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5 Americans freed from Iran land in U.S., reunite with families

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Jon Gambrell, Lujain Jo, Associated Press

The successful negotiations for the Americans' freedom brought Biden profuse thanks from their families but heat from Republican presidential rivals and other opponents for the monetary arrangement with one of America's top adversaries.

WATCH: Ukraine's President Zelenskyy slams Russia for 'weaponization' of food, children at the 2023 UN General Assembly

By Jennifer Peltz, Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that Russia is “weaponizing” everything from food and energy to abducted children in its war against Ukraine — and he warned world leaders that the same could happen to them.

WATCH: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi addresses the 2023 United Nations General Assembly

By Associated Press

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi addressed the 2023 United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday as part of the annual meeting for the international body.

WATCH: Biden exhorts world leaders to stand up to Russia at 2023 United Nations General Assembly

By Aamer Madhani, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

President Joe Biden is making a robust case before the U.N. General Assembly that the world must remain united in defending Ukraine against Russian aggression.

WATCH: 2023 United Nations General Assembly - Day 1

By Edith Lederer, Associated Press

The United Nations chief delivered a dire warning to leaders from across the world. He declared that the planet is becoming unhinged with mounting global challenges and geopolitical tensions — and he warned that "we seem incapable of coming together…

How GOP presidential candidates are courting evangelical voters in Iowa

By Laura Barrón-López, Matt Loffman, Saher Khan, Ian Couzens

Republican presidential hopefuls took center stage in Iowa over the weekend and made their case to a key voting bloc in the state: evangelicals. The candidates touched on issues important to religious conservatives, abortion in particular. Laura Barron-López reports.

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Amy Walter and Kay Henderson on voter reaction to the House impeachment inquiry

By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman

Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa and Iowa PBS join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including analysis of the 2024 campaign and how voters are reacting to…

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WATCH: Blinken holds briefing on five prisoners released by Iran as part of $6 billion deal

By Associated Press

Americans held for years in Iranian custody walked arm-in-arm off a plane into freedom. Monday's release was part of a painstakingly negotiated deal between the United States and Iran.

Trump labels DeSantis abortion ban 'a terrible mistake,' riling some Republicans

By Sara Burnett, Associated Press

The former president has dominated the 2024 field while at times spurning anti-abortion groups.

Republican legislatures fight to keep power in Wisconsin and North Carolina

By Nicholas Riccardi, Gary Robertson, Associated Press

While both parties engage in gerrymandering, the dynamics in North Carolina and Wisconsin go beyond mere redistricting fights and offer a vivid illustration of how Republicans are attempting to maintain power regardless of their level of support among voters.