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The global consequences of the re-election of Turkey's combative, populist leader
With the re-election of the combative populist who's run the country for two decades, concerns are growing about Turkey's democracy and direction in the world.
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Lingering concerns could upend the debt ceiling deal
President Joe Biden has reached a deal with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on raising the debt ceiling. Now, it's up to the Senate and House to approve the deal.
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Is Chicago prepared to handle an influx of migrants?
In this excerpt from WBEZ's Curious City podcast, we follow the story of one woman who arrived in Chicago from Venezuela last fall.
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Louisiana Rep. Garret Graves is playing a pivotal role in debt ceiling talks
Rep. Garret Graves keeps a low profile, but he's one of the most important people in Washington. The Louisiana congressman is leading the GOP's negotiations with the White House on the debt ceiling.
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This obscure program lets Americans donate to help pay off the national debt
The U.S. debt has led to plenty of partisan fights and ... charitable gifts. For decades, a government program has been collecting donations from Americans who want to help pay off the national debt.
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Ukraine appears to have started its next big move against Russia
Pentagon officials met today with other nations supporting the war, and Kyiv says it's steadfast in pushing Russia out of the country altogether.
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What a DeSantis presidential run means for the 2024 election
Ron DeSantis is expected to announce a run for the White House on Wednesday evening on Twitter. His tenure as governor of Florida might give some insight into the kind of candidate he would be.
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A new Ohio state law complicates local preparations for August voting
A controversial August special election about ballot measure rules is causing early headaches for local Ohio election officials.
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The challenges of accurately archiving Black Twitter
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with journalism and communication studies associate professor Meredith Clark of Northeastern University about her project "Archiving Black Twitter."
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Fact check: Debt ceiling myths and misconceptions
If you're confused about the debt ceiling battle being waged in Washington right now, you're not alone. There are a lot of misconceptions about what's behind the drama and what's at stake. We'll separate fact from fiction.
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The latest on negotiations over raising the debt ceiling
White House and congressional negotiators are no closer to reaching a deal to lift the debt ceiling. Any deal is also likely to upset parts of the Republican and Democratic caucus.
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Residents near the volcano outside Mexico City prepare to evacuate
The volcano, popularly known as "El Popo" in Mexico, is rumbling and spewing ash, as people living in its shadow prepare for a possible evacuation.