NPR News: Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president

Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president
FIFA said Wednesday it had apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff in attendance at a crisis meeting in Morocco "reaffirmed their full support" for his presidency.

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NPR News: Drone with explosives found at German airport, official sees 'new quality' of threat

Drone with explosives found at German airport, official sees 'new quality' of threat
Regional police and prosecutors said an airport employee discovered a drone near the airport's south runway with "an unknown explosive device," and the object was examined by police

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NPR News: How Lionel Messi's legend is driving tourism in his hometown

How Lionel Messi's legend is driving tourism in his hometown
In the city where Lionel Messi grew up, fans are coming to celebrate a legend — and city leaders are hoping they'll discover much more.

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NPR News: Small Texas law firm set to receive $150M to represent unaccompanied migrant children

Small Texas law firm set to receive $150M to represent unaccompanied migrant children
The firm, Houston-based Burke Law Group has only two attorneys who specialize in immigration and asylum cases. Two of its founders have ties to the Trump administration.

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NPR News: Unrest mounts in Kashmir as Pakistani security crackdown stokes reform movement

Unrest mounts in Kashmir as Pakistani security crackdown stokes reform movement
Pakistani forces blockade Kashmir as protesters demand electoral reforms and -- increasingly -- revolution.

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NPR News: Appalachia's black lung rates highest in nearly 50 years as miners' protections stall

Appalachia's black lung rates highest in nearly 50 years as miners' protections stall
Rates are now as bad as the 1970s, with thousands of miners sick and dying. Mining experts blame toxic silica dust, now more common in mines.

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NPR News: MLS named LAFC co-owner Larry Berg as its next commissioner. Here's what to know

MLS named LAFC co-owner Larry Berg as its next commissioner. Here's what to know
For their commissioner of the future, MLS owners chose a soccer native. Berg's team is seen as one of MLS's best-run franchises, and he has embraced rule changes designed to modernize the league.

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