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George W. Bush holds a loud speaker in his hand.

The US is currently in 31 other national emergencies. Here's what that means.

US President Donald Trump has suggested he could declare a national emergency to get a border wall. This hasn't happened yet, but the US is still technically in crisis. There are 31 national emergencies currently active, ranging from last year to 1979.

The US is currently in 31 other national emergencies. Here's what that means.
Former US President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter arrive for the Presidential Inauguration of Trump

Jimmy Carter on faith, Trump, and his undying optimism

Jimmy Carter on faith, Trump, and his undying optimism
Photographer Carlos Barria holds a print of a photograph he took in 2005, as he matches it up at the same location 10 years on, in New Orleans. The print shows Errol Morning sitting on his boat on a flooded street September 5, 2005, after Hurricane Katrin

5 stories to make you smile and think

5 stories to make you smile and think
Former President Jimmy Carter takes questions from the media during a news conference about his recent cancer diagnosis and treatment plans, at the Carter Center in Atlanta. Carter, 90, said he will cut back dramatically on his schedule to receive treatme

Jimmy Carter: 'I would like the last Guinea worm to die before I do'

Jimmy Carter: 'I would like the last Guinea worm to die before I do'
Jimmy Carter

President Jimmy Carter is still fighting to eradicate tropical diseases

President Jimmy Carter is still fighting to eradicate tropical diseases
Robert Duval, former soccer player and a prisoner during Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier's regime, speaks during a news conference in Port-au-Prince on February 7, 2012.

A former Haitian prisoner says 'Baby Doc' Duvalier's criminal legacy should never be forgotten

Now that "Baby Doc" Duvalier has died in his native Haiti, there is talk of giving him a state funeral. But Boby Duval, who was imprisoned by Duvalier in the 1970s, says Baby Doc's history of embezzlement and repression should remain to teach future generations what not to do.

A former Haitian prisoner says 'Baby Doc' Duvalier's criminal legacy should never be forgotten
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a live televised address to the nation on his plans for military action against the Islamic State on September 10, 2014.

In dealing with ISIS, Obama could take cues from the Camp David Accords

The nature of war is that it’s impossible to predict its outcome, and the current military campaign against ISIS is no exception. But some conflicts can have peaceful conclusions — like the Camp David Accords that ended the Israel-Egypt conflict. Author Lawrence Wright argues that we can turn to the diplomacy of Jimmy Carter to learn how to deal with ISIS.

In dealing with ISIS, Obama could take cues from the Camp David Accords
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African immigrants in Colorado are finding their political voice

In Colorado, Africans are second only to Latin Americans among the state's immigrant populations. Until now, they've been largely absent from Colorado's politics, but new candidates and civic groups with African roots are pushing the community nearer to the political spotlight.

African immigrants in Colorado are finding their political voice
Cartoon about national security

When it comes to spying, everyone is in everyone else's business

The NSA ha ignited a firestorm over its extensive spying on friends and allies alike, but it's clear the US is far from alone. Also, a new study finds billions of planets in the Milky Way that might be like Earth, and a former US president says he almost punched out a foreign leader. All this and more, in today's Global Scan.

When it comes to spying, everyone is in everyone else's business
Iranian President Hassan Rohani

Iran and the US learn how to flirt, diplomatically

Relations between the US and Iran have been so bad for so long that there may be an understandable urge to make up for lost time, and get right down to business. But that may not be best in the long run

Iran and the US learn how to flirt, diplomatically
Siyathemba, a junior at COSAT, delivers a speech during student council elections.

COSAT students tell hard truths to win votes

This week was student council election week at South Africa's COSAT school. The school's principal expected it would largely be a popularity contest. But when the students stood up to ask for votes, they surprised the principal with the tough issue they chose to take on.

COSAT students tell hard truths to win votes

British Cartoonist Steve Bell Draws American Presidents

Cartoonist Steve Bell has been skewering British politicians since his career took off in the late 1970s. Because his obsession is politics, a good number of American presidents have come in for in his particular brand of satire. Steve Bell's leftist politics inform how he characterizes US presidents. George W. Bush was easy. Barack Obama: not so much.

British Cartoonist Steve Bell Draws American Presidents

Britain's Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher Dies at 87

Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher has died in London at the age of 87. The World's Alex Gallafent examines the career of one of the singular politicians of the twentieth century.

Britain's Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher Dies at 87

Middle East Peace Negotiations: There and Back Again

Middle East Peace Negotiations: There and Back Again

Low expectations for any U.S. president to jumpstart Middle East peace

U.S. presidents often talk of their hope to find peace in the Middle East and they practically always talk about their support for Israel's security. But on the ground there, expectations are much lower. And perhaps with good reason.

Low expectations for any U.S. president to jumpstart Middle East peace