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Friday

The Student Loan Restart

Supreme Court strikes down Biden's student debt forgiveness program

Millions of federal borrowers will not see their debts decreased or erased. Roughly 1 in 8 Americans will have to restart loan payments as soon as September.

Supreme Court strikes down Biden's student debt forgiveness program

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Law

Morning news brief

The Supreme Court strikes down college affirmative action programs, and will rule on challenges to the student debt forgiveness plan. The contract between actors and studios expires at midnight.

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Thursday

Europe

Ukraine monitors the fallout from the Wagner Group's failed revolt in Russia

A general in Ukraine's armed forces weighs in on the Ukrainian offensive, and how the rebellion by mercenary fighters in Russia may change dynamics on the battlefield.

Ukraine monitors the fallout from the Wagner Group's failed revolt in Russia

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Health

Heat and smoke can be a health hazard — combined it's worse

Canadian wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality in the U.S. while hot temperatures are spreading in the South.

Heat and smoke can be a health hazard — combined it's worse

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Europe

Deadly police shooting of teenager triggers protests and arrests across France

There have been more protests in France after a 17-year-old was shot dead by police during a traffic stop outside Paris.

Deadly police shooting of teenager triggers protests and arrests across France

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Wednesday

National

Morning news brief

Record-breaking heat hits Texas. Five non-travel related cases of malaria have been reported in Texas and Florida. Over $200 billion in pandemic business loans appear to be fraudulent, watchdog says.

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Tuesday

Europe

Putin addresses Russians after Wagner Group's failed uprising

In a short speech, Putin talked about the mutiny and said he was always in charge. Russian authorities have dropped the charges against the mercenary leader and others involved in the brief rebellion.

Putin addresses Russians after Wagner Group's failed uprising

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Politics

The U.S. was not involved in the Wagner Group's revolt in Russia, Biden says

President Biden is emphasizing that the West had nothing to do with the power struggle between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the mercenary Wagner Group.

The U.S. was not involved in the Wagner Group's revolt in Russia, Biden says

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Europe

Morning news brief

Russian President Putin's grip on power was challenged by rebellion. President Biden says U.S. had no involvement in that event. Nevada tribes to appear in court to block lithium mine construction.

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Monday

Europe

Morning news brief

Mercenary leader launched a failed rebellion against Russia's military leaders. White House promotes infrastructure and other projects. Activists in Atlanta protest against a police training facility.

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Monday

Asia

Blinken calls China talks 'constructive,' while acknowledging 'deep differences'

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Secretary of State Antony Blinken about talks in Beijing meant to ease tensions between China and the U.S.

Blinken calls China talks 'constructive,' while acknowledging 'deep differences'

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National

Of the Americans living in mobile homes, 3 million of them reside in high flood areas

Almost 20 million Americans live in mobile homes. Those homes are a lot less likely to be restored after natural disasters, meaning disasters often exacerbate the country's affordable housing crises.

Of the Americans living in mobile homes, 3 million of them reside in high flood areas

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Politics

Tariffs the Trump administration imposed on Chinese imports are still in place

President Biden has held on to one of the signature economic policies of his predecessor: tariffs on imports from China. We look at why he's kept them, and what it means for businesses.

Tariffs the Trump administration imposed on Chinese imports are still in place

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Asia

In a bid to ease tensions, Blinken meets with China's President Xi Jinping

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is finishing his high stakes visit to China with another round of diplomatic talks in an effort to cool tensions between the two countries.

In a bid to ease tensions, Blinken meets with China's President Xi Jinping

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