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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives a speech outside 10 Downing Street announcing his resignation following mounting political pressure in London, on Monday.
Wiktor Szymanowicz
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Keir Starmer has resigned, paving way for a 7th U.K. prime minister in 10 years
Lauren Frayer
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is stepping down. His likely successor, Andy Burnham, a popular former mayor, would become the U.K.'s seventh prime minister in 10 years.
State Assembly candidate Conrad Blackburn out with canvassers in Harlem.
Brigid Bergin
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New York Public News Network
NYC Democratic socialists look to ride Mamdani wave and expand ranks in Albany
Walter Wuthmann, Brigid Bergin
Josh Landes
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MCLA says enrollment is up 20% for incoming class, continuing multi-year trend
Josh Landes
Tom DiNapoli at the New York State Capitol.
Jimmy Vielkind
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New York Public News Network
NY Comptroller DiNapoli says he’s running on his record, as progressives vie for seat
Jimmy Vielkind
Vice President Vance attends a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on Sunday, as part of high-level talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict.
Nathan Howard
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The U.S. and Iran agree to a 'road map' for a final deal, mediators say
Chandelis Duster, Julia Simon, Greg Myre

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Art and Cultural Historian Thomas Laqueur's new book is 'The Dog's Gaze: A Visual History'
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The Dog’s Gaze: A Visual History' is a unique visual history that examines the social bond between two species, shedding new light on the human condition through the eyes of our canine companions. Art and Cultural Historian Thomas Laqueur will tell us more about his book.
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Jose Antonio Tijerino, president of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, visited the studios of BTPM NPR in advance of an appearance at the Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York’s celebration breakfast.
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Tijerino discusses growth of Hispanic and Latino influence during visit to Buffalo
Michael Mroziak
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation president and CEO spoke with BTPM NPR in advance of the Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York’s celebration breakfast.
Drew Warshaw, left, and Raj Goyle, right, are challenging State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, center, in a Democratic primary.
Warshaw and DiNapoli: Jimmy Vielkind, New York Public News Network
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Troy Grant is New York's first full-time fatherhood policy adviser.
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State Assemblyman Patrick Burke speaks outside West Seneca Town Hall, joined by Dan Warren of the Committee to Restore Representation, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Burke was introducing a new bill that would set new statewide standards for openness in the appointment process to fill vacant elected seats.
Michael Mroziak
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BTPM
Burke proposes new statewide standards for how appointees get picked for empty elected seats
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In this photo taken from a video, students react after a shooting incident at the San Jose National High School in Tacloban city, Philippines Monday, June 22, 2026. (James Daantos via AP Photo)
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AP
2 students in custody after shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3
The Associated Press
An investigation is underway to determine the cause. Police said the suspects claimed they were bullied at school.
Demonstrators hold a sign saying "PROTECT MINORITY VOTING RIGHTS" outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., in 2025.
Jemal Countess
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Getty Images for Legal Defense Fund
Supreme Court allows a ruling that ends a tool to protect minority voters in 7 states
Hansi Lo Wang
In healthy people, the specific makeup of the gut microbiome can vary considerably based on geography, lifestyle, diet, genetics and other factors.
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8 things to know about the gut microbiome and keeping yours healthy
Will Stone
Former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan delivers the keynote address at the IMF Statistical Forum/Statistics for Policy Making in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 18, 2014. Greenspan died on Monday at age 100.
Paul J. Richards
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Alan Greenspan, the legendary former Federal Reserve chair, dies
Scott Horsley