The surprising and often forgotten history of economic populism in Texas
NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Austin-based political commentator David Griscom. He authored a book titled The Myth of Red Texas which tells the story ...
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Israel's president taps opposition candidate, not Netanyahu, to form a government
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A gunman targeted random people as he drove into Krakow's Main Square, a major tourist spot. Police shot and wounded the gunman during a gunfight....
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Ousted Paraguayan president appears before prosecutors
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña was removed from office and placed under house arrest Friday. The Senate voted on his impeachment after the collap...
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A promising new medicine against heart disease fails unexpectedly
Doctors expected an experimental drug that lowers a common risk factor for heart attacks would save patients' lives. The medicine made no difference....
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Democrats plan to widen their probes of fatal ICE shootings
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Perspective: Simon Winchester was here to tell a story
British American reporter and author Simon Winchester died of a heart attack Nov. 3. We take a moment to remember his long career, which included cove...
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This teen boy set out to get people talking about periods. He's now a Diana honoree
This year's the Princess Diana honor roll highlights 198 inspiring young activists and advocates — including an 18-year-old guy in India who founded...
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An unexpected activist emerged to help block a $5 billion data center in Maryland
Thousands across the U.S. have gotten involved to oppose data centers. One is a Maryland woman who'd been evicted after a pay cut and became a leader ...
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