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South Sudan Sets December Election Date for First Vote Since Independence in 2011
The announcement comes after multiple postponements driven by armed conflict and a deepening political crisis between President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar.
NBC's Steve Kornacki Invites Viewers to Submit Questions Ahead of Primary Election Night Coverage
The NBC News chief data analyst will answer subscriber questions during a livestream following Tuesday's primary coverage in four states.
DEA Permitted Hundreds of Thousands of Fentanyl Pills to Reach New Mexico Communities, Records Show
Three current and former DEA agents tell AP that agents monitored shipments without seizing them as prosecutors pursued larger trafficking cases.
Former Olympian Among Those Charged in Reflecting Pool Vandalism Case Tied to Democratic Fundraising Network
David Hearn, who donated 10 times to ActBlue and five times to Obama's campaigns, is one of five people arrested on vandalism charges linked to the $14.8 million restoration project.
Report Links Qatar's Billions in U.S. Campus Donations to Islamist Influence
The JINSA report argues Qatari-funded contracts with Northwestern and Georgetown advance Qatar's national security interests through academic governance structures.
Keir Starmer Steps Down as UK Prime Minister After Labour Rout in Local Elections
Former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is expected to succeed him after winning a decisive by-election victory last week.
LAUSD Superintendent Resigns Amid FBI Investigation Into District Contracts, AI Chatbot Project
Alberto Carvalho, who led the nation's second-largest school district since 2022, steps down nearly four months after federal agents raided his home and office.
ProPublica and Connecticut Mirror Launch Investigation Into State’s Emergency Medical Services
Newsrooms are seeking input from paramedics, EMTs, and volunteers to understand the challenges facing Connecticut's emergency response system.
US Fertility Rate Hits Record Low in 2025; Arizona and Utah See Sharpest Declines Since 2007
The national rate fell to 53.1 births per 1,000 women aged 15-44, down roughly 23% from 2007 levels, with every state recording a decline.
Democratic Party Navigates Structural Challenges Amid Political Opportunities in 2026
Analysis: Despite historical weaknesses, Democrats see Senate gains possible in traditionally Republican states as party shifts messaging focus.