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Senate Passes Debt Ceiling Bill, YouTube Blackout Challenge, Shangri-La Dialogue

The Senate has passed the debt ceiling bill that will prevent the country from defaulting, but it comes with some changes to work requirements. A Wisconsin mom is taking on YouTube shareholders after her son died of what is called a "Blackout Challenge" he found on the platform. Global defense leaders meet at the international defense summit, the Shangri-La Dialogue, in Singapore today.

Senate Passes Debt Ceiling Bill, YouTube Blackout Challenge, Shangri-La Dialogue

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The House Passes Debt Ceiling Bill, GOP Presidential Bids, Hurricane Season

The House of Representatives passed the debt ceiling bill and now the legislation heads to the Senate. Former Vice President Mike Pence and former New Jersey governor Chris Christie are set to enter the Republican presidential race next week. And, the Atlantic hurricane season starts today, but climate change could be making the effects of these storms much worse.

The House Passes Debt Ceiling Bill, GOP Presidential Bids, Hurricane Season

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House Vote on Debt Ceiling, Purdue Pharma Ruling, Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Trial

The House of Representatives is set to vote on the deal to suspend the nation's debt limit. A federal appeals court ruled that the Sackler family be sheltered from opioid lawsuits linked to their company Purdue Pharma and Oxycontin painkillers. And, a trial is underway in the case of the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting which left eleven worshippers dead.

House Vote on Debt Ceiling, Purdue Pharma Ruling, Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Trial

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Moscow Drone Attack, China's New Space Mission, GOP Candidates In Iowa

Officials in Moscow blamed Kyiv for the drone attacks the Russian capital faced on Tuesday. China's Shenzhou-16 spacecraft took off with the first civilian astronaut on board. And, Republican presidential hopefuls will be campaigning in Iowa this week.

Moscow Drone Attack, China's New Space Mission, GOP Candidates In Iowa

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Debt Ceiling Deal, Turkey Election Results, Ukrainian Counter-offensive

President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached a deal to raise the debt ceiling. Turkey's President Recep Tayyib Erdogan won the runoff election on Sunday, and is set to extend his two decade rule. And Kyiv is under Russian attack as Ukraine prepares for a counter-offensive.

Debt Ceiling Deal, Turkey Election Results, Ukrainian Counter-offensive

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The Sunday Story: Stephanie Foo's book has a happy ending
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The Sunday Story: Stephanie Foo's book has a happy ending

When Stephanie Foo turned 30, she learned she had complex PTSD. Her efforts to heal from an abusive childhood and intergenerational trauma drove her to write What My Bones Know, a book that combines memoir with the rigorous reporting she'd honed as a journalist.

The Sunday Story: Stephanie Foo's book has a happy ending

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US Treasury Debt, Default and Work Requirements, New HIV Data

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US Treasury Debt, Default and Work Requirements, New HIV Data

If the US government defaults, the world's financial system would be affected, but some experts say that would actually increase demand for US government debt. An obstacle in the debt ceiling negotiations is tougher work requirements for social safety-net programs. New data shows the US is doing well in preventing new HIV infections, but the gains are happening unevenly across racial and ethnic groups.

US Treasury Debt, Default and Work Requirements, New HIV Data

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Doctor Abortion Case, Texas AG Impeachment, Turkey Election

Indiana doctor Caitlin Bernard, who spoke out publicly about providing an abortion to a 10-year-old girl from Ohio, faces disciplinary action for violating privacy laws. Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton might be impeached in a vote by members of his own party for allegedly abusing his power. And, voters will head to the polls in Turkey this weekend to decided if President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will continue his 20-year rule.

Doctor Abortion Case, Texas AG Impeachment, Turkey Election

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Ukraine's Delayed Offensive, IVG Reproduction, Preparing for Debt Default

Ukraine has been preparing for months to launch a counteroffensive against Russia's invasion, but the high stakes operation has seen many delays. Scientists are using a new method known as in vitro gametogenesis, or IVG, that could revolutionize the way babies are made. And if the government defaults on its debt, people will have a harder time borrowing money.

Ukraine's Delayed Offensive, IVG Reproduction, Preparing for Debt Default

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DeSantis Announcement, U.S.-China Relations, Debt Ceiling Impact

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is set to announce his bid for the Republican nomination live on Twitter with CEO Elon Musk. Relations between Washington and Beijing have been tense lately, but China's new ambassador to the U.S. says he wants to get the two sides back on track. And, the United States is at risk of downgrading its AAA credit rating as debt ceiling negotiations drag on.

DeSantis Announcement, U.S.-China Relations, Debt Ceiling Impact

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