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How the hot-button issues of abortion and inflation played out in Midterm elections
Wednesday, November 09, 2022
Heading into the midterm elections, abortion rights and the economy were very important issues to voters.
The battleground state of Pennsylvania had closely watched Midterm races
Wednesday, November 09, 2022
In the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania, Democrat John Fetterman beat Trump-backed Dr. Oz. In the race for governor, Attorney General Josh Shapiro beat Trump-backed state Sen. Doug Mastriano.
Some Trump-backed candidates didn't do as well as the GOP thought they would
Wednesday, November 09, 2022
Former President Donald Trump was able to help a lot of candidates win primary elections. But when it came to the general election, they didn't beat the Democratic candidates.
News brief: parties jockey for control, Ga. midterms, voting was largely uneventful
Wednesday, November 09, 2022
The race for control of the House and Senate is very close. Georgia's governor is reelected but the Senate race is too close to call. Election Day seems to have gone off without any major incidents.
One of the most closely watched U.S. Senate races is in Pennsylvania
Tuesday, November 08, 2022
Republican Sen. Pat Toomey is retiring. If Democrats win his seat, it could help them keep their thin majority in the Senate. Lt. Gov. John Fetterman is running against TV's Dr. Mehmet Oz.
Netflix's new season of 'The Crown' debuts at a controversial moment
Tuesday, November 08, 2022
Season 5 of the Netflix drama begins streaming Wednesday, and offers sordid details from the life of a younger Prince Charles — just as the real-life Charles has begun his reign as king.
Italy says dozens of migrants stuck on a ship near its coast aren't welcome
Tuesday, November 08, 2022
Italy's new right-wing government is taking a harder line on migrants picked up by rescue boats in the Mediterranean — blocking men from leaving the ships.
News brief: mail-in ballots, Indian child welfare case, migrants barred from Italy
Tuesday, November 08, 2022
Mail-in voting might keep election night from being results night. Supreme Court takes up Indian Child Welfare Act and adoption. Italy's new government is taking a hard line on Mediterranean migrants.
Many midterm voters are concerned about abortion but inflation is the top issue
Monday, November 07, 2022
A look at how two key issues this election season — inflation and the fight over abortion — are informing voters' midterm votes.
News brief: Midterm homestretch, climate summit begins, Twitter fallout
Monday, November 07, 2022
Midterms are Tuesday and the results will determine the Biden administration's next two years. The annual climate conference takes on new urgency. Twitter's Elon Musk era isn't off to a smooth start.
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan shot and wounded at rally
Thursday, November 03, 2022
Pakistan's former prime minister, Imran Khan, has been shot and wounded during a massive demonstration in the eastern part of the country.
After many delays, Elon Musk is now the proud owner of Twitter
Friday, October 28, 2022
This $44 billion deal was finalized Thursday night. Soon after, Musk fired top executives, including the CEO. This comes after months of twists and turns –- many of which played out on Twitter.
Protests in Iran over Mahsa Amini's death grow as does the violent response
Friday, October 28, 2022
It's been nearly six weeks since Mahsa Amini died in custody after being detained by Iran's morality police for allegedly wearing her hijab inappropriately. Protests are gaining momentum.
A high school newspaper in Nebraska was shut down after it published LGBTQ stories
Friday, October 28, 2022
In Grand Island, Neb., the school district eliminated a high school journalism program after students published an issue of the school paper with op-eds about LGBTQ rights. Now the ACLU is involved.
News brief: Musk's Twitter takeover, Iran protests grow, World Series Game 1
Friday, October 28, 2022
Elon Musk cleans house after Twitter deal closes. Death toll is rising as protests in Iran gain momentum. Houston Astros are favored as they take on the Philadelphia Phillies in World Series opener.
Bono discusses his new memoir, 'Surrender,' and the faith at U2's core
Thursday, October 27, 2022
The veteran rock star speaks with Morning Edition about his new memoir, Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story — and in particular, his deep-rooted spirituality.
News brief: voters consider inflation, dirty bomb claim, respiratory infection surge
Thursday, October 27, 2022
How might Americans' experience with inflation translate into votes? Putin raises the stakes as he watches Russia practice for nuclear war. Hospitals near capacity with severe virus patients.
News brief: Iranian drones in Ukraine, Ga. midterms, Biden's speech on abortion
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Does Russia's use of Iranian drones signal a shift in strategy? Gubernatorial candidates debate in Georgia rematch. President Biden will make what's billed as a "major" speech on abortion rights.
The Communist Party congress will set the tone for China's next 5 years
Monday, October 17, 2022
China's ruling Communist Party is holding its congress, which happens every five years, with leader Xi Jinping widely expected to secure a third term.
News brief: China's priorities, Senate candidates debate, student debt relief
Monday, October 17, 2022
China reveals its priorities. Biden-bashing crosses the aisle in Senate debates. And Biden's student loan forgiveness plan quietly goes live as some of those it was intended to help are shut out.