEC has a record-tying 10 teams in the field this year.

Family Vacation

By VERONICA CHAMBERS from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2VRkJH5

Romania’s Most Powerful Man Is Sent to Prison for Corruption

By KIT GILLET and MARC SANTORA from NYT World https://nyti.ms/30LSiOH

She Thought She’d Married a Rich Chinese Farmer. She Hadn’t.

By SALMAN MASOOD and AMY QIN from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2QoZXxy

Trump Administration Hardens Its Attack on Climate Science

By CORAL DAVENPORT and MARK LANDLER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2X8ERpF

Fearing Supreme Court Loss, New York Tries to Make Gun Case Vanish

By ADAM LIPTAK from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2W6vevs

With His Job Gone, an Autoworker Wonders, ‘What Am I as a Man?’

By SABRINA TAVERNISE from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2VTjXcT

Trump’s Formidable 2020 Tailwind

By STEVEN RATTNER from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2W8l3X2

My Best Friend and I Did Everything Together — Until He Was Killed in Afghanistan

By LUKE RYAN from NYT Magazine https://nyti.ms/2WllBIj

Emma Thompson Gets a Shock at 60

By CARA BUCKLEY from NYT Movies https://nyti.ms/2YHKnzV

Japan attack: Child among three dead in Kawasaki stabbing

A man started stabbing schoolchildren waiting for a bus in a city just south of Tokyo.

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A coffee shop in San Francisco offers a $75 cup of coffee

Klatch Coffee in San Francisco is offering a $75 cup of coffee used from award winning beans grown in Panama.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W5WLNr

Photographer 'overwhelmed' by response to bald eagle picture

Steve Biro snapped the picture of 'Bruce' the bald eagle at a raptor conservation centre in Canada.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2wm7FPF

Man dies on plane after ingesting 246 cocaine bags

The flight from Mexico City made an emergency landing after the Japanese passenger began having seizures.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2wm8V5D

Jair Bolsonaro: Man who stabbed Brazil's leader is 'mentally ill'

The man who stabbed Brazil's president during his campaign last year cannot be jailed, a judge rules.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EBRRNc

Malawi election: President Mutharika re-elected after court battle

President Mutharika secures a second term, after a court-ordered delay to the result's announcement.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QsTn9t

Trump in Japan: US president backs Abe-Kim talks

Japan's PM wants "frank talks" with North Korea on issues such as the abduction of its citizens.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2X7TZ6X

Romania corruption: PSD chief Liviu Dragnea jailed

The head of the ruling PSD party, Liviu Dragnea, loses his appeal against a corruption conviction.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2X8idhp

Who are the Muslim community patrols protecting US mosques?

A group of Muslim-Americans have begun patrolling New York mosques in a controversial safety measure.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2X8X1rl

The tablet computer pulled by donkey

Communities in Mozambique learn about health, banking and elections via giant interactive screens.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XaHebu

Everest deaths: Four reasons why this climbing season went wrong

Overcrowding is blamed for an increase in deaths on the world's highest peak, but other factors are at play.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2I49CFT

Six shocking things we've learned from the Nxivm trial

Skin branding ceremonies, blackmail and punishment for weight gain were all part of the "sex cult".

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W8OTL5

Myanmar's Thangyat: Jailed for a comedy show

Seven young performers are in prison after taking part in a traditional festival, known as Thangyat.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2wmveYV

The 1930s invention that is cutting period poverty

Saying 'Goodbye' to pads and period poverty, and 'Hello' to the menstrual cup

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HZFxYj

Cracks open up as earthquake hits Peru

At least one person is dead after a powerful 8.0 magnitude earthquake hit the Amazon rainforest in north-central Peru.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HFYzUG

New on Sports Illustrated: La historia de River Pieve, el club italiano que se fundó en honor al equipo argentino

Sebastian Kurz, Austrian leader, faces removal in confidence vote

Chancellor Sebastian Kurz's previous allies say they will now back a move to have him sacked.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HF7CVK

Scores dead or missing as DR Congo boat sinks

The vessel is reported to have been carrying more than 400 passengers on Lake Mai-Ndombe.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HIhuyd

New on Sports Illustrated: VÍDEO | La nueva forma de quitarse un diente con una pelota que se ha vuelto viral

New on Sports Illustrated: Se cumplen 70 años de la tragedia que forjó la eterna amistad entre River y Torino

New on Sports Illustrated: Jordan Henderson Reveals Liverpool & Spurs Stars Have Had No Contact Ahead of Champions League Final

New on Sports Illustrated: Man Utd Women's Intentions Are Clear After Signing England Defender Abbie McManus

New on Sports Illustrated: West Ham Make First Move for Barcelona Midfielder Andre Gomes With £18m Bid

Ethiopia apologises for map that erases Somalia

It appeared on the foreign ministry website, showing its neighbour incorporated within its borders.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HYVWfy

Migrant boy who died after detention at US border buried

The two-and-a-half-year-old boy from Guatemala died after he was held in US custody at the border.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2JFOSYr

New on Sports Illustrated: James Maddison & Aaron Wan-Bissaka Named in England Squad for European Under-21 Championship

New on Sports Illustrated: Los 'subgrupos' dentro del vestuario del Barcelona: veteranos, brasileños, franceses,...

New on Sports Illustrated: La astronómica cifra que tendría que pagar el Madrid para hacer frente al salario de Neymar

New on Sports Illustrated: Los posibles fichajes de Cruz Azul para el Apertura 2019

New on Sports Illustrated: RUMOR | Este sería el sueldo que pagaría LDU a Fernando Gaibor

New on Sports Illustrated: Bayern Munich President Uli Hoeness Urges Jerome Boateng to Leave & Find a New Club

New on Sports Illustrated: La directiva de LDU habría pedido q que Anangonó no sea titular

New on Sports Illustrated: Marcos Alonso Claims Maurizio Sarri Has Struggled at Chelsea Because He Was Never a Pro Footballer

New on Sports Illustrated: James Milner reveló el insulto que le dedicó Messi en el partido contra el Liverpool

New on Sports Illustrated: Santos Wonderkid Giovanni Pictured With Eden Hazard Amid Rumours of Imminent Chelsea Switch

New on Sports Illustrated: Inter Expected to Announce Antonio Conte as New Manager in the Coming Days

New on Sports Illustrated: MLS Week 13 Roundup: New Leaders Atop the East & LAFC Continue to Roll

France Lyon: Police arrest suspect in parcel bomb attack which hurt 13

A suspected parcel bomb packed with shrapnel exploded on Friday, injuring 13 people.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HYfwZn

New on Sports Illustrated: Juan Escobar llegaría el martes o miércoles a México para firmar su contrato con Cruz Azul

New on Sports Illustrated: León vs Tigres | Lo bueno, lo malo y lo feo de la Gran Final

New on Sports Illustrated: El gran torneo del León no tuvo ningún sentido

New on Sports Illustrated: El rol de Pablo Aguilar en el fichaje de Juan Escobar a Cruz Azul

New on Sports Illustrated: Carlos Vela admitió que prefirió quedarse en Estados Unidos antes que jugar en el FC Barcelona

New on Sports Illustrated: Javier Hernández admite que ha sufrido muchos cambios en su personali

New on Sports Illustrated: ​¡LLEGÓ LA SÉPTIMA! | El 1x1 de Tigres en su empate frente a León

New on Sports Illustrated: Los memes destacaron el estilo 'ratonero' de Tigres y la dura caída de León

New on Sports Illustrated: Chivas cambiará nuevamente su césped y le regalarán el viejo a aficionados

New on Sports Illustrated: Las mejores opciones que tiene Chivas para reforzarse de cara a la próxima temporada

New on Sports Illustrated: Newcastle Set for Takeover as Mike Ashley 'Signs' Contract on Dubai Billionaire's £350m Offer

New on Sports Illustrated: Man City Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak Insists Rivals Clubs are 'Jealous' & Hits Back at Criticism

New on Sports Illustrated: Matthijs de Ligt Reveals Exactly When He Will Decide on Future Amid Barcelona & Man Utd Speculation

New on Sports Illustrated: Lo bueno, lo malo y lo feo del FC Barcelona esta temporada

New on Sports Illustrated: Cumbre Zidane-Ramos: el francés cuenta con su capitán

European elections: anti-EU forces and Green wave

From the predicted rise of anti-EU forces to a 'Green wave', BBC Brussels reporter Adam Fleming looks at what went on across Europe.

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New on Sports Illustrated: 7 Heroes That Divide the World of Football

New on Sports Illustrated: El Real Madrid podría repescar a Mario Hermoso para hacer caja

New on Sports Illustrated: Arsenal Remain in Race for Mario Hermoso as Real Madrid Eye Bargain Summer Deal

New on Sports Illustrated: Massimiliano Allegri Insists He Will Return to Management When the Time Is Right After Juventus Exit

New on Sports Illustrated: Zinedine Zidane 'Doing All He Can' to Convince Sergio Ramos to Remain With Real Madrid

New on Sports Illustrated: Gennaro Gattuso Left Considering Milan Future After Failing to Qualify for Champions League

New on Sports Illustrated: Barcelona Hold 'Crisis Meeting' Following Copa del Rey Defeat as Faith in Ernesto Valverde's Wanes

Four things to expect from the week ahead

An important week for the Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange, and for English football clubs.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Dortmund CEO Insists Jadon Sancho Is 'Guaranteed' to Remain at Club Amid Man Utd Interest

New on Sports Illustrated: James Milner Emerges as Surprise PSG Target as Liverpool Star Nears End of Contract

Fiat Chrysler proposes merger with Renault

Fiat said the proposed tie-up would create a "world leader" in the rapidly changing auto sector.

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Fighting between inmates at Brazil prison kills 15

Officials say the violence has been contained and the cause of the struggle is being investigated.

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European Election Results Show Growing Split Over Union’s Future

By STEVEN ERLANGER from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2HEGczh

New on Sports Illustrated: Table Setter: Will Matt Carpenter Start Hitting After Moving Out of Leadoff Spot?

Is Matt Carpenter about to get hot? Let's set the table for the week ahead in baseball.

European elections 2019: Power blocs lose grip on parliament

Major centrist parties suffer big losses in EU elections, as liberals, Greens and nationalists gain ground.

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European elections 2019: What we know so far

The highest turnout since 1994 creates a new, fragmented reality for the European Parliament.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2K7V8Yb

Trump in Japan: US president meets Emperor Naruhito

President Trump meets Emperor Naruhito, who was crowned only weeks ago when his father stepped down.

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Courtney Herron: Melbourne woman killed in 'horrendous bashing'

Courtney Herron died in a "particularly horrendous attack" in a Melbourne park, police say.

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Fighting malaria: Night shift on the frontline

A night shift in the hospital on the frontline of the fight against malaria.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Tigres Wins Liga MX Clausura Title After Both Teams Go Scoreless in Second Leg

A scoreless second leg that saw both team's goalkeepers stand on their heads saw Tigres win the Liga MX Clausura title on Sunday.

New on Sports Illustrated: Johnny Russell's Hat Trick Sees Sporting KC Break Winless Streak, Wondo Wins it for San Jose

Johnny Russell's hat trick saw Sporting KC end its winless steak of seven games while Chris Wondolowski kept up his hot form by scoring his 149th and 150th goals in an Earthquakes' win. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Cleveland Cavaliers Owner Dan Gilbert Hospitalized With Stroke Symptoms

Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert was hospitalized Sunday morning in the Detroit area after experiencing stroke-like symptoms.

New on Sports Illustrated: Roundtable: Expert Picks and Predictions for the Stanley Cup Final

Who will win the Conn Smythe? Will the Bruins be rusty to start? And who walks away as Stanley Cup champions? Here’s what the SI NHL staff expects from the Stanley Cup Final.

New on Sports Illustrated: 96-Year-Old World War II Veteran Performs Chills-Inducing National Anthem on Harmonica

Veteran Pete DuPre had met with USWNT players in Normandy when the team traveled to France in January.

New on Sports Illustrated: The Jets Right Now, According to Adam Gase

It’s been a bumpy few weeks for the Jets' and their new head coach and newly named interim GM. Where is Gase’s mind at through all of this? Also, the changes to the combine aren't the changes you think, Jerry Jones is hardly panicked about the number of Dallas’s expiring contracts, Jerry Kramer remembers Bart Starr and more.

New on Sports Illustrated: JJ Watt Engaged to Houston Dash Captain Kealia Ohai: 'I'm the Luckiest Man in the World'

The 30-year-old Houston Texans star is engaged to his longtime sweetheart, soccer player Kealia Ohai. 

New on Sports Illustrated: BOCA 1-0 ARGENTINOS JUNIORS | El 1x1 del Xeneize que se clasificó a la final de la Copa Superliga

New on Sports Illustrated: Benjamin Watson Announces Four-Game Suspension for Violating NFL's Drug Policy

Watson announced and explained the suspension in a Facebook post.

New on Sports Illustrated: Finland Defeats Canada for Gold at Hockey World Championship

Marko Anttila helped lead Finland to its third world hockey title, scoring the tying and go-ahead goals in a 3–1 victory over Canada on Sunday. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Atalanta, Inter Milan Secure Final Champions League Places on Wild Final Day in Serie A

Four teams had been fighting for the last two Italian Champions League spots on Sunday. All won their games as Atalanta took third and Inter fourth, but none had it easy. 

New on Sports Illustrated: 26th Thoroughbred Horse Dies at Santa Anita Since Dec. 26

It was the third death in nine days at the Santa Anita racetrack. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Benfica Wonerkid Joao Felix Insists 'Time Will Tell' Over Rumours Linking Him With Big Money Move

New on Sports Illustrated: Inter 2-1 Empoli: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Nerazzurri Clinch Champions League Spot

New on Sports Illustrated: SPAL 2-3 Milan: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Rossoneri Miss Out on Top Four Despite Victory

New on Sports Illustrated: USWNT Crush Mexico in Final Send-Off Game but Questions Still Linger Around Jill Ellis's Squad

The USWNT showed off how potent its attack is and cruised to a big win over Mexico in its final "send-off" game before the Women's World Cup but there are still questions surrounding the team as it prepares to go to France. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Simon Pagenaud Wins Indy 500 on Penske’s Golden Anniversary

Simon Pagenaud may have saved his job by winning the seventh-closest finish in the 103 years of the race.

New on Sports Illustrated: Manchester City Home Kit 2019/20: Leaked Images of Brand New Design Leaves Supporters Underwhelmed

Anthony Albanese: Australia's Labor opposition elects new leader

Anthony Albanese will lead the Labor party after its bruising defeat in Australia's general election.

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Oklahoma tornado: Aerial footage shows the aftermath

Aerial footage shows the aftermath of a tornado which caused at least two deaths in El Reno.

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Nepal says overcrowding not 'sole reason' for Everest death toll rise

The department of tourism said other factors such as weather conditions were involved.

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Briton dies following Cannes yacht collision

A 29-year-old man died when two yachts collided off the coast of Cannes, France.

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Nepal explosions kill four in capital Kathmandu

The twin blasts also injured seven others, police say, but the cause is not yet clear.

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Ex-boss of Ethiopia's notorious Jail Ogaden arrested

The man who ran a jail where suspected separatists were reportedly tortured is captured in Somalia.

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Colorado: Boulders 'the size of a building' hit US road

A huge rock slide caused an enormous trench in the road in Colorado, making it impassable.

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Javier Botet: Meet the actor behind Hollywood's monsters

You may not recognise Spanish actor Javier Botet - but he has starred in some of horror's biggest films.

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Somalia's frightening network of Islamist spies

Al-Shabab remains largely undiminished thanks to its sophisticated intelligence network.

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Russian data theft: Shady world where all is for sale

Sales of hacked personal data are booming in Russia as the penalties are rarely heavy.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EzKoOJ

Memorial Day: America's strained salute to its black veterans

Black Americans have always helped fight America's wars, but do not receive the same reverence as white soldiers.

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Has Narendra Modi ended dynastic politics in India?

A slew of candidates from political families have lost in the general elections.

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Beautiful game? The day I had to watch a sport I hate

Dany Mitzman hates football but her partner loves it. That isn't a problem until their daughter is about to go to her first game...

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/30KUk1C

The Insults Trump Has Hurled at 2020 Democrats

By K.K. REBECCA LAI and KAREN YOURISH from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2VTRjsd

1,600 Miles, 85 Hours: A Migrant Family Takes a Greyhound Across America

By MIRIAM JORDAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2K1ouri

‘It Was Like a Zoo’: Death on an Unruly, Overcrowded Everest

By KAI SCHULTZ, JEFFREY GETTLEMAN, MUJIB MASHAL and BHADRA SHARMA from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2YOOHgQ

‘Wow, What Is That?’ Navy Pilots Report Unexplained Flying Objects

By HELENE COOPER, RALPH BLUMENTHAL and LESLIE KEAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2MbzRzK

Nancy Pelosi and Fakebook’s Dirty Tricks

By KARA SWISHER from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2Mb6620

Pope Francis Says Abortion, Even of a Sick Fetus, Is Like Hiring a ‘Hitman’

By JASON HOROWITZ from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2YVkygb

Hate Comes to Dayton, and Dayton Unites Against It

By KEVIN WILLIAMS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2W4b1pV

Annie Lennox Cleans House

By JILLIAN STEINHAUER from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2JAjWZz

Hope Hicks Left the White House. Now She Must Decide Whether to Talk to Congress.

By MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Wl7ym1