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Despite a competitive market, finding a summer job is highly beneficial for teens
Teenagers looking for summer jobs face a tough labor market. But the personal benefits are huge.
Dianna Douglas | Jun 6, 2026, 11:48 AM UTC

As American elections become more tense, officials are turning to local police
Since the 2020 election, local law enforcement has increasingly been playing a bigger role in helping local officials secure elections.
Ashley Lopez | Jun 6, 2026, 11:40 AM UTC

A park famed for rare gorillas gears up to fight Ebola and protect its primates
In Virunga National Park, rangers are on the front lines — playing a critical role to contain the surging virus while coping with an upsurge in conflict-related violence.
Gabrielle Emanuel | Jun 6, 2026, 11:01 AM UTC

Israeli airstrikes kill 9 including Lebanese army officers after ceasefire deal
The Israeli military confirmed hitting a vehicle and said the incident is being reviewed. Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun called the strike "a flagrant violation to Lebanese sovereignty and international law."
The Associated Press | Jun 6, 2026, 10:54 AM UTC

Deported Filipino sailors say they were falsely linked to child sexual abuse material
NPR has tracked deported Filipino sailors who say they were accused without evidence of possessing child sexual exploitation material. Almost none have been charged or prosecuted.
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán | Jun 6, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC

Peru is set to elect its 10th president in a decade
Peruvians will elect their new president Sunday with polls suggesting a polarized but tight race between hard-right candidate Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sánchez.
Simeon Tegel | Jun 6, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC

The Forest Service wants to close research hubs to save money. That could be costly
The Forest Service is trying to shut down research hubs because it says it needs to live within its means. But the agency plans to close facilities that cost less than $1 to rent while keeping open one that costs $1 million.
Chiara Eisner | Jun 6, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Knicks beat Spurs by one point for 2-0 lead in NBA Finals
The red-hot Knicks are going home, two wins away from an NBA championship that the capital of the world has been waiting to see for generations.
The Associated Press | Jun 6, 2026, 5:07 AM UTC

U.S. military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Gulf allies
The exchange of strikes comes as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Iran to make a deal to end the conflict.
The Associated Press | Jun 6, 2026, 4:15 AM UTC

Republican Steve Hilton to face Democrat Xavier Becerra for California governor
This November in California, voters will have the choice between Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra for governor. Republicans haven't won statewide in California in 20 years.
Marisa Lagos | Jun 6, 2026, 12:42 AM UTC



