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World News

Centrist wins over hard-right nationalist in Romania's presidential race

6:45am May 19, 2025

by Rob Schmitz

With nearly all ballots counted, Romanian voters have elected Bucharest's mayor, a centrist and pro-European Union candidate, as president, over the nationalist choice.

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Looking Back On Chadwick Boseman's Culture Significance

Actor Chadwick Boseman died after battling colon cancer at the age of 43. Film-goers comment on his pivotal role as a Black actor in films that depicted Black heroes and superheroes.

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Turkey Is Among The Countries Dealing With A Spike In COVID-19 Cases

by Durrie Bouscaren

Officially the country reports more than 268,000 cases and more than 6,300 deaths. But some doctors doubt the government's statistics, and say they're overwhelmed by the number of sick people.

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Tensions Are On The Rise In Portland After Protester Was Killed

In Oregon Saturday night, a person was shot and killed in downtown Portland as a pro-Trump car caravan wound its way through the city's streets — clashing with counter-protesters along the way.

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Marking The Centennial Of Author Ray Bradbury's Birth

by Petra Mayer

This month marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of science-fiction great Ray Bradbury. We examine his legacy and the authors he influenced.

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Video Game Lets Players Experience Being An Economy-Class Passenger

Now that fewer people are flying, you have a chance at a crowded and noisy experience at home. Take a seat in the economy section of a commercial flight — crying baby and all.

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Politics & Government

Republican Convention Highlighted GOP Agenda For The Next 4 Years

by Kelsey Snell

Even if President Trump is reelected, he would still face the same divided Republican Party, and entrenched partisanship that have ground Washington nearly to a halt.

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Health & Safety

Coronavirus Remains Persistent And Somewhat Unpredictable

by Allison Aubrey

Nearly 6 million people in the U.S. have tested positive for the coronavirus. Public health experts warn that the reopening of schools and businesses could lead to a rise in cases.

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Music & Culture

New York Philharmonic Takes The Show On The Road. Literally

After a five-month hiatus because of the pandemic, the New York Philharmonic Orchestra takes its show on the road in its pull-up concert series out of a pickup truck.

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Music & Culture

MTV Video Music Awards Held Virtually This Year Because Of COVID-19

The awards ceremony took place virtually as artists celebrated music created during the pandemic. There were new categories, including: best quarantine performance.

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Politics & Government

Race Is A Hot Button Issue Ahead Of November's Presidential Election

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Black conservative analyst Shermichael Singleton about the role of race in the Republican National Convention and the party's future.

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Politics & Government

How Are Presidential Candidates Responding To Violent Protests?

by Mara Liasson

Now that the political conventions are over, the latest turn in the presidential race has centered on protests and some incidents of violence. The issue appears to be a big one heading into November.

News Brief: Deadly Protest, Police Reform, Politics And Protests

Portland's mayor blames President Trump for the city's deadly violence. Wisconsin state lawmakers to meet for special session on police reform. And, protests are an issue in the presidential race.

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