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A look at today's political news: a special needs school bullying investigation, teen dating violence prevention, energy transition debates, and a school district lawsuit. Read more...

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Brazil's political landscape sees Bolsonaro meeting with allies and opponents, while Lula expands the Social Fund and honors key ministers. The opposition also prepares a response to Lula. Read more...

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The FBI has linked North Korea to a record-breaking $1.5 billion cryptocurrency theft. Plus, a look at other recent investigations and international relations. Read more...

The body of a missing babysitter is suspected to have been found in Italy. Separately, a woman alleges years of abuse by her father. Read more...

Congress faces a looming government shutdown deadline while a Pentagon official is under fire for alleged antisemitic remarks. Plus, Trump's address to Congress draws more viewers than Biden's. Read more...

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A look at key US political issues: immigration policy under Tom Homan, Trump's architectural preferences, Starmer's diplomatic efforts, and North Korea's cybercrime, according to the FBI. Read more...

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