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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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Russian Warplanes Bomb Syria; Russian TV Takes On The U.S.

by Corey Flintoff

Russian TV stations have updated their message. It's no longer all about Ukraine. Now it's all about Syria, and any Western criticism of Russia's military actions in Syria is dismissed.

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Along Syria's Coast, Some Cheer Russia's Bombing Campaign

by Steve Inskeep

As Russian bombs rain down, Syrian-American journalist Rasha Elass reaches out to friends, family and rebels in Syria to hear how they are faring.

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Why Russia Picked Last Week To Begin Airstrikes In Syria

David Greene talks to Konstantin von Eggert, a Russian journalist and political commentator, about Russia's actions in Syria and what President Putin hopes to gain with airstrikes in the Middle East.

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India Makes A Climate Pledge, But Insists It Has A 'Right To Grow'

by Julie McCarthy

India's economy has grown rapidly and the surge has been accompanied by a rise in its carbon footprint. The country has outlined what it plans to do in a pledge ahead of the U.N. climate conference.

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National

Federal Court To Weigh In On Texas Decision To Deny Birth Certificates

by John Burnett

A federal judge will hear arguments Friday over a Texas decision to deny birth certificates for babies born in the U.S. to parents who are living here illegally.

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What's Next For The Trans-Pacific Trade Deal?

by Jim Zarroli

The U.S. and Pacific Rim countries reached agreement Monday on an ambitious pact that cuts trade barriers, sets new labor and environmental standards and protects intellectual property rights.

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National

Record Rains Leave Parts Of South Carolina's Capital Under Water

Steve Benjamin, mayor of Columbia, S.C., talks with Renee Montagne about the flooding that has crippled his city. On Sunday, almost 7 inches of rain fell, the most ever recorded in the city's history.

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Santa Claus Launches Election Write-In Campaign

In Alaska, the North Pole City Council holds an election on Tuesday. The legally named Santa Claus has launched a write-in campaign. He's one of two contenders for two seats.

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Sports

Toilet Paper May Have Been Jets' Lucky Charm

The New York Jets beat the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. The NFL game was played in London, and The New York Times reports the Jets prepared for the trip by bringing 350 rolls of toilet paper.

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Oregon Gun Buyers Debate Stronger Mental Health Screenings

by Chris Lehman

At a gun show in Oregon, buyers and sellers talk about gun laws following last week's shooting at a community college. Some gun owners say the attack shouldn't be used as a reason to pass more laws.

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Religion

Pope's Meeting With Kim Davis Disappoints LGBT Catholics

by Renee Montagne

Marianne Duddy-Burke, head of Dignity USA, a group of LGBT Catholics, says she was inspired by Pope Francis' visit. That turned to disappointment with news the pontiff met secretly with Kim Davis.

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Bishops Question How To Achieve Pope's Vision Of An Inclusive Church

by Sylvia Poggioli

Pope Francis has opened an assembly of bishops to talk about issues facing families — such as marriage, divorce and contraception. He reiterated that the Catholic church opposes same-sex marriage.