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Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve

Federal judge blocks major Alaskan drilling project

A major Alaska drilling project that would tap into 600 million barrels of oil has been put on hold by a federal judge.

Federal judge blocks major Alaskan drilling project
Men carrying white plastic bags of food from a pile of bags

COVID sparks a new 'right to food' movement across the globe

COVID sparks a new 'right to food' movement across the globe
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen is shown wearing a dark suit and walking while flanked by a military officials to her left.

How will President Biden manage US-Taiwan relations?

How will President Biden manage US-Taiwan relations?
Brown arches naturally formed from stone in Arches National Park

Under Biden, US Interior Department will undergo a major directional shift

Under Biden, US Interior Department will undergo a major directional shift
Three white men stand together outside. One wears a hat with German flag colors. One's blue shirt back reads "Dissident."

Europe’s far-right stands behind Trump in US 2020 election

Europe’s far-right stands behind Trump in US 2020 election
US President Donald Trump stands amid microphones outside

How Trump was impeached: A timeline

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced an impeachment inquiry into US President Donald Trump in late September. This timeline tracks how the investigation is proceeding.

How Trump was impeached: A timeline

Obama Endorses Same-Sex Marriage

Obama Endorses Same-Sex Marriage
The World

'New dawn' for Iraq

As 'non-combat' forces continue to fight, we ask: how much has really changed in Iraq, either for ordinary Iraqis or for the troops who remain? We talk to two reporters with The New York Times.

'New dawn' for Iraq
The World

Gen. McChrystal's future: uncertain

Gen. Stanley McChrystal meets with President Obama today, as the fallout from a Rolling Stone article remains front and center in Washington. So, how will the president handle McChrystal's insubordination?

Gen. McChrystal's future: uncertain
The World

The East Jerusalem issue

US Middle East envoy George Mitchell has postponed a visit to Israel amid a continuing quarrel over Israel's decision to build more Jewish homes in East Jerusalem. Tension remains high. The World's Matthew Bell chronicles the story.

The East Jerusalem issue
The World

Biden kicks off Mideast tour

The vice president kicked off his five-day Mideast trip. Mr. Biden plans to focus on Iran and the indirect peace talks that Israel and Palestine are prepared to undertake. Expectations, however, are low that these talks will lead to an agreement.

Biden kicks off Mideast tour
The World

This week's agenda: Iraqi elections, Biden in the Middle East, financial reform

We discuss what we'll be examining this week, including Vice President Biden's visit to the Middle East and the latest news on financial reform.

This week's agenda: Iraqi elections, Biden in the Middle East, financial reform
The World

Last Call: Reactions to the Beer Summit

As The White House welcomed Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates and Sergeant James Crowley to the beer summit, reporter Philip Martin was in Boston bars listening to what people hope the meeting will accomplish. He joins The Takeaway with the results.

Last Call: Reactions to the Beer Summit

Swine flu Q&A

Answers to questions about the swine flu -- from the government's response and whether the virus can be contained, to ways to take early precautions.

Swine flu Q&A

State spending of stimulus funds

How state spending of stimulus funds could mean money in people's pockets -- in the form of paychecks, tax cuts and unemployment and health benefits.

State spending of stimulus funds