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Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to supporters during a rally near the Kremlin in Moscow, on Sunday.

Vladimir Putin Easily Wins New 6-Year Term As Russian President

In a widely expected outcome, Putin faced a weak field of candidates after disqualifying his only potential rival. He is set to become the longest-serving Russian leader since Stalin.

People gather outside after a magnitude 7.6 earthquake was felt in Mexico City on Monday, Sept. 19. The quake hit at 1:05 p.m. local time, according to the U.S. Geologic Survey, which said the quake was centered near the boundary of Colima and Michoacan states.

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake shakes Mexico on the anniversary of two previous quakes

The earthquake shook Mexico's central Pacific coast on Monday, killing at least one person and setting off a seismic alarm in the rattled capital on the anniversary of two earlier devastating quakes.

Biden is giving $6 billion to Micron for a semiconductor project in upstate New York

The Micron project comes after the White House has announced massive investments for Intel, TSMC and Samsung in recent weeks using funds from the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act.

Shoppers wear masks at Eastern Market in Washington, D.C., on May 17. An NPR/<em>PBS NewsHour/</em>Marist poll finds that most Americans think it will take at least six months to return to normal daily life.

Poll: Two-Thirds Expect Return To Normal Will Take 6 Months Or More

Three-quarters are concerned that a second wave of the coronavirus will emerge as states reopen, a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds. But Americans' outlooks vary by political party.

A recap of Trump's trial in NYC, and why a delay in the Jan. 6 case is likely

Former president Donald Trump's trial in New York city proceeds as the Supreme Court appears poised to give him more delay in the federal case over Jan. 6th.

A look at President Trump's foreign policy 6 months into his second administration

As a candidate, President Trump promised to change America's foreign policy. Six months into his second administration, NPR examines where things stand.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed into law a bill that bans abortion beginning at around six weeks.

The Governor Of Texas Has Signed A Law That Bans Abortion As Early As 6 Weeks

The new law prohibits abortion the moment a fetal heartbeat has been detected, before many women are even aware that they are pregnant. Enforcement of the law relies on private citizens.

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has been in power since 1986. His police chief has warned that anyone causing trouble on election day "will regret being born." Museveni is facing a formidable electoral challenge from Bobi Wine, who has been arrested multiple times and said Tuesday that the military had killed his driver and that his home was raided.

Uganda's Ruler Museveni Defends Violent Crackdown In Bid For 6th Term

President Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986, spoke to NPR ahead of Thursday's election. His main challenger, Bobi Wine, said Tuesday the military had killed his driver and his home had been raided.

A large balloon in support of the Heartbeat Bill flies outside the Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio, in June 2012. More than four years later, the measure, which would ban abortions as soon as six weeks after conception, has passed the Legislature — after being folded into a widely supported child abuse bill.

Ohio Legislature Moves To Ban Abortion As Early As 6 Weeks After Conception

At six weeks after conception, many women still don't know they are pregnant. Similar laws have been struck down in other states, but supporters hope for a different outcome in a Trump administration.

Mourners carry the coffin of one of six Afghan employees of the Red Cross killed in an attack this week in a remote northern province.

Red Cross Reacts To Killing Of 6 Staffers: 'We're Completely Devastated'

This week, armed men ambushed and killed the field workers in Afghanistan. Two others are missing. So far, no one knows who did it — or what the motive was.

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