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1. Russia marks 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany

   Celebrations included a massive military parade in Moscow's Red Square, where Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted several foreign leaders, including the presidents of China and Brazil.

2. Read Pope Leo XIV's first homily as pope

   During his homily, delivered in Italian, Leo XIV said that Christians must serve a world that is often hostile to their beliefs.

3. Details on Pope Leo XIV and his views. And, U.S. and China trade negotiations begin

   Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected pope yesterday and chose the name Pope Leo XIV. Here's what you need to know about him and his views. And, the U.S. and China begin trade negotiations.

4. What it was like inside St. Peter's Square when the new pope was announced

   As Cardinal Robert Prevost's name was announced, a sound of shock rose up. It was something few people had anticipated — the new pope is from the United States.

5. FEMA leader is out, amid questions over future of the agency

   The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Cameron Hamilton, has been replaced. The shake up comes weeks before the start of the Atlantic hurricane season.

6. Trump's gutting of AmeriCorps hits hard, for both volunteers and communities

   The Trump administration slashed funding for the national service agency and fired most of its staff. 32,000 people, mostly young adults, were forced to stop work immediately.

7. Casey Means, Trump's new pick for surgeon general, faces pushback

   Casey Means, President Trump's new pick for U.S. surgeon general faces questions about her medical qualifications. And despite RFK Jr's support, some in the MAHA movement are lobbying against her.

8. What should I sing? How to pick the perfect karaoke song

   It can be hard to pick a good karaoke song. You want it to be something you know well enough to pull off onstage, but also something you actually like. Here's how to narrow down your options.

9. Court rules Alabama redistricting intentionally discriminates against Black voters

   A federal court says Alabama can't use a congressional map it found unconstitutional. The ruling comes in a voting rights case that resulted in the state getting a second Black member of Congress.

10. Why Warren Buffett matters beyond Wall Street

    The 94-year-old investor is retiring as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO. He's built both a fortune and a reputation as "the nicest billionaire" — at a time when many other billionaires are widely criticized.