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Pope Francis wrapped up World Youth Day in Portugal with a massive open-air mass and an announcement that the next edition would be held in Asia for the first time in three decades. (Aug 6)

Police have arrested two people in connection with the disappearance of Morgan Bauer, 19, a woman reported missing in 2016 after moving to Atlanta.

The release of Rodney Aviles, accused of murder, from the Arizona State Hospital raises the issue of mental health in the criminal justice system.

Used book sellers say they’ve seen an increase in donations as Florida teachers, trying to navigate Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new laws, toss books.

Humans have exploited nearly every inch of land on the planet to mine metals used for green energy. The last frontier? The deep sea: 5 Things podcast

A record number of cruise passengers are expected this year in Alaska’s capital, drawn by the Mendenhall Glacier. But Juneau’s main attraction is rapidly retreating because of climate change, prompting the question what will happen next? (August 6) (AP…

Ukrainian refugees are finding work in North Dakota’s oil industry–which has struggled to fill jobs. Bakken GROW connects Ukrainian recruits to sponsors through the Uniting for Ukraine program, allowing them to be “paroled” into the country and work fo…

A baby girl who was born under the rubble of her family home destroyed by the deadly earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria six months ago is in good health, loves her adopted family and smiles even to strangers.

Here’s the latest for Saturday, August 5th: Prosecutors ask judge to issue protective order against Trump; Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan arrested; Streamer Kai Cenat faces charges of inciting a riot; Pope holds vigil in Lisbon
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Police charged a 17-year-old with a hate-motivated murder in the slaying of O’Shae Sibley, a professional dancer who was fatally stabbed after two groups clashed outside a New York City gas station. (Aug. 5)