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Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez decides not to quit, after days of speculation
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez published a letter last week saying he was considering stepping down. Sanchez said he would take the next five days to make a decision — and that decision is due Monday.
UK's Boris Johnson faces a no-confidence vote
by Frank Langfitt
Boris Johnson's time as prime minister has been a rollercoaster. He faces a no-confidence vote mainly over rule-breaking parties in government buildings during COVID-19 lockdowns.
Lithuana urges the world to stand up against Russia
by Rob Schmitz
Lithuana has warned its neighbors for years about the dangers posed by Russia. The country is once again calling for the international community to do more to stop Russia.
South Dakota residents reflect on one of the nation's deadliest floods
by Seth Tupper
Thursday marks 50 years since a flood killed 238 people in Rapid City, South Dakota. Survivors say it's important to tell their stories, so future generations don't repeat deadly mistakes of the past.
The Summit of Americas in Los Angeles is mired in tension
The Summit of Americas is underway. But with discord over attendance and low expectations of a major breakthrough among those who will be there — how much need is there for such a gathering?
Why the battle for universal background checks for gun sales is so complicated
What exactly is a 'universal background check' for gun sales,and why has it been so hard for federal legislation to mandate such checks?
Many gun owners are hesitant to express support for stricter gun control measures
Mass shootings have reignited the gun debate across the U.S. Polls show a majority of Americans, including gun owners, support some restrictions on firearms, but hesitate to speak out.
Cuban activists applaud U.S. decision to exclude Cuba from Summit of the Americas
by Carrie Kahn
The Biden administration declined to invite Cuba to this week's Summit of the Americas. Free speech advocates point to a crackdown in Cuba that heightens surveillance and stifles dissent.
In this economy, it's a good time to be looking for work
The Labor Department said Friday that U.S. businesses added 390,000 jobs in May as the unemployment rate held steady at 3.6%. The unusually tight labor market is adding to inflation worries.
How the U.S. used a parrot and Carmen Miranda to strengthen relations with Brazil
by Philip Reeves
Relations between the U.S. and Brazil are strained by conflicting alliances in the Ukraine war. Decades ago, a Disney cartoon parrot and Carmen Miranda once played a part in U.S.-Brazilian diplomacy.
A teenager's audio account of surviving a flash flood in Waverly, Tenn.
In 2021, Zoe Turner survived a flood in which 20 of her neighbors died. With the help of Damon Mitchell, she recorded a diary about the flooding which happened during her senior year of high school.
Turkey changes its official name to Türkiye
by Peter Kenyon
The Turkish government is asking that the country be called by its Turkish name, a change which the United Nations has now adopted.