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How well do you know the world: Islamic celebration and Euro football

By Larisa Epatko

This week, Muslims began a month-long observance, a head of state spoke to Congress, and Europeans kicked off a soccer tournament. Take our quiz about these world events and more.

Staffer who set up Clinton's email server to take 5th again

By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press

The ex-staffer who set up former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's home email server intends to refuse to testify, again, in an upcoming deposition.

Amid shouts of 'shame,' House GOP defeats gay rights measure

By Erica Werner, Associated Press

Democrats shouted "Shame! Shame!," but seven Republicans switched their votes under pressure from House leaders Thursday and defeated a measure to protect gay rights.

Presidential primary brawl overshadowing crucial Congressional contests

By PBS News Hour

With so much airtime devoted to Donald Trump and the bruising Democratic drama, it’s easy to forget that November will also see pivotal battles for seats in Congress, battles a given presidential nominee could tip one way or the other.

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3 months later, Congress ready to act on Obama's call to battle Zika

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Congress is ready to act on President Barack Obama’s long-stalled request for emergency funds to combat the Zika virus, which has been linked to serious birth defects and other major health problems.

Senate says female WWII pilots' ashes may be placed at Arlington Cemetery

By Richard Lardner, Associated Press

These female pilots served in a unit called Women Airforce Service Pilots. They flew noncombat missions to free up male pilots for combat.

Obama stresses need for action on corporate tax evasion

By Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press

President Barack laid out what's needed to support the U.S. economy after a federal government report revealed weak job gains.

U.S. records first Zika death; Congress breaks without decision on emergency funds

By Nsikan Akpan

The United States has reported its first Zika-related death in Puerto Rico. The Zika virus also was spotted in tiger mosquitoes, a species with a broad range in the U.S.

House committee votes to require women to register for draft

By Richard Lardner, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Women would be required to register for the military draft under a House committee's bill that comes just months after the Defense Department lifted all gender-based restrictions on front-line combat units.