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Hear from swing-state voters on the midterms

27 Oct 2022

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The Washington Post asks swing-state voters to weigh in on the midterm elections. The Wall Street Journal explains how winter could affect Russia&rsqu...

Inside the post-Roe underground abortion-pill network

26 Oct 2022

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The Washington Post goes inside the covert network providing abortion pills to states where abortion is now banned. Rolling Stone looks at how Kanye W...

Inside the Democrats’ mad dash to Election Day

26 Oct 2022

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The Democratic Party and President Joe Biden are facing a lot of headwinds going into the final weeks of the midterm campaign. In this episode of Appl...

Now we know how much the pandemic hurt kids’ learning

25 Oct 2022

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CNN reports on new nationwide test scores from fourth and eighth graders that show major declines during the pandemic. The Wall Street Journal has wha...

New details from Ron DeSantis’s controversial voter arrests

24 Oct 2022

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Newly obtained video offers insights into Florida governor Ron DeSantis’s program to arrest felons who voted in the state. The Miami Herald and ...

What you might not know about the Iran protests

21 Oct 2022

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Iranians tell CNN how they were tortured by government forces for taking part in protests. In Conversation speaks to a scholar on feminist movements i...

Why midterms polling sites are boosting security

20 Oct 2022

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British prime minister Liz Truss resigned after a short and chaotic time in office. NBC News has details. Election officials are responding to threats...

The big IRS changes that could reduce your tax bill

19 Oct 2022

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The IRS is making changes in response to inflation. Barron’s explains how they could reduce your tax bill. Biden is set to announce the release ...

How to access federal student-loan forgiveness

18 Oct 2022

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The website for student-loan forgiveness is now live. The L.A. Times takes a look. The 2022-23 NBA season tips off tonight. ESPN previews the new seas...

How abortion could affect the election

18 Oct 2022

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The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade over the summer changing the landscape across the country for abortion access. In this episode of Apple News ...

What a third term for China’s Xi Jinping would mean

17 Oct 2022

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With Xi Jinping poised to begin a likely third term as president of China, he used a speech to set out priorities for the nation. NPR has key takeaway...

What to know about big developments in Trump investigations

14 Oct 2022

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There have been several major recent developments in the legal investigations into Trump, his family, and his businesses. NBC reports on how the Janua...

How a secret tape of racist remarks is rocking politics

13 Oct 2022

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Racist remarks by prominent Latino politicians are rocking the Los Angeles City Council after secret recordings were leaked. The L.A. Times is on the ...

Jake Tapper wants you to know C.J. Rice’s story

12 Oct 2022

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C.J. Rice was found guilty of attempted murder in South Philadelphia and is now serving up to 60 years in prison. CNN anchor Jake Tapper investigated ...

Why protests in Iran are gaining new energy

11 Oct 2022

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Amnesty International says a teenage girl was killed by security forces in Iran. Her death is giving new energy to anti-government demonstrators. The ...

The “stunning and sobering” number of election deniers on the ballot this November

11 Oct 2022

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Joe Biden won the 2020 election, but many Republican candidates are campaigning on the lie that it was stolen. What could the consequences be if they ...

What to know about Russia’s latest attacks on Kyiv

10 Oct 2022

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The Wall Street Journal reports that western Ukrainian cities such as Kyiv that have been mostly peaceful in recent months have come under attack. The...

Biden warns of “Armageddon” amid Putin nuclear threats

07 Oct 2022

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The joint winners of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize are civil-rights campaigners from Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine. Reuters has the story. Biden ...

Understanding the controversy around Herschel Walker

06 Oct 2022

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Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker, an opponent of abortion rights, is alleged to have paid for an abortion years ago. The Wall Street Journa...

How Iran is cracking down as protests intensify

05 Oct 2022

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Protests against Iran’s regime are growing. More than 130 people have died in some of the worst street violence in years. The Independent report...

Election 2022 Special: What’s at stake in the midterms?

04 Oct 2022

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With just a few weeks to go until the midterm elections, Apple News Today is launching a special series exploring the most important politic...

How the 2022 midterms will test democracy

04 Oct 2022

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In the first episode of a special Apple News Today series, a Princeton historian explains how the 2022 midterm elections could serve as a referendum o...

Why SCOTUS’s new term could be more impactful than its last

03 Oct 2022

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The Supreme Court starts a new term today. Vox argues that it could be even more consequential than the last.  As data shows that threats to Cong...

Both Ukrainians and Russians are fleeing Putin’s war

30 Sep 2022

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The South Florida Sun Sentinel reports on the people dealing with the major devastation Hurricane Ian has left in its wake. As Russia moves to illegal...

Tracking Ian’s path of destruction across Florida

29 Sep 2022

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Flooding is swamping parts of Florida after then-Hurricane Ian made landfall as one of the most powerful storms in American history. CNN reports. Inca...

Hurricane Ian tests Florida’s DeSantis

28 Sep 2022

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Politico looks at how Hurricane Ian presents a high-profile test for Florida governor Ron DeSantis, a potential Republican presidential contender. A b...

Florida braces for Hurricane Ian after it hits Cuba

27 Sep 2022

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After bringing heavy wind and rain to Cuba, Hurricane Ian takes aim at Florida. CNN is tracking the storm’s path. Money looks at what the curren...

Why protesters are taking to the streets in Iran and Russia

26 Sep 2022

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The Wall Street Journal has on-the ground coverage of demonstrators in Russia who are pushing back against Putin’s moves to draft people to figh...

At U.N. assembly, world condemns Putin’s war escalation

23 Sep 2022

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World leaders gathered in New York this week for the U.N. General Assembly, even as Putin escalated the war in Ukraine. CNN breaks down what you need ...

Why migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard are suing DeSantis

22 Sep 2022

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Three of the migrants flown by Florida governor Ron DeSantis to Martha’s Vineyard last week filed a lawsuit alleging that he and other officials...

Why Putin is mobilizing 300,000 Russia reserve troops

21 Sep 2022

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Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of Russian military forces. Reuters and the Wall Street Journal report. The DOJ charged dozens of peop...

As Hurricane Fiona intensifies, Puerto Ricans remember Maria

20 Sep 2022

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Hurricane Fiona today intensified into a Category 3 storm. The Miami Herald is tracking its impact. Off-duty police officers in St. Louis are moonligh...

The extreme weather lashing Puerto Rico, Alaska, and Japan

19 Sep 2022

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Hurricane Fiona knocked out power in Puerto Rico over the weekend. The Miami Herald is following the story. The Atlantic explains what long COVID has ...

Hear from families caught up in immigration politics

16 Sep 2022

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Republican governors are still moving migrants to Democratic strongholds. NPR has the latest. School closures during the pandemic led to immeasurable ...

Why Democrats are helping the far right win GOP primaries

15 Sep 2022

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Democrats are spending big to amplify far-right GOP candidates. The Washington Post looks at why. Mississippi Today reveals text messages that show ho...

Rail workers are set to strike. How that could affect you.

14 Sep 2022

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CNBC breaks down how a possible rail strike could snarl American shipping — and how that would affect you. Politico reports on how Lindsey Graha...

Signs that the Trump investigations are intensifying

13 Sep 2022

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CNN reports that the Justice Department has subpoenaed dozens of people in Trump's orbit in recent days as part of the January 6 probe. And Politico h...

One journalist’s mission to document Russian war crimes

12 Sep 2022

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A veteran war correspondent is on a campaign to empower journalists to collect evidence of Russian atrocities in Ukraine in a way that could stand up ...

How Queen Elizabeth II changed the monarchy

09 Sep 2022

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Apple News editors have curated the best journalism looking at the life and impact of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch. With l...

Understanding America’s big electricity problem

08 Sep 2022

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Bloomberg reports on Californians answering a call to conserve power and major problems with the U.S. energy grid. One of America’s few all-trim...

Uvalde families speak out on return to school

07 Sep 2022

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Students in Uvalde, Texas, returned to classrooms for the first time since a gunman killed 21 people at Robb Elementary in May. The San Antonio Expres...

The deadly consequences of extreme heat waves

06 Sep 2022

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A federal judge approved Trump’s request for a special master, securing the former president a legal victory in the DOJ’s investigation in...

Biden targets Trump and GOP in midterms speech

02 Sep 2022

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In a prime-time address, Biden said Trump and his Republican allies are a threat to American democracy. The Wall Street Journal has key takeaways from...

What to know about Palin’s surprise loss in Alaska

01 Sep 2022

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Democrat Mary Peltola defeated Sarah Palin in a closely watched special congressional election in Alaska. NBC News reports. The Washington Post explai...

Understanding the latest twist in the Trump papers probe

31 Aug 2022

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The Los Angeles Times reports on how the Justice Department says it has evidence of obstruction of its investigation into Trump’s handling of cl...

America’s Afghanistan withdrawal, one year later

30 Aug 2022

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Twelve months on from America’s withdrawal, who’s to blame for Afghanistan’s tragedy? Everyone, Vox argues. Historic monsoon rain is...

Why NASA is going back to the moon

29 Aug 2022

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NASA postponed the Artemis 1 moon launch because of an engine problem but is expected to try again, ABC News reports. Wired explains how it could even...

What parents need to know about school-lunch bills

26 Aug 2022

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An affidavit sheds new light on the FBI’s search of former president Trump’s Florida home. The Wall Street Journal reports. Students are h...

What new trigger laws mean for abortion access

25 Aug 2022

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Nearly all of the country’s trigger bans on abortion will be in effect by the end of this month. The Washington Post breaks down what reproducti...

Understanding Biden’s moves on student debt

24 Aug 2022

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CNN has key takeaways from election results in Florida, New York, and Oklahoma. Biden is expected today to announce details on forgiving student loans...

Why GOP insiders see Ron DeSantis as presidential material

23 Aug 2022

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Florida governor Ron DeSantis is spending a lot of time campaigning for Republicans in battleground states far from home. NBC reports on how this coul...

Liz Cheney says she’s going after election deniers

22 Aug 2022

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After losing her primary, Rep. Liz Cheney discusses her plans in a new interview with ABC News. New rules on ghost guns are set to take effect this we...

School’s starting. But districts are short on teachers.

19 Aug 2022

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Tens of thousands of teaching positions are vacant, and schools are trying unusual things to address the shortage. The Wall Street Journal takes a loo...

Polio is back in America. Here’s what to know.

18 Aug 2022

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NBC News reports on why there are new concerns about polio in America. West Texas is a very dangerous place to be pregnant. Bloomberg Businessweek exp...

How Trump-backed election deniers could control future votes

17 Aug 2022

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A new Washington Post analysis finds that GOP candidates who support Trump’s lies about the 2020 vote are winning more than half of primaries. T...

What to know about the Democrats’ sweeping climate bill

16 Aug 2022

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The Democrats’ climate bill favors green-energy incentives over taxes on fossil fuels. Inside Climate News explains why, while the Washington Po...

New fallout over classified docs found in Trump’s home

15 Aug 2022

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Key House Democrats are asking for a security-damage assessment after the FBI found top-secret documents in its search of Trump’s Florida home. ...

New details about the FBI’s raid of Trump’s Florida home

12 Aug 2022

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The FBI searched Trump’s home to look for nuclear documents and other items, sources tell the Washington Post. Politico has a guide to the forme...

Why an abortion case worries digital-privacy advocates

11 Aug 2022

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NBC News reports on how a mother and daughter were criminally charged after Facebook was ordered to turn over their chats relating to plans for an abo...

“Something’s got to give”: Serena Williams on leaving tennis

10 Aug 2022

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Trump pleaded the Fifth in a deposition at the New York attorney general’s office, CNN reports. The Hill has key takeaways from the latest prima...

What to know about the FBI raid on Trump’s house

09 Aug 2022

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The FBI searched Donald Trump’s Florida home as part of an investigation into his handling of classified information, the Wall Street Journal re...

Why the new spending bill is such a big deal

08 Aug 2022

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Vox explains why the spending plan just passed by the Senate will be one of the biggest bills to fight climate change, ever. And Stat looks at how it ...

The federal government is scrambling to contain monkeypox

05 Aug 2022

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The Wall Street Journal reports that a major climate and health-care spending bill looks to be moving forward after Democrats cut a deal on taxes with...

Why the U.S. right loves Hungary’s leader

04 Aug 2022

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Bloomberg reports on Trump's meeting with Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán, which took place just days after Orbán made remarks tha...

Why the Kansas abortion vote gives Democrats hope

03 Aug 2022

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Politico has the key takeaways from an important primary night. The Senate passed a bill to help veterans affected by toxic trash-burning pits, legisl...

Behind the strike that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri

02 Aug 2022

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CNN has the story of how Biden and his team decided to kill Ayman al-Zawahiri, the world’s most wanted terrorist. Vox breaks down why Nancy Pelo...

How climate change is making severe weather deadlier

01 Aug 2022

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This has been a year of deadly, extreme weather — and much more is expected to come. Wired explains why. These people in Florida were registered...

Are we in a recession? Try asking a better question.

29 Jul 2022

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U.S. GDP declined again, but that might not mean we’re in a recession. Vox explains. NPR has information about what to watch out for with, and h...

Congress tackles climate change and same-sex marriage

28 Jul 2022

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Politico explains how a surprise change in position by Joe Manchin set the stage for a Senate deal that could lead to a record climate spending packag...

How the DOJ’s Jan. 6 probe may be getting closer to Trump

27 Jul 2022

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The Washington Post reports that the Justice Department is asking very specific questions about Trump’s actions around January 6 as part of its ...

How the DOJ’s Jan. 6 probe may be getting closer to Trump

27 Jul 2022

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The Washington Post reports that the Justice Department is asking very specific questions about Trump’s actions around January 6 as part of its ...

Making Alex Jones pay for his Sandy Hook lies

26 Jul 2022

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A jury will determine how much conspiracy theorist Alex Jones will pay to a Sandy Hook family for defamation. He has denied the school shooting, sprea...

Why critics say the U.S. isn’t ready for monkeypox

25 Jul 2022

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Monkeypox is now a declared global emergency, CBS News reports. There are concerns that America isn’t doing enough. In extreme heat, air conditi...

What to know from the latest Jan. 6 hearing

22 Jul 2022

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CNN has takeaways from the latest January 6 hearing, which took place in prime time and focused on Trump’s action and inaction on the day of the...

Will a jury convict an accused school shooter’s parents?

21 Jul 2022

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New York Magazine looks at why a Michigan prosecutor is taking the extremely unusual move of charging the parents of an accused school shooter. The Wa...

As the world burns, how climate-change talks fell apart

20 Jul 2022

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Negotiations over climate action are falling apart in Congress, but it seems unlikely Biden will declare a national climate emergency when he delivers...

Steve Bannon is back in court. Here’s what to know.

19 Jul 2022

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NPR explains why former Trump adviser Steve Bannon is on trial. The Atlantic calls him an American Rasputin in a profile, and explains how he is still...

Steve Bannon is back in court. Here’s what to know.

19 Jul 2022

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NPR explains why former Trump adviser Steve Bannon is on trial. The Atlantic calls him an American Rasputin in a profile, and explains how he is still...

New insights in a report on the Uvalde school shooting

18 Jul 2022

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CNN has five key takeaways from the new report on the deadly school shooting in Uvalde. Texans worry that their power grid won’t be able to hand...

A Texas mother’s agonizing choice over abortion

15 Jul 2022

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Texas Monthly has the story of a mother who was forced to choose between an out-of-state abortion or letting her baby die an agonizing death. Starting...

What parents can do if their kid is planning violence

14 Jul 2022

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Parents whose children talk about attacking schools often struggle with whether to contact police. The Wall Street Journal spoke to some who have done...

New Uvalde-shooting footage reveals the slow police response

13 Jul 2022

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The Austin American-Statesman and KVUE obtained exclusive video from inside Uvalde’s Robb Elementary. It shows officers’ delayed response ...

“A new age for astronomy.” What the Webb telescope shows us.

12 Jul 2022

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We’re finally seeing just what NASA’s Webb telescope is capable of, and the imagery is stunning, providing the deepest view of the univers...

How state constitutions could protect abortion rights

11 Jul 2022

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After the Supreme Court overturned Roe, the decision to guarantee or restrict access fell to states. BuzzFeed News reports on how abortion-rights advo...

Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe assassinated

08 Jul 2022

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Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe died after being shot during a speech. The BBC reports. Biden is expected to sign an executive order related...

How the U.S. economy is super weird right now

07 Jul 2022

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The Wall Street Journal looks at how the U.S. economy is a bizarre mix of a hot job market and slowing economic growth. Experts are confused. The Guar...

New revelations about the deadly July 4 shooting

06 Jul 2022

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The suspected gunman in the Highland Park July 4 attack is facing seven counts of first-degree murder. CBS News reports. Reuters explains how Russia&r...

“Like a battle zone.” A deadly shooting at a July 4 parade.

05 Jul 2022

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Police arrested a man following a deadly shooting at a July 4 parade in an Illinois suburb north of Chicago. Here’s more from the Chicago Tribun...

What Biden and Democrats can do about abortion

01 Jul 2022

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Politico looks at what Democrats can — and might — do in Congress to fight the end of Roe. ESPN has answers to key questions about America...

How John Roberts lost control of the Supreme Court

30 Jun 2022

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Politico looks into how Chief Justice John Roberts lost control of the Supreme Court. NPR reports that disease experts are worried about the spread of...

Former aide testifies about Trump’s rage on Jan. 6

29 Jun 2022

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The Washington Post reports on new testimony from a former White House aide who said Trump sought to lead an armed mob to the Capitol on January 6. Fo...

What the Supreme Court may do next after overturning Roe

28 Jun 2022

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Politico looks at how Chief Justice John Roberts lost control of the Supreme Court. And SCOTUSblog has analysis of the court’s decision to overr...

What’s next for patients as abortion clinics shut down

27 Jun 2022

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The Washington Post was inside an abortion clinic to report on the chaos and tears as it abruptly shut down after Roe was overruled. The New Yorker ar...

Roe is overturned. Here's what that means for abortion.

24 Jun 2022

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The Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, upending half a century of American abortion law. The Wall Street Journal is on the story. Slate explain...

Latest from Afghanistan as the earthquake death toll rises

23 Jun 2022

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An update from NPR on Afghanistan’s deadliest earthquake in 20 years.  The Supreme Court hands down a major decision on gun rights.  T...

Inside Trump’s plan to overturn his loss using fake electors

22 Jun 2022

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The Washington Post reports on how the latest January 6 hearing revealed Trump’s involvement in a plan to use fake electors to undermine the 202...

These little-known elections could determine abortion access

21 Jun 2022

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Politico explains how state supreme court races, typically obscure, are a critical election battleground in the fight for the future of abortion law i...

New details about Trump’s plans to overthrow the election

17 Jun 2022

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The Wall Street Journal reports that the Department of Justice says the January 6 committee isn’t sharing key witness transcripts. Watergate hap...

COVID vaccines for toddlers are close. Here’s what to know.

16 Jun 2022

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An FDA advisory panel is backing Pfizer and Moderna COVID shots for children as young as 6 months old. Stat has the story. The Wall Street Journal rep...

Why 49 million people face famine now

15 Jun 2022

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A South Carolina congressman who voted for impeachment will fall to a Trump-backed challenger, while another incumbent who defied Trump will survive t...