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A U.S. doctor in Gaza wants President Biden to know 'we are not safe'
Dr. Adam Hamawy is a former U.S. Army combat surgeon currently in Gaza. He said he's treating primarily civilians, rather than combatants: "mostly children, many women, many elderly."
Muslim Migrants Threw Christians Overboard, Italian Police Say
by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton
Tens of thousands of people are trying to flee Africa by boarding rickety and often overcrowded boats for the journey across the Mediterranean Sea to Europe. Many ships capsize or are abandoned by smugglers, and hundreds have already died en route. More than 10,000 people were rescued this week alone.
Diego Garcia Islanders Displaced In U.K. Failure Hope To Return Home
by Ari Shapiro
Natives of Diego Garcia were displaced over 40 years ago when the U.S. built a military base on the Indian Ocean island nation.
European Union Charges Google With Antitrust Violations
by Laura Sydell
After a nearly five year investigation, European Union officials on Wednesday charged Google with antitrust violations and opened an investigation into its Android operating system.
Bostonians Mark 2nd Anniversary Of Marathon Bombing
by Tovia Smith
Bostonians marked the second anniversary of the marathon bombing Wednesday, all while awaiting the sentencing phase of convicted bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to begin.
Former NFL Player Aaron Hernandez Sentenced To Life In Prison
Former New England Patriot Hernandez was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday after being found guilty of first degree murder in 2013.
'Rambo' The Octopus Shoots Photos Of Tourists At New Zealand Aquarium
At Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium in Auckland, New Zealand, a female octopus has been trained to take photographs of visitors from inside her tank.
Hundreds Of African Migrants Feared Dead After Boat Capsizes In Mediterranean
by Lauren Frayer
Up to 400 migrants are missing and feared dead after their boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea Tuesday. Tens of thousands of migrants have attempted the hazardous journey from Africa to Europe and around 500 have died so far this year.
Chicago-Area Dog Flu Outbreak Rises To Over 1,000 Cases
Vets in Chicago have reported more than 1,000 cases of Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease. Six dogs have died so far. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Edward Dubovi of Cornell University's veterinary school about the dog flu outbreak.