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Politics & Government
Up First briefing: Trump's booking; Biden in Maui; extreme weather explained
Former President Donald Trump says he will surrender to Georgia authorities on Thursday. President Biden pledges federal help for Maui "as long as it takes." How climate change drives extreme weather.
Republicans are reluctant to criticize Trump even while aiming to replace him
The first Republican presidential primary debate will be held Wednesday in Milwaukee. At an event at the Iowa State Fair, voters and candidates were hesitant to criticize front-runner Donald Trump.
Republicans' focus on Milwaukee shows Wisconsin will be a crucial state again in 2024
The Republican Party is shifting its attention to Milwaukee, a city that will host both the first GOP primary debate on Wednesday and the party's nominating convention next summer.
What BRICS is talking about at its summit this week
The trade block formerly known as BRICS — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — will meet this week with the expansion and the impact of the war in Ukraine high on the agenda.
Ukraine and Bulgaria say commercial vessels are defying Russia in the Black Sea
Ukraine and Bulgaria sounded a defiant tone on the future of grain and other shipments on the Black Sea. They say Russia's effort to strangle Ukraine with an embargo and missile strikes isn't working.
Guatemala astonishing victory of an anti-corruption presidential candidate
In Guatemala, an anti-corruption campaigner has swept to an astonishing victory in the presidential elections there, but will the ruling elite honor Bernardo Arevalo's landslide result?
A look at Wisconsin's current political identity before the first Republican debate
Republicans are investing in Wisconsin. The state will host the first Republican debate and the GOP convention next year. But how much of a battleground state is it in 2024?
Governor announces $8.5 million in parks and recreation grants
Governor Roy Cooper announced last week that 19 projects are set to receive funding from the state’s Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF).
Morning news brief
Tropical storm Hilary brings heavy rain to parts of California. An anti-corruption candidate appears to have won Guatemala's presidential runoff. Lawmakers in Tennessee to meet in a special session.