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New York back in NBA Finals for first time since 1999 after beating Cleveland 130-93 to finish sweep

Karl Anthony-Towns had 19 points and 14 rebounds, OG Anunoby scored 17 and the New York Knicks routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 Monday night to complete a four-game sweep of the Eastern Conference finals and advance to the NBA Finals for the first...

North Korea launches ballistic missiles over the sea in latest show of force

South Korea says North Korea has launched multiple close-range ballistic missiles toward the sea

WATCH: Paraglider's canopy struck by plane over Austrian Alps

Harrowing video captured the moment a plane slammed into the canopy of a paraglider while she was thousands of feet over the Austrian Alps, sending her plummeting to the ground.

WATCH: Lithium-ion battery ignites garbage truck near Sacramento, CA

Authorities are now urging residents in the area not to dispose of lithium-ion batteries in the trash.

WATCH: Big winners at Britain's annual cheese-rolling competition

ABC News' Danny New reports on the competition in England which was won by a German YouTuber and a woman dressed as a mouse.

WATCH: Woman killed by patio umbrella at lakeside restaurant

A woman died after being struck by a patio umbrella during strong winds at a lakeside South Carolina restaurant over Memorial Day weekend, officials said.

WATCH: Americans remember and honor the heroes who gave their lives on Memorial Day

This Memorial Day, Americans from coast to coast gathered to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

5 Races to Watch in Texas Runoffs on Tuesday

SHANE GOLDMACHER

All eyes will be on the Republican Senate runoff between the incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. But Tuesday’s runoffs in Texas will feature other key contests.

WATCH: Baby elephant charges tourists

The elephant calf approached a safari jeep at the Sabi Sands Game Reserve in South Africa but backed off after the ranger revved the engine.

WATCH: Mom says she lost $5K in AI scam with daughter’s voice

Deborah Del Mastro alleges that scammers used artificial intelligence to mimic her daughter's voice

Oil giant BP ousts chairman over 'conduct'

BP has ousted its chairman over what it called serious concerns related to "important governance standards, oversight and conduct."

To Understand Pope Leo’s Efforts on A.I., Look at the Man Shaking His Hand

ELIZABETH DIAS

The co-founder of a prominent A.I. company was nearby as the pope implored A.I. leaders to slow down and consider the technology’s possible perils.

Global Oil Price Rises After U.S. Strikes in Iran Cloud Peace Deal

THE NEW YORK TIMES

Optimism for a resolution to the conflict and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz was checked after the United States said it had carried out strikes on missile launch sites in Iran.

Celebrity Assistants Exist to Indulge Their Bosses, but When Does Duty Cross a Line?

MATT STEVENS

Matthew Perry’s assistant injected the ketamine that killed his employer. His sentencing has some in the demanding profession considering the power dynamics involved.

Evolving Warfare Connects the Conflicts in Ukraine and Iran

LARA JAKES

Aspects such as drone technology and diplomacy show how the wars intersect on the battlefield and in global alignments, providing a model for future conflicts.