Michel Martin
Stories
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The deaths of Iran's president and others are being closely watched in Israel
In April, Iran and Israel traded attacks and came close to full-on war. Now Iran's government is in transition — while Israel's is in turmoil.
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Nearly 1 out of 5 credit card users have maxed out on their borrowing
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York says a growing number of card user are falling behind on their monthly credit card bills. Fallout from years of rising prices and high interest rates.
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2 of America's biggest antagonists to meet: Russia and China's presidents
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China for a state visit this week. The invitation from his Chinese counterpart marks the first international trip of Putin's new term.
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With eyes on Rafah, Israel renews attacks elsewhere to prevent Hamas from regrouping
A third of the city of Rafah is under evacuation orders, as Israel presses its offensive into southern Gaza. Israel is also expanding attacks in central and northern areas of the Gaza Strip.
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Why it's been a whirlwind 24 hours for people in Rafah
An Israeli tank brigade has seized control of the Gaza Strip side of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt.
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Biden calls for peace after tense pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college campuses
President Biden finally broke his silence on student protests over the Israel-Hamas war and conditions in Gaza, an issue that has caught him in a political bind.
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A judge hears closing arguments in an anti-trust case against Google
Closing arguments have begun in the Justice Department's antitrust case against Google. At issue is whether Google has illegally monopolized the search engine market.
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Protestors in Georgia say Russia-style draft law will damage free speech
Protesters in the small southern Caucasus nation of Georgia say a Russia-style draft law will hurt free speech and democracy.
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NYC police used force to clear a pro-Palestinian student encampment at Columbia
Police zip-tied the hands of large numbers of student protesters and hauled them away. An armored vehicle pushed a bridge into a window of Hamilton Hall and then officers quickly retook the building.
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Blinken returns to Israel determined to get more aid into Gaza
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is back in Israel with a big focus on providing humanitarian aid to Gaza. Israel is still threatening to move on Rafah, in Southern Gaza, despite U.S. opposition.