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The News Roundup For May 26, 2023

Talks in Washington on the debt ceiling are reportedly not going well. President Joe Biden has remained upbeat in his public comments on the situation. But Congressional Republicans say there's still a ways to go before they'll agree to any sort of deal.

The News Roundup For May 26, 2023

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ICYMI: In The 'Garden of Evil' With Clarence Thomas' Friend Harlan Crow

This week, The Atlantic magazine published an exclusive interview with Harlan Crow, the ultra-rich real estate developer whose friendship and financial relationship with Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is the subject of much scrutiny.

ICYMI: In The 'Garden of Evil' With Clarence Thomas' Friend Harlan Crow

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'Animal Liberation Now' And The Case For More Humane Treatment Of Animals

Fifty years ago, Princeton University ethicist Peter Singer made the case that humans assume they're morally superior to other animals and that their actions against them are justified.

'Animal Liberation Now' And The Case For More Humane Treatment Of Animals

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One Year After The Uvalde School Shooting, Questions Still Go Unanswered

Today marks one year since the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, left 19 children and two teachers dead.

One Year After The Uvalde School Shooting, Questions Still Go Unanswered

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What To Expect From The 2023 Cannes Film Festival

Every year, thousands flock to the south of France to watch the most anticipated movie premieres from directors around the world.

What To Expect From The 2023 Cannes Film Festival

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Why Maternal Mortality Increased During The Pandemic

The U.S. has the highest number of pregnancy-related death of any developed nation. During the pandemic, those numbers increased.

Why Maternal Mortality Increased During The Pandemic

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The Big Take: Women's Pro Tackle Football Takes The Field

We collaborated with our friends at Bloomberg News to bring you the 'Life and Debt' series. We covered everything from the federal debt ceiling, medical debt, credit cards, and the impact of student loans.

The Big Take: Women's Pro Tackle Football Takes The Field

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The News Roundup For May 19, 2023

Joe Biden is coming home. The President is cutting his trip to Japan for the G7 meeting short to help negotiate a deal ahead of the debt ceiling deadline on June 1.

The News Roundup For May 19, 2023

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Life And Debt: What's Next For Student Loan Borrowers

According to the Education Data Initiative, the average student loan debt balance is upwards of $40,000. And the cost of college keeps rising. Over the past 20 years, college tuition at in-state public universities has risen 175 percent. The numbers can be dizzying, especially for recent high school grads.

Life And Debt: What's Next For Student Loan Borrowers

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Life And Debt: Getting The Hospital Bill

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reported last year that there's around $88 billion of medical debt in collections, and about 43 million Americans have medical debt on their credit report.

Life And Debt: Getting The Hospital Bill

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