Voters have ranked the economy as a higher priority than Social Security, with 71% of U.S. adults telling Pew Research Center in January that strengthening the economy was a top priority for the president.
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Death toll rises to 41 in Turkey coal mine explosion
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived at the scene, vowing to bring an end to mining disasters.
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Pakistani finance minister sees gradual recovery from floods
Monsoon rains, likely made worse by climate change, hammered Pakistan for months starting in mid-June, damaging or washing away 2 million homes and killing more than 1,700 people.
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U.S. sending $725 million more in military aid to Ukraine
The announcement comes on the heels of meetings at NATO, where defense leaders from Europe and around the world pledged weapons and air defense systems to Ukraine
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Justice Dept. seeks end to special master’s review of Trump documents
Lawyers say Donald Trump is not entitled to an independent review of the seized records or to claim privilege over them.
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Putin calls his actions in Ukraine ‘correct and timely’
Russian President Vladimir Putin expects his troop mobilization for combat in Ukraine to end in about two weeks.
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Youth mental health advocates renew calls for action
Congress and the administration have taken some actions to specifically address the behavioral health needs of children and adolescents, but the groups want them to do more.
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Residents urged to leave annexed region as Ukraine advances
Moscow-installed authorities in Ukraine’s occupied southern region of Kherson are urging local residents to evacuate to Russia.
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Adnan Syed was exonerated in ‘Serial’ killing, but questions remain for Hae Min Lee’s family
Millions of people learned about Adnan Syed after listening to the ‘Serial’ podcast.
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Trump denounces Jan. 6 committee as ‘witch hunt’ but won’t say if he’ll testify
On his social media outlet, the twice-impeached ex-president blasted members for not asking him earlier and called the panel “a total BUST.”