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Confronting Police Violence and Racism in France

A protester holds a placard reading "Abolish the police" as people gather to protest against racism and police violence in Toulouse, southwestern France on Wednesday, following the death of 17-year-old teenage boy Nahel M. who was shot and killed by police, in the Paris suburb of Nanterre last week. CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Confronting Police Violence and Racism in France

The police killing in France of a 17-year old of North African descent sparked protests and violence across the country as well as a national conversation about racism and police brutality.

Confronting Police Violence and Racism in France

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Palestinians Deal with Loss and Destruction Following Israeli Attack on Jenin

A woman and a man walk with a toddler past rubble along an alley in Jenin in the north of the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, after the Israeli army declared the end of a two-day military operation in the area. The Israeli military launched the raid on the Jenin refugee camp early on Monday, during which 12 Palestinians and one Israeli soldier were killed. AHMAD GHARABLI/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Palestinians Deal with Loss and Destruction Following Israeli Attack on Jenin

On Wednesday Israel said it concluded a two-day military operation in the Jenin refugee camp meant to root out armed militants. The raid on the camp in the occupied West Bank - complete with airstrikes – was the most intense military operation Israel has carried out in more than 15 years. At least 12 Palestinians were killed and scores wounded. One Israeli soldier was killed.

Palestinians Deal with Loss and Destruction Following Israeli Attack on Jenin

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LGBTQ Vets Still Suffering The Consequences of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

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LGBTQ Vets Still Suffering The Consequences of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

It's been more than a decade since 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' was repealed. Introduced in 1993, the law remained in effect until 2011. During that time an estimated 114,000 troops were forced out of the military because of their sexual orientation.

LGBTQ Vets Still Suffering The Consequences of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

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Hot Dog Eating Contests: A Distinctly American Tradition

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Hot Dog Eating Contests: A Distinctly American Tradition

There's nothing obviously patriotic about scarfing down as many hot dogs as you can in ten minutes. So how did competitive eating become so synonymous with the holiday celebrating the Fourth of July?

Hot Dog Eating Contests: A Distinctly American Tradition

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Supreme Court Term Ends With Decisions That Will Impact Millions

Student debt relief activists participate in a rally at the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday in Washington, DC. In a 6-3 decision the Supreme Court struck down the Biden administration's student debt forgiveness program in Biden v. Nebraska. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images hide caption

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Supreme Court Term Ends With Decisions That Will Impact Millions

The Supreme Court ended its term this week with three rulings that will have far reaching consequences in the lives of millions of Americans.

Supreme Court Term Ends With Decisions That Will Impact Millions

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Putin's Hold on Power

Russia's President Vladimir Putin, seen on a laptop screen, making a statement in Moscow, on June 24, 2023 as Wagner fighters staged a rebellion. (Photo by NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA/AFP via Getty Images) NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Putin's Hold on Power

A week on from an aborted uprising, Vladimir Putin is still standing. But for how long? The brief rebellion, launched by the leader of the mercenary Wagner Group Yevgeny Prigozhin, marked the greatest challenge to Putin's rule since he came to power, 23 years ago.

Putin's Hold on Power

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The Death of Affirmative Action

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The Death of Affirmative Action

The Supreme Court effectively killed race-conscious admissions in higher education on Thursday.

The Death of Affirmative Action

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What — And Who — Is To Blame For Extreme Heat?

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What — And Who — Is To Blame For Extreme Heat?

A punishing heat wave has left more than a dozen people dead across Texas. In recent days temperatures have climbed above 100 degrees in many parts of the state. Now the extreme heat is heading east, putting people's health at risk across the Mississippi Valley and the Central Gulf Coast.

What — And Who — Is To Blame For Extreme Heat?

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Florida In The Political Spotlight

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Florida In The Political Spotlight

When it comes to American politics, Florida regularly finds its way to the center of the conversation. Often important, if not pivotal in presidential elections, Florida is home to former President Trump and his strongest opponent in the Republican presidential primary for 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis. As he campaigns for the nomination Gov. DeSantis has taken center stage in some of the most contentious battles of the culture war, those around trans rights, book censorship and immigration.

Florida In The Political Spotlight

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Putin Survived An Uprising. What's Next?

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Putin Survived An Uprising. What's Next?

Russian President Vladimir Putin faced a direct challenge to his authority over the weekend. Mercenary fighters with the Wagner group took over a military headquarters and launched a march toward Moscow.

Putin Survived An Uprising. What's Next?

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