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Minn. Democratic party chair says his wins could help nationally after loss to Trump
Ken Martin helped turn around the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party's finances and secure a streak of statewide wins for the party over 18 years. Now, he wants to do the same thing for the Democratic National Committee.
Sri Lanka's Ondachchimadam, After the Tsunami
One year ago, an earthquake in the Indian Ocean created a devastating tsunami. In the fishing village of Ondachchimadam, 74 lives were lost, along with hundreds of homes. Life goes on in the village, but the economic and emotional impact is still keenly felt.
Child Victims of Tsunami Still Struggling to Recover
One year ago, a huge earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia, triggering the tsunami that left an estimated 220,000 people dead across South Asia. Philip Reeves went back to Sri Lanka and reports on the long-term effects of the tragedy on children who survived.
Child Victims of Tsunami Still Struggling to Recover
One year ago, a huge earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia, triggering the tsunami that left an estimated 220,000 people dead across South Asia. Philip Reeves went back to Sri Lanka and reports on the long-term effects of the tragedy on children who survived.
Tsunami Relief Money Is Slow to Take Effect
It's been 6 months since a tsunami swept across the Indian Ocean, killing a quarter of a million people in a dozen countries. As NPR's Margot Adler reports, the billions of dollars in aid that have poured into those countries is only beginning to make a dent.
A Closer Look at the Social Security Plans
Competing Republican-sponsored bills to reshape Social Security offer a few key differences. Maya MacGuineas, of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget at the New America Foundation, says neither bill does much about the program's long-term funding.
House, Senate Proffer Social Security Bills
by Brian Naylor
House and Senate Republicans have offered proposals that would include putting the current Social Security surplus into individual accounts. Many Democrats oppose the idea, but may be powerless to stop it.
House, Senate Proffer Social Security Bills
by Brian Naylor
House and Senate Republicans have offered proposals that would include putting the current Social Security surplus into individual accounts. Many Democrats oppose the idea, but may be powerless to stop it.
A Closer Look at the Social Security Plans
Competing Republican-sponsored bills to reshape Social Security offer a few key differences. Maya MacGuineas, of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget at the New America Foundation, says neither bill does much about the program's long-term funding.
Will AI search engines lead to the death of the website? Some fear they will
by Bobby Allyn
Online publishers fear the rise of AI search will lead to a drastic drop in traffic to websites, fundamentally disrupting how the internet economy operates.