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The Guardian
Angela Merkel: EU cannot completely rely on US and Britain any more
Floods and landslides in Sri Lanka kill at least 150 people
Trump mulls shakeup as Kelly says 'back channel' talks are 'a good thing'
Cannes 2017: Ruben Östlund wins Palme d'Or for The Square
Isis-backed militants struggle for control in the southern Philippines
The Raw Story
MSNBC host stunned when spy catcher insists Jared Kushner is ‘absolutely’ a Russian agent
North Korea fires missile in latest provocation — and despite tough talk from Trump
‘There is only one snowflake’: Kimmel writer hilariously mocks Trump after he blocked her on Twitter
WATCH LIVE: Trump gives Memorial Day remarks at Arlington National Cemetery
Trump raged at Palestinian President Abbas in meeting: ‘You tricked me!’
AlterNet
Memorial Day: Remembering 70 U.S. Wars, Big and Small
Trump's White Christian Voter Base Is Shrinking, But What Will Replace It?
Trump Is a Drug—and the Media Is Addicted
The Untold Story of Memorial Day: Former Slaves Honoring and Mourning the Dead
Does Vladimir Putin Really Own Donald Trump? It’s More Likely than You Think
Zero Hedge
How To Buy And Sell Gold And Silver Using Bitcoin
A 'Progressive' Speaks Out: We Demand 3.5 More Years Of Russophobia!!
Three Leakers Of Classified White House Information Said To Be Identified, Expected To Be Fired
Will The Crazy Global Debt Bubble Ever End?
Watch Live: Draghi Speaks At Euro Parliament, Makes Case For More Easing
Hot Air
Video: The “Good Cemeterian” restores tombstones of fallen heroes
The politics of Angela Merkel’s friendship
‘Liberals think they are tolerant but often they aren’t’ says…Fareed Zakaria?
Mad Dog Mattis: War with North Korea would be catastrophic. But what would it look like?
End of an era: Merkel signals that Europe can no longer rely on the U.S.
Red State
Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s Memorial Day Message (VIDEO)
MIZZOU: From Bad to Worse
A Photo Opportunity With Speaker Ryan Becomes a Chance for Parents to Use Their Kids for Politics
Does Memorial Day Still Matter?
Did a Portal to Another World Open Up Inside the White House Last Night?
Think Progress
Trump calls for the opposite of Trumpcare
Op-Ed: Capitalism has embraced feminist iconography at a huge cost
White House says leaks “close to treason” while Trump says they are just fake news
Trump will reportedly exit Paris climate deal, making us a rogue nation
Europe can no longer ‘completely depend’ on America, Merkel says
Common Dreams
Other G7 Leaders Plow Ahead After Trump Throws 'Tantrum' Over Climate Accord
In a "World of Plenty," G7 Must Fight Famine
In Face of TrumpCare 'Abomination,' New Jersey Latest State to Join Single Payer Push
Beyond Trump, Campaigners Demand G7 Leaders Commit to Climate Action
Experts: US Still 'Needlessly Vulnerable' to Fukushima-Style Disaster
The Nation
‘The America and the World of Our Dreams—How Far Away They Seem on This Memorial Day!’
Top 10 Memorial Day Songs
Hillary Clinton Roasts the Toxic Trump Administration in a Remarkable Speech
Burning Man in Venezuela
Conservatives Complain That Republicans Have a Liberal Bias
Mother Jones
"My Guilt Will Never Go Away"
She's a Climate Scientist. Here's Why She Quit Working for Trump.
A Vet Turns to Farming to Heal His Wounds
Los Straitjackets' New Album Is Goofy and Sparkling
Camera Collection Update
The Onion
Gianforte Wins Special Election
Best Sports Stadiums
Bo Obama Addresses Graduates Of Dayton Obedience School
President Trump Has Enacted The ‘Theseus Protocol’: What Does That Mean For America?
Empty Wall Behind Couch Falls Into Girlfriend’s Crosshairs
The New York Times
Jared Kushner’s Role Is Tested as Russia Case Grows
Reported Talks by Jared Kushner With Russia Would Be ‘Good Thing,’ Trump Official Says
News Analysis: Melania Trump, in Supporting Role, Shows Subdued Star Power on Trip
Critic's Notebook: Melania Trump on Display, Dressed in Ambivalence and Armor
North Korean Tests Add Urgency for U.S. to Fix Defense Flaws
Washington Post
How many K-12 public schools are still named after JFK?
Pence: ‘Not all of the wounds from war are visible’
U.S. soldier who fought with Russian-backed militants has been discharged from the Army
More than 80,000 American service members remain missing in action
The fake news is coming from inside the White House
Chicago Tribune
Kelly defends plan for Russia back channel as a 'good thing'
Putin visits France, hopes to mend strained ties with West
Trump returns to an increasingly troubled White House and criticism from allies
Following Trump's trip, Merkel says Europe can't rely on U.S. anymore
'I ain't fit to live': Mississippi gunman kills 8 in rampage, including sheriff's deputy
Detroit Free Press
Nurx app offers women access to birth control in Michigan
Across the seas, Donald Trump has many feeling sorry for America - and him
Sheep killed, other livestock injured by dogs in Michigan barn
Woman's quest: Get her dad's name on the Vietnam Memorial
Candidates rushing to file for Michigan House, Senate seats
San Jose Mercury News
Whale recovery: Most humpback populations removed from U.S. endangered species list
Hurricane Newton slams Baja California's Los Cabos
Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte: I regret calling Obama that name
Japan's Prince Hisahito turns 10 amid national concern over emperor successors
Lost comet lander Philae spotted by Rosetta probe, in last month before demolition
Associated Press
The Latest: Trump tweets thanks to US service members
Merkel spokesman: Germany still seeking stronger US ties
Putin visits France, hopes to mend strained ties with West
Senators' demands underscore McConnell's health care problem
AP Exclusive: VA drug thefts continue despite new efforts
Reuters
'Convinced Atlanticist' Merkel being honest with U.S., spokesman says
North Korea fires Scud-class ballistic missile, Japan protests
Bangladesh raises highest danger warning as cyclone takes aim
MI5 to review its handling of intelligence on Manchester bomber
President Macron's party seen on top in French parliament election: poll
CBS
Things to know about Russia probe special counsel
"What might have been": Preserving Vietnam wall's heartbreaking mementos
Andy Rooney rethinks Memorial Day
Eye Opener: Trump administration defends Jared Kushner
"Distinct thump": Witness describes Navy parachutist plunging to death
NBC
Man Honors Veterans by Cleaning Headstones
Navy SEAL Dead After Parachute Fails to Open Near Statue of Liberty
Border Wall Showdown: American Families Fight to Keep their Land
Women Vets Take Aim at a New Target: Politics
Boy Thrown From Waterslide at New California Waterpark
ABC
Macron says Trump handshake was 'moment of truth'
North Korea launches short-range missile
Philippine forces make gains in southern city under siege
Merkel suggests Europe can't count on US and UK as much as in past
Great white shark jumps into 73-year-old fisherman's boat
CNN
Leaks about Trump's son-in-law's Russia ties seem to prompt tweets as he seeks to stabilize White House
Mueller to make first public speech since taking over Russia probe
Sen. Graham: Kushner story is suspicious
Cillizza: Merkel shows us what Trump means to the world
Macron explains tense handshake with Trump
World Financial Markets
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Financial Times
World Bank helps Trump on US infrastructure plans
Is China’s economy turning Japanese?
BA chief will not resign over chaos caused by IT failure
Europe can no longer rely on US, says Merkel
Trump goes on offensive over Kushner allegations
BBC
France's Macron holding 'tough' talks with Putin near Paris
Portland attack: Trump urged to speak up over killings
Australian man injured after shark jumps into boat
Somalia's al-Shabab stones man to death for adultery
WannaCry ransom notice analysis suggests Chinese link
NPR
Macron Opens A 'Demanding' Dialogue With Putin In France
Watch Women Shame Men Who Pee In Public
Trump Returns To Face Scandals
Morning News Brief: Kushner And Russia Reports, Europe Tries To Go It Alone
Musicians Lead Protest Against Brazil's President
Haaretz - (Israel)
Putin meets Macron for 'tough talk' in Versailles
North Korea fires Scud-type missile that landed in Japan's economic waters
In new role defending Trump presidency, Breitbart's traffic appears to be plummeting
Turkey decries racism in Europe on anniversary of arson attack in Germany
Days before UK elections, has May or Corbyn got the greater credibility gap on terror?
China Daily
China, Germany eye 3-facet cooperation to link development strategies
Death toll from Sri Lanka's floods rises to 164, aid pours in
Cannes Film Festival winners
DPRK apparently test-launches ballistic missile: ROK military
Chinese president sends condolences to Sri Lanka over floods, landslides
Russia Today
Bitcoin sees $4bn in value wiped out as price of cryptocurrency falls 20%
India’s army chief defends soldier who used man as human shield against stone-throwers
Several dead, trees uprooted & streets blocked as severe storm hits Moscow (PHOTO, VIDEO)
‘Merkel is convinced Atlanticist’: German govt downplays chancellor’s Europe independence speech
150 firefighters battle to douse LA blaze (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
Al-Jazeera - (Qatar)
South Africa's Zuma survives renewed calls to resign
Indian police arrest three over sex assault video
Lightning and thunderstorms kill 29 in India's Bihar
NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour
Paris mayor calls for black-feminist festival ban
CBC
Prince William talks of sadness that family can't meet Diana
Homeland Security chief defends Russia back channel
British intelligence re-examines suicide bomber's file in light of Manchester attack
PM meets Pope, looking for residential school apology
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile into waters off western Japan
Deutsche Welle - (Germany)
South Africa: Explosive emails pose new threat to Zuma’s presidency
German actress Diane Kruger: Queen of Cannes
Zeppelin: the man, the machine, the musical
Inertia in Northern Ireland ahead of UK vote
Germany gains access to detained journalist in Turkey
France 24
Merkel's blunt speech sparks fears of rupture in transatlantic pact
France’s Macron vows ‘tough’ talks with Russia's Putin at Versailles
Video: Ukraine’s ‘frozen war’ spreads fear and poverty
Cannes 2017: Sweden's Ruben Östlund wins Palme d’Or for 'The Square'
Police make fresh arrest over Manchester bombing
ABC - (Australia)
Trump says North Korea disrespecting China after missile launch
'Convinced Atlanticist' Merkel still seeking stronger US ties, spokesman says
Putin is misunderstood, says director Oliver Stone
Paris Mayor wants black feminist festival banned for 'discrimination'
Can an ancient board game give Google the keys to the Middle Kingdom?
The Globe and Mail
Philippine forces make gains in southern city under siege
Bangladesh raises storm warning to highest level as cyclone takes aim
Immigration ban to test Supreme Court view of presidential power
Shark leaps into boat and lands on Australian fisherman
Saudi razing of Shia quarter condemned by UN human rights monitors