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Inflation Eases, Ceasefire Talks, Columbia President Resigns, Bangladesh Update
2024/8/15

Inflation eased in July, but some costs like food and housing remain stubbornly high. A new round o

Trump Campaign Hack, Abortion Ballot Initiatives, Sudan Peace Talks
2024/8/14

The Trump campaign said it had been hacked and Iranians were behind it. Eight states have ballot mea

Donald Trump And Elon Musk, Tim Walz And Labor, Drug Lord's Letter
2024/8/13

Former president Donald Trump sat down for a wide-ranging interview on X with Elon Musk. Vice Presi

Gaza Evacuations, Ukraine Attacks Russia, Olympics Closing Ceremonies
2024/8/12

The Israeli military ordered more evacuations in southern Gaza. Ukrainian forces made a surprise inc

The Sunday Story: The History of Sex Testing in Sports
2024/8/11

Who gets to compete? Since the beginning of women's sports, there has been a struggle over who quali

Ukraine Pushes Into Russia, Presidential Campaign Update, Olympics Near End
2024/8/10

Russia is struggling to mount a days-long Ukrainian incursion into Russia itself. Kamala Harris rall

Trump & Harris Appearances, Ferguson 10 Years Later, Olympic Track Night
2024/8/9

Less than 90 days until the November election, both Presidential campaigns are in full force. A look

Harris Tours Battleground States, Ukraine Receives Weapons, Hawaii Fire Anniversary
2024/8/8

Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Gov. Tim Walz are drawing large rally crowds in th

Harris/Walz Campaign Kicks Off, Walz's MN Record, UK Riots
2024/8/7

Vice President Kamala Harris and her new VP pick made their first campaign appearance together in Ph

Harris VP Pick, Market Instability, Google Antitrust Ruling, Tropical Storm Debby
2024/8/6

Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Financial m

Harris' Running Mate, Leaving Lebanon, Swimming and Sprinting
2024/8/5
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Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate as the final stage of the pres

The Sunday Story: The Promise of America's Natural Gas
2024/8/4
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The U.S. is the largest exporter of natural gas in the world. And Louisiana's Gulf Coast is where mu

Economic Worries, Latest from Beirut, 9/11 Plea Deal Revoked
2024/8/3
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A weaker-than-expected jobs report sent stocks tumbling and stoked fears the Federal Reserve is work

Russia Prisoner Swap, Funerals in Beirut And Tehran, USA Gymnastics
2024/8/2
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Three high-profile prisoners were released by Moscow in exchange for Russian prisoners held by the U

Trump at NABJ, 9/11 Plea Deal, Mideast Escalation
2024/8/1
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Former President Donald Trump participated in a tense Q&A at a convention for Black journalists in C

Hamas Leader Killed, Shifting Battleground States
2024/7/31
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The political leader of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, was killed in Iran. The event touches everything from

Arizona Primary, Trump Shooter Latest, Olympics Roundup
2024/7/30
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The GOP is hoping to flip a Democratic House seat in Arizona with donations from heavy hitters in th

Israel And Hezbollah, Venezuela Election Results, Trump/Vance Campaign
2024/7/29

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The Sunday Story: Fighting for Trans Rights in Uganda
2024/7/28

This past spring, in the east African nation of Uganda, the country's highest court upheld The Anti-

Olympics Open, TikTok Battle Continues, Brand Name Goods
2024/7/27

Paris pulls off its opening ceremonies despite security risks. The U.S. government responds to TikTo