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In "Star Trek," Ensign Pavel Chekov was the sole Communist-bloc member of the spaceship Enterprise bridge staff. His friendly, supportive presence showed how the rival nations ... were capable of working together. apnews.com/article/walter-ko…

Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on the original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90

Actor Walter Koenig, known for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov on “Star Trek,” has died at 90. His talent agent confirmed he passed away Monday at his home in Los Angeles.

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Pope Leo XIV inspires Notre Dame and Villanova playing a men's and women's doubleheader in Rome on Nov. 1. sports.yahoo.com/mens-colleg…

Pope Leo XIV inspires Notre Dame, Villanova to kick off 2026-27 college basketball season in Rome...

The teams will have the opportunity to attend a planned papal audience with Pope Leo XIV, who is notably a Villanova alumnus.

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Egyptian farmer Khaled al-Shahat was working on his land when he came across something he hadn't seen before. #Egypt cbsnews.com/news/egypt-farme…

An Egyptian farmer found "an unusual stone." It led archaeologists to pieces of statues for an...

An Egyptian farmer was working on his land when he came across an unusual rock that turned his field into an archaeology dig.

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Navi Pillay, a South African-born jurist and former U.N. human rights chief, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. apnews.com/article/nobel-pea…

South African-born jurist Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize for her work in international justice

Navi Pillay, a South African-born jurist and former U.N. human rights chief, has won the Nobel Peace Prize.

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"The mountain gorilla story shows us that conservation can work." aljazeera.com/features/2026/…

‘Nature can recover’: Inside the race to rescue world’s crisis-hit wildlife

Spark of hope for a natural world beset by crisis, as conservation efforts succeed amid a 73 percent drop in wildlife.

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To better understand climate patterns and what lies ahead, a team of scientists is studying #Galápagos corals to learn about El Niño events of the past. theworld.org/stories/2026/09…

Galápagos corals show El Niño events are more extreme now than in past 1,000 years – here’s how my...

Pacific temperatures are spiking: El Niño is here and getting stronger as the planet warms. To track changes, scientists are studying Galápagos corals, nature’s climate record keepers.

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6-year-old Chinese girl sets women's Rubik's Cube speed record #China apnews.com/article/china-gir…

6-year-old Chinese girl sets women’s Rubik’s Cube speed record

A 6-year-old Chinese girl has set a new women's world record by solving Rubik’s cubes at an average pace of just over four seconds per cube.

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It's not only the first new cat species discovered in 100 years, it redraws the cat family tree #Bolivia yahoo.com/news/science/artic…

Meet the First New Cat Species Discovered in 100 Years

A small, spotted tiger cat from Bolivia may just be the beginning of a wave of new small cat species.

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How a young woman was recruited to ISIS — and how she eventually escaped npr.org/2026/09/13/nx-s1-596…

How a young woman was recruited to ISIS — and how she eventually escaped

A young Canadian mother shares her memories of being an ISIS bride, and her harrowing escape from the extremist group.

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Susan Retik joined forces with another woman whose husband was killed on 9/11 to create Beyond the 11th, a charity that helps widows in #Afghanistan who have been afflicted by war, terrorism and oppression. theworld.org/stories/2026/09…

A 9/11 widow who has helped Afghan widows for 25 years - The World from PRX

The World's Host Marco Werman speaks with Susan Retik, a 9/11 widow who created Beyond the 11th, a charity that helps Afghan women.

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Lonnie Bunch is stepping down from the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution. Bunch said in a news release Tuesday that he was departing the position he had held since 2019 "with very mixed emotions and heartfelt gratitude." apnews.com/article/lonnie-bu…

Lonnie Bunch to retire from Smithsonian leadership following clash with Trump administration

Lonnie Bunch is stepping down as the leader of the Smithsonian Institution after a challenging year.

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Explainer: Why Nepal faces another flood threat from a new lake on China border #Nepal aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/28…

Why Nepal faces another flood threat from a new lake on China border

Glacier collapse in Nepal triggered flash floods, mudslides and a barrier lake where a landslide dammed the river.

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"The wreck of a steam tugboat dating from the early 1900s is the latest relic to emerge from shrinking waters in Serbia." #Serbia apnews.com/article/serbia-ri…

A historic boat emerges in Serbia as Europe's rivers run dry from drought and heat

The wreck of a steam tugboat from the early 1900s has emerged from shrinking waters in Serbia. The vessel, known as the Slovenian, surfaced from the Sava River near Sremska Mitrovica, northwest of...

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The fifth Corgi Race Vilnius drew dogs and their owners to the Lithuanian capital's Vingis park for what organizers said was the biggest edition yet. #Lithuania abcnews.com/Lifestyle/wireSt…
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How a Sudanese refugee became a head teacher in a Chadian camp #Sudan #Chad aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/15…

How a Sudanese refugee became a head teacher in a Chadian camp

Displaced by Sudan’s war, Sahra now leads a refugee school where education offers children safety and hope.

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What has changed in #Afghanistan since the Taliban recaptured Kabul in 2021? dw.com/en/5-years-of-taliban…

How 5 years of Taliban rule have changed Afghanistan

The Taliban remain firmly in power after retaking Kabul in 2021. DW's Inside Asian Conflicts examines how Afghanistan has changed under their rule and asks: Have the Taliban become a legitimate...

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"According to UN Women, roughly one in seven families in Gaza is now headed by a woman. For most, there has been little space or time to grieve." aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/29…

A safe space for Gaza women: A sanctuary to speak, heal and share amid war

A women’s safe spaces initiative in Gaza offers psychological support and awareness sessions.

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"A blacksmith, a stable boy, a soldier, a slave: The faces and stories of these and other residents of an ancient Roman city in modern #Hungary have been brought to life in remarkable fidelity for a new exhibition in Budapest." apnews.com/article/hungary-a…

Face-to-face with ancient Rome: Exhibition in Hungary brings forgotten faces to life

A new exhibition in Hungary brings ancient residents of the Roman frontier city of Aquincum to life with detailed facial reconstructions.

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The site was dated to a late prehistoric era in Thailand, a period of human settlement also known as the Iron Age, established to be around 1,500 to 2,500 years ago. #Thailand apnews.com/article/thailand-…

Gold rings around 2,000 years old found during dig at Thailand archaeological site

Officials in Thailand have discovered two gold rings that are around 2,000 years old. They were found last week during an excavation at the Don Yai Thong site in Phetchaburi province about 130...

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FIFA lifts US player Balogun's red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino apnews.com/article/falorin-b…

FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino

U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward Folarin Balogun, whose suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on...

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