More people than ever are taking China's college entrance exam. But a dire job market awaits

A record breaking number of high school students across China walked into exam halls on Wednesday to take a test that could decide their future -- even as that prospect looks increasingly dire under the shadow of widespread youth joblessness.
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Ukrainian offensive is 'taking place in several directions,' says official

Russia says it has resisted a "large scale" attack from Ukrainian forces in the eastern Donetsk region, amid speculation that Kyiv will soon launch a spring counteroffensive that could swing the course of the conflict.
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No survivors found at Virginia plane crash site after US fighter jets attempted to intercept its unresponsive pilot, police say

No survivors were found at the crash site of a plane whose pilot was unresponsive as it flew near the Washington, DC, area Sunday, prompting military fighter jets to attempt to intercept the aircraft before it ultimately crashed, authorities say.
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From teachers to waiters: The industries that haven't bounced back from the pandemic

Economists have been closely watching monthly job reports for signs of cracks in the labor market that offer clues on when a recession could start. But their predictions have been tested month after month with stronger-than-expected gains.
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Cheerleader recalls being shot after friend opened the wrong car door

A Texas cheerleader who was shot and critically injured after another girl mistakenly opened the wrong car door says she was scared during the shooting but tried to stay calm for her even more frightened friends.
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New Mexico judge approves settlement in 'Rust' wrongful death lawsuit

A district court judge in New Mexico on Thursday approved a settlement agreement in a February 2022 wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer who was fatally shot on the "Rust" movie set in 2021, according to documents obtained by CNN.
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May 31, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news

At least three people were killed, including two children, and several others were injured in a series of strikes in Kyiv early Thursday, the mayor said.
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