President Joe Biden listens as he meets with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of Calif., to discuss the debt limit in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, May 22, 2023, in Washington. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption
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"When you're younger, your mind is more open, and you're more creative," says 13-year-old Leo De Leon. Adolescence is a time of rapid brain development, which scientists call "breathtaking." Jon Hamilton/NPR hide caption
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A new Uvalde Elementary school will be bright, peaceful and safe, officials say
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FILE - Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., criticizes President Joe Biden's policies and efforts on the debt limit negotiations as he holds a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, May 17, 2023. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption
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A vendor in a market in Nigeria counts local bills. The country is one of dozens whose devalued currency is fueling a debt crisis. Pius Utomi Ekpei /AFP via Getty Images hide caption
A dilemma for dozens of countries: Fund your schools and hospitals or pay your debt
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, who directed the prosecution of former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin, is releasing a book about his experience. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption
The AG who prosecuted George Floyd's killers has ideas for how to end police violence
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Ben Krump, civil rights attorney, speaks at a press conference addressing the results of an independent autopsy determining the cause of death of Lashawn Thompson on Monday, May 22, 2023, at the State Capital in Atlanta. Christina Matacotta /AP hide caption
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Survey: Surprising to some, veterans are less likely to support extremism
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Cole Lyle (left), a Marine Corps veteran and executive director of the veterans advocacy group Mission Roll Call, says a U.S. default would have devastating consequences for former military members who stand to see their benefits suspended. Courtesy of Cole Lyle hide caption
These are some of the people who'll be impacted if the U.S. defaults on its debts
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Insurance firms need more climate change information. Scientists say they can help
President Joe Biden meets with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of Calif., to discuss the debt limit in the Oval Office of the White House on Monday. It lasted a little over an hour. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption
What you need to know about the debt ceiling as the deadline looms
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