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Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi vows to maintain his country's participation in the U.S.-led coalition in Iraq, despite the execution of an Italian hostage by Iraqi militants. The militants are threatening to kill three other Italian hostages seized this week if Italian troops aren't withdrawn. Hear NPR's Sylvia Poggioli.

Medical researchers have made only modest progress treating the most common cancers since the war on cancer was declared in 1971. The disease has proved far more complicated than doctors had hoped.

Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager who devoted his last years to the Catholic Church after being diagnosed with leukemia, was beatified at the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi on Saturday.

T. Boone Pickens was a pioneer in the energy industry, founded his own hedge fund and was an early activist for shareholder rights. He was also a generous philanthropist.

Edward James Olmos calls Serna the "most extraordinary improvisational actor" he's seen.

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This weekend's British coronation will be about pomp, history and attempts to reflect diversity.

NPR critics share their hopes and predictions for the 2026 Academy Awards, which air on Sunday.

The Reds can't seem to be healthy, Indians find themselves on a bit of a hot streak. Forty years ago, 10 Cent Beer Night plagued Cleveland. The NBA Finals…

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