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Last month, North Korean authorities detained Tony Kim, an American accounting instructor, at Pyongyang's airport. Above, a plane sits at the Pyongyang airport on April 17.

North Korea Says Detained American Had Intended To 'Subvert The Country'

Tony Kim, an accounting instructor in his 50s, was detained at Pyongyang's airport in April. At least two other Americans are known to be held in North Korea, sentenced to prison and hard labor.

Whirring, Purring Fidget Spinners Provide Entertainment, Not ADHD Help

They're kids' new best friend and some teachers' worst nightmare. And despite being marketed to help ease anxiety and ADHD, one expert says there's no research to support that claim.

Spain's Garbiñe Muguruza defeated Venus Williams to win the women's singles title at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London on Saturday.

Venus Williams Is Edged In Wimbledon Final As Muguruza Wins Second Grand Slam

Williams was unable to take advantage of early chances against Spain's Garbiñe Muguruza — who only grew more accurate and confident as the match progressed.

Anthony Scaramucci's financial disclosure form shows assets of up to $85 million.

White House Communications Director Calls Chief Of Staff 'A Paranoiac' And Much Worse

Speaking to The New Yorker, Anthony Scaramucci seems to blame Reince Priebus for "leaks," notably a report about his financial disclosure forms that was based on what were actually public records.

A distressed bald eagle was found on the ground in Washington, D.C., and was thought to be one of the birds under "eagle cam" surveillance knocked down by a powerful storm.

Rescued D.C. Eagle Is Likely Celeb Birdie Grounded By Storm

The "stressed" bird has stabilized and officials believe it is one of those under constant "eagle cam" surveillance in southeast Washington, D.C.

Fiona, a hippo calf born six weeks premature, on Jan. 24, now weighs at least 375 pounds.

While Fighting The Odds, Fiona The Hippo Became A Social Media Star

Born six weeks premature, Fiona's odds didn't look good. Now the baby hippo is celebrating her six-month birthday alongside all of her followers, who cheer her on through social media.

Glioblastomas are the most common malignant brain tumor. About 12,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with the cancer every year.

John McCain Was Diagnosed With A Glioblastoma, Among The Deadliest Of Cancers

About 12,000 people are diagnosed with a glioblastoma each year in the U.S. Fewer than a third of them will survive beyond two years.

Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn of Sylvan Esso.

The Songs Of Sylvan Esso, Like You've Never Heard Them Before

For one day only, members of Wye Oak, The Mountain Goats, Hiss Golden Messenger, Mountain Man and Megafaun joined Sylvan Esso to reimagine and record the electronic duo's music as a full band.

A woman walks with a Syrian flag during a rally for World Refugee Day across from the White House in Washington, D.C., on June 20.

U.S. Refugee Admissions Pass Trump Administration Cap Of 50,000

The Supreme Court's decision to allow part of President Trump's travel ban to take effect means that starting on July 13, many already-vetted refugees will be denied entry to the U.S.

In European Votes, Italy's Prime Minister To Step Down; Austria Elects Leftist

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi claims he'll resign after this weekend's defeat of his constitutional reform intended to streamline government. Also, Austria elects a leftist president.

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