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China successfully launched three astronauts into space, bringing the country one step closer to completing its new space station. CNN's Steven Jiang reports.

For some people, COVID has led to changes in lifestyle, or even a new job. That's the case of a cyclist in Los Angeles, California, who ended up opening several bicycle shops to meet a growing demand by people wanting to get exercise while exploring their city.

Churches, faith-based groups and others are joining together to encourage vaccinations in the Black community, even holding clinics in churches. (June 17)

Beach cleanups are popular ways to try to keep waterfronts worldwide clear of garbage. But what about the trash that makes it into the water? A non-profit in Lake Tahoe is diving into that problem. (June 17)

Los Angeles (AFP) – People walk down Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles on Wednesday as California — the first US state to enact a stay-at-home order just under 15 months ago — celebrates its "reopening day" by lifting almost all pandemic-related social distancing and capacity limits.

As the Tokyo Olympics loom, the Japanese government has vowed to speed up the country's vaccination drive. CNN gets an exclusive look at how one of Japan's largest cities, Kobe, is working with private company Rakuten and a university to tackle the sluggish rollout.

Fox News host Tucker Carlson is promoting a new baseless conspiracy theory that the FBI planned the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6. CNN's Brian Stelter has more.

The last Formula One race on the African continent was in 1993 – at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit north of Johannesburg. The circuit has now gotten a facelift in hopes of once again hosting motor racing's most prestigious events. Romain Chanson filed this VOA report narrated by Carol Guensburg.

Families are mourning loved ones who died of coronavirus after being hesitant to get the Covid-19 vaccine. CNN's Ed Lavandera reports.

Thousands gathered for a vigil in London on Tuesday to commemorate and mourn the Muslim family killed in what police said was a premeditated attack. The grieving community came together with sign spreading messages of love and tolerance. Banners could read 'Love for all, hatred for none' and 'We stand with our London family.

There's a political fight brewing inside the nation's largest Protestant denomination as the Southern Baptist Convention gathered in Nashville for its annual meeting. CNN's Nick Valencia reports.

President Joe Biden says he warned Russian President Vladimir Putin of consequences if jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny were to die in prison. CNN's Clarissa Ward reports.