Rob Schmitz
Stories
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Denmark races to deal with Trump's threats and offers over Greenland
European leaders met in Brussels for security talks. High on the agenda was Greenland. President Trump has threatened to take control of the island, suggesting it's important for regional security.
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Fierce debate erupts in Germany over cooperating with extreme elements in politics
Germany's likely next chancellor is being criticized for relying on support from far-right lawmakers to pass a bill to reduce migration into the country.
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote, paving way to new elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost the confidence vote in parliament. It's the end of his fractious coalition government and it marks an historic transition for Europe's largest economy.
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She fled during Assad's regime. Now this Syrian activist is considering going home
Germany hosts almost a million Syrians who fled war and dictatorship. The toppling of the Assad regime has raised questions for exiles about their next step.
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Syrians who left their war-torn country for Germany debate whether to return
Nearly one million Syrians who fled to Germany a decade ago look at events back home with new hope.
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A famed Capitol Hill restaurant is closing its doors
Capitol Hill staple Charlie Palmer Steak will serve its last porterhouse on Friday. It became a destination for lobbyists and lawmakers.
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People in Gaza face winter without enough food, shelter or security
Colder weather and rains hit Gazans living in tents and bombed-out buildings. Most families don't have homes or shelter. We hear from families on the edge of survival.
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California teen makes history as the youngest to pass state bar exam
Seventeen-year-old Sophia Park has become the youngest person to pass the California bar exam, following in her older brother's footsteps.
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Shiffrin will attempt 100th World Cup win on her home slopes in Vermont
Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin pursues her 100th World Cup win this weekend on her home slopes in Killington, Vermont.
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Donald Trump is a big reason for why third party candidates got fewer votes in 2024
After a drop in vote share in the 2024 election, what does the future hold for third parties in America?
