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France struggles to deal with the heatwave hitting much of Europe
by Eleanor Beardsley
Much of Europe, including France, is dealing with a brutal heatwave. Some people are better prepared than others in a country where most people do not have air conditioning.
Hundreds arrested in Turkey protests
Hundreds of people were arrested during protests in Turkey overnight, as the main opposition party planned to nominate the imprisoned mayor of Istanbul as its presidential candidate.
In Maine, syrup makers are opening their doors to show how their work is done
This weekend, maple producers throughout Maine are opening the doors to their sugarhouses. For one family of eighth-generation maple producers, this year has been a long time coming.
Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet champions an all but forgotten composer
by Scott Detrow
Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet has performed with the world's most renowned orchestras on grand stages. He talks with NPR's Scott Detrow about his set at the Tiny Desk.
McNeese Cowboys upset the Clemson Tigers, starting a March Madness Cinderella story
by Christopher Intagliata
The McNeese State University Cowboys beat out the Clemson Tigers on Thursday, marking its first March Madness victory in its 52-year history.
Europe goes it alone on Ukraine defense
by Teri Schultz
European leaders gathering in Brussels agree to a massive defense fund that will "buy European" only.
Tamino's new album reflects the loss and change of a move across the ocean
The new album from Belgian singer Tamino, Every Dawn's A Mountain, is a mysterious reflection on loss and change after he settled in New York City.
What we know about Elon Musk's visit to the Pentagon on Friday
by Tom Bowman
Tech billionaire Elon Musk visited the Pentagon on Friday. Questions about the purpose of the visit ignited a firestorm.
The rise of Israel's finance minister Bezalel Smotrich
by Hadeel Al-Shalchi
A look at the rise Israel's finance minister who has become perhaps the most influential man in the country, alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Why the Trump administration is targeting a Venezuelan gang
by John Otis
As the Trump administration invokes a decades old law in their pursuit of Tren de Aragua gang members, we find out more about their origins and their reach.
Painting by Winston Churchill sells for more than $1 million
by Tinbete Ermyas
Christie's held an auction for "The Bay of Eze," a painting by former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. With fees and all, the painting ended up selling for 945,000 pounds.