Steve Inskeep
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Asia
India is celebrating 75 years of independence from Britain
Seventy-five years ago, colonial India was partitioned into two new nations — Muslim-majority Pakistan and Hindu-majority India. There was a massive migration between the two — and bloodshed.
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World
Inside a TV news station determined to report facts in the Taliban's Afghanistan
Once a mortal threat, the Taliban have let Afghanistan's leading news channel stand. But every day is a struggle for the journalists who still work there.
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World
Biden says the U.S. killed top al-Qaida leader and key Sept. 11 plotter
Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed by a drone strike in Afghanistan carried out by the U.S. on July 30, according to President Biden. The Taliban has not confirmed that al-Zawahiri was killed.
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National
A Texas arena for concerts and rodeos is transformed into a gathering for grief
A vigil was held in Uvalde for the people killed in Tuesday's shooting at an elementary school. Officials continue to probe for a motive from a gunman who killed 21 people in one school classroom.
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Politics
The infant formula shortage is the focus of 2 Capitol Hill hearings
Lawmakers on Wednesday are expected to press the FDA and formula makers on how the U.S. got into this situation, and what is being done to relieve the shortage.
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House Jan. 6 committee subpoenas McCarthy and other Republicans
The Democratic-led House select panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has subpoenaed five House Republicans — including top GOP leader Kevin McCarthy.
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National
The largest wildfire in the U.S. has burned an area bigger than New York City
The wildfire in New Mexico is growing rapidly. After weeks of relentless winds, firefighters are hoping for some relief soon. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed and thousands of people evacuated.
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National
CDC says firearm-related homicides skyrocketed amid stresses of the pandemic
The CDC reports a historic increase in firearm deaths. During the pandemic, there has been a 35% increase in the firearm homicide rate, and suicides by firearm also are persistently high.
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Politics
Republicans aim to paint all Democrats as radicals when it comes to abortion
Republicans want to make the conversation about abortion a challenge for Democrats by accusing them of having extreme positions — even though the public largely supports keeping Roe v. Wade in place.
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Europe
People in Ukraine pay close attention to Putin's speech on Victory Day
Russia celebrates Victory Day to mark the end of World War II. The day is being marked completely different in Ukraine. A lot of people are sheltering indoors after Russia invaded its neighbor.