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news Alerts As Trump awaits sentencing in hush money trial, more cases loom As Trump awaits sentencing in hush money trial, more cases loom Why some major artists are suddenly canceling shows, and in some cases entire tours Why some major artists are suddenly canceling shows, and in some cases entire tours Chad Daybell sentenced to death in slayings of first wife and second wife's 2 kids Chad Daybell sentenced to death in slayings of first wife and second wife's 2 kids Boeing forced to call off its first launch with NASA astronauts once again Boeing forced to call off its first launch with NASA astronauts once again Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter Shiloh files to drops 'Pitt' from last name Makhachev submits Poirier at UFC 302 to defend lightweight title Makhachev submits Poirier at UFC 302 to defend lightweight title Teacher who held mock slave auction, used racial slur placed on leave, superintendent says Teacher who held mock slave auction, used racial slur placed on leave, superintendent says D.C. ethics board recommends Rudy Giuliani be disbarred D.C. ethics board recommends Rudy Giuliani be disbarred Mexico expected to elect first woman president in historic election Mexico expected to elect first woman president in historic election Headliners LATEST News Chinese defense minister accuses U.S. of causing friction with its support for Taiwan and Philippines Makhachev submits Poirier at UFC 302 to defend lightweight title Trump joins TikTok years after trying to ban the app China's Chang'e 6 spacecraft lands on far side of the moon to collect samples Teacher who held mock slave auction, used racial slur placed on leave, superintendent says Burst pipes disrupt Atlanta water service, forcing business closings and boil water notice Emma Hayes makes victorious U.S. women’s national team coaching debut in 4-0 rout of South Korea Students walk out of University of Chicago graduation as school withholds 4 diplomas over protests Charlotte, stingray with virgin pregnancy, has reproductive disease, aquarium says Real Madrid beats Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in Champions League final, earning its 15th European Cup Former second in command of U.S. Navy arrested in connection with alleged bribery scheme Israel describes a permanent cease-fire in Gaza as a ‘nonstarter,’ undermining Biden’s proposal Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever earn first home win, 71-70 against Angel Reese and Chicago Sky D.C. ethics board recommends Rudy Giuliani be disbarred Police arrest 34 people at the Brooklyn Museum after pro-Palestinian protesters occupy building Chad Daybell sentenced to death in slayings of first wife and second wife's 2 kids Severe storms and heavy rain forecast for the Plains and Upper Midwest Trump's campaign demands that GOP Rep. Bob Good stop using his name and image in re-election bid Former Mississippi 'Goon Squad' officer accused in lawsuit of another beating prior to conviction for racist attack Boeing forced to call off its first launch with NASA astronauts once again Voting ends in the last round of India’s election, a referendum on PM Modi’s decade in power Live Nation probing Ticketmaster hack amid user data leak concerns Canadian serial killer Robert Pickton, who brought victims to pig farm, is dead after prison assault Police investigating theft of over 200 pride flags in Massachusetts Why some major artists are suddenly canceling shows, and in some cases entire tours It’s officially Pride Month: Here’s everything you should know about the global LGBTQ celebration The number of deaths in ICE custody is already more than double all of last year As Trump awaits sentencing in his hush money trial, more cases loom Despite First Step Act, some federal inmates remain in prison extra months UFC fighter Dustin Poirier gets frank about the damage done in the octagon She was 14 when a U.S. pilot was shot down near her home in France. 80 years later, she’s keeping his memory alive. The ANC party that freed South Africa from apartheid loses its 30-year majority in landmark election Arizona Democratic Party office opening disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters Woman has pig kidney transplant removed after issues, back on dialysis Simone Biles leads by 3 points after Day 1 of U.S. Championships Ohio building explosion caused by crew cutting gas line they thought was off, NTSB says Special counsel asks Florida judge again to bar Trump from making claims that endanger law enforcement Ohio K-9 officer on leave after video appears to show police dog attacking man lying on stomach Florida deputy who fatally shot U.S. airman fired after sheriff's investigation Dinesh D’Souza election fraud film, book ‘2000 Mules’ pulled after defamation suit Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight postponed after ulcer flare-up Vermont becomes first state to mandate that fossil fuel companies pay for climate damages North Dakota woman pleads guilty to poisoning longtime boyfriend over $30 million inheritance He posed as a Hollywood hotshot. He was actually a 'master manipulator' with a dark fantasy. Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama's mother, dies at 86 Dow closes more than 570 points higher to post best day in 2024, stocks wrap a winning May Some drugmakers to cap cost of asthma inhalers at $35 a month What's next after Trump's verdict: From the Politics Desk A century before Trump’s guilty verdict, this socialist ran for president from a prison cell Shopping The best gardening gloves, according to experts Top videos Nightly News Atlanta facing water crisis after multiple major water main breaks Nightly News NASA scrubs launch of Boeing Starliner spaceship Nightly News Mexico expected to elect first woman president in historic election Nightly News India’s massive six-week marathon election comes to a close Editors' picks World She was 14 when a U.S. pilot was shot down near her home in France. 80 years later, she’s keeping his memory alive. Asian America Sick of swiping, these South Asian Americans are considering arranged marriage EXCLUSIVE He posed as a Hollywood hotshot. He was actually a 'master manipulator' with a dark fantasy. World How Myanmar's civil war is fueling drug trafficking, terrorism and cybercrime around the world Most popular Culture & Trends Why some major artists are suddenly canceling shows, and in some cases entire tours Weather Severe storms and heavy rain forecast for the Plains and Upper Midwest Trump investigations As Trump awaits sentencing in his hush money trial, more cases loom Israel-Hamas war Students walk out of University of Chicago graduation as school withholds 4 diplomas over protests Paris 2024 With their country in crisis, Haitian athletes aim to showcase resilience at Olympics Paris 2024 Gabby Douglas ends Paris Olympics run and withdraws from U.S. Championships Paris 2024 U.S. Olympic break dancersready to show off the sport's community and culture at Paris Games Paris 2024 New coach Emma Hayes seeking to restore U.S. women's soccer glory How to fix dry, cracked heels for summer How to fix dry, cracked heels for summer I ran dozens of miles in these running shoes 19 products our editors loved most from May The best Father’s Day gifts on Amazon Health Health news Some drugmakers to cap cost of asthma inhalers at $35 a month Health news Woman has pig kidney transplant removed after issues, back on dialysis Cancer Pfizer drug extends life for patients with rare lung cancer usually seen in nonsmokers Health news Scientists suspect a genetic disorder likely causes many unexplained cases of intellectual disability Health news CDC reports 3rd person infected in U.S. bird flu outbreak — this time with a new symptom Health news Scientists suspect a genetic disorder likely causes many unexplained cases of intellectual disability Health news CDC reports 3rd person infected in U.S. bird flu outbreak — this time with a new symptom World Space China's Chang'e 6 spacecraft lands on far side of the moon to collect samples Crime & Courts Canadian serial killer Robert Pickton, who brought victims to pig farm, is dead after prison assault Olympics Chechnya teen was planning to attack soccer events during the Paris Olympics, officials say World Voting ends in the last round of India’s election, a referendum on PM Modi’s decade in power World The ANC party that freed South Africa from apartheid loses its 30-year majority in landmark election World Voting ends in the last round of India’s election, a referendum on PM Modi’s decade in power World The ANC party that freed South Africa from apartheid loses its 30-year majority in landmark election Business & tech Business News Costco says gold buyers are helping drive up its online sales Consumer Ulta Beauty CEO outlines plans to boost sales after first-quarter slowdown, shares jump 11% Consumer It was a strong week for retail earnings. That doesn't spell a consumer comeback Economy The Fed's preferred inflation measure rose 0.2% in April, as expected Autos Tesla to recall 125,227 vehicles over faulty seat belt warning system Economy The Fed's preferred inflation measure rose 0.2% in April, as expected Autos Tesla to recall 125,227 vehicles over faulty seat belt warning system Culture & trends Celebrity Mandy Moore announces she is pregnant with baby No. 3 Internet Alexander Wang uses Taylor Swift and Beyoncé look-alikes in new ad, sparking controversy Pop Culture News Chris Martin gives a Coldplay fan who was 'struggling to walk' a ride to his show Pop Culture News 'I like a real man': Jerry Seinfeld says he misses 'dominant masculinity' Pop Culture News 'Wheel of Fortune' contestant unaware of wrong answer until Pat Sajak steps in: 'We get to keep the money!' Pop Culture News 'I like a real man': Jerry Seinfeld says he misses 'dominant masculinity' Pop Culture News 'Wheel of Fortune' contestant unaware of wrong answer until Pat Sajak steps in: 'We get to keep the money!' Sports Sports Emma Hayes makes victorious U.S. women’s national team coaching debut in 4-0 rout of South Korea Sports Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever earn first home win, 71-70 against Angel Reese and Chicago Sky Sports Real Madrid beats Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in Champions League final, earning its 15th European Cup Paris 2024 Simone Biles leads by 3 points after Day 1 of U.S. Championships Sports Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight postponed after ulcer flare-up Paris 2024 Simone Biles leads by 3 points after Day 1 of U.S. Championships Sports Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight postponed after ulcer flare-up Science World Ancient Egyptian skull shows oldest attempt at cancer surgery science Groundbreaking AI brain implant helps stroke survivor communicate in Spanish and English Climate in Crisis 'A great sadness': Venezuela is first Andean country to lose all of its glaciers Space A potentially habitable Earth-size planet was discovered just 40 light-years away Climate in Crisis A trial of cloud-brightening technology sparks controversy in a California city Space A potentially habitable Earth-size planet was discovered just 40 light-years away Climate in Crisis A trial of cloud-brightening technology sparks controversy in a California city NBC Out NBC Out & Proud It’s officially Pride Month: Here’s everything you should know about the global LGBTQ celebration OUT News A Catholic diocesan hermit in Kentucky comes out as a transgender man Israel-Hamas war Thousands march in a subdued Jerusalem gay pride parade OUT Pop Culture In the new film 'Backspot,' competitive cheerleading gets a queer twist NBC Asian America EXCLUSIVE Harvard grad who went off script to address Gaza protests said she quietly revised her speech last minute Asian America Sick of swiping, these South Asian Americans are considering arranged marriage Culture & Trends 20 years on, William Hung looks back on 'American Idol' audition with no regrets Asian America Virginia mom says white students told her Asian American son to sit at 'segregated' table NBC BLK NBCBLK Minnesota Timberwolves follow the lead of their diversity and inclusion executive NBCBLK Sojourner Truth statue unveiled where she gave her 1851 ‘Ain’t I a Woman?’ speech Sports Josh Gibson, Satchel Paige and the unsung baseball stars of the Negro Leagues now take center stage U.S. news Three Black men sue American Airlines for racial discrimination after allegedly being pulled off plane over body odor complaint NBC Latino Latino Marco Rubio gets blowback for comparing Trump trial to Cuban 'show trials,' executions Latino Political violence persists in Mexico just days before its historic election Joe Biden How the Biden campaign is tackling its Black and Latino voter problem Latino Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia is confident he can beat Maduro FAQs

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  • Hundreds of Hajj pilgrims die as Mecca temperatures hit 120 Fahrenheit.
  • 'Only pirates do this': Philippines accuses China of using bladed weapons in major South China Sea escalation.
  • Tensions are flaring once more in the South China Sea. ...
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  • Rifts Seem to Appear Between Israel's Political and Military Leadership Over Conduct of the Gaza War. ...
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  • DR Congo Says Five People Killed in Rebel Bombing of Eastern Town.

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  • Alberto, season's first named tropical storm, dumps rain on Texas and Mexico, which reports 3 deaths.

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China is the country with most daily newspapers. Its average daily circulation is 117,815,000 (nearly 118 million). In the second position is Japan which has an average daily circulation of 71,694,000 (nearly 72 million).

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  • 5. Yahoo News.
  • NPR.
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The oldest broadcasting network in the United States, the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) came into being on November 15, 1926, with a gala four-hour radio program originating from the ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City.

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June 2 – The 2024 Mexican general election is held, with Claudia Sheinbaum elected as the first female president of Mexico. June 5 – Starliner Crewed Flight Test launches atop an Atlas V rocket to the ISS. June 6–9 – The 2024 European Parliament election is held.

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These men and women name the Second World War (44%) near the top of their list of important events, behind only 9/11 (59%). Similarly, the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the Vietnam War and the Apollo 11 moon landing stand out on Baby Boomers' list of major historic events that occurred in their lifetimes.

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  • American tourist found dead on Greek island; 3 people remain missing.
  • Israeli prime minister disbands war council.
  • Protesters, police clash near Netanyahu's home after War Cabinet dropped.
  • Brawl breaks out in Italian parliament.

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Although there are many news agencies around the world, three global news agencies, Agence France-Presse (AFP), the Associated Press (AP), and Reuters have offices in most countries of the world, cover all areas of media, and provide the majority of international news printed by the world's newspapers.

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International news Channel networks with channels in several languages
NetworkEnglishStandard Arabic
France 24 (France)France 24 in englishFrance 24 Arabic عربي
CNN (US)CNN International, CNNj(Japan), CNN-News18 (India)CNN Arabic
RT (Russia)RT International, RT America, RT UKRT Arabic
BBC News (UK)BBC NewsBBC News Arabic
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The largest newspapers (by circulation) in the United States are USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times.

What is the most read news paper? ›

The newspaper with the highest print circulation in the United States in the six months running to September 2023 was The Wall Street Journal, with an average weekday print circulation of 555.2 thousand. Ranking second was The New York Times, followed by The New York Post.

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