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For the second time in a matter of weeks, the people of the United Kingdom are about to get a new prime minister. The governing Conservatives selected Rishi Sunak to replace Liz Truss who was forced out following a catastrophic budget. The 42-year-old is the first prime minister of color and the first of Indian descent. For a transcript of this story, click here . You may also choose another story from the newscast by clicking the link below and answering the following questions:
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