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January 18, 2022 9:29 PM

A year in, experts assess Biden's hits and misses on handling the pandemic

When he came into office, Biden launched an ambitious seven-point plan for defeating the virus. Here's how experts score his results.

by Selena Simmons-Duffin and Pien Huang

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January 18, 2022 9:21 PM

Americans' political party preferences shifted to Republicans in recent months

More Americans identify as Republicans or lean towards the GOP than prefer Democrats, according to new Gallup data. The shift could portend good news for Republicans in this midterm election year.

by Juana Summers

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January 18, 2022 3:30 PM

The big picture: A conversation about the future of democracy

This week, as we step into a new year, we’re looking to the future of big issues in America. Tuesday, host Cathy Wurzer talked with anthropologist and Metropolitan State University associate professor of social science Jose Santos about truth and the future of democracy.

by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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January 18, 2022 2:04 PM

Walz asks lawmakers to back record $2.7 billion bonding bill

Gov. Tim Walz is asking the Legislature to back a $2.7 billion “local jobs and projects” plan that’s considerably larger than the record package that lawmakers passed two years ago.

by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press and Tim Pugmire

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January 18, 2022 6:21 AM

North Korea tests more missiles, but experts warn against taking threats at face value

Monday's test was North Korea's fourth launch in under two weeks. By contrast, it took the North 10 months to conduct that many tests last year.

by Anthony Kuhn

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January 18, 2022 5:03 AM

Biden year one takeaways: Grand ambitions, humbling defeats

After the turbulence and chaos of his predecessor, Donald Trump, Joe Biden was seen by voters as one who could restore a sense of normalcy and a reassuring tone to the White House. But Biden also found out, as all his predecessors have, that events beyond his control would shape his time in office and the public’s assessment of him.

by The Associated Press

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January 18, 2022 4:46 AM

Supreme Court justices aren't 'scorpions,' but not happy campers either

Anybody who regularly watches Supreme Court arguments is used to seeing testy moments. But you don't have to be a keen observer these days to see that something out of the ordinary is happening.

by Nina Totenberg

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January 18, 2022 4:00 AM

A new look at how turmoil is defining the lives and politics of Generation Z

In a new book, “Fight: How Gen Z is channeling their fear and passion to save America,” pollster John Della Volpe explores how America's youngest voters and activists are coming of age.

by Juana Summers

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January 18, 2022 4:00 AM

In the omicron crush, some people pay whatever it costs to get tested

People are paying hundreds of dollars out of pocket for COVID testing because at-home antigen kits and free appointments that offer timely results are scarce.

by Amy Isackson

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January 17, 2022 1:56 AM

Netanyahu in talks to reach plea bargain in corruption trial

Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who's on trial for corruption, is in talks to reach a plea bargain. If it goes forward, it could force him to take a break from politics.

by Daniel Estrin and Wynne Davis

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Politics and Election News

A year in, experts assess Biden's hits and misses on handling the pandemic

Americans' political party preferences shifted to Republicans in recent months

The big picture: A conversation about the future of democracy

Walz asks lawmakers to back record $2.7 billion bonding bill

North Korea tests more missiles, but experts warn against taking threats at face value

Biden year one takeaways: Grand ambitions, humbling defeats

Supreme Court justices aren't 'scorpions,' but not happy campers either

A new look at how turmoil is defining the lives and politics of Generation Z

In the omicron crush, some people pay whatever it costs to get tested

Netanyahu in talks to reach plea bargain in corruption trial

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