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After years of decline, the auto industry in Canada is making a comeback

Sunday, March 12, 2023

Ontario is one of the largest car producers in North America. But after years of job losses and plant closures, the Canadian province is now betting on electric vehicles to grow its auto sector.

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Super Bowl LVII is expected to set a betting record

Friday, February 10, 2023

The rise of sports betting in the U.S. has led to an economic windfall for many leagues. It also increased the risks of gambling addiction.

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Polish ambassador warns of a prolonged war in Ukraine, calls for more support

Saturday, February 04, 2023

With the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaching, Poland's ambassador to the U.S. Marek Magierowski warns of a prolonged conflict and urges the West to provide Kyiv with more support.

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Energy experts share how the U.S. can reach Biden's renewable energy goals

Thursday, February 02, 2023

The Biden administration's goal of carbon-free electricity generation by 2035 will require an overhaul of the U.S. energy sector. Experts across the industry shared their views of how it might work.

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Biden's offshore wind plan could create thousands of jobs, but challenges remain

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

When President Biden talks about tackling climate change, he talks about economic opportunities. Offshore wind promises to provide many opportunities, but it's not for everyone.

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Biden's national security adviser is hopeful war over Taiwan can be prevented

Friday, January 06, 2023

In an exclusive interview at the White House, Jake Sullivan spoke with NPR's Steve Inskeep. They discussed China-Taiwan tensions, the war in Ukraine, and his upcoming trip to Israel.

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Rana Ayyub fights for press freedom in India despite harassment and death threats

Tuesday, January 03, 2023

Rana Ayyub, an investigative journalist in India, has constantly faced online harassment, death threats and the full force of India's judiciary system throughout her career

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What kinds of jobs will be created by offshore wind farms?

Friday, December 02, 2022

When President Biden talks about America's clean energy transition, he often mentions good paying union jobs. We examine what jobs the offshore wind industry could offer.

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A large turnout of Black voters in Milwaukee could help Democrats' cause

Tuesday, November 08, 2022

African Americans make up 6.8% of Wisconsin's population. In Milwaukee, Black people comprise nearly 40% of all residents. High Black voter turnout in the state's largest city is key for Democrats.

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Wisconsin's midterm results could determine which party controls the U.S. Senate

Monday, November 07, 2022

Wisconsin's electorate is increasingly diverse. In the eastern part of the state, a pair of rural voters talk about what's driving their vote.

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After years of decline, the auto industry in Canada is making a comeback

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Canada is one of the largest car producers in North America. The transition toward electric vehicles provides new opportunities to build on this legacy.

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After high-profile pushback, Senate passes help for veterans exposed to toxins

Wednesday, August 03, 2022

Comedian Jon Stewart was frustrated when Senate Republicans initially blocked a bill to provide expanded health care for military veterans exposed to toxic chemicals. The legislation passed Tuesday.

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The ski industry is preparing for a future that will require more manufactured snow

Tuesday, March 01, 2022

East Coast resorts are preparing for a future with warmer temperatures and less snowfall. Elizabeth Burakovsky of the University of New Hampshire says some areas are losing snow faster than others.

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From Kabul to Virginia: An Afghan family is starting over in America

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

In only a matter of days, the lives of an Afghan family changed forever. After the Taliban took control of Kabul, they were forced to start over in a foreign country.

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Saudi Arabia and China are accused of using sports to cover up human rights abuse

Monday, November 29, 2021

Saudi Arabia has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to stage high-profile sporting events. Critics say those investments are an attempt by the kingdom to cover up human rights violations.

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As Germans Prepare To Vote For A New Leader, We Hear Some Of Their Views

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Germany is electing a new chancellor on Sunday to succeed Angela Merkel who's led the country for 16 years. A German expat went back to his home town to report on this pivotal election.

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Jackie Mason, Who Went From Rabbi To Stand-up Comedy Star, Dies At 93

Sunday, July 25, 2021

Mason, known for his quick-witted observational humor, used stories from his orthodox Jewish background, a thick Yiddish accent and wild gestures to keep his audiences entertained for decades.

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Opioid Crisis: Filmmaker Details The Medical System's 'Crime Of The Century'

Monday, May 10, 2021

Documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney investigated the opioid crisis. He says it was created by pharmaceutical companies, distributors, pharmacists and doctors, all looking to profit.

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An Extended Pipeline Shutdown Could Affect Gas Prices In Southeast U.S.

Sunday, May 09, 2021

Colonial Pipeline has not set a timetable for restoring full service. If the shutdown continues several days, it could affect gas prices in the Southeast, experts say.

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'Extraordinary Discovery': Archaeologists Find Neanderthal Remains In Cave Near Rome

Sunday, May 09, 2021

Archaeologists unearth the remains of nine Neanderthals, dating from 50,000 to 100,000 years ago, in a discovery the Italian culture minister says will be "the talk of the world."

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