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Congressional lawmakers will vote this week on a deal to raise the debt ceiling

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Lawmakers are returning to Washington to vote on a two-year budget deal to lift the nation's borrowing limit, and put modest restraints on annual spending.

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Morning news brief

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Russia launched a pre-dawn air raid on Ukraine's capital. Republican presidential hopefuls head to Iowa. China launches a new crew into space, including its first civilian astronaut.

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With a victory in Turkey's presidential runoff, Erdogan cements his power

Monday, May 29, 2023

Erdogan is set to continue his run as modern Turkey's longest-serving leader. He won Sunday's runoff despite having faced widespread anger at his government's response to a devastating quake.

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House Republicans put together a measure to reflect debt ceiling deal

Monday, May 29, 2023

House GOP leaders released the outcome of the deal, a 99-page bill, entitled the Fiscal Responsibility Act, giving House members 72 hours to review the proposal before a planned vote Wednesday.

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Weekend Russian drone attack comes as Ukrainian forces prepare for counteroffensive

Monday, May 29, 2023

Russia launched its biggest drone strike since the war began. Ukrainian officials say it mostly targeting the capital Kyiv. Ukraine's top commander hints a long-awaited counteroffensive is imminent.

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Morning news brief

Monday, May 29, 2023

President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy agree on deal to avoid default. Incumbent wins Turkey's presidential runoff. Ukraine's top commander hints long-awaited counteroffensive is imminent.

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Morning news brief

Friday, May 19, 2023

Ukraine's president will attend the G-7 in person. Leaders from across the Middle East are meeting in Saudi Arabia. Disney says it's cancelling plans to build a $1 billion office campus in Florida.

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Pakistani security forces have surrounded Khan's compound and threaten to storm it

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Authorities accuse former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan of sheltering a few dozen men that they call terrorists. It's the latest in a political crisis that has engulfed Pakistan for over a year.

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Morning news brief

Thursday, May 18, 2023

The accused leaker of some Pentagon documents was caught earlier with classified material. Pakistani forces surround ex-Prime Minister Imran Kahn's home. Montana is the first state to ban TikTok.

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Montana's governor signs a measure banning TikTok in his state

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Montana has become the first state to completely ban TikTok. Gov. Greg Gianforte has said he is concerned about people's user data being compromised by the Chinese government.

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Morning news brief

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

President Biden heads to Japan for the G7 summit. An appeals court case could remove abortion pills from the U.S. market completely. Ukraine says it's made advances in the battle for Bakhmut.

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Biden met again with congressional leaders to negotiate raising the debt limit

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

President Biden will cut short his trip to Asia in order to keep negotiating with top congressional leaders over the debt limit — with a possible default as little as 15 days away.

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Debt ceiling talks to resume between Biden and top congressional leaders

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

This second discussion comes as the U.S. is quickly approaching the deadline by which the Department of Treasury believes the federal government will run out of money to pay its bills.

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Capitol Hill hearings to take a closer look at guardrails for artificial intelligence

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Members of the Senate Judiciary committee will hear from the CEO behind ChatGPT — as lawmakers hold several hearings on how to address concerns about emerging AI technology.

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Voters in Philadelphia head to the polls to cast ballots in the mayoral primaries

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

If history is any guide the winner of the Democratic primary will become the city's next mayor after November's general election.

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Morning news brief

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Congress takes a closer look at regulations on artificial intelligence. Report shows the importance of religion in Americans' lives is on the decline. Philadelphia holds a mayoral primary election.

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Morning news brief

Monday, May 15, 2023

Votes are being counted in Turkey's presidential election. U.N. marks 75th anniversary of Palestinian displacement. North Carolina governor vetoes a 12-week abortion ban, setting up an override fight.

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Pandemic border rules known as Title 42 expired — but questions remain

Friday, May 12, 2023

The end of Title 42 restrictions brings a new enforcement era for migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. Communities are adapting to the needs of those who have court dates.

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How much learning did students miss during the pandemic? Researchers have an answer

Friday, May 12, 2023

New research paints the clearest picture yet of just how much learning students missed during the pandemic, and what it may take to help children in the hardest hit districts to make up ground.

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Morning news brief

Friday, May 12, 2023

The pandemic border policy known as Title 42 has ended. Turkey's president faces stiff opposition heading into Sunday's election. Just how much learning did students miss during the pandemic?

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