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News Wrap: House opens debate on bill to lower prescription drug costs
In our news wrap Wednesday, the House opened debate on a Democratic bill to lower prescription drug costs through government negotiations. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appealed for bipartisan support, but Sen. Mitch McConnell said he won’t bring the bill up…
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News Wrap: DOJ report finds political bias did not affect FBI’s Russia probe
In our news wrap Friday, an internal Justice Department report concludes political bias did not affect the FBI’s probe of links between the 2016 Trump campaign and Russia. It also found an FBI lawyer may have altered a document about…
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In northern Africa, can the people’s discontent translate to democracy?
The demonstrations that have swept through northern Africa and ousted long-time strongmen are not yet over. Protesters in Sudan, Algeria, Libya and Mali are continuing to call for democratic reforms. Amid this moment of regional volatility, international power struggles threaten…
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Why growing U.S. drone operations in Niger are controversial
Over the past few years, the U.S. military has increased its activities and broadened its mission in Africa. In Niger, the U.S. Air Force has built a huge new base from which it launches drone operations. But critics worry the…
In our news wrap Friday, President Trump says he is “strongly” considering a plan to move detained migrants into sanctuary cities to punish political rivals who oppose his immigration policies. Speaking to reporters during a White House event, Trump said,…
The leader of parliament's upper chamber was named as interim leader for a maximum of 90 days until a new election can be organized.
ALGIERS, Algeria — Algeria is facing a new era after President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s resignation — and questions about who’s in charge and what happens next for this gas-rich country and key ally to the West in fighting terrorism. Algeria’s…
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika stepped down on Tuesday after six weeks of massive nationwide protests aimed at pushing him and his much-criticized inner circle from power to create a real democracy in the gas-rich nation.
It's unclear if the stunning move will appease the masses of protesters whose vociferous calls for Bouteflika and his cadre of loyalists to quit have expanded to demand an overhaul of the entire political system.
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